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    stalled when trying to restart starts cranking normal then acts as if timing way advanced

    I missed something here. Sorry 54vicky that I am not perfect.
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    stalled when trying to restart starts cranking normal then acts as if timing way advanced

    Check your batterie cables. Had the same problem with my 88 350. The negative cable to engine was loose and the bolt holding it was striped.
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    forever black info

    Looks great, let us know how it lasts.
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    1988 C-1500 brake problems

    Autozone part M2219.
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    1988 C-1500 brake problems

    The new master cyl did it, have a great brakes. Old master cyl was 1 1/4 inch, new one 1 5/8 inch. On to the next project. Thanks for all the help.
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    1988 C-1500 brake problems

    That is how I did it. On to the master cyl.
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    1988 C-1500 brake problems

    So I bled the front, back and the master cylinder. It is better but not ideal. It was not the ABS because I discovered it was by bypassed but not removed. The wires are still connected. I feel replacing the back shoes and self adjusters made a difference. I am going to replace the master...
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    1988 C-1500 brake problems

    Thanks for the help guys. Will bleed again and decide from there. It is weird that it happens with the engine running and the power assist only. I will keep you updated. I'm thinking about replacing the master cyl too.
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    1988 C-1500 brake problems

    So I have replaced front brakes, back brakes and hoses. With engine off I have great pedal, start it and it goes to about 2 inches off the floor. Checked the booster check valve and it seems to be Ok, lets vacuum in and no air out. Did all suggested tests to the booster and it operates like it...
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    Performance Suspension Bits

    I am doing the same thing on my 88 chev. When I torque the control arm nuts to the required 96 foot pounds it is very hard to move the control arms up and down. They are not to bad at 50 foot pounds. Thinking I might need to retorque after the have been used for awhile. Did you have this same...
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    88 C1500 bench seat

    thanks selow, looks like a good fix.
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    88 C1500 bench seat

    Thanks arrg, thinking 1/4 inch plywood so there is some spring.
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    88 C1500 bench seat

    My bench seats are sagging but the cover is fair shape. Looking under the seat all I see is foam that is not supported by anything. No wires or bars for support. Is this the way it was built? Has anyone got an idea to fix these?
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    A few problems

    My 88 was dying and it would not do well when it was accelerating. My fuel pressure was the same as yours and the capacity test was way below a 1/2 pint in 15 seconds. Replaced the pump and it idles well now and accelerates like a new truck. Spent the day under that truck. Need to check the...

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