Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
Latest activity
Members
Registered members
Current visitors
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
Registered members
Current visitors
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Members
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Ricko1966's latest activity
R
Ricko1966
reacted to
idahovette's post
in the thread
Cowl Induction or stock?
with
Like
.
Your truck, your money, your choice........all else are just opinions, NOT shared by all!!
Sep 14, 2024
R
Ricko1966
reacted to
Grit dog's post
in the thread
Cowl Induction or stock?
with
Like
.
Well, welcome, first of all. Second, ouch wtf that’s horribly unfortunate. Hope the shop is stepping up and not playing games if it got...
Sep 14, 2024
R
Ricko1966
reacted to
fast 99's post
in the thread
Old,doesn't mean bad New,doesn't mean works correctly.
with
Like
.
This problem isn't just owners tossing parts. A couple "techs" I worked with at another shop would go to pattern failures on Mitchell...
Sep 14, 2024
R
Ricko1966
replied to the thread
Old,doesn't mean bad New,doesn't mean works correctly.
.
Sorry if it comes across as scolding,it's meant to educate. Some people don't realize changing parts,without verifying the old one is...
Sep 14, 2024
R
Ricko1966
reacted to
Grit dog's post
in the thread
Old,doesn't mean bad New,doesn't mean works correctly.
with
Like
.
Agreed Ricko. And unless someone has experienced new “bad” parts, it’s hard to have that consideration as part of the diagnostic thought...
Sep 14, 2024
R
Ricko1966
replied to the thread
1994 454 TBI High Idle
.
Check for vacuum leaks,leave the new IAC in but plug the old one into the harness. Put it in service mode as earlier,see if the IAC...
Sep 14, 2024
R
Ricko1966
reacted to
Nasty-LSX's post
in the thread
Help me solve a cooling issue. Pic's inside.
with
Like
.
One hose goes to the water pump and one hose goes to radiator. There is no bypass. Works great now!
Sep 13, 2024
R
Ricko1966
reacted to
Nasty-LSX's post
in the thread
Help me solve a cooling issue. Pic's inside.
with
Like
.
OK, UPDATE. I remember before I swapped intakes that I did not have my heater hoses hooked up because my heater core was leaking. Still...
Sep 13, 2024
R
Ricko1966
replied to the thread
1994 454 TBI High Idle
.
Well the way I read that I thought you recently installed a 454 crate engine. So it's an old install and this problem just started?
Sep 13, 2024
R
Ricko1966
replied to the thread
1994 454 TBI High Idle
.
EGR stuck open car as a general rule won't idle,and yes it will run poorly on acceleration and power will be down,kinda like having a...
Sep 13, 2024
R
Ricko1966
replied to the thread
1994 454 TBI High Idle
.
I can tell you how to put the IAC in service mode,set the idle speed etc. But if you have a vacuum leak or not timed correctly your...
Sep 13, 2024
R
Ricko1966
reacted to
Jgonick's post
in the thread
Brake Light and Turn Signal Issue 82 c10
with
Like
.
wiring diagram LINK In case you didn't have the wiring diagrams. 1980 or 1983 should be pretty much the same as 1982.
Sep 13, 2024
R
Ricko1966
replied to the thread
1994 454 TBI High Idle
.
If the EGR was coming on at Idle it would die,not idle fast,for it to idle fast it has to be getting air somewhere. Check for vacuum...
Sep 13, 2024
R
Ricko1966
replied to the thread
SM465 Release Bearing Discussion
.
It's not going to spin,when there's pressure on it, friction will hold it the bearings will do the spinning. When it's released it...
Sep 13, 2024
R
Ricko1966
posted the thread
Old,doesn't mean bad New,doesn't mean works correctly.
in
Tech Discussion
.
Had to post this, it is so common,people are changing parts without testing the old part or the new part. And changing more parts...
Sep 13, 2024
Latest posts
'84 K20 Suburban re-wire
Latest: Rickf
1 minute ago
Electrical & Audio
What year tailgate is this??
Latest: legopnuematic
1 minute ago
Paint and Body
Th400 kickdown switch
Latest: slammed84
Today at 8:59 AM
Transmission & Transfer Case
Waffling
Latest: DoubleDingo
Today at 8:09 AM
Wheels and Tires
I
Kick panels, bumper fangs, and a couple more hubcaps for sale
Latest: idahovette
Today at 2:16 AM
For Sale
Forum statistics
Threads
43,869
Posts
944,852
Members
35,904
Latest member
creamsicle76
Members
Top