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Forum: Full Size K5 (1969-1991) GMT415 (1992-1994) Tech
08-04-2013, 01:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,063
Posted By bman22

I finally got around to replacing the fuel...

I finally got around to replacing the fuel injectors, and the sound remains. I'm completely stumped now. Anybody have any ideas?
Forum: Full Size K5 (1969-1991) GMT415 (1992-1994) Tech
06-12-2013, 10:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,063
Posted By bman22

That is definitely the best place to record the...

That is definitely the best place to record the sound. Its the loudest/clearest right there.

After a bit of looking online and using a bar to listen to things, I'm pretty sure its the fuel...
Forum: Full Size K5 (1969-1991) GMT415 (1992-1994) Tech
06-12-2013, 08:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,063
Posted By bman22

350 TBI Odd Ticking Sound

I've got an '87 K5 which I recently had to replace the intake manifold gasket on. Since I put it back together, its developed an odd ticking sound that seems to be coming from the distributor area....
Forum: Full Size K5 (1969-1991) GMT415 (1992-1994) Tech
06-12-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,399
Posted By bman22

I had the same problem. For me, it was the little...

I had the same problem. For me, it was the little hose between the fuel pump and sending unit inside the fuel tank. It had developed a crack, and so I didn't have good fuel pressure. Changing that...
Forum: Full Size K5 (1969-1991) GMT415 (1992-1994) Tech
02-24-2013, 09:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,252
Posted By bman22

I really ought to stop posting threads here until...

I really ought to stop posting threads here until I've had a few days to try and figure stuff out. after looking at the sealing surface, I realized that it wasn't painted black, but rather was just...
Forum: Full Size K5 (1969-1991) GMT415 (1992-1994) Tech
02-23-2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,252
Posted By bman22

New Oil Filter Adapter threads not long enough

I've been dealing with an irritating oil leak coming from my oil filter adapter since I got my vehicle. I decided for the time being to replace the oil filter adapter that was on it, one with lines...
Forum: Full Size K5 (1969-1991) GMT415 (1992-1994) Tech
02-11-2013, 11:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,210
Posted By bman22

Well, as I said, it seems to be functioning...

Well, as I said, it seems to be functioning perfectly fine now.

But when I was having problems, it was only under power. and Yes, it was exactly like it was hunting for gears. It would shift up,...
Forum: Full Size K5 (1969-1991) GMT415 (1992-1994) Tech
02-11-2013, 04:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,210
Posted By bman22

It was changing between all the gears, dependent...

It was changing between all the gears, dependent on speed. I checked the transmission fluid level, and it was low. I also fiddled with the TV cable, but I don't think I adjusted it much, and finally,...
Forum: Full Size K5 (1969-1991) GMT415 (1992-1994) Tech
02-10-2013, 12:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,210
Posted By bman22

Transmission shifting up and Down

Well, I've had my truck for a while now, been working on fixing all the **** the previous owner had managed to screw up in the past, which was a lot of stuff. Its been about 4 months since I bought...
Forum: Full Size K5 (1969-1991) GMT415 (1992-1994) Tech
01-12-2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,362
Posted By bman22

I got a working timing light and I checked the...

I got a working timing light and I checked the timing. Its at 2 degrees advanced when the wire is unplugged. Once I plug the wire in, it jumps to almost 20 degrees advance, which makes me think that...
Forum: Full Size K5 (1969-1991) GMT415 (1992-1994) Tech
01-12-2013, 01:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,362
Posted By bman22

Well, I tried the ALDL cable schematic that...

Well, I tried the ALDL cable schematic that WinALDL provides... It doesn't work. I'm going to try one of the MAX232 circuits.
Forum: Full Size K5 (1969-1991) GMT415 (1992-1994) Tech
01-10-2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,362
Posted By bman22

The guy in that thread has the exact opposite...

The guy in that thread has the exact opposite issue that I have. He has problems when the timing advance wire is plugged in. I have issues when its unplugged, plus some minor issues when its plugged...
Forum: Full Size K5 (1969-1991) GMT415 (1992-1994) Tech
01-10-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,362
Posted By bman22

The mark (if it is accurate...) is set at 2...

