my 87 k-5 blazer stalls and backfires on take-off but runs good when you get up to about 20 miles an hour

1987 CHEVROLET BLAZER
155,000 MILES
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TTLYCNFSD
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changed fuel injectors, plugs, wires ,dist.cap,rotor, please help!!
Nov 23, 2011 at 1:09 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check for vacuum leaks around the intake. Make sure fuel pressure is within spec and the regulator is working properly. A common problem was the intake gasket. So check that closely... expecially around the rear of it.
Nov 23, 2011 at 1:20 AM
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TTLYCNFSD
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thnx alot! will try that tomorrow...you guys are great will recommend to my friends
Nov 23, 2011 at 1:44 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I just hope that I helped. Let me know and have a good Thanksgiving.

Joe
Nov 23, 2011 at 3:49 AM
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TTLYCNFSD
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did you mean the intake gasket wher it bolts to the block or where the carb bolts to the intake? and what would the fuel pressure spec be for that? thnx again!
Nov 26, 2011 at 2:43 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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9 to 13 psi and check both areas for leaks
Nov 26, 2011 at 3:08 AM
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TTLYCNFSD
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checked everything you said... no luck... could it be an o2 sensor? or throtle control sensor? this thing is workin my brain!!! lol!!
Nov 27, 2011 at 2:40 AM
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