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[GMCnet] Power Loss Problem [message #261212] Sun, 07 September 2014 16:43 Go to next message
Chris Herron is currently offline  Chris Herron   United States
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I took my '73 Sequoia out for the first time today for about a 70 mile trip
each way. On the way down, it did fine. However, on the return it lost
power several times. I was cruising at about 55-60mph. It happened both
with my foot holding steady on the accelerator at cruising speed and also
when trying to accelerate.

The tach seemed to hold steady. The first few times, the loss in power was
just for a second or two. Then it would occur for a longer period, several
seconds or more. The worst time it dropped my speed from 55 to 45, I could
hold it steady at 45, but couldn't accelerate beyond that for a good 5-10
seconds. Any thoughts on what it could be and how to trouble shoot it?
Thanks!

-Chris
73 Sequoia
Dallas, TX
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Re: [GMCnet] Power Loss Problem [message #261215 is a reply to message #261212] Sun, 07 September 2014 17:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Ken Henderson is currently offline  Ken Henderson   United States
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Sounds like fuel starvation to me. As a start, check/replace all the fuel
filters, not forgetting the superfluous one at the inlet to the carburetor.

Ken H.

On Sun, Sep 7, 2014 at 5:43 PM, Chris Herron wrote:

> I took my '73 Sequoia out for the first time today for about a 70 mile trip
> each way. On the way down, it did fine. However, on the return it lost
> power several times. I was cruising at about 55-60mph. It happened both
> with my foot holding steady on the accelerator at cruising speed and also
> when trying to accelerate.
>
> The tach seemed to hold steady. The first few times, the loss in power
> was
> just for a second or two. Then it would occur for a longer period, several
> seconds or more. The worst time it dropped my speed from 55 to 45, I could
> hold it steady at 45, but couldn't accelerate beyond that for a good 5-10
> seconds. Any thoughts on what it could be and how to trouble shoot it?
> ​..
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Power Loss Problem [message #261222 is a reply to message #261212] Sun, 07 September 2014 17:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Ray Erspamer is currently offline  Ray Erspamer   United States
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Check to see if the carb bolts are snug.  Not too tight, don't crank down on them, just snug.


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-------- Original message --------From: Ken Henderson Date:09/07/2014 5:26 PM (GMT-06:00) To: gmclist Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Power Loss Problem
Sounds like fuel starvation to me. As a start, check/replace all the fuel
filters, not forgetting the superfluous one at the inlet to the carburetor.

Ken H.

On Sun, Sep 7, 2014 at 5:43 PM, Chris Herron wrote:

> I took my '73 Sequoia out for the first time today for about a 70 mile trip
> each way. On the way down, it did fine. However, on the return it lost
> power several times. I was cruising at about 55-60mph. It happened both
> with my foot holding steady on the accelerator at cruising speed and also
> when trying to accelerate.
>
> The tach seemed to hold steady. The first few times, the loss in power
> was
> just for a second or two. Then it would occur for a longer period, several
> seconds or more. The worst time it dropped my speed from 55 to 45, I could
> hold it steady at 45, but couldn't accelerate beyond that for a good 5-10
> seconds. Any thoughts on what it could be and how to trouble shoot it?
> ​..
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Power Loss Problem [message #261223 is a reply to message #261215] Sun, 07 September 2014 18:01 Go to previous messageGo to next message
WD0AFQ is currently offline  WD0AFQ   United States
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I suspect what Ken said. Do you have a vacuum gauge? It is very difficult to tell if one is maintaining or accelerating a little without a vacuum gauge. Traveling out west there are long gradual grades. I would notice my vacuum dropping and I just knew I was not accelerating. Then I would look at my gps and notice I was gaining altitude and was indeed accelerating, causing the vacuum to decrease. All to say this, I believe you are starving for fuel but I doubt you have a fuel pressure gauge to go along with vacuum gauge. If you do, you can eliminate or confirm vaporizing fuel as the cause of starvation.
Dan


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Re: [GMCnet] Power Loss Problem [message #261233 is a reply to message #261212] Sun, 07 September 2014 19:58 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Took me 5 yrs to accept why our 73 did that.... unseeabble crack in intake manifold.  Had to fill in ex gas channels....  Ask on net about it if u hve the big engine...


