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99 1500 van 5.9L loud noise coming from carb, gets up to about 30mph then decelerates

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Old 11-13-2017, 03:27 AM
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No prob starting, idles fine... there's a point on the gas pedal where I'll feel it start to lose power, then the 'howling' sound eminating from the carb barrels...changed the fuel pump about 2 months ago...could it be related? Any help greatly appreciated!
I've been told that it could be catalytic converter?

Ok... it's funny because I just looked up 'signs of converter failure' and that's what they suggested, too. Much appreciated!

Disconnected the front 02 sensor....still getting the groan when I got that spot... that's only in D, stationary. I'm going for a spin around the block to see what it does under a load.
 

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Try removing the front O2 sensor from the exhaust pipe. See if it runs any better.
 
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Try removing the front O2 sensor from the exhaust pipe. See if it runs any better.
I can feel a slight bit more power, but still doggin it.
 
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Recheck fuel pressure.

Whens the last time it had a tuneup? Does the Check engine lite start flashing at you when it starts doggin?
 
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Didn't have a check engine light until I disconnected the sensor... I changed the plugs when I did the fuel pump... about 2 months ago. It was running strong...the new pump really made a difference...it sounds like the carb is sucking for air...idles and starts no problem... I'm going to try to record the noise and post it if possible.. thanks again.
 
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And light does not flash.
 
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Think I would try and test the TPS as well.....
 




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