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It gives me a nostalgia for the 1970's small pickups.

It sure is rockin' those white wall tires...

Even though it's electric, I find the simplicity in styling to be compelling. https://www.alphamotorinc.com/vehiclereservation

Might make someone a parts truck... https://www.nextechclassifieds.com/listings/2131924/

Ok, so it's been having an occasional problem starting for a while. Quite the majority of the time, it starts just fine. But then once in a while it doesn't want to start, acting like it is being hard to turn over. Let it sit for a minute and it starts normal. Once, while this was happening, I...

I started the pickup to warm it up, turning on the defroster with the blower on low. After a few minutes of shoveling snow, I opened the cab door and smoke rolled out. Don't you just love the smell of wires burning? Now I have a blower that only runs on high. Before I launch into repairs, you...

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I get to looking about this. Found: https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-external-engine/1622049-can-i-use-normal-tire-valve-core-fuel-schrader-valve.html I had been wondering if there are any rubber parts in a core and what exposure to fuel would do then.

Got to seeing fuel coming out of the schrader valve on the fuel rail. I'm trying to find a replacement valve or a stem to repair it. What am I needing to get? I'm having a hard time finding one.

What would that be like driving? I cannot tell if there is any difference at speed. But, maybe it's more subtle then?

Hello. I had to take a look at the codes from the CEL. The situation is that first, the engine seems to take an extra crank or two to start, at least from what I was used to. I mean that it used to start pretty well within a second, now it takes maybe a second and half to two seconds. This is...

Fortunately I'm thinking mine works. In the meantime, I've been trying to find a Motorcraft or Hitachi IAC valve. I'm finding Motorcraft numbers, but not valves available. I'm not finding any Hitachi numbers yet.

Thanks Ron for giving me some help here. I need to figure out how to measure RPM's though. Finding a Motorcraft or Hitachi IAC valve is kind of difficult. Still looking though.

Had an idea. I unplugged the IAC while idling. That had no effect on the idle speed.

One of the codes throwing out is: 411 (R) Idle speed system not controlling idle properly (generally idle too high) – ISC I've taken off the IAC. The valve does not shut all the way, even if plugged in and key turned to ON (which the plug has 12v when ON). I don't know if that's normal. I'd...