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    please recommend a transmission dipstick that isn’t junk.

    I just ordered a Pioneer brand dipstick tube for my V3500. I get it Monday. I am hoping it fits well. My original one the bracket is missing. If it does not fit right I will try and make a bracket and weld it on. I will let you know how it fits. Around here Junk Yards are a thing of the past...
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    First major project vehicle!

    For a few years, 1988-1991, GM built both Squarebody trucks and the new style trucks. For 1987 they renamed the C and K series to R and V. In 1988 the C and K series was the new style truck and the R and V series was a squarebody. They did this because they had to fulfill the military contract.
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    '87 GMC Suburban V1500 1/2 ton - replacing leaf springs

    It is all good. Tone does not come across in posts. Gasoline weighs just over 6lbs per gallon depending on temperature, of course. Water is 7 lbs. I would have thought it was heavier too but was surprised when I checked. As someone said above, Just use 7lbs per gallon. Water is a good one to...
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    1986 C20 r12->134a conversion now fries every OEM/ACDelco original style compressor installed

    I have converted many vehicles to R134a from R12 over the years. Never had any issues. GM, Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Volvo, Jaguar, VW, Audi.....and more. I have some questions. 1. When you replaced the compressor did you drain the oil from the new compressor? (They get shipped, typically, with...
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    '87 GMC Suburban V1500 1/2 ton - replacing leaf springs

    Sorry I did not mean to come of as a know it all.
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    '87 GMC Suburban V1500 1/2 ton - replacing leaf springs

    How does 40 gallons of gasoline weigh 500lbs? it weighs about half that.
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    Need help with part number/name 1987 V3500 7.4L N TBI

    Thanks. That is a help.On the driver's side there is a plug in the hole. There is no electric fan on this truck. I did not take it apart. The body guy did and he has pictures from when he took it apart so I can check that way. I just want to replace it before I fill the cooling system. Anybody...
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    Need help with part number/name 1987 V3500 7.4L N TBI

    I am in the process of restoring my truck. I am working on the engine and I need help with a part number for this item. This is a coolant Sensor/Sender/Switch, not sure which. I do know this is not the coolant temp sensor. That is screwed into the intake near the thermostat. This one is on the...
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    Vent Window rubber replacement or replace?

    In my case, I will be stripping them down to parts. My body shop will be painting them and I will be reassembling them.
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    Vent Window rubber replacement or replace?

    I need to rebuild mine. Once everything is apart the body shop said he will paint them. Then I can reassemble. I watched some videos and it looks easy enough. I guess I will find out soon.
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    '87 GMC Suburban V1500 1/2 ton - replacing leaf springs

    I bought springs for my V3500 from a local spring shop. They asked me a few questions and I ended up with stock springs. A 1 ton truck rides hard enough I did not want HD springs for the front or rear. Since this truck has been in my family since 1988 and I have hauled or towed with it many...
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    Mirror replacement

    PM me. I am restoring my 1987 GMC V3500 and it had those mirrors. I am replacing them with the "normal" style mirrors. I can sell you my pair. The left mirror glass is broken but otherwise they are good to go. PM me if interested.
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    Polishing up the gauge lens

    I have polished plastic lenses with toothpaste. Works great.
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    454 long block replacement and associated sensor issues

    The coolant temp sensor you showed with the button type fitting takes a spade connector. It slides on sideways so on with a standard type will also work. The 8th digit of your VIN will tell you what the original engine was supposed to be. "N" is a throttle body injected 7.4L and a "W" is for...
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    1986 Automatic Transmission Leak

    Thanks for the tip on Lube Locker for gaskets. Cork is good for bulletin boards but not gaskets unless you like leaks. I have used rubber with a metal insert that works well. You actually can reuse it a couple times. I think Moroso is one place that sells them. If it were me, I would clean off...
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