A big thanks to all, now I know what to expect when I pop
the hood! :-)
Dwight in WI
----- Original Message -----
From: "miggitymike" <miggitymike@fast4x4.net>
To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2001 0:16 AM
Subject: DML: Re: Need info on Gen I
> >>>Does it have the throttle body or a carb?<<
>
> it should be TBI, meaning it has a throttle body with 2
injectors mounted in
> it. No biggie, just clean it with some carb cleaner and
call it a day =)
>
> >>Is it okay to use the Autolite 3923's in it like the Gen
II Magnums?<<
>
> I wanna' say that the 23's are too cold, but I haven't
tried em' in my 88.
> Since premags aren't prone to pinging, you don't need a
colder plug. I would
> stick with the 24's myself... if it ain't broke......
>
> >>Does it have the same distributor?<<
>
> the internals of the dis. are the same, but the premag
engine is set up for
> a carb. You can advance and retard it if you want, unlike
the magnums where
> it really doesn't do anything. You don't HAVE to because
the computer will
> adjust accordingly, but you can advance it for some more
umph if you don't
> mind running premium fuel.
>
> A coupe more things: check the EGR valve and PCV. I know
my premag runs like
> garbage when those things are ready to go. Also, a drop-in
K&N is a good
> idea. I'm getting ready to tune mine up. Keep and eye on
the main seals on
> that motor... mine have been gone for about 50k miles =(
>
> -miggity
>
>
>
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