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-------- Original message --------From: Ray Erspamer Date:09/07/2014 6:57 PM (GMT-05:00) To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Power Loss Problem
Check to see if the carb bolts are snug. Not too tight, don't crank down on them, just snug.


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-------- Original message --------From: Ken Henderson Date:09/07/2014 5:26 PM (GMT-06:00) To: gmclist Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Power Loss Problem
Sounds like fuel starvation to me. As a start, check/replace all the fuel
filters, not forgetting the superfluous one at the inlet to the carburetor.

Ken H.

On Sun, Sep 7, 2014 at 5:43 PM, Chris Herron wrote:

> I took my '73 Sequoia out for the first time today for about a 70 mile trip
> each way. On the way down, it did fine. However, on the return it lost
> power several times. I was cruising at about 55-60mph. It happened both
> with my foot holding steady on the accelerator at cruising speed and also
> when trying to accelerate.
>
> The tach seemed to hold steady. The first few times, the loss in power
> was
> just for a second or two. Then it would occur for a longer period, several
> seconds or more. The worst time it dropped my speed from 55 to 45, I could
> hold it steady at 45, but couldn't accelerate beyond that for a good 5-10
> seconds. Any thoughts on what it could be and how to trouble shoot it?
> ​..
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Power Loss Problem [message #261256 is a reply to message #261222] Sun, 07 September 2014 22:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message
USAussie is currently offline  USAussie   United States
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Ray,

MM says to torque them to 15 ft lb.

Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
USAussie - Downunder
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428


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Check to see if the carb bolts are snug. Not too tight, don't crank down on them, just snug.


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-------- Original message --------From: Ken Henderson Date:09/07/2014 5:26 PM (GMT-06:00) To: gmclist Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Power Loss Problem
Sounds like fuel starvation to me. As a start, check/replace all the fuel
filters, not forgetting the superfluous one at the inlet to the carburetor.

Ken H.

On Sun, Sep 7, 2014 at 5:43 PM, Chris Herron wrote:

> I took my '73 Sequoia out for the first time today for about a 70 mile trip
> each way. On the way down, it did fine. However, on the return it lost
> power several times. I was cruising at about 55-60mph. It happened both
> with my foot holding steady on the accelerator at cruising speed and also
> when trying to accelerate.
>
> The tach seemed to hold steady. The first few times, the loss in power
> was
> just for a second or two. Then it would occur for a longer period, several
> seconds or more. The worst time it dropped my speed from 55 to 45, I could
> hold it steady at 45, but couldn't accelerate beyond that for a good 5-10
> seconds. Any thoughts on what it could be and how to trouble shoot it?
> ​..
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Power Loss Problem [message #261272 is a reply to message #261256] Mon, 08 September 2014 06:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Yes, it does sound like a vacuum related issue in that you said on the way
out it was fine. A crack on the intake may take a while to effect vacuum
until the block really gets hot. As all the metal expands the crack grows
and exhaust gases contaminate the air/fuel mix. Best way to tell is put a
vacuum gauge on the intake manifold. At idle, cold, in park, AC off you
should have @ 18" of vacuum. You should also have this same number hot.
If vacuum is lower when the motor gets really hot or this symptom begins
to happen that's it. When your vacuum drops below 5", the carb will not
suction fuel and air into the heads. You can watch the vacuum gauge and
when you get below 5" the motor will react.

If this is the case, remove the intake manifold, clean it well and look for
the crack between the large secondary port on that thin wall. Be sure
there are no other cracks then with a Mr Gasket 404 fiber intake gasket set
(loose the turkey tray) and a set of stainless steel blockoff plates ,
reinstall the intake, use a new full carb gasket (has only 4 port holes in
it) put it all back together. The intake crack should no longer give you
troubles. We have had 100% success doing this.

May also be a partially clogged carb. fuel filter at the snout of the carb
but in that it took a while I would still do the blockoff deal, it's good
for the motor and one day it WILL crack but you will be ready.

