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Old Nov 30, 2017 | 03:13 PM
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A dvd huh? that sounds interesting and i could print it out like you say and if they're cheap as 22bucks then i'll shop for one of those. thanks!
 
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Old Nov 30, 2017 | 05:20 PM
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Is this what you refer to? You think these are as good as the original fsm?

http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....685&cc=1087466
 
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Old Nov 30, 2017 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by KevinSandidge
Is this what you refer to? You think these are as good as the original fsm?

http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....685&cc=1087466
That's the original FSM; Bishko did the printing for Chrysler Corp, and has the original preprint files and everything.

So "as good as"? Yep. May be better; there were some minor revisions through the year, and the latest pressing/printing should have all of them.

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Old Nov 30, 2017 | 06:42 PM
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okay great; thanks for that heads up; i can use the fsm now and in the future.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2017 | 06:44 PM
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We been tinkering with the truck. it seems to be running. At one time it was idling smoothly and the idle speed, after turning the distributor a smidgen, seems normal. BUT, the truck died and wouldn't immediately start back up, but started after it sat 10 mins or so. After doing this dying thing a few times, it ran for quite i long time without dying....so i don't know. Could it be that the ECM is recalibrating itself to the new Idle speed control part?
 
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Old Nov 30, 2017 | 06:46 PM
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entirely possible. But, once it gets a stable idle, it should keep it...... it shouldn't just drop off, and quit. Find out why it won't immediately restart, check spark, and that you have good fuel pressure.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2017 | 07:02 PM
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If i recall i think there is an adjustment on the idle control motor if it's the same as the 318/360.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2017 | 11:52 PM
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Hey; thanks for that image; i'll find a tach somewhere and try that adjustment; looks simple enough
 
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Old Nov 30, 2017 | 11:55 PM
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entirely possible. But, once it gets a stable idle, it should keep it...... it shouldn't just drop off, and quit. Find out why it won't immediately restart, check spark, and that you have good fuel pressure.
Does my 91 have a schrader valve to check the fuel? i can't see one with my eyes. the fuel pump in powering up at least. where do you check pressure on this truck? thanks
 
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Old Dec 1, 2017 | 09:06 AM
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If it's TBI, you will probably have to make an adapter for the gauge.
 
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