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  1. Walter Joy

    Update on the daily driven W250

    So it’s been a few years since I’ve posted on here, with issues pertaining to the throttle body injection and such. After 4 years, I have managed to fix it (timing was off by 12 degrees) and she’s been a great daily for the past 23k miles. To those who don’t know (probably many), I have a 1989...
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    Dying transmission?

    So my truck has been doing alright until last week, when the transmission starting acting up. Usually, the transmission would shift 1-2 between 20-25 mph and 2-3 between 35-45 mph, all depending on throttle input. But now, she shifts 1-2-3 all under 20 mph. I've looked around on other forums and...
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    Engine still "pops"

    It's been a while since I've been on here so I'll see if I can get some help. I leave for Carlisle next week and I'm not too too concerned about the truck making the 160 mile trip but one thing that has been bothering me is the truck still "pops". What I mean is it seems to be a little boggy and...
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    Throttle Body Isolator Gasket

    Work progresses on the truck. Dad and I took off the throttle body, as one of the injectors were leaking. We also had bought a rebuild kit and decided to replace all the gaskets. The kit comes with 3 gaskets, and we've discovered where 2 go, but are unsure of the third one. The picture included...
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    3rd brake light for 1989 W250

    So last week as I heading home, I was pulled over by a Maryland State Trooper. His reasoning was I had a brake light out. He gave me a warning and sent me on my way. Now here's the kicker: I get home and have dad check the taillights. Both of them work and everything. What we can only deduce is...
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    Code 34

    That's actually the one part I know we replaced last year. That went bad and caused not only gas to get in the oil but also caused it to run on 5 cylinders.
  7. Walter Joy

    Code 34

    We think it may be a split rubber hose or something near the tank, as when we shut off the truck we hear gas draining back into the tank
  8. Walter Joy

    Code 34

    I usually turn the key to run, hear the pump run and then start it. But it usually happens after I take it out for a drive (into town), go into a store or fast food place, then come out.
  9. Walter Joy

    Code 34

    Within the past few weeks, the truck has been having problems with starting, mainly if the engine is still warm. Sometimes it will catch but idle down so low it almost stalls or it takes at least 3 full cycles to start. I just pulled the codes off the computer (counted the flashes on the Check...
  10. Walter Joy

    360 TBI Valve Covers

    So the truck is finally daily driver worthy. It stops and goes perfectly (minus a small hiccup in starting). Now I want to replace the old valve covers since they are leaking and rusty and not that good looking. I was considering a set of Mopar Performance valve covers, but the old ones have a...
  11. Walter Joy

    Anybody else seen this paint scheme before?

    My 1989 has a similar one. Just around the body lines though
  12. Walter Joy

    K20 to W250 bumper

    It's been a few weeks since I've posted, but the truck is close to completion. Earlier today I came across an offer on an older Warn or Ramsey winch bumper that a guy on the West Coast was getting rid off. However, two problems have come up. 1) He's on the west coast and I'm in Maryland. And...
  13. Walter Joy

    Exhaust help

    That's how it exits right now, but with the big Walker muffler.
  14. Walter Joy

    Exhaust help

    All the emissions and stuff is in place. I just want the truck to sound a little meaner (you know how teenagers are). Eventually the motor will be pulled and worked on properly. The old cat right now is being held up with wire and hopes and dreams. The muffler is alright, but the 360 is a bit...
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    Exhaust help

    So now that the bed is off and we have access to the rear unrestricted, I want to replace the Walker muffler I have on the truck. We have a replacement catalytic converter (must past the tail pipe test in my county) that will be put on. We haven't done anything up front (hole in manifold equals...
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