It's what we do all the time,

Jim Bounds
---------------------


On Sun, Sep 7, 2014 at 11:22 PM, Rob Mueller
wrote:

> Ray,
>
> MM says to torque them to 15 ft lb.
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> The Pedantic Mechanic
> USAussie - Downunder
> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org [mailto:
> gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Ray Erspamer
> Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2014 5:57 PM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Power Loss Problem
>
> Check to see if the carb bolts are snug. Not too tight, don't crank down
> on them, just snug.
>
>
> Sent on a Sprint Samsung Galaxy S® III
>
> -------- Original message --------From: Ken Henderson hend4800@bellsouth.net> Date:09/07/2014 5:26 PM (GMT-06:00)
> To: gmclist Subject: Re:
> [GMCnet] Power Loss Problem
> Sounds like fuel starvation to me. As a start, check/replace all
> the fuel
> filters, not forgetting the superfluous one at the inlet to the carburetor.
>
> Ken H.
>
> On Sun, Sep 7, 2014 at 5:43 PM, Chris Herron wrote:
>
>> I took my '73 Sequoia out for the first time today for about a 70 mile
> trip
>> each way. On the way down, it did fine. However, on the return it lost
>> power several times. I was cruising at about 55-60mph. It happened both
>> with my foot holding steady on the accelerator at cruising speed and also
>> when trying to accelerate.
>>
>> The tach seemed to hold steady. The first few times, the loss in power
>> was
>> just for a second or two. Then it would occur for a longer period,
> several
>> seconds or more. The worst time it dropped my speed from 55 to 45, I
> could
>> hold it steady at 45, but couldn't accelerate beyond that for a good 5-10
>> seconds. Any thoughts on what it could be and how to trouble shoot it?
>> ​..
>>
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Re: [GMCnet] Power Loss Problem [message #261274 is a reply to message #261256] Mon, 08 September 2014 06:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Thanks Rob. When I had Dick Paterson rebuild my carb he had given me
the number but I couldn't remember it. He mentioned that often people
will crank on the bolts and warp the carb.

On Sun, Sep 7, 2014 at 10:22 PM, Rob Mueller wrote:
> Ray,
>
> MM says to torque them to 15 ft lb.
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> The Pedantic Mechanic
> USAussie - Downunder
> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Ray Erspamer
> Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2014 5:57 PM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Power Loss Problem
>
> Check to see if the carb bolts are snug. Not too tight, don't crank down on them, just snug.
>
>
> Sent on a Sprint Samsung Galaxy S® III
>
> -------- Original message --------From: Ken Henderson Date:09/07/2014 5:26 PM (GMT-06:00) To: gmclist Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Power Loss Problem
> Sounds like fuel starvation to me. As a start, check/replace all the fuel
> filters, not forgetting the superfluous one at the inlet to the carburetor.
>
> Ken H.
>
> On Sun, Sep 7, 2014 at 5:43 PM, Chris Herron wrote:
>
>> I took my '73 Sequoia out for the first time today for about a 70 mile trip
>> each way. On the way down, it did fine. However, on the return it lost
>> power several times. I was cruising at about 55-60mph. It happened both
>> with my foot holding steady on the accelerator at cruising speed and also
>> when trying to accelerate.
>>
>> The tach seemed to hold steady. The first few times, the loss in power
>> was
>> just for a second or two. Then it would occur for a longer period, several
>> seconds or more. The worst time it dropped my speed from 55 to 45, I could
>> hold it steady at 45, but couldn't accelerate beyond that for a good 5-10
>> seconds. Any thoughts on what it could be and how to trouble shoot it?
>> ..
>>
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Re: [GMCnet] Power Loss Problem [message #261276 is a reply to message #261272] Mon, 08 September 2014 06:42 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Jim at the Co-op wrote on Mon, 08 September 2014 06:13
Yes, it does sound like a vacuum related issue in that you said on the way
out it was fine. A crack on the intake may take a while to effect vacuum
until the block really gets hot. As all the metal expands the crack grows
and exhaust gases contaminate the air/fuel mix. Best way to tell is put a
vacuum gauge on the intake manifold. At idle, cold, in park, AC off you
should have @ 18" of vacuum. You should also have this same number hot.
If vacuum is lower when the motor gets really hot or this symptom begins
to happen that's it. When your vacuum drops below 5", the carb will not
suction fuel and air into the heads. You can watch the vacuum gauge and
when you get below 5" the motor will react.

