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bmartin9122 · 12-28-2007, 09:50 AM

Hey guys,

I am really tired tired of my 79's fuel system problems. I say fuel system and/or ignition problems, because I keep getting an intermittent misfire.

The motor is basically stock with 120,000 miles. The truck has a new carb, rotor, cap, and wires.

I was thinking I could either convert the old motor to EFI via some kind of kit, or I could replace the motor altogether and get one that is already set-up for FI and electronic ignition. I understand the concepts but I don't have any experience in this kind of work, and I would enlist the help of a trusted shop to do the installation.

Any ideas or opinions?

I apologize in advance if this is an old subject.

12-28-2007, 09:50 AM	#1
bmartin9122 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Coastal Bend Posts: 169	tired of carb problems - new motor? Hey guys, I am really tired tired of my 79's fuel system problems. I say fuel system and/or ignition problems, because I keep getting an intermittent misfire. The motor is basically stock with 120,000 miles. The truck has a new carb, rotor, cap, and wires. I was thinking I could either convert the old motor to EFI via some kind of kit, or I could replace the motor altogether and get one that is already set-up for FI and electronic ignition. I understand the concepts but I don't have any experience in this kind of work, and I would enlist the help of a trusted shop to do the installation. Any ideas or opinions? I apologize in advance if this is an old subject. __________________ 79 GMC Sierra Grande K15 --PPG paint code 62608 Sunburst Orange Metallic (WA802K) --Gentex auto-dimming rearview mirror model K31 --Carriage Works billet grille model 40071 --Go Industries 2.5" tubular stainless headache rack --Sylvania Silverstar sealed headlights model H6024ST --Texas Saddlebags center console model 101 --Brown's Welding class IV V-5 pipe bumper --Ramsey RE8000 winch --33" tires Last edited by bmartin9122; 12-28-2007 at 09:57 AM.