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RRicko1966 reacted to YakkoWarner's post in the thread How does this sort of thing happen???? with
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Didn't see any cracks in the flex plate when I had the inspection cover off - just teeth that looked like that hadn't been to the... -
RSounds like a failed starter or a cracked flex plate that finally let go. Crappy timing? Sure, but it is a 35 year old truck and if the...
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Rsame experience, and yes my crystal ball was cracked a long time ago. One of my employers gave way too much away. We got into it...
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RRicko1966 replied to the thread Modified engine crewcab gas mileage?.TBI has swirl port heads,they get better milage,that was the point of them. Everyone hates The 193 heads,but they sure get better...
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RI just thought it would be better because my tbi gets good mileage
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RI just want to avoid the 700r4 because the 400 is so much stronger, if I did od swap I'd probably do a 4l80 at some point, yeah it would...
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RRicko1966 reacted to EvilGenius's post in the thread ‘83 K5 350/4wd: aftermarket oil psi switch/sender/choke heater wiring question w/pics and schematic with Like.
Here is a snip of the 1984 wiring diagram from the GM service manual. I can't say what changes there may be from 83 to 84. There seem to...
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RRicko1966 reacted to Jgonick's post in the thread LED exterior light conversion! not going well :( with Like.
My opinion is to go back to incandescent- at least until you get everything working correctly. LEDs add a few more layers of problems...
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RRicko1966 replied to the thread How does this sort of thing happen????.Go to the Doctor if you aren't well in a week go back and tell him he diagnosed you wrong,you want him to see you right now,and...
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RRicko1966 replied to the thread How does this sort of thing happen????.Also if the battery or cables is questionable,the starter drive can get stuck. And with your turning and not turning etc. Check your...
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RRicko1966 reacted to Sad Sack's post in the thread How does this sort of thing happen???? with Like.
One thing to remember is GM heavy starters need that rear torque strap employed or the starter can get all wonky and tears teeth up on...
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RWhile I agree there are shops that may do questionable work. However it is not the norm, at least here. Have been in both the towing...
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RIt makes too much sense for people asking for help to give all the relevant information to make it easier for other members (members who...