If this is the case, remove the intake manifold, clean it well and look for
the crack between the large secondary port on that thin wall. Be sure
there are no other cracks then with a Mr Gasket 404 fiber intake gasket set
(loose the turkey tray) and a set of stainless steel blockoff plates ,
reinstall the intake, use a new full carb gasket (has only 4 port holes in
it) put it all back together. The intake crack should no longer give you
troubles. We have had 100% success doing this.

May also be a partially clogged carb. fuel filter at the snout of the carb
but in that it took a while I would still do the blockoff deal, it's good
for the motor and one day it WILL crack but you will be ready.

It's what we do all the time,

Jim Bounds
---------------------


Jim,
Add to that a new gasket for the choke heater and a choke heater block off plate on the intake manifold. I realize that crossover chamber is now dead air space with the blocking plates in, but I still feel that these still should be changed / upgraded. It is only two bolts to do it. I assume you sell these and I know Jim K does.


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Hebron, Indiana
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Jim at the Co-op is currently offline  Jim at the Co-op   United States
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If Jim K. has them call him. Yes, even though the original choke is not
being used still I would not want "stuff" to get in there. Be prepared to
have to drill & tap the holes, seems many times those 2 bolts are rusted in
place. If the gasket is really bad we will pull it all down but if it
looks clean and stable we will leave it there. I mean time to drill and
tap is something we don't have to charge if we don't have to do it. But
yes, you do need to address that gasket.

Jim Bounds
----------------


On Mon, Sep 8, 2014 at 7:42 AM, Ken Burton wrote:

> Jim at the Co-op wrote on Mon, 08 September 2014 06:13
>> Yes, it does sound like a vacuum related issue in that you said on the
> way
>> out it was fine. A crack on the intake may take a while to effect vacuum
>> until the block really gets hot. As all the metal expands the crack
> grows
>> and exhaust gases contaminate the air/fuel mix. Best way to tell is put
> a
>> vacuum gauge on the intake manifold. At idle, cold, in park, AC off you
>> should have @ 18" of vacuum. You should also have this same number hot.
>> If vacuum is lower when the motor gets really hot or this symptom begins
>> to happen that's it. When your vacuum drops below 5", the carb will not
>> suction fuel and air into the heads. You can watch the vacuum gauge and
>> when you get below 5" the motor will react.
>>
>> If this is the case, remove the intake manifold, clean it well and look
> for
>> the crack between the large secondary port on that thin wall. Be sure
>> there are no other cracks then with a Mr Gasket 404 fiber intake gasket
> set
>> (loose the turkey tray) and a set of stainless steel blockoff plates ,
>> reinstall the intake, use a new full carb gasket (has only 4 port holes
> in
>> it) put it all back together. The intake crack should no longer give you
>> troubles. We have had 100% success doing this.
>>
>> May also be a partially clogged carb. fuel filter at the snout of the
> carb
>> but in that it took a while I would still do the blockoff deal, it's good
>> for the motor and one day it WILL crack but you will be ready.
>>
>> It's what we do all the time,
>>
>> Jim Bounds
>> ---------------------
>
> Jim,
> Add to that a new gasket for the choke heater and a choke heater block off
> plate on the intake manifold. I realize that crossover chamber is now dead
> air space with the blocking plates in, but I still feel that these still
> should be changed / upgraded. It is only two bolts to do it. I assume you
> sell these and I know Jim K does.
> --
> Ken Burton - N9KB
> 76 Palm Beach
> Hebron, Indiana
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Re: [GMCnet] Power Loss Problem [message #261368 is a reply to message #261361] Tue, 09 September 2014 07:14 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Jim at the Co-op wrote on Tue, 09 September 2014 05:43
If Jim K. has them call him. Yes, even though the original choke is not
being used still I would not want "stuff" to get in there. Be prepared to
have to drill & tap the holes, seems many times those 2 bolts are rusted in
place. If the gasket is really bad we will pull it all down but if it
looks clean and stable we will leave it there. I mean time to drill and
tap is something we don't have to charge if we don't have to do it. But
yes, you do need to address that gasket.

