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  1. evilunclegrimace

    Breaking yard etiquette. Discussion debate personal views please

    I bet that would make a great SAS project with a 4.3 in it
  2. evilunclegrimace

    Breaking yard etiquette. Discussion debate personal views please

    I will ride the bus when I can drive!!
  3. evilunclegrimace

    Really wish ppl would stop bringing me trucks with hydraulic fluid in trans

    https://www.geocelusa.com/product/2300-construction-tripolymer-sealant/
  4. evilunclegrimace

    No fan clutch

    The vortec engines came with a metal fan with 5 blades if the truck did not have A/C or if it did not have a heavy duty cooling system.
  5. evilunclegrimace

    Really wish ppl would stop bringing me trucks with hydraulic fluid in trans

    Before we delve into the nitty-gritty, let’s first clarify what these two terms mean. The word “hygroscopic” comes from the Greek words ‘hygros,’ meaning wet or moist, and ‘skopein,’ meaning to look at or observe. On the other hand, “hydroscopic” is often confused with “hygroscopic,” but it...
  6. evilunclegrimace

    Really wish ppl would stop bringing me trucks with hydraulic fluid in trans

    The first multi-grade oils were developed in the 1950s. They featured a chemical that allowed the oil to alter its viscosity based on temperature. The SAE came up with a number system for this. The first number, the one with the “W” next to it, indicates cold temperature viscosity —”W” for...
  7. evilunclegrimace

    Vibration?

    5 pounds of fuel presseure is not correct for a TBI engine. 9-13 is the factory spec with closer to 13 being the preferred pressure.
  8. evilunclegrimace

    93 5.7 cat delete o2 sensor light

    No, The O2 sensor is concerned with what is happening with the engine, It does not care what happens in the downsteam exhaust.
  9. evilunclegrimace

    Vacuum canister

    The proper term is Ignorant. Everyone is Ignorant about some thing
  10. evilunclegrimace

    Brake problems, f*** EU regulation

    Up until '90 for sure.
  11. evilunclegrimace

    Brake problems, f*** EU regulation

    Measure the rotor thickness and let us know what you come up with, also how about a picture of the brake booster.
  12. evilunclegrimace

    Vacuum canister

    I wonder if he/she is related to Peezy555.:anitoof:
  13. evilunclegrimace

    Can a heat soaked starter cause sputtering and surging?

    Start with the standard trouble shooting items,Tune up parts,dirty/fouled plugs? Are the cap and rotor in good shape? Is thefuel pressure,in spec? When was the fuel filter last changed? Are there any broken vacum lines,Hook it to a scanner,see what live data is telling you.
  14. evilunclegrimace

    Shaking rear end

    Another thng to check is the runout on the drive shaft(s) .050 max. Are there any weights missing on the shafts?Has anyone beat on the shaft to change a U joint and dented it at the weld?
  15. evilunclegrimace

    94 350 TBI high idle

    Disconnect the throttle cable and see if the problem persists, also make sure that there is no binding or kinking in the routing of the throttle cable. Check to see if the TBI base gasket has failed and is contacting the throttle plates.
  16. evilunclegrimace

    Shaking rear end

    Chek your tires for being out of round. Also check your that the wheels are not bent. Check for a bent axle . Check to make sure the drive shafts are in phase. Check for dirt/rust build up on the wheel to axle mating surfaces. And you have disc BRAKES not breaks. :33:
  17. evilunclegrimace

    OEM fender flares for 92-99 suburban

    It is the law here in PA but most LEO's are to lazy to enforce it. My '97 has them attached with just lip screws, as does my brothers '98 K2500. My '88 K3500 had them through bolted. So, Maybe it was what they had on the Assembly line or that certian models had the flares through bolted?
  18. evilunclegrimace

    OEM fender flares for 92-99 suburban

    3 out of the 4 K trucks that I have owned did not have them. I am looking to see what RPO that included them.
  19. evilunclegrimace

    Franken-Tahoe? Found for sale in Brazil, not sure what it is... or was

    It still has to pass 25 year federal inspection to be allowed to be imported unless it meets certain specs. https://usacustomsclearance.com/process/how-to-import-vehicles-to-usa/
  20. evilunclegrimace

    OEM fender flares for 92-99 suburban

    Nope, It was an option. My '98 K1500 suburban does not have them.
  21. evilunclegrimace

    OEM fender flares for 92-99 suburban

    Nope, same part numbers for 2WD and 4WD, discontinued.
  22. evilunclegrimace

    OEM fender flares for 92-99 suburban

    Go for a later model as they are held on by the screws in the fender lip and do not need to be bolted through the face of the fender.
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