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    Killswitch on a 98 z71?

    I need some advice ,I'm wanting to install a toggle switch on my son's truck.Usually id just do it like any other chevy but with it being a 98 z71 it has the security and passlock,I dam sure do t wanna create any issues as everything g works fine currently.Any advice on how to safely wire up a...
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    Need help on fuel pump harnes

    Looks like I have it right.Thanks for posting that!I did find where I guess I installed tank and got the harness wires in between tank and the brace,there isn't any exposed wires but they were squished pretty good.Guess they could be damaged in the insulation?
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    Need help on fuel pump harnes

    They're soldered I just didn't have any shrink wrap.
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    Need help on fuel pump harnes

    So i replaced the fuel pump awhile back on my 98 z71,i went with the delphi pump..Recently ive had a cel code p0452 and 0463( fuel level sensor high/open)..Im wondering if i didnt wire up the "upgrade " harness right? The trucks wire colors are gray,2 blacks(one small on bigger),and a purple.The...
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    Another tire size question- z71

    I guess I could do that ,I just figured this sight would have plenty of people with the same truck and could tell me..
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    Another tire size question- z71

    I'm about to buy whrels/tires and was wondering what wheel and back space?It has the factory steel wheels which I believe are 6in wide?I' have about decided on 265's .Im also thinking a 8 in wide wheel is what I need?I don't wanna go to buy or wide..I was told this is a heavy half but it only...
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    98 z71 intermittent no start

    update** Installed the new pump,i also checked voltage at pump and with key on it was only 5v..I need to check it right when i turn the key on,maybe (im hoping) it supplies 12v for 2 seconds???Also ,new pump is exactly same pressure idling,52psi,raises to 58psi when revved..I thought these were...
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    98 z71 intermittent no start

    I found a crack on the bottom of the housing ,i know i didnt do it on the install so i mustve missed it on the install..I wonder if this has any affect on the pressure??Hmmm,sending it back to rock auto..
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    98 z71 intermittent no start

    Fuel filter is new..Also,what is the normal pressure at idle?49 psi seems low to me?Pump is under warranty so i can return it but dont really wanna drop the tank again..
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    98 z71 intermittent no start

    well,i checked fuel pressure again and it holds so regulator is good.I did cycle key test and when i first turn the key it jumps to 30psi,turn key off and it jumps to 50psi,cycle it again and it goes to 60 psi..Start the engine and it idles with 49psi,rev the engine and it raises with...
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    98 z71 intermittent no start

    i looked up the cap you listed and looked at pics online and they all look like aluminum post?Im having a hard time finding any available with copper post..
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    What are ya'll getting for mpg?

    98 z71,stock everything 5.7,16.5 hwy mpg
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    98 z71 intermittent no start

    I took off the cap just to look and theyre aluminum,called oreillys,everything they have says aluminum..I have tried to verify the ac delco one you listed is brass,no one can tell me.Its warm today,it started in 3 tries.When its cold it takes for ever,i poured gas in yhe throttlebody and it...
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    98 z71 intermittent no start

    what did you end upngoing with?I installed the delphi 20010 cap and rotor..Ive looked and looked and no one even describes cap rotor with brass terminals..
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    98 z71 intermittent no start

    Thats exactly what i have been doing,ill do that 2 or 3 times and it seems to help,itll eventually start.I can hear the relay click on and tgen off as the pump primes,the pump is very quiet.The original was loud i could hear it from across tge street..
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    98 z71 intermittent no start

    I hope its not in the tank as i just installed this pump ..Brand new delphi from rock auto,plus i think its out of warranty.It ran great for a few months afyer install,then started the whole hard to start crap..
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    98 z71 intermittent no start

    I have a 98 z71 with the 5.7.Recently done cap rotors wires plugs fuel pump.Truck ran great for awhile ,it slowly started to be harder and harder to start.Check fuel pressure and its 58psi key on test,running its 52psi and raises when revved.Key on test,the fuel pressure drops pretty quick.I...
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