Jim Bounds
----------------
If they look bad, I would soak them for 4 or 5 days with Kroil before attempting to take them out. Mine came right with out soaking them.




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Jim at the Co-op is currently offline  Jim at the Co-op   United States
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Can happen, taking the time to do that can make a difference. The question
is not "what to do" rather "where to stop". If the original gasket is not
really messed up we leave it, if you like replacing it cannot hurt. Just
one of those decisions someone has to make.

Jim Bounds
-------------------------


On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 8:14 AM, Ken Burton wrote:

> Jim at the Co-op wrote on Tue, 09 September 2014 05:43
>> If Jim K. has them call him. Yes, even though the original choke is not
>> being used still I would not want "stuff" to get in there. Be prepared
> to
>> have to drill & tap the holes, seems many times those 2 bolts are rusted
> in
>> place. If the gasket is really bad we will pull it all down but if it
>> looks clean and stable we will leave it there. I mean time to drill and
>> tap is something we don't have to charge if we don't have to do it. But
>> yes, you do need to address that gasket.
>>
>> Jim Bounds
>> ----------------
>> If they look bad, I would soak them for 4 or 5 days with Kroil before
> attempting to take them out. Mine came right with out soaking them.
>
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Power Loss Problem [message #261371 is a reply to message #261212] Tue, 09 September 2014 07:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Chris you might want to check the power valve in the carb. To do this remove the air cleaner and GENTLY push down on the power valve. You can get to it by putting a small screw driver down the front vent tube. It should move about 3/16" up and down. It should be free and springy. If the valve is slow to respond or sticking this could be your problem.

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Re: [GMCnet] Power Loss Problem [message #261382 is a reply to message #261371] Tue, 09 September 2014 08:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Chris Herron is currently offline  Chris Herron   United States
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Thanks for the tips, everyone. I'll report back what I find...

-Chris
73 Sequoia
Dallas, TX

On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 7:55 AM, Jim Wagner wrote:

> Chris you might want to check the power valve in the carb. To do this
> remove the air cleaner and GENTLY push down on the power valve. You can get
> to
> it by putting a small screw driver down the front vent tube. It should
> move about 3/16" up and down. It should be free and springy. If the valve is
> slow to respond or sticking this could be your problem.
>
> Jim Wagner
> Brook Park, oh
> 76 500 GMC
> 71 355 VEGA
> 69 383 VETTE
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Re: [GMCnet] Power Loss Problem [message #261699 is a reply to message #261382] Fri, 12 September 2014 14:33 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Mike Kilroy is currently offline  Mike Kilroy   United States
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Been a while since I posted. my 9/7 post did not go thru. perhaps this
one will?

From: mike
Date:09/07/2014 8:58 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Power Loss Problem

Took me 5 yrs to accept why our 73 did that.... unsee-able crack in
intake manifold; needed magna flux to find it. Had to fill in exhaust
gas channels.... Ask on net about it if u have the big engine - it
is/was very common problem and causes what you experience...

On 9/9/2014 9:46 AM, Chris Herron wrote:
> Thanks for the tips, everyone. I'll report back what I find...
>
> -Chris
> 73 Sequoia
> Dallas, TX
>

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Mike Kilroy is currently offline  Mike Kilroy   United States
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try sending again....


Been a while since I posted. my 9/7 post did not go thru. perhaps this
one will?

From: mike
Date:09/07/2014 8:58 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Power Loss Problem

Took me 5 yrs to accept why our 73 did that.... unsee-able crack in
intake manifold; needed magna flux to find it. Had to fill in exhaust
gas channels.... Ask on net about it if u have the big engine - it
is/was very common problem and causes what you experience...

On 9/9/2014 9:46 AM, Chris Herron wrote:
> Thanks for the tips, everyone. I'll report back what I find...
>
> -Chris




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Re: [GMCnet] Fwd: Re: Power Loss Problem [message #261800 is a reply to message #261769] Sat, 13 September 2014 22:03 Go to previous message
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Mike i have seen your last two

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On Sat, Sep 13, 2014 at 9:45 AM, mike kilroy wrote:

> try sending again....
>
>
> Been a while since I posted. my 9/7 post did not go thru. perhaps this
> one will?
>
>
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