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LSX Fuel Pump not Priming

05 5.3 in an 89 C1500, returnless fuel rail with corvette regulator. I did the swap two years ago and used the newer 98 AC Delco pump in the tank. About a month ago, the engine started stumbling on startup, then one day it wouldn’t start and the fuel pump quit priming. I’ve checked the grounds...
- 89Sport16
- Thread
- Jul 1, 2020
- fuel pump priming
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
89Sport

89 Chevy Sport, I did the LS Swap in the Spring, I just wanted to drive it all Summer so I wasn’t willing to tear into anything. It’s Winter in Ohio, so it’s put away for the year, getting ready for a RideTech 4/6 drop and even though I love the SS wheels, I’m thinking about switching to 20”...
- 89Sport16
- Thread
- Dec 1, 2018
- Replies: 28
- Forum: Member Trucks
Swap Wiring GBCM

Has anyone kept or deleted the Generator Battery Control Module (GBCM) from a swap harness? I'm swapping an 05 Tahoe 5.3 in an 89 C1500. I done with the pin-outs from LT1Swap.com and he has notes to delete the GCBM, but I've also read deleting it puts additional wear and tear on the Alternator...
- 89Sport16
- Thread
- Apr 10, 2018
- Replies: 0
- Forum: LSX + Carb Swaps
Swap or Build?

All original 89 Sport, desperately needs more power! I want to get started by mid-Feb so the truck can be ready for Spring. LSX is quick power, good MPG, but requires a lot more modifications to this original truck. SBC build keep the original motor with less overall mods, but will the TBI...
- 89Sport16
- Thread
- Jan 3, 2018
- Replies: 12
- Forum: LSX + Carb Swaps
Distributor; is this bad?

89 C1500 5.7, engine lost power and stalled when I step on the gas. Only running on about 1/2 the cylinders, I pulled the distributor cap and the star wheel in the distributor was disintegrated. So far I've ordered a new distributor, plugs, wires, and I'll go from there.
- 89Sport16
- Thread
- Jun 14, 2017
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance