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Dead Parrot · 09-27-2012, 05:04 PM

Carb or TBI? Computer? Emission stuff still there or pulled off? A couple of things to check. Battery and alternator connections. And distributor power. The fact that the problem starts suddenly could be a loose wire somewhere. If computer, check those connections as well. Check the coolant level and maybe replace the thermostat since the temp gauge goes up when the problem starts. Could be a nearly plugged fuel filter. Are the engine block grounds good?

09-27-2012, 05:04 PM	#2
Dead Parrot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 2,668	Re: 1983 C10 305 mind boggling engine problem Carb or TBI? Computer? Emission stuff still there or pulled off? A couple of things to check. Battery and alternator connections. And distributor power. The fact that the problem starts suddenly could be a loose wire somewhere. If computer, check those connections as well. Check the coolant level and maybe replace the thermostat since the temp gauge goes up when the problem starts. Could be a nearly plugged fuel filter. Are the engine block grounds good?