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Have you tried an injector service?
It may be as simple as injectors with buildup on them from ethanol. A gummed up hydraulic lifter can also give you idle issues from a tight valve and still drive good.On most full size GM trucks, there are 2 switches on the transfer case, one for the spedo sensor and one for the 4X4. Some models have some type of actuator that may have gone bad. It just depends on how your truck is set up.
You are at the right place, Eric is a great teacher of his automotive wisdom. Be sure to check out his ETCG series on youtube, Eric has some great insite to the world of working on cars for a living.
I don’t know this vehicle, but I remember something about crash sensors shutting down the fuel and spark as a safety issue… Something to consider and possibly reset… Good Luck!
I use NAPA as much as possible, I have used CarQuest, its the same quality.
I try not to use the discount stores for hard parts, the parts seem to work but with starters & Alternators the quality is very poor. I can’t justify replacing defective stuff due to workmanship (my opinion). I did buy the clutch in my Toyota from Advance Auto and it has lasted 100K miles, just depends on the part. I seem to get a better price from Napa and I think the quality is better, plus the parts people know what they are selling.
Check these people out….. I am using http://www.techchoiceparts.com for my AC compressors, prices are good and no complaints about the quality. I noticed they also have a bunch of common replacement parts.. Did I mention S&H is really fast!
Consider this… Is there any chance you put the disc in backwards allowing the dampening springs to rub the flywheel bolts?
I saw that in a dodge truck once, it wore the heads off the flywheel bolts.I have a 91 Tercel and I changed the engine from a 3EE to a 5E-FE very similar to your set-up. Not had any problems with it in the past 100K miles. I bought the clutch from Advance Auto; as bad as I hate that place, it was in stock.
Use a torque chart if you question the values.. 6mm bolts + hardness has a recommended torque range.. If you are a new tech, one lesson learned.. You may be able to drill out the broken bolt unless it is really screwed up in the flywheel.
Here is a chart with the respectable torque values http://www.fastenal.com/content/feds/pd … teners.pdf Remember if you oil the threads to reduce the torque by 10%I think it depends on how hard your impact hits. When I was in tech school, we checked and it was either under or over torqued but the average was reasonable. I am sure tire shops like them because it is a fast tool to use for production. These torque sticks are even available for truck wheels that torque to 450-500 ft lbs… I have found you get the same result from using a thin extension due to the flex action lol
I like the (Quadra-Bog) Rochester Quadrajet that came on GM trucks. It has a center hung float with good derivability. If you get it tuned right, its a bad arse carb
A holly will give you trouble on a side hill but the 0-1850 is a good model, also comes in a electric choke version.
I am not much on Carter AFB or the Elberbroc version, its a good street carb with a lean mix for better MPG.I always had issues with the 2v Holley carb on the 360 engine, I like to modify them to a Motorcrap and then the 360 will run decent… Did that to an IH truck too, made a huge difference in gas mileage.
My impact gun is an IR231C $130 from a catalog, good durable tool for the money. Most compressors are made by Campbell Hausfeld under many names. I am an Amsoil dealer and I recommend using their compressor oil, it runs cooler and lasts longer than regular ND motor oil.
Most tools are rated at 4 cfm and that is conservative, impact guns will consume 12-20 cfm under load, die grinders, sanders and a few tools will run your compressor to death. This is why I suggest the synthetic oil in your compressor.
Keep your tools well oiled or they will be trash before long. I tried the lucas air tool oil and I think its good stuff, I used to use the napa brand and I had good results.
20 gal air tank will do a lot of work, I use my pancake compressor for occasional jobs at home, but it fits in the closet or the trunk of a car haha
My favorite TOOL is in my pants.. all kidding aside… I have a huge assortment of tools, more than will fit in two roll cabs
another thing is some fasteners are made for 12 point like in tight places, sometimes you need both styles. I just got some 12 pt wobbles and I have a set of 12 pt impact sockets. Star bits (Torx) and triple square for European cars are popular, just depends on the type of car these days.