The mark (if it is accurate...) is set at 2 degrees advance. I'd try adjusting the timing, but I have next to no access to the bolt for the distributor clamp, and I have been unable to get it free so...
Forum: Full Size K5 (1969-1991) GMT415 (1992-1994) Tech
01-09-2013, 10:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,362
Posted By bman22

I thought I'd clarify everything I've noticed so...

I thought I'd clarify everything I've noticed so far. First off, the backfiring and such is not frequent, it only pops occasionally, and it has no trouble keeping idle while the EST wire is plugged...
Forum: Full Size K5 (1969-1991) GMT415 (1992-1994) Tech
01-09-2013, 08:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,362
Posted By bman22

I did find a vacuum leak. Plugging it helped a...

I did find a vacuum leak. Plugging it helped a little with the engine running properly. It now idles a tad bit slower and isn't running so rich. It still pops and bangs occasionally though. I tried a...
Forum: Full Size K5 (1969-1991) GMT415 (1992-1994) Tech
01-09-2013, 12:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,362
Posted By bman22

I think the issue with the timing gun is that it...

I think the issue with the timing gun is that it can't handle the RPMs for some reason. When the engine is idling slowly, it works sporadically, and when the idle is faster, it just doesn't work at...
Forum: Full Size K5 (1969-1991) GMT415 (1992-1994) Tech
01-08-2013, 09:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,362
Posted By bman22

It has been suggested to me that its possible my...

It has been suggested to me that its possible my balancer has slipped, and so the timing is actually quite off. I will check that tomorrow.
Forum: Full Size K5 (1969-1991) GMT415 (1992-1994) Tech
01-08-2013, 06:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,362
Posted By bman22

'87 350 TBI having troubles

Well, I have had several issues with this engine since I bought the vehicle, and I've slowly been fixing them. First, the rubber hose in the gas tank was broken, so I wasn't getting proper fuel...
Forum: Full Size K5 (1969-1991) GMT415 (1992-1994) Tech
01-05-2013, 03:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,393
Posted By bman22

I managed to find a box out of an 88 GMC Suburban...

I managed to find a box out of an 88 GMC Suburban that looked basically brand new, no signs of leaking fluid at all. It was one of only a small handful of boxes that I found that were identical to...
Forum: Full Size K5 (1969-1991) GMT415 (1992-1994) Tech
01-03-2013, 10:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,393
Posted By bman22

I've got an 800 with 4 screw holes. Is the...

I've got an 800 with 4 screw holes. Is the smaller ratio quicker turning? I'd like to try to get a tight ratio steering box if I can find one. I'm going to keep the pitman arm I have now as I read...
Forum: Full Size K5 (1969-1991) GMT415 (1992-1994) Tech
01-03-2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,393
Posted By bman22

I decided given the age of the box, the discovery...

I decided given the age of the box, the discovery that it is also leaking quite badly from the pitman shaft, and the slop in the steering that its just time to replace the thing. I should be able to...
Forum: Full Size K5 (1969-1991) GMT415 (1992-1994) Tech
12-31-2012, 09:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,393
Posted By bman22

Steering Box Not Working

I've got an '87 GMC Jimmy that had a leak in the input shaft on the steering box. I pulled the piece with the input shaft seals off, and replaced the seals, but I somehow managed to destroy the...
Forum: Tires and Wheels
10-22-2012, 05:53 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,614
Posted By bman22

Choosing Tires for my 87 GMC Jimmy

I recently got myself a 1987 GMC Jimmy V1500, with the Sierra Classic package, for next to nothing. After replacing that little hose in the gas tank, the TBI 350 crate engine is running great, and so...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
10-08-2012, 11:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,112
Posted By bman22

Its been suggested to me that it could be the...

Its been suggested to me that it could be the Idle Air Control valve, so I'll try pulling that and cleaning it, see if that works/helps.

As for the transmission, yeah, I'm talking about when you...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
10-08-2012, 12:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,112
Posted By bman22

1987 GMC Jimmy with 5.7L TBI crate engine troubles

I've been looking at getting a Blazer or Jimmy for a while, and I finally found one I like for a good price, a 1987 GMC Jimmy Sierra Classic with a modern GM 350ci TBI crate engine. When we first...
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