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1991 Chevrolet Silverado Repair Question


Topics covered: Backfire, Body, Camshaft.
Mileage: 81,000 miles.

Asked on December 7, 2011

My 91 silverado 350tbi miss under load?

Misses under load (truck empty)
Avatar Asked by Baines48

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Replied on December 7, 2011

Miss under load first thing i would suspect is plugs and wires.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on December 7, 2011

Im thinking camshaft. Plugs,wires, rotor have been replaced and distributor cap

Tiny Response from Baines48
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Replied on December 7, 2011

If it only misses under excelleration i wouldnt suspect a cam shaft that should effect at all different rpms.Usually when it happens under excelleration its a igniton issue.Is it worse with the ac on?Also how about your coil?

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Replied on December 9, 2011

The truck backfires through throttle body (TBI) when under load. Don't know what to check next?? Cam etc...

Tiny Response from Baines48
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Replied on December 9, 2011

Have you checked the ignition timing yet?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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