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Big69C20 Toy · 04-11-2002, 03:55 PM

Ok guys here's my problem. I've got a 1995 chevrolet 4.3L Vortec engine in a 1985 s-10 blazer 4x4. It's all rigged up and was all good. The intake gasket (lower one) had a leak so there was fluid leakage. I pulled both intakes (CPI model so it has 2) and replaced the gaskets and all that. got it all stitched up and plugged in the wires/sensors etc.
My issue is i cant get the lil SOB to fire up. I found TDC by checking to feel air comin from #1 cyl. then i put a screwdriver in there to find when the piston hit top and back down. Lined up the timing mark on the balancer, looked at where the rotor was setup adn put the cap back on. Put the plug wire for #1 on where the rotor was pointing and cranked, no luck, it cranks but doesnt seem to be firing. Ohh i disconnected that wire for the computer (tan with black stripe) and all that jazz. I

I know this is off topic guys but i'm goin nutz here and i cant get the bloomin thing to fire up at all and i've been futzing with the advance etc. but no go whatsoever.

Please any and all help would be SO great, i appreciate anything in advance because if i cant get this thing running i gotta have it towed to someone and then of course payin out the ying yang.
Thanks
Greg

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69 Custom 20, 396BB,Longbed fleetside.
New Oak Bed With SS strips... damn nice.

Edelbrock performer RPM-O, Edelbrock 750Carb, Headers, HEI, 2 40" glasspacks.
Stereo: Classic-style tape deck/radio, 2 6x9 Cerwin Vega's in doors, 2 10" Neo subs under seats, 1 900 Watt amp.

SN= Ares220

barn9 · 04-11-2002, 04:17 PM

Afraid I can't answer your question, but I would like to ask you one (or two). How much of a job was it to put in the 4.3? Were you replacing a 2.8? I have an '87 4x4 with a sorry 2.8 that I would like to replace.

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Big69C20 Toy · 04-11-2002, 04:24 PM

Cant tell you how much the setup cost or how complicated it was but it seems liek it'd be a ***** because taht motor has a ton of electronics to it. it was done to replace the 2.8 and it's got the new 4l60E tranny in it too. I'm sure it was expensive but i bought it after the fact. Sorry

Longhorn Man · 04-11-2002, 04:27 PM

http://www.chevytalk.org/cgi-bin/ubb...=20&LastLogin=
An S-10 board. Tehy are slow, real slow compaired to this place, but theres some knowledgable ppl there.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

Gordo · 04-11-2002, 07:44 PM

Have you checked the basics? Such as, are you getting spark to the plugs? If so,,, will it run briefly if you spray a little starting fluid down the throttle body? What I'm saying is check for fuel delievery and spark before you go any further.

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1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi
Killingworth, Connecticut

Big69C20 Toy · 04-11-2002, 08:02 PM

Yeah i checked, i'm gettin fuel cuz i can smell/see the fouled plugs. I get spark too, checked the module, cap and the plugs. next suggestion please?

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69 Custom 20, 396BB,Longbed fleetside.
New Oak Bed With SS strips... damn nice.

Edelbrock performer RPM-O, Edelbrock 750Carb, Headers, HEI, 2 40" glasspacks.
Stereo: Classic-style tape deck/radio, 2 6x9 Cerwin Vega's in doors, 2 10" Neo subs under seats, 1 900 Watt amp.

SN= Ares220

Gordo · 04-11-2002, 08:27 PM

Wet plugs? It hasn't pooped, farted or back-fired? Double check (triple, quadruple) for spark at the plugs. Possibly plugs are gas fouled and will not spark,,,,try a different/fresh set. Pull all the plugs,,allow cylinders to dry,,,,squirt a little oil in each to build up compression,,,install clean dry (new) plugs. Had another thought,,,,is fuel continously spraying from injectors as you crank? ( Smell/examine engine oil for gas) I'm thinkin maybe pressure regualtor is messed up (maybe with crud from when is was apart) and it's flooding the engine.

