Tonyrodz's Tahoe Build Thread

[Rocket Man]

I'd really be moving the tune up the priority list. If you're running lean, it could be a ticking (or popping?) time bomb. One good WOT blast could be the last. A good tuner would be able to see how it's running and what may be causing the pop. Fixing the issue (tune, fuel pump, injectors... whatever) rather than repairing it's consequences if left alone would be much cheaper. Until you know what's goin on, drive it easy.

Good advice right here, Tony.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I'd really be moving the tune up the priority list. If you're running lean, it could be a ticking (or popping?) time bomb. One good WOT blast could be the last. A good tuner would be able to see how it's running and what may be causing the pop. Fixing the issue (tune, fuel pump, injectors... whatever) rather than repairing it's consequences if left alone would be much cheaper. Until you know what's goin on, drive it easy.

Good advice right here, Tony.

Agreed. I have nailed it a few times in frustration.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I didn't take out number 8. So starting from the left this is 6 4 and 2.
I even the gaps to about .045. Some were a hair off, maybe .048. It looks like he might have used the old plugs. These plugs should still look brand new, Especially the one with the rust around it. Over all I don't think the tips look horrible. I will change them come spring. Definitely not causing an issue.

 

[Dantheman1540]

The tips don't look bad but dang the rust on that one your holding in the pic is awful. Keep pulling them I suspect one may be your issue.

 

[Tonyrodz]

1, 3 and 5. Looks pretty normal.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Gonna try to get #7 out.

 

[Rocket Man]

I didn't take out number 8. So starting from the left this is 6 4 and 2.View attachment 266274 View attachment 266275 View attachment 266276
I even the gaps to about .045. Some were a hair off, maybe .048. It looks like he might have used the old plugs. These plugs should still look brand new, Especially the one with the rust around it. Over all I don't think the tips look horrible. I will change them come spring. Definitely not causing an issue.

Shit replace them with some cheap copper ones instead of putting those back in, especially #8 because that one might be the problem. Coppers are only a couple bucks apiece, then come spring put the good ones in when you have the cash.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Shit replace them with some cheap copper ones instead of putting those back in, especially #8 because that one might be the problem. Coppers are only a couple bucks apiece, then come spring put the good ones in when you have the cash.

Too late for today. I will, but not today. I fought with that #8 plug and said F* it.

 

[Rocket Man]

Too late for today. I will, but not today. I fought with that #8 plug and said F* it.

That might be why it’s causing a problem, those might be the plugs that came in that engine and haven’t been changed for who knows how long. For #8 try this- your 5/8” plug socket can take a 3/4” regular socket on it, then your ratchet. Like this.

Then it’s the exact right length for #8. It’s so easy that way you won’t believe it. Try it.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Well, well. Lookey lookey--
This is #7. See anything wrong?
Plus it was gapped at .040