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Old 06-07-2019, 10:11 AM   #626
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Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter

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Originally Posted by RodnRudy View Post
I did the 500 mile break in oil and filter change today. I'm using NAPA 10/30 with Lucas Oil additive that has the zinc in it. Also replaced the coil in the HEI, I've been having problems with the engine not wanting to start after driving a while and getting good and warm. I've replaced two modules and no luck so I'm trying a different coil.
If you have an Edelbrock carb without an insulator gasket, the fuel is probably boiling out of the bowl. I had this problem with the stock cast iron intake until I put an insulator gasket between the intake and the spacer plate.
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