1985 S-10 blazer

artdplmr · 09-06-2002, 07:46 PM

Howdy- I have a question I hope someone can help with. I just bought a 1985 2.8 liter blazer, and it doesn't want to idle. I've changed the plugs, air filter, checked and rechecked the vacuum hoses, still no idle, hot or cold. It runs and starts smoothly, but refuses to idle. Any sugestions?? Thanks in advance!!!!!!

85sblazerxx · 10-26-2002, 10:34 AM

I think im having the same problem mine will die every time i turn a right corner im thinking it might be the carb but im not sure. im going to buy a new one on payday and see if that helps ill tell you if it does later

Trilo325 · 03-03-2003, 10:18 PM

MY 1984 S15 with a 2.8L V6 has stalled ever since i have had it when i make left turns and sometimes run over tough terrain. I have also had four carbueraters. Thats right count 'em 4 in the past six years. I still haven't figured it out.

custmguru · 03-04-2003, 01:05 PM

mine does the corner thing too... but only till it warms up. once its hot it drives fine.

1965chrysler300 · 08-08-2003, 12:26 AM

I think you might look at what they call the vaccum operated "idle solenoid". That may be your problem.

GMMerlin · 08-08-2003, 08:06 AM

Guys..in all honesty, the e2se carb is garbage! It is one of the most difficult carbs to get right. Especially the choke system.
First make sure that your engine has no vacum leaks!
Check the idle load compinsator.
An old trick was to bump the timing up about 2 degrees and then enrichen the idle mixture screw. Adjust the idle screw to raise base idle about 50 to 100 RPM.

Or just go with fuel injection

Delori · 09-02-2003, 07:05 PM

Mine did the same thing. Smog pros said it was the carb. I rebiult it with a new idal valve and didn't fix it. Turned out to be a weak fuel pump...

It would charge to full presure when the key was turned on and the presure would bleed off pretty quick. Swapped it out and runs great now.

Hope this helps,

Delorian

cmobaz · 10-07-2004, 01:01 PM

Hi all can anyone take a picture of there 985 S-10 blazer with the original Vacuum Hose Wiring so that I can copy it to my own

Thank you

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