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I actually was there for the Head and Manifold and torqued bolts my self and saw the rest done so I know they are Ok. I looked at that tensioner and it was worn and stupidly didn't replace it. Was in a hurry to get her done! I now live on a boat in a marina so working on truck is problematic, but I will get her done when no one is looking and weather permits!!

That tensioner is a definate possibility and is a something I don't think was replaced. Thanks for a great suggestion. Also injector was actually replaced 3 times before I got a good one! I think I'm going to rename you Comanche Genuis!! :clapping:

Replaced the injector already, anybody have any thoughts about the choke? Or maybe a bad Distributor? Before rebuild eventually plugs started fouling. :doh:

I had this problem with my 2.5L before I had the head rebuilt and engine. Put in new fuel pump with sending unit,new injector,fuel filters. Engine misses and blows black smoke, and every once in a while will smooth out and run better. Have about 1200 miles on rebuilt engine. Gets really crappy gas milage too, about 10 mpg! Dist. cap and plug wires new, new plugs--Distributer contacts get a whitish buildup on them after several miles, new Rotor also. Help this is driving me crazy!!!!!!! :doh: :wall: