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    Tbi Issue Idle In Between Cold/Hot

    No as none around me know's how to mess with the ecm's
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    Tbi Issue Idle In Between Cold/Hot

    History/info dump. 1988 c3500 350 th400 87k miles. Ex air force base truck. I deleted the air pump and egr. Has short style headers. New aftermarket distributor. New intake gaskets. Tbi gasket. New fuel pump and filter. New air idle control valve. New plugs and wires. It had the hot fuel pump...
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    Junk Yard Electric Fans For 34'' Rad?

    So i put a new 34" rad in my truck when i installed new engine i want to remove the clutch fan and shroud to clean it up a bit. The truck is a 96 reg cab step side 2wd. I see the flex a lite kits for like $400+ but i'm not spending that much haha. Did anyone ever use a junk yard fan setup that...
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    Stepside Bed Side Panel Removal?

    More pics
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    Stepside Bed Side Panel Removal?

    I did get them removed. I just went at it and some bolts did end up breaking. I'd advise spraying all bolts with pb blaster like a week prior to removal. I live east and luckily this truck didn't see many winters! The torx bolts on the inside lower bed were a pain make sure to have a good bit...
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    96 Step Side Roll Pan Good Places?????

    So i'm looking for a roll pan for my 96 step side and i see ones on lmc and ebay but kinda would like a nice fitment one? I know they all kinda need tweaking but id like to start with a good one. It won't be getting molded to the bed and it needs to have a access hole for a hidden hitch.
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    Stepside Bed Side Panel Removal?

    So anyone know of a video or detailed description of removing the bed sides on a stepside box? Any tips on it? Going to be removing them for body work and painting.
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    Engine Suffix Codes??

    So my buddys got a 350 on the stand and looking to get a little more info on it using the suffix code on the front pad. I'm having a hard time finding it online tho. The last 3 letters of the suffix are ULH i know it's a tbi 350 4 bolt. Anyone have a source or book that has the ulh suffix in...
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    Vortec Fuel Pressure Gauge Question

    I think i found the coupling fitting i need i believe it's a -4AN to a 1/8 npt.
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    The Stupid Engine Questions Thread

    I've done that already but i believe i'm having a vapor lock issue thought it might be a leaky fuel pressure reg. or hopefully not a leaky injector.
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    Vortec Fuel Pressure Gauge Question

    Has anyone installed a fuel pressure gauge on the vortec engine's under the hood using the test port? If so what fittings are needed?
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    The Stupid Engine Questions Thread

    Going to be replacing my fuel pressure regulator soon. 96 5.7 std trans. Also what's the best one to buy? Was thinking the Standard Motor Products PR203 from rockauto? There kind of a pain to replace so i'd like to do it once.
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    Heating Issue Vortec

    ISSUE FIXED Well yesterday i was checking engine with a milwaukee laser temp gun and the hoses/thermostat housing/intake and the driver side front frost plug behind the power steering pump was all staying under 160* Today i went and bought a mechanical temp gauge and installed it at...
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    Heating Issue Vortec

    the 91 yes below cap and mine go's from water pump to intake manifold. Yes i guess i missed that.
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    Heating Issue Vortec

    yes water pump was going backwards when i pulled the rear cover off i bolted it back to the truck and had my father turn it over and it was definitely the wrong direction. But i bought another new one any ways. Radiator is brand new less then 300 miles on it. The 180* thermostat i know is...
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