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<blockquote data-quote="smilinjack" data-source="post: 16993377" data-attributes="member: 26111"><p>The issue is stalling at idle but there is some background to the problem that is going to seem rambling to describe.. Last year went to a cruise locally, and of course being the only lightning I put on a show of power with numerous burn outs for the spectators. Well she overheated and started running kinda rough so I put her to bed for the winter. Beginning next season I figured I burned a plug or 2 so I gave her a change of plugs which seemed to solve the problem. I then decided to charge the AC that hasn't been used for years (PITA), took her out for a spin, gave her a rip, and she started running rough only this time she wouldn't stay running. I put her up on jacks and just drove my other hot rod around the rest of the season. Didn't want to get hung up fixing during our short season. I'm making 18# of boost, EGR delete, Kennebelle SC, Manley internals, etc. etc. For the past few seasons she's been giving some blow by at the coolant reservoir, changed the cap, and it reduced but didn't totally stop the blow. So, short story is I'm not sure where to start ,or if I really want to start, but would prefer to have her diagnosed by someone familiar with these trucks. </p><p> If push comes to shove I will tear her apart but I'd rather pay a certified Lightning technician so I can play with my other toys while waiting to find out. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it! Thanks for your interest</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smilinjack, post: 16993377, member: 26111"] The issue is stalling at idle but there is some background to the problem that is going to seem rambling to describe.. Last year went to a cruise locally, and of course being the only lightning I put on a show of power with numerous burn outs for the spectators. Well she overheated and started running kinda rough so I put her to bed for the winter. Beginning next season I figured I burned a plug or 2 so I gave her a change of plugs which seemed to solve the problem. I then decided to charge the AC that hasn't been used for years (PITA), took her out for a spin, gave her a rip, and she started running rough only this time she wouldn't stay running. I put her up on jacks and just drove my other hot rod around the rest of the season. Didn't want to get hung up fixing during our short season. I'm making 18# of boost, EGR delete, Kennebelle SC, Manley internals, etc. etc. For the past few seasons she's been giving some blow by at the coolant reservoir, changed the cap, and it reduced but didn't totally stop the blow. So, short story is I'm not sure where to start ,or if I really want to start, but would prefer to have her diagnosed by someone familiar with these trucks. If push comes to shove I will tear her apart but I'd rather pay a certified Lightning technician so I can play with my other toys while waiting to find out. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it! Thanks for your interest [/QUOTE]
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