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    Engine stutters / stall at low speed close to idle, letting off throttle it pops

    Replaced the ignition module and all seems ok. Also did the breather, air filter and PVC just because they were due and I had to remove the aire cleaner to get the jo I needed to do done. Thanks for the help. I looked at the cap and rotar and both looked good. Neither has many miles on them.
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    Engine stutters / stall at low speed close to idle, letting off throttle it pops

    Except for the tires and the AC being converted to use modern refrigerant everything is stock. The cat has been replaced in the past and everything is flowing well. The pipe from the cat to the muffler is the oldest part and needs to be replaced soon, used JB-Weld to patch a hole and get...
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    Engine stutters / stall at low speed close to idle, letting off throttle it pops

    Thanks for all of the suggestions. There are no codes, no cel. I am going to try replacing the coil first. Looking at it I saw it was riveted to the mounting brackets so I suspect it may be the original one. At $30 it is worth my time to just replace it. While I am at it I am going to put...
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    Engine stutters / stall at low speed close to idle, letting off throttle it pops

    1987 Monte Carlo 4.3 TBI. This only appears to be occurring when the engine has fully warmed up. I have two separate issues that I suspect may be connected. 1. While at low, creeping speed, often with the brakes on the engine will idle real low and stall. It has no issue restarting. Notice...
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    Fuel gauge stays between 3/4 and Full

    I was afraid of that. Not dropping the tank with a month to go in the season. Just have to keep track of the miles I drive for now I guess.
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    OBDII Code readers

    I have ben using a Foxwell unit and been vary happy with it. The model I have you can buy extra packages for specific manufacturers. I have the BMW one loaded for my wife's MINI. Does near everything including real time diagnostics. The default set of codes has included everything my Mazda...
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    Fuel gauge stays between 3/4 and Full

    1987 Monte Carlo 4.3 original tank etc. Fuel gauge was working fine. Filled the tank till it clicked off and since then it only moves between 3/4 and full. To make matters worse when the car is moving the gauge will move up from 3/4 to full all the time. When it is at idle it may drop as low...
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    Who carries the stock mid pipe for a 4.3 Monte Carlo LS?

    Called my local NAPA stores and both stated that the pipe in the links on the website would not fit the 4.3. Also they looked at Walker (they make the NAPA pipes) and they stated that the part has been discontinued for the 4.3.
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    Who carries the stock mid pipe for a 4.3 Monte Carlo LS?

    1987 Monte Carlo LS v6 4.3. I need to replace the pipe going from the cat to the muffler. No one in my area carries it or even knows what the GM part number is. Been searching the internet and keep finding them for the 5.0 but not the 4.3. Anyone know who may carry one? My cat forward is in...
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    What muffler would you recommend?

    1987 Monte Carlo LS 4.3 v6 stock exhaust. My current exhaust has a hole in the top of the pipe where it goes over the axle. Looking to possible replace from the cat back. I am not looking for performance gains or to spend big money, The stock one was ok. I was looking to use stock pipes...
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    PC application for wire diagrams

    Currently re-wiring parts of a 41 Chevy with my sons. We have been keeping detailed notes on paper of what color wire we are using for each circuit. I would like to take the original wire diagram, scan it into the PC and color code all the wires. This way I could print a copy for each of my...
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    Need to flush my coolant system

    With the coolant as bad as your picture shows you might want to do the thermostat too. They cheep. If you don't replace the hoses, thermostat etc. you will need to re-buy all of the coolant if one goes. I understand that they may look good now but I have been in that situation where three...
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    Need to flush my coolant system

    While your at it you might want to replace all of you radiator and heater hoses. Also do not reuse the hose clamps. Not worth the risk of loosing all your coolant while out driving around and having your motor over heat. Keep the heater on when you do the flush and get everything out of...
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    Need to flush my coolant system

    I have not had one that bad but my method has always been dead simple and the coolant looks clean when done. 1. Disconnect the lower radiator hose and let everything drain. 2. Flush the radiator out with a garden hose. Gets all the junk I can out of it first. 3. Hook the lower hose back up...
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    TBI to CARBURETOR change

    Why are you going from the TBI to a carb and not just upgrading the fuel injection system? I have the original TBI on my 4.3 Monte Carlo. It has been fully reliable. 130k and I do not think it has needed repair yet. Not critising, just wondering what you plan to gain using the carb verses...

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