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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Performance => Topic started by: Tazman on November 13, 2012, 09:32:16 pm

Title: TBI Rebuild
Post by: Tazman on November 13, 2012, 09:32:16 pm

I do not know if anyone does this much,but is it possible to rebuild throttle bodies for the 87 Chevy's?My truck is still stumbles at times and am thinking this could help.As far as I know it has not been done yet.Thanks

Title: Re: TBI Rebuild
Post by: bd on November 13, 2012, 09:37:21 pm

Of course...

http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php/topic,24770.0.html (http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php/topic,24770.0.html)

The shafts can be rebushed, too.

Title: Re: TBI Rebuild
Post by: Tazman on November 17, 2012, 06:30:15 pm

Looks easy enough but can you tell me where you found the kit?I have had no luck locating one.Thanks

Title: Re: TBI Rebuild
Post by: bd on November 17, 2012, 07:06:54 pm

Here's one from AutoZone for an '87 R10, 5.7 'K' engine... 

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/GP-Sorensen-Throttle-Body-Rebuild-Kit-TBI/1987-Chevrolet-R10-1-2-ton-P-U-2WD/_/N-iigfvZ8vd9p?itemIdentifier=59521_298875_0_ (http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/GP-Sorensen-Throttle-Body-Rebuild-Kit-TBI/1987-Chevrolet-R10-1-2-ton-P-U-2WD/_/N-iigfvZ8vd9p?itemIdentifier=59521_298875_0_)