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    1996 7.4 fuel pressure?

    Good when something works! Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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    1996 7.4 fuel pressure?

    Toyed with doing a Banshee, but reverse is cool. I'm a big 2 stroke fan for certain sophisticated 2 strokes such as Banshee and the old Suz and Kaw quadracers. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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    1996 7.4 fuel pressure?

    If you find you need a rail, I have one....somewhere. As said, never heard of one failing. everything attached to it will. I went with a carb and had great results. Still have all of the injection parts. I'm off and on here, so pm if you find you need the rail. . You got lots of cool...
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    '97 K2500 Suburban L29 454 ---Replacing Rear Engine Seal and Oil Pan Gasket

    You indicate the engine ran well, doesn't smoke, cranks OK. If so, and the oil pressure guage was above zero hot idle, I'd leave the engine bearings alone. If the bearings are that worn, so are the pistons, rings, wrist pins, lifters, cam, drive chain, ad infinitum. If it wasn't knocking on...
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    1994 chevy rcsb AC hi pressure line seized in both ends. What to do?

    Dual AC orifice on Vortec is in the middle of the line just behind the rad support. Near right front of engine. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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    1994 chevy rcsb AC hi pressure line seized in both ends. What to do?

    One other quick point. Heat and compressor oil/freon smoke is toxic. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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    1994 chevy rcsb AC hi pressure line seized in both ends. What to do?

    It's probably galled up. Even if you get it apart you'll need a new condenser and a new end on the line. Condensers aren't real expensive. The lines are a bit rich, but easy to repair. The dryer will be replaced also. The big fittings on the dryer require BIG wrenches even with good...
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    Need help with A/C Compressor

    Even with leaks, it won't cycle if switched off. The cycling is normal at idle when 'ON'. The cycling if in "off" and defroster is not on, is not normal. Could be a bad AC control dash switch, or maybe a relay failure. Or a short adding B+ to clutch wiring. Could be "hotwired?" Sent from...
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    NV3500 and NV4500

    Let me add that 3500s use techie lube and it is vital that the correct lubricant be used. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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    NV3500 and NV4500

    Depends on what you're after. The 3500 is a nice light shifting well spaced ratios trans. A 4500 is a truck transmission. Big and bulky shifting and has odd ratios. If you don't bang on it, a good '94 and up 3500 is a nice item. I ran one behind a 489 for 5 years without a problem...
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    Nv4500

    454 Vortec will accept any cast iron engine SB or BB bell housing. The difference is the top center bolt and it can be left off, or whatever. That said, the bell housing must match the clutch release mechanism. "Ramshead" or "external slave". Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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    454 (7.4L) swap / repair options - 1999 Suburban K2500

    Thar's one thing that Chevy got mostly right. The exhaust on BB Vortec are right massive. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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    454 (7.4L) swap / repair options - 1999 Suburban K2500

    By the time one professionally rebuilds a 454, using quality components, fitted nicely (rare) the investment will rival a GM performance crate motor. A crate motor that's maintained will outlast the truck. A poorly fitted engine will empty your wallet and never be useful. Either way...
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    454 (7.4L) swap / repair options - 1999 Suburban K2500

    Wonder if a 401 V6 would fit into a 1999 'Burb? And the Spicer 5 spd and...WTH, the 2 speed? The engine was offered in 3/4 ton pickups and 'Burbs. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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    454 (7.4L) swap / repair options - 1999 Suburban K2500

    Not to get too far off...but a bit of history if you will. I once had a Chebby gas 401 V6 that was quite respectable in those days. A smaller version was sold in Suburbans. 401 was bullet proof if used as designed. Seem to remember less than 3k recline? 5 speed/2 spd and it worked...
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