87 tbi 350 popping at idle and running rich

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gmbellew

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glen
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1990
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suburban 1500
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350
The "problem" isn't that its difficult - its that no one makes the tool new anymore and its hit or miss buying a used one as to whether or not it comes with the right adaptors and decoders. I've been trying for almost 2 years to find a tool that can give me the live data...apparently the only way to do it now is to get a special cable, a Windows 10 laptop and a person who knows how to get them to play nice with each other. Without the ability to read the live data, troubleshooting the TBI system does fall back to using a multimeter, vacuum pump and hope.

That ALDLDroid app might be easier to make work but buying the 1320 bluetooth thing doesn't seem to be possible anymore. It seems like the cable and laptop is the only option at this point.

there is also these guys, although it says backorder at the moment...


and these guys for running a laptop...


or here

 
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devildogcummins

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william
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78
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c3500
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454
I may have to look at this myself. I keep getting lean code error and can't find it, and the spray patterns "seem" nice and even. How hard was it to swap the injectors (based on the way my wiring was butchered when I got the truck I'm assuming someone did this once before).

Someone also mentioned an intake air temp sensor - thats one I have not heard about before so never checked on it.
It's a very simple job, you will need a new pod gasket, and make sure not to over tighten the pod when reinstalling. a 15 min job even not knowing what your getting into. I bought my gm reman injectors from Rebuilders specialties in Forney texas. They go through the entire injector and then flow test afterwards. Around $100 for 2 injectors and gaskets
 

chairmnofthboard

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Xavier
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1987
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Silverado
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Fuel pop from the exhaust sounds like injectors. You're over fueling.

I had the same problem. It was bad injectors. Turn on the key and see if any fuel gets past the injectors. If the injectors leak or spray, the injectors are bad.
 

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