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Engine Controls - Specifications: Other Chevrolet Pickup K1500

Specifications 7 illustrations ~271 words

BELT TENSION

ApplicationTension: Lbs. (kg)
All Models(1)
(1) Serpentine belt tension is maintained automatically by a spring-tensioned idler pulley. No adjustment is necessary.
(1)Serpentine belt tension is maintained automatically by a spring-tensioned idler pulley. No adjustment is necessary.

BELT ADJUSTMENT

ENGINE COMPRESSION

ApplicationCompression Ratio
2.5L (VIN A)8.3:1
2.8L (VIN R)8.9:1
3.1L (VIN D)8.5:1
3.8L (VIN L)8.5:1
4.3L
VIN W & Z (Except Turbo)9.1:1
VIN Z (Turbo)8.35:1
5.0L (VIN H)9.1:1
5.7L (VIN K)(1) 9.1:1
6.2L Diesel (VIN C & J)21.3:1
6.5L Turbo Diesel (VIN F)21.0:1
7.4L (VIN N)7.9:1
(1) Compression ratio is 8.3:1 for vehicles with GVW greater than 8500 lbs.
(1)Compression ratio is 8.3:1 for vehicles with GVW greater than 8500 lbs.

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

VALVE CLEARANCE

Note. All models are equipped with hydraulic lifters. No adjustments are required.

IGNITION COIL

ApplicationOhms
All Models500-1500

PICK-UP COIL RESISTANCE

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

ApplicationOhms
All Models30,000 Maximum

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

SPARK PLUGS

ApplicationAC
2.5L (VIN A)R43CTS6
2.8L (VIN R)R43TSK
3.1L (VIN D)R43TS
3.8L (VIN L)41-600
4.3L
VIN W & Z (Except Turbo)CR43TS
VIN Z (Turbo)CR42TS
5.0L (VIN H), 5.7L (VIN K) & 7.4L (VIN N)CR43TS

SPARK PLUG TYPE

ApplicationGap: In. (mm)Torque: Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
2.5L (VIN A).060 (1.52)11 (15)
2.8L (VIN R).045 (1.14)11 (15)
3.1L (VIN D).045 (1.14)20 (27)
3.8L (VIN L).060 (1.52)20 (27)
4.3L
VIN W & Z (Except Turbo).045 (1.14)11 (15)
VIN Z (Turbo).045 (1.14)11 (15)
5.0L (VIN H).035 (0.89)11 (15)
5.7L (VIN K).035 (0.89)11 (15)
7.4L (VIN N).035 (0.89)11 (15)

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS

FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS

Note. For firing order and timing marks, see appropriate illustration. (Scheme 1)- (Scheme 7).

Firing Order & Timing Marks (2.5L). Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Firing Order & Timing Marks (2.5L)

Firing Order & Timing Marks (2.8L). Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Firing Order & Timing Marks (2.8L)

Firing Order & Timing Marks (3.1L). Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Firing Order & Timing Marks (3.1L)

Firing Order & Timing Marks (3.8L). Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Firing Order & Timing Marks (3.8L)

Firing Order & Timing Marks (4.3L). Scheme 5

Scheme 5: Firing Order & Timing Marks (4.3L)

Firing Order & Timing Marks (5.0L, 5.7L & 7.4L). Scheme 6

Scheme 6: Firing Order & Timing Marks (5.0L, 5.7L & 7.4L)

Firing Order (6.2L & 6.5L Diesel). Scheme 7

Scheme 7: Firing Order (6.2L & 6.5L Diesel)

IGNITION TIMING

Note. For timing adjustment procedures, see ADJUSTMENTS article in this section.

Application(1) Man. Trans.(2) Auto. Trans.
2.5L (VIN A)8 @ Idle8 @ Idle
2.8L (VIN R)10 @ Idle10 @ Idle
3.1L (VIN D)10 @ Idle10 @ Idle
3.8L (VIN L)(3)(3)
4.3L (VIN W & Z)0 @ Idle0 @ Idle
5.0L (VIN H)0 @ Idle0 @ Idle
5.7L (VIN K)0 @ Idle0 @ Idle
7.4L (VIN N)4 @ Idle4 @ Idle
(1) With transmission in Neutral. (2) With transmission in Neutral or Park. (3) Timing is not adjustable.
(1)With transmission in Neutral.
(2)With transmission in Neutral or Park.
(3)Timing is not adjustable.

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

FUEL PUMP

ApplicationPsi (kg/cm 2 )
3.8 L (VIN L)41-47 (2.9-3.3)
4.3L (VIN W)55-61 (3.9-4.3)
4.3L (VIN Z Turbo) (1)38-43 (2.7-3.3)
6.2L Diesel (VIN C & J)5.8-8.7 (.41-.61)
6.5L Turbo Diesel (VIN F)(2)
All Others9-13 (.63-.91)
(1) 4.3L (VIN Z) turbo is used in Typhoon version of Jimmy. (2) Information is not available from manufacturer.
(1)4.3L (VIN Z) turbo is used in Typhoon version of Jimmy.
(2)Information is not available from manufacturer.

FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE

INJECTOR RESISTANCE

ApplicationOhms
3.1L (VIN D)1.2
4.3L (VIN Z Turbo) (1)2.0
All Others1.3
(1) 4.3L (VIN Z) turbo is used in Typhoon version of Jimmy. (2) Injector resistance specification is at 140°F (60°C).
(1)4.3L (VIN Z) turbo is used in Typhoon version of Jimmy.
(2)Injector resistance specification is at 140°F (60°C).

INJECTOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS (2)

IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE

Note. Idle mixture on fuel injected models is controlled by the Electronic Control Module (ECM) and is not adjustable. Controlled idle speed and IAC count can be checked using scan tester. See CONTROLLED IDLE SPEED & IAC COUNT table.

ApplicationIdle RPM(1) IAC Counts
2.5L TBI
"S" Series
Auto. Trans. (2)80015-40
Man. Trans. (3)9005-20
2.8L TBI
"S" Series
Auto. Trans. (2)8005-20
3.1L TBI
"U" Series
Auto. Trans. (2)600-7005-15
3.8L PFI
"U" Series
Auto. Trans. (2)650-75016-20
4.3L CPI
"L" Series
Auto. Trans. (2)62515-50
"M", "S" & "T" Series
Auto. Trans. (2)5505-40
4.3L PFI Turbo
"S" & "T" Series
Auto. Trans. (2)(4)1-50
4.3L TBI
"C" & "K" Series
Auto. Trans. (2) (5)5375-30
Auto. Trans. (2) (5)65020-35
Man. Trans. (3)5502-20
"G" Series
Auto. Trans. (2)5385-30
Man. Trans. (3)6505-30
"L" Series
Auto. Trans. (2)6255-50
Man. Trans. (3)6003-30
"M" Series
Auto. Trans. (2)5385-30
"P" Series
Auto. Trans. (2)65020-35
5.0L TBI
"C" & "K" Series
Auto. Trans. (2)5005-30
Man. Trans. (3)6005-30
5.7L TBI
"C", "G", "K" & "P" Series
Under 8500 GVW
Auto. Trans. (2)5505-30
Man. Trans. (3)6605-30
Over 8500 GVW
Auto. Trans. (2)5505-30
Man. Trans. (3)6005-30
7.4L TBI
"C", "G", "K" & "P" Series
Auto. Trans. (2)7505-30
Man. Trans. (3)8005-30
(1) Add 2 counts for engines with less than 500 miles. On 4.3L and V8 engines, add 2 counts for every 1000 ft. above sea level. On 2.5L and 2.8L engines, add one count for every 1000 ft. above sea level. (2) Automatic transmission in Drive. (3) Manual transmission in Neutral. Tech 1 scan tester will display "RDL" with transmission in Neutral. (4) Set to +/-50 RPM from desired idle speed in Drive. (5) Calibration identification is not given by manufacturer. IAC count and actual RPM should correspond to one of these calibrations.
(1)Add 2 counts for engines with less than 500 miles. On 4.3L and V8 engines, add 2 counts for every 1000 ft. above sea level. On 2.5L and 2.8L engines, add one count for every 1000 ft. above sea level.
(2)Automatic transmission in Drive.
(3)Manual transmission in Neutral. Tech 1 scan tester will display "RDL" with transmission in Neutral.
(4)Set to +/-50 RPM from desired idle speed in Drive.
(5)Calibration identification is not given by manufacturer. IAC count and actual RPM should correspond to one of these calibrations.

CONTROLLED IDLE SPEED & IAC COUNT

MINIMUM IDLE SPEED

Note. Minimum idle speed adjustment can only be performed on the 7.4L engines. For minimum idle speed adjustment procedures, see ADJUSTMENTS article in this section.

ApplicationRPM
7.4L
Auto. Trans. (2)600-650
Man. Trans. (3)675-725
(1) Idle speed with seated IAC is lower than specified if engine has less than 500 miles or when checked at altitudes above 1500 feet. (2) Automatic transmission in Drive. (3) Manual transmission in Neutral.
(1)Idle speed with seated IAC is lower than specified if engine has less than 500 miles or when checked at altitudes above 1500 feet.
(2)Automatic transmission in Drive.
(3)Manual transmission in Neutral.

MINIMUM IDLE SPEED (1)

THROTTLE POSITION (TP) SENSOR

Note. TP sensor is adjustable only on 6.2L diesel engines. For further testing, see appropriate TESTS W/CODES article in this section. For adjustment procedure, see ADJUSTMENTS article in this section.