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    97 K1500 wont start sometimes, runs great when it starts

    I just pulled a plug wire and put a plug on it. Seems like I'm not getting good spark. Actually next to nothing for spark currently. Seems odd to do it now but it will probably start later...
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    97 K1500 wont start sometimes, runs great when it starts

    I am ressurecting this thread... Still haven't gotten the beast fixed. Its on plow truck duty so haven't messed with it. When she has been sitting for longer periods of time it started right up. Still having the same issues. When I run it and let it sit for 10-12 hours it won't start. It will...
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    97 K1500 wont start sometimes, runs great when it starts

    It about 10 degrees out. I went out to the truck today and it started right up with no hesitation. That's what she does. Now if I let it sit until tomorrow it may not start. Doesn't seem to matter whether it's cold and dry or warmer and wet. I did check the spark quality after driving it 10...
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    97 K1500 wont start sometimes, runs great when it starts

    The truck was not running when I hooked up the fuel pressure gauge. Turned the key on, fuel pump runs 2 seconds and have 60psi. Shut key off and let it sit and it holds pressure for the hour or so time span I checked on it. Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
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    97 K1500 wont start sometimes, runs great when it starts

    Fuel pressure was at 60psi and was not dropping hardly at all in the hour I kept checking on it. I'll be checking spark again later. Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
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    97 K1500 wont start sometimes, runs great when it starts

    I know, another Vortec that wont start. I have searched and searched but can't seem to figure just what my issue is. So I will post a tale my woes in hopes someone may have some insight. I have a 97 K1500 ECSB 5.7 with about 230k miles. I bought it 4.5 years ago with 205k on it. Mostly has...
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    Identify this locker

    I've seen the u bolt flip kit and almost bought it. What's everyone's take on reusing u bolts. They were new along with the plates 2 years ago or about 10k miles ago. Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
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    Identify this locker

    I'm in Maine, 2wd trucks are pretty rare and even more rare in 3/4 ton. So no worries about getting one from a 2wd truck. Thanks for all the replies. I'm going back out to the junk yard today. Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
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    Identify this locker

    Am I correct in believing that I can also use an 8 lug 14 bolt SF axle and swap my axles and gears to that housing? Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
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    Identify this locker

    I think this may be a LockRight but not sure. It's a GM 14 bolt SF I picked up from the junk yard. The junk yard owner said he was told it was a GM g80 diff but think it may be better. I was having trouble finding 3.42 rear end so I snatched it up. Turns out that the left tube it rusted at the...
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    Alternator/truck wiring

    It looks stock on both Suburbans and neither have dual batteries. The dealer found it in the parts diagram but had no explanation for it being there. Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
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    Alternator/truck wiring

    Anyone? Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
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    Alternator/truck wiring

    Perhaps someone can answer a question about alternator and wiring. I have a 97 K1500 truck as well as a 99 K1500 and K2500 suburban. The two suburbans have a junction/fuse block on the radiator shroud where the power wire comes from the driver's side and then the wire from the alternator joins...
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    99 7.4 cam replacement

    What is a good stock like replacement cam for my 7.4 vortec. Looking to replace cam and lifters. Don't need anything massive. Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
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    7.4L vortec carb swap

    The pressure doesn't hold for long. It drops off steadily. Figured out the random skip. The #5 plug wire boot keeps friggin popping off the plug. New wires are too cheap. Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
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