Also, I picked up a 4.3 throttle body w/injectors, and all the plugs match the 2.8... is this a trick? LOL! I haven't quite understood the posts on this, as it seems like everybody has a slightly different throttle body.
Hey, Jim, what make/model/year did you pull that 4.3 TBI from? I am going to be searching for one soon too. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Oh, and really like your thread's Subject line! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> Good luck!
Jim
Jim,
I had to go search through my email as I forgot where the TBI came from...'90 Astro 4.3 and I found it on eBay. Ten bucks. That's the best I can do there. In lieu of running to the machinist (who's only 6 blocks away, but slow), I may try the TBI spacer to deal with the intake bore difference. Since I've got all the plumbing out, it may speed things up. Yeah, I was wigged out when all the wiring plugs matched! I still think it's a trick.
And Ed, this Troop's from Pennsylvania, but is almost completely rust free... one big scab right behind the Passenger side rear door, where the roof meets the main body.
I've gotten almost everything cleaned off the front of the motor, the driveshafts and crossover pipe unbolted, tomorrow's project is the starter, trans lines, and bellhousing bolts...
Oh, and Sears is having a sale on Craftsman tools. You get a free red canvas tote, plus 10% off anything you can fit inside if you go over $20... yah!
Now to borrow an impact wrench.
More later!
Thanks,
Jim
