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Bed tie downs

I have D-Rings bolted through the horizontal supports that are on underneath the bed using carriage bolts with a fender washer and lock nut, other than things catching when sliding in I don't have any complaints or issues.
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- Post #12
- May 6, 2024
- Forum: Paint / Body / Detailing
The Stupid Axle Questions Thread

---Rear-end Swap--- Need to replace the rear axle on my 97 k1500, it currently has the 10-bolt 8.5" with 3.73 gears...what's left of them anyway. I have a 1999 parts truck that I'm wondering if I could use the rear-end from to put on my 97. I'll have to check the ratio on it but if the gears are...
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- Post #800
- Apr 24, 2023
- Forum: Axles + Brakes
Vortec 350 Cylinder 4 Misfire

I will have to get a spark tester...the only one I have is the in line light up type
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- Post #15
- Jan 19, 2023
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
Vortec 350 Cylinder 4 Misfire

All sensors are good, since replacing fuel pump the pressure at the test port and behind fuel filter is right around 60psi and holding. I sprayed a can of starting fluid and carb cleaner around intake and no change in idle. Also no visible signs of a leak when I had the plenum off
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- Post #14
- Jan 19, 2023
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
Vortec 350 Cylinder 4 Misfire

Thanks for all the input, sorry I've been a no show until now. Since my last visit here I have replaced the distributor(one of the screws that hold the rotor down had broken off), fuel pump, and just this afternoon the fuel injector assembly. After the injectors I was quite hopeful, she was...
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- Post #10
- Jan 14, 2023
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
Vortec 350 Cylinder 4 Misfire

Keep me updated if that solves it for you. Mine doesn't miss as bad at idle as it does under pressure
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- Post #7
- Jan 6, 2023
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
Vortec 350 Cylinder 4 Misfire

1990 ft What is ideal psi?
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- Post #6
- Jan 6, 2023
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
Vortec 350 Cylinder 4 Misfire

I'll retest fuel like you mentioned. No other misfire counts on other cylinders
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- Post #5
- Jan 6, 2023
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
Vortec 350 Cylinder 4 Misfire

I have a 97 K1500 with the 5.7 vortec, over the course of a month or two I noticed my mpg steadily declining but no performance issues...I replaced the plugs and wires, cap/rotor, took the K&N that the PO off and put factory air box back, replaced MAF, and fuel filter all over the course of a...
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- Thread
- Jan 5, 2023
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance