1997 Chevy Truck engine revs slowly after driving at high r

1997 CHEVROLET TRUCK
168,500 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SNOWED IN WI
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A little history on the truck: I have had truck for 7 years, towing 7000 lb camper, largest aux trans cooler with factory one in radiator. In 2005 I have replaced fuel pump twice, and 2 weeks ago I replaced the fuel pressure regulator and plenum gasket.
The problem: after driving at highway speeds between 20 and 30 minutes, the engine starts to go up to 200-210 degrees, normally ran 180. After running for a while, even at 180, the engine revs very slowly from 3000 to 4000 rpms and seems like something is holding it back. If I kick the engine down, and the motor goes up to 3500 rpm, it will hold there and crawl to 4000.
What are your thoughts? Thank you.
Feb 11, 2008 at 4:53 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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i would double check the fuel filter and pressure. also with the rise in temp could be caused by running lean or restricted exhaust. i would start by checking and or changing fuel filter.
Feb 11, 2008 at 4:59 PM