So I have a 1989 S10, 4.3, V6. This was owned by one other gentleman and he only did routine maintenance. The only issue there was when I bought it was a fuel pump issue. It sat for about three years.
since then I have done the following...
-fuel pump
-spark plugs
-wires
-cap and rotor
-water pump
-heater hoses
-radiator
-upper and lower hoses
While having the hood open and spraying down the engine bay with purple power and water I had the throttle body and other places covered with bags. While cleaning with water there was a spark in that area. The truck will run, idle, and start. The truck had no issue driving around the yard 15MPH and under. Finally got it titled and wanted to get it on the road. I took it out, vehicle hit 35MPH and cut off. Waiting 10 minutes started back up. Cut off again. Did that until I got it home.
things I noticed...
-the truck would crank fine but never turn over.
-there was a fire that shot out of the TB area. I was giving it gas to start when I should it have (I learned that today)
-there was a long gain of RPM before shifting to 2nd gear. I had to release the gas peddle for that.
Any assistance, tips, or tricks would be appreciated. I want to get this bad boy running and road ready! I have pictures and videos, can’t find out how to attach them.
since then I have done the following...
-fuel pump
-spark plugs
-wires
-cap and rotor
-water pump
-heater hoses
-radiator
-upper and lower hoses
While having the hood open and spraying down the engine bay with purple power and water I had the throttle body and other places covered with bags. While cleaning with water there was a spark in that area. The truck will run, idle, and start. The truck had no issue driving around the yard 15MPH and under. Finally got it titled and wanted to get it on the road. I took it out, vehicle hit 35MPH and cut off. Waiting 10 minutes started back up. Cut off again. Did that until I got it home.
things I noticed...
-the truck would crank fine but never turn over.
-there was a fire that shot out of the TB area. I was giving it gas to start when I should it have (I learned that today)
-there was a long gain of RPM before shifting to 2nd gear. I had to release the gas peddle for that.
Any assistance, tips, or tricks would be appreciated. I want to get this bad boy running and road ready! I have pictures and videos, can’t find out how to attach them.