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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 01:52 PM
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Okay, this will be part 2 of my rocker install woes.

This morning I readjusted the rockers and two were a tiny bit loose.

Took forever to start, cranking cranking cranking, no gas.

Finally she started, no rocker noise at all.

I have a scan gauge and have two CELs, P0320 & P0304.

All wires are tight to the dist and plugs.

I am almost there, get me home guys.

Thanks, Joe
 
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 02:10 PM
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Make sure the #4 plug wire didn't get f'd up when you pulled it to do the install. And check all the grounds and also the wires to the distributer and crank sensor. I hope the push rod isn't bent at #4.
 

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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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If the pusrod for #4 was bent, would I hear a funny noise?

#4 was not the rocker that was loose.

I will check the ground strap.

What size is the socket that removes the plugs?

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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 02:39 PM
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5/8" spark plug socket.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 02:40 PM
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And BTW, it is good that #4 was not the loose one.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 03:18 PM
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Okay, I pinched wire # 4 against the VC.

It has a tare in the outside cover. could that cause the misfire?


What about p0320?
 
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YES, replace the wire then clear the codes.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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YES, replace the wire then clear the codes.

Replaced runs smooth but why did it throw a P0320?
 
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 07:14 PM
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vader what your truck look like never saw a pic ??? how the performance for you ??? did you recconect the ground wire on the left valve cover it was a pita. let us know when you replace the ignition wire if it works, if not were going to think on it
 
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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Replaced runs smooth but why did it throw a P0320?
glad you got it. how you liken the new power?
 
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