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  1. kansashogan
    Cruising through South Dakota looking at my thread and thought I would update how the Sniper and Dual Sync are doing. I think I figured out my gremlins. Finally. It seems after lots of reading that they don't like to idle below 775 rpm. I could adjust it down to 650 and it will purr like a kitten then while puttering through a parking lot it would die. Grrr. Somebody on a forum mentioned they has the same problem and they turned the idle up and it seems to have fixed it. I never had a single issue until I put the Dual Sync distributor in and it has been a bit of a headache since. I dang near took it out and put the HEI back in. But it runs so good when it's good. My throttle cable was sticky so I took the existing throttle/tv cable bracket and started cutting/welding to make it line up better. Mission accomplished, or so I thought. There was a frayed wire on the tv cable and it stuck inside the cable housing and now it is to stiff. I hate messing with that thing. Gotta drop the pan and unhook the cable to replace it. That's for another day.
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    Looks like pretty much what I did with the instrument panel. It turns into a lot of time and work to do it right. Leave yourself plenty of wire to make it easier to put in and take out. The English wheel is a bold move! I hope you are successful with the panels. I can't wait to see the finished product.
  3. kansashogan
    Thanks Manche, I'm not sure I deserve that much praise. There is still so much I want to do.
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    Nice
  5. kansashogan
    I bought the master kit and it includes a pump. The Powermaster is awesome.
  6. kansashogan
    I'm not 100% sure. There are a lot of wires and they should not be running parallel to any power wires is the # 1 rule. Crossing is ok but not running alongside. I broke that rule. But I think my problem was the wires from the coil driver to the coil and the wires in that area. There are several power wires running to relays and 1 was in the same loom as them.
  7. kansashogan
    After i installed the distributor I had some problems with it all of a sudden cutting out but it would always start right up. The alternator was the stock one so I upgraded to a Powermaster and all new battery cables. The injection really needs a strong battery so I figured it was a good place to start. Didn't fix it. I did some research and RFI is a common problem also so I started separating wires just trying to isolate the problem. I seem to have found it, it hasn't messed up for about 5 days. Fingers crossed. Oh, I lucked out and Quadratech had this alternator clearanced to 79 bucks shipped!
  8. kansashogan
    Looks like a good, clean truck to start with. Welcome aboard.
  9. kansashogan
    This is one of the screens to show the vitals of the engine. There are others. I drove it a couple hours tonight so it could learn and all I can say is wow! What a difference in acceleration and throttle response. I can almost forgive Holley for their indiscretions. It runs so much smoother. Man, I'm happy.
  10. kansashogan
    Man, that thing is sexy!
  11. kansashogan
    Well, I finally got the Dual Sync distributor in and running. I will say it upfront that Holley needs to redo their instructions. They are incomplete, unless they didn't include all of them. I had to use a website www.efisystempro.com to figure out how to get it to run. I had no spark and was at my wits end until I stumbled onto this site. It does run better, I will say. I will check the mileage and see if it improves.
  12. kansashogan
    Man, that is a pretty engine. That looks like a Powermaster alternator. Do you happen to remember the part#? Are you going to go ahead and put in a SBC? I'm putting in my Holley Dual Sync distributor today but I have to run and get some parts and while I'm at it I'm going to clean up the wires and hoses from the fuel injection install. I've been working so much overtime I haven't had time.
  13. kansashogan
    I really like the look of the wide fenders. Can't wait to see more.
  14. kansashogan
    That thing is going to be super sweet
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    That looks really nice.
  16. kansashogan
    Thanks, it is simple and cheap and it works.
  17. kansashogan
    Yea, I probably should. Like I said I will clean it all up and make it look good when I get the distributor in and running good for sure. Having to run to town for the block off plate put me behind. I picked up the new throttle cable in Wichita today but all the way home I was brain storming ways to use what I had. I think I figured it out.... I think.
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    I guess I should have said that I did drive it but not enough for it to learn all it needs to. I can't even find the part that is missing off the cable. It was a aftermarket cheapo anyways. Some problems I did have are that Holley did not send the fuel pump block off plate they were supposed to and the clamps for the O2 bung are over sized and crap to boot. In the pic you can see that I had to put a spacer under the clamps just to get them tight enough. And the threads were jacked so once I threaded the nuts on about a half inch I couldn't get them to go anymore so I had to cut the stud off and clean the threads up. Luckily they were plenty long. I live pretty far out in the country so I wasn't happy about putting everything away just to go to town for a seven dollar part. Finding a suitable location for the sensor and then getting it drilled were a challenge also. Once I turned the key on to prime the pump it literally turned over just a couple times and it fired right up. It idled about 1800 rpm for awhile but once I figured out everything I got that down. I need to put the loom on the wires and clean the install up a little and put the distributor in and hopefully it is good to go. I said awhile back my wife was supportive of this project but this time I got a little stink eye because of the cost. I'll just work a few more Saturdays, like I have a choice. lol
  19. kansashogan
    Well, i got it running, but of all things to happen my throttle cable broke where it connects to the pedal so I can't drive it so it can learn. I won't be able to work on it tomorrow because of mothers day so Monday after work I will get it going.
  20. kansashogan
    Today is the day. After almost 16,000 miles of carburation i'm putting the Holley Sniper on. I decided to purchase the Dual Sync distributor also but I probably won't get it on today. Holley recommends getting the fuel injection on and running first just in case there is a problem so it will be easier to diagnose. I will say, they are pretty nice looking.
  21. kansashogan
    I was asking more for recommendations for a alternator. I want at least a 100 amp for bright lights and to make sure to have a strong battery for the injection. Most problems with the fuel injection are install errors according to online forums. It will be a couple weeks before I get it installed. Tons of overtime and a bathroom remodel in process. I sure am anxious to get it in though. I'm hoping to improve mileage by 3-4 mpg and improve drive ability. It has been pretty cold this winter and I forgot how crappy carbs are compared to fuel injection.
  22. kansashogan
    I decided to splurge and get me a little treat for the ol' Comanche. It's a Holley Sniper fuel injection system. Supposed to be a good system and easy to put in. We shall see. Has anybody put a high amp alternator in their pickup? Recommendations? I think it would be a good upgrade to have with this. Supposedly most problems are installation errors.
  23. kansashogan
    Welcome aboard. Looks like you have a good Comanche to start with.
  24. kansashogan
    wow, looks good. cool idea
  25. kansashogan
    I bought the headers from Novak. They are Sanderson brand. Mine are 1 5/8 primaries and barely clear. They sell 1 1/2 also.
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