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#5106 of 5688 Re: 1997 silverado dies on acceleration [noobie1] by minniescar Jul 22, 2005 (10:10 am)
Replying to: noobie1 (Jul 22, 2005 9:20 am) I had the vacum advance problem on my old MGB a few years back and the truck does run alot like the MG did. The only problem is the 97 silverado doesnt have a vacum advance , basically there is no adjustment at all when it comes to the distributor, the computer adjusts the ignition timing so its really just a matter of making sure the distributor is inserted correctly then slapping a button and a cap on it. Im now leaning towards the fuel pressure regulator even though it was replaced 10k ago its still possible it has failed. Im really at my wits end Replies to this message: minniescar (Jul 22, 2005 11:26 am)
#5107 of 5688 Re: 1997 silverado dies on acceleration [minniescar] by minniescar Jul 22, 2005 (11:26 am)
Replying to: minniescar (Jul 22, 2005 10:10 am) Well another possibility has been brought to my attention, last night i notied i could rotate my distributor cap ( and yes its screwed down ) and when i say rotate i mean the only thing that keeps it from doing a complete 360 is it would hit the valve covers. I called a local mechanic and he said not to worry that the ignition was self adjusting, i just mentioned it to a coworker and he said the mechanic must be on crack, who is right? The cap itself and the plate it bolts to which holds the ignition module ( is that the correct term) moves but not the cast alluminuim housing and from what i can see there isnt any locking nuts or anything other then the hold down clamp on the distributor so if this thing is moving then something serious is wrong.
#5108 of 5688 Re: TXYANK [geo9] by txyank1 Jul 26, 2005 (4:30 am)
Replying to: geo9 (Jul 22, 2005 7:24 am) Hooters is NY? Is that Poookeeepski?......naaaaaah can't be. Very well, just procrastinating about a new one. I want one more new vehicle before I try ro retire, but don't like all the "de-contenting" that's gone in since '03. Or for that matter the extras that I don't want that are now std. Looks like I'll probably have at least another month of Employee pricing (rumor has it) to decide .
#5109 of 5688 Re: ping/ throttle [obyone] by talkinshop Jul 27, 2005 (3:19 pm)
Replying to: obyone (Mar 31, 2005 12:23 pm) Hi - new to this forum and to GMC trucks. I bought a 1999 Sierra a month ago - the gas peddle does 'stick' sometimes (not all) I mentioned it to a mechanic at work and he sprayed the 'butterfly valve' in the throttle body valve with a cleaner. Is something really awful going to happen? The notice said not to - but not why not. Do you know what the problem might be? thanks Replies to this message: obyone (Jul 28, 2005 5:04 am) picklesorvie (Jul 28, 2005 5:51 am) rayt2 (Jul 28, 2005 12:47 pm) abottorff (Jul 29, 2005 6:06 am)
#5110 of 5688 Re: ping/ throttle [talkinshop] by obyone Jul 28, 2005 (5:04 am)
Replying to: talkinshop (Jul 27, 2005 3:19 pm) There is a TSB for replacing the throttle body when sticking. Since your truck is out of warranty, I'd try cleaning it with a throttle body cleaner and a rag. If that doesn't work, you might consider replacing it. Replies to this message: picklesorvie (Jul 28, 2005 5:51 am)
#5111 of 5688 Re: ping/ throttle [obyone] by picklesorvie Jul 28, 2005 (5:51 am)
Replying to: obyone (Jul 28, 2005 5:04 am) Available today is a small part that is added to the throttle bottle when it is cleaned that will help prevent the sticking. Our 5.3 V8 in our 2000 Tahoe was fixed a year or so ago.
#5112 of 5688 Re: ping/ throttle [talkinshop] by rayt2 Jul 28, 2005 (12:47 pm)
Replying to: talkinshop (Jul 27, 2005 3:19 pm) I cleaned mine by hand w/rag and spray cleaner and problem has stopped. 2000 5.3 Silverado. Cleaning is much easier than GM repair charge.   Ray T. Replies to this message: abottorff (Jul 29, 2005 6:06 am)
#5113 of 5688 Re: ping/ throttle [rayt2] by abottorff Jul 29, 2005 (6:06 am)
Replying to: rayt2 (Jul 28, 2005 12:47 pm) hey I have the same problem w/ my 2000 silverado w 5.3, what do I clean and how do I clean it I am waaaaay out of warranty (90k miles) and what part can be put in to help solve the problem I am doing my best to ignore it but its getting a little worse I would rather clean it than replace it if I can ----- thanks.
#5114 of 5688 speedometer problems by 94_chevy Aug 02, 2005 (4:45 am)
hey i have a 94 silveraodo 1500 and my speedometer or tach doesnt work but the rest of my guages do. does anyone have any ideas on what the problem might be? thanks
#5115 of 5688 rear end ratio 94 silverado by bobby64 Aug 02, 2005 (6:06 pm)
Ned some input on a 1994 Silverado Rear End Ratio , it has C-2 stamped on the housing, It is a 1 ton rear end on a 2500 series truck with a 5.7 CI. According to GM it will not tow over 7,000 lbs. Does any one know what the ratio on the would be? The 5th wheel has a dry wt. of 8220 lbs, If it has 3:73 instead of 4:10 would we be ok towing this camper? We do NOT climb any steep grades, Would like to know if any one knows this info. Thank You Bobby in Indiana

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