Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Hard start after 3K's

[rammin 96]

I just installed 3K gov springs in a 215 hp pump and my truck is starting much harder than it did before. I think it could be the batteries of starter, but if you have any info on this please chime in, thanks.

 

[SEmerson]

Is the idle set too low? Many times that needs to be reset after a gsk.

 

[Got Smoke?]

what method did you use to retighten the spring retainer nut? clicks or revolutions?



Did the installation of the 3K springs affect your idle? That would be a key indicator that something was not right.



For instance after the installation of my 3K GSK my idle came up 50-100rpms, but didn't become harder to start... ... however I cannot hold a steady idle between 1200 and 1800RPM... . once it gets past 1200 it wants to jump straight too 2000. So I need to go back and back the nuts off one click I believe.



I'm willing to bet your spring retainer is too loose since your having a hard time starting your truck because Al @ PDR said too loose = low idle and too tight = high idle.



Give us some more info to go on though.

 

[rammin 96]

I adjusted the 3K's in 2 clicks, but the throttle was too touchy so I backed them out 2 clicks. I started hard at both settings. Before it idled about 900, but now it's back down around 700. When I start it cold, it runs about 300 for the first couple seconds until I idle it up a little bit. I hope this helps shine some light on the subject. Thanks.

 

[HoleshotHolset]

FWIW,



Mine starts hard with the 3krpm set adjusted REALLY tight... . I had to back the idle down quite a bit with this setting and it's a bit reluctant to idle when you first start it after it has been sitting out in the harsh New England weather for a while.



Matt