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85 monte 4.3 erratic idle


sinful85
10-22-2014, 02:04 PM
so I swapped my old 4.3 for one out of a 86 chevy blazer. the motor ran great in the blazer but after getting everything hooked up I get erratic idling and poor response from the car. throttle body is new as well any ideas where to start?

maxwedge
10-22-2014, 06:11 PM
Look for vacuum leaks and an egr valve not seating closed.

sinful85
10-22-2014, 10:36 PM
Thank bud I'll give that a try I noticed the sensor for the egr broke any clue where I can get a new sensor

maxwedge
10-23-2014, 07:40 AM
Try napa or a dealer.

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