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1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi
Killingworth, Connecticut

71Chev · 04-11-2002, 08:40 PM

moved to general

04-11-2002, 04:17 PM	#2
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Afraid I can't answer your question, but I would like to ask you one (or two). How much of a job was it to put in the 4.3? Were you replacing a 2.8? I have an '87 4x4 with a sorry 2.8 that I would like to replace. ------------------[]'71 Cheyenne, 402BB[]Winfield, KS[] http://barn9.freeservers.com[] steer50@hotmail.com __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

04-11-2002, 04:24 PM	#3
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	Cant tell you how much the setup cost or how complicated it was but it seems liek it'd be a ***** because taht motor has a ton of electronics to it. it was done to replace the 2.8 and it's got the new 4l60E tranny in it too. I'm sure it was expensive but i bought it after the fact. Sorry __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

04-11-2002, 07:44 PM	#5
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	Have you checked the basics? Such as, are you getting spark to the plugs? If so,,, will it run briefly if you spray a little starting fluid down the throttle body? What I'm saying is check for fuel delievery and spark before you go any further. ------------------ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi Killingworth, Connecticut __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

04-11-2002, 08:02 PM	#6
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	Yeah i checked, i'm gettin fuel cuz i can smell/see the fouled plugs. I get spark too, checked the module, cap and the plugs. next suggestion please? ------------------ 69 Custom 20, 396BB,Longbed fleetside. New Oak Bed With SS strips... damn nice. Edelbrock performer RPM-O, Edelbrock 750Carb, Headers, HEI, 2 40" glasspacks. Stereo: Classic-style tape deck/radio, 2 6x9 Cerwin Vega's in doors, 2 10" Neo subs under seats, 1 900 Watt amp. SN= Ares220 __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

04-11-2002, 08:27 PM	#7
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	Wet plugs? It hasn't pooped, farted or back-fired? Double check (triple, quadruple) for spark at the plugs. Possibly plugs are gas fouled and will not spark,,,,try a different/fresh set. Pull all the plugs,,allow cylinders to dry,,,,squirt a little oil in each to build up compression,,,install clean dry (new) plugs. Had another thought,,,,is fuel continously spraying from injectors as you crank? ( Smell/examine engine oil for gas) I'm thinkin maybe pressure regualtor is messed up (maybe with crud from when is was apart) and it's flooding the engine. ------------------ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi Killingworth, Connecticut __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

04-11-2002, 03:55 PM	#1
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	O/T but i need help please! Ok guys here's my problem. I've got a 1995 chevrolet 4.3L Vortec engine in a 1985 s-10 blazer 4x4. It's all rigged up and was all good. The intake gasket (lower one) had a leak so there was fluid leakage. I pulled both intakes (CPI model so it has 2) and replaced the gaskets and all that. got it all stitched up and plugged in the wires/sensors etc. My issue is i cant get the lil SOB to fire up. I found TDC by checking to feel air comin from #1 cyl. then i put a screwdriver in there to find when the piston hit top and back down. Lined up the timing mark on the balancer, looked at where the rotor was setup adn put the cap back on. Put the plug wire for #1 on where the rotor was pointing and cranked, no luck, it cranks but doesnt seem to be firing. Ohh i disconnected that wire for the computer (tan with black stripe) and all that jazz. I I know this is off topic guys but i'm goin nutz here and i cant get the bloomin thing to fire up at all and i've been futzing with the advance etc. but no go whatsoever. Please any and all help would be SO great, i appreciate anything in advance because if i cant get this thing running i gotta have it towed to someone and then of course payin out the ying yang. Thanks Greg ------------------ 69 Custom 20, 396BB,Longbed fleetside. New Oak Bed With SS strips... damn nice. Edelbrock performer RPM-O, Edelbrock 750Carb, Headers, HEI, 2 40" glasspacks. Stereo: Classic-style tape deck/radio, 2 6x9 Cerwin Vega's in doors, 2 10" Neo subs under seats, 1 900 Watt amp. SN= Ares220 __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

04-11-2002, 04:27 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	http://www.chevytalk.org/cgi-bin/ubb...=20&LastLogin= An S-10 board. Tehy are slow, real slow compaired to this place, but theres some knowledgable ppl there. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

04-11-2002, 08:40 PM	#8
71Chev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,074	moved to general __________________ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.



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