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    How to Replace oil filter adapter gasket & o-ring

    I just did this job on a 94 K1500 4wd with a 350. In my opinion it was not really an easy job. My oil cooler lines were 1" nuts mating to the adapter. I could not pull it down far enough to get the gasket out. I looked for a 1" flare nut wrench but couldn't find anything local. So, I bought a 1"...
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    Running Rough

    Hey Tanner I'm here because I have a similar problem. I'm not smoking but my idle is rough and the truck (same year and model as yours) stumbles on acceleration. It'll go but doesn't seem happy about it. I'm not getting any codes (check youtube for pulling codes on chevys...it's easy). I went...
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    The Stupid Engine Questions Thread

    94 K1500 4x4 with 5.7L TBI Engine idles smooth when cold but starts running rough when it gets close to operating temperature. Trying to accelerate results in pretty bad stumbling at first that smooths out for the most part. Still some shudder under throttle. I changed the engine temperature...
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    accelleration lag?

    Thanks merlin...quite right. I found a reference today to a addendum to the service manual indicating that the manual is wrong and the plug in the 94 is under the dash on the passenger side. I was looking for a much bigger plug - I didn't realize it is just a single tan wire with a black stripe...
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    The Stupid Engine Questions Thread

    I haven't seen any mention on this site of the Frantz bypass oil filter. My brother who is a millwright and accomplished mechanic swears by them and has them on all of his vehicles. Is there a reason people here aren't using them?
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    accelleration lag?

    Hmm...where is this plug? In fact where is the fuel pump relay? I recently bought a 94 Silverado with a TBI 350 and I'm still learning my way around it. Thanks!
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