Condition: Some owners of 1990 trucks with the 7.4L engine may comment of either detonation at highway speeds or exhaust odor (sulfur smell) at idle.
Cause: The original spark advance and idle calibration may generate detonation or sulfur odor comments for a few isolated conditions.
Correction: On trucks where these conditions can not be repaired using normal service procedures, a revised calibration PROM should be installed (See below).
Part Emission PROM SCANNER Number System Trans. Broadcast I. D. -------- ---------- ---------- --------- --------- 16165446 NA4 (above M40 (Auto) AYKK 5451 8600 GVW)
16165447 NA4 (above M20 (Manual) AYKL 5461 8600 GVW)
Parts are expected to be available on June 3, 1991. Until then normal part orders will not be accepted by GMSPO. Only verifiable emergency VIP orders will be accepted. SPO will make every effort to obtain parts. All parts will be placed on 400 control to waive VIP surcharges. However, the part will be shipped premium transportation at dealer's expense. All other order types will be cancelled as incorrectly ordered while the 400 control is in place.
Labor Operation Number: T0500
Labor Time : .6 Hour
Trouble Code: 92
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