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BBC 396 wil not idle with any carb
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You still need to verify compression and vacuum if one or the other is off,everything else is a waste of time.
Mar 6, 2025
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Dual tanks; NO fuel
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Bypass the valve run hoses to one tank or the other. Is the problem gone? Run hoses to the other tank. Is the problem still gone...
Mar 6, 2025
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You may have seen one in a Blazer, but that's not where it started life. Those fuel/tach combos were optional in the medium duty (C50...
Mar 6, 2025
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Totally. As with any wiring modification, one needs to look at the whole picture. Both ATC fuses and circuit breakers are well...
Mar 6, 2025
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Wiring Harness? Choosing one?
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Just sticking a breaker in place of the fuse in this instance is not a fix,also a breaker in place of a fuse takes a little math due to...
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I’ll add that the 700r4 or even a TH350c would likely increase economy by the addition of a lockup torque converter. Or improper TV...
Mar 6, 2025
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Early 4.3 upgrade?
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Or the TV geometry is incorrect or the cable adjusted incorrectly.
Mar 6, 2025
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The "correct" gear ratio isn't determined my keeping the speedometer accurate. The correct gear ratio is determined by the desired mix...
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I've got one of those that I'll install on my Suburban. One day, lol.
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I’ve not done with while running, but have locked the keys in my 76 a couple times at work. Thankfully got it opened up with a bent...
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If I were to stick with the V6, I'd start with a 4.3 from a '96+ truck. They have much better heads, a balance shaft and a factory...
Mar 6, 2025
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Yep. My non A/C 1975 GMC operates like this. Sliding the HEAT/DEF lever to OFF just redirects airflow to a port in the heater box that...
Mar 6, 2025
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heater fan - always on?
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Looks like 1999 escalade would do the same,with nothing but a vacuum hose for switching
Mar 6, 2025
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A Technical Comedy [Only After the Fact]
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Was going to say the same thing first time I read it,but figured,what are the chances it'll happen again?
Mar 6, 2025
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Crazy tale! If you are ever in the situation again I think you can just pull the pink 12v feed wire to the HEI. It's a little hard to...
Mar 6, 2025
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