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    Old oil

    Wasn't sure where to put this. I considered the lounge, but decided to put it here. This is a video on old oil, that I listened to at work. Previously, I've expressed willingness to run old oil and not worry about it... Although not quite as old as some of this stuff. On occasion I've...
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    I found an interesting comparison on headlight bulbs

    It's a comparison on a few brands and white/blue vs yellow as it applies to foggy conditions.
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    Video pop up ad?

    Suddenly today I'm getting a video pop up ad that I cant get rid of when viewing a thread. This is on my phone. If I click on more info, I'm taken to a Google ad page. Any idea what's going on?
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    Melling Water pumps!

    Melling is now making water pumps for the 4.3L and small blocks! They goofed up their Vortec PDF, Though. They called them "Duramax" and don't start the year until 2000. I assume this is not correct, unless someone knows of a pump change that really only effected the vans that were still...
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    94 Blazer overheats

    Kicking around the idea a pursuing a fullsize Blazer that supposedly overheats whenever running. That's most likely going to be a thermostat stuck closed or a clogged radiator, correct? Intake and head gaskets on a tbi engines are relatively rare, right? I have not looked at this vehicle...
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    Exterior handles plastic? metal? both?

    I mentioned yesterday, that after programming my new key fob, that the locks don't have the strength to actually lock/unlock the doors. This got me thinking about rehabbing the doors a bit. I've got one handle scratched up, and one that's cracked. I've watched a few videos on the replacement...
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    Squarebody Suburban in MI

    Local-ish auction house I go to. I'm not interested in this, but thought a few of you here might be. I'd highly recommend going to see it in person before bidding as the vehicles often look better in the pictures. I don't think they purposely hide things, but it can often be hard to see...
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    17113553 fuel injectors for 454?

    Looking up the part number, these are supposed to cover the 4.8L -> 6.0L. I've heard of people using take-out GM injectors for other applications in the 454, since the original design is supposed to be garbage. Will this particular part number work for me, on a stock engine?
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    Evap solenoid replacement

    I need to replace the Evap solenoid on my 454 intake manifold. I've purchased a new SMP CP411 through Amazon. I was pleased to find it labeled "Made in the USA" as Amazon's COO listings are often not correct. Here's it is on Amazon. www.amazon.com/dp/B000C7XRIS I was surprised to find that...
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    Dual alternator mounting kits on ebay

    I stumbled across this guy's products. Looks like he's got TBI and Vortec small block kits, and Vortec big block kits. Only duals, for us, but 3 and 4 alternators for newer engines. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?item=295549837126&rt=nc&_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l170197&_ssn=denneau He states...
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    Aluminum rims corroding, leaking air, help needed

    This is actually for my father and his GMT-900... 08, I think? He's in his 70's and doesn't drive it much since he's retired. The tires leak air, and he's getting tired of having to air them up when he wants to use it. He took it to Discount Tire, and they went straight for an $1100...
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    Radiator shroud hardware?

    I've had my fan shroud out for a number of years and dont seem to have the hardware handy. What is the thread size of the hardware? The bolts that go directly into the core support won't be to hard, but I have nothing to go on for the others.
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    Taking wiper blade suggestions

    I need some new wiper blades for the truck. Looking at them today, I see my Bosch conventional frame wipers are starting to rot and fall apart. Shopping on Rockauto, I don't see Bosch listed anymore, and the non-Economy Denso wipers I bought in the past aren't listed anymore either. Only...
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    Check out this 1989 dually in MI

    Auction house, I frequent. Look at that beautiful blue interior. I'd definitely want to undo some of the modifications, Though. That's a MK4 454, that needs it's air cleaner lid flipped back to the right side, but any ideas what the blue ignition boxes are? I'm not used to seeing anything...
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    Buff tool box paint?

    I'm putting this in the garage since it's not base/clear/automotive paint. I've recently gotten some used tool boxes.... some unknown top top box, and a Vidmar cabinet. They have scuffs and scratches and I'd like to clean them up. I have two buffers that I've never used. One is an old Black...
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    Replacing my tool box

    I've been using an old blueprint file cabinet as a tool box, which was a giant step up from a hip box sitting on a cart. Unfortunately the drawers are too shallow and some drawers lost their bearings. Today, I was suprised to find a fantastic deal. I stopped by the Habitat for Humanity...
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    Mechanics stethoscope... solving a decades old mystery

    Out of all my vehicles I've owned I've had my 69 Buick LeSabre the longest. It hasn't really been on the road much in the last few decades as it really needs work. I noticed early on, when I bought it, that while idling it had a sound that reminded me of water running through pipes, and I...
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    Hydrostatic mower not moving?

    My dad's sears craftsman/husqvarna rider has decided it doesn't want to move. It's been having issues with low power in reverse, but now it's not moving at all. Any ideas what to check? I didnt notice a hydraulic fill or dipstick. I did notice the frame seems to be broken, though.
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    I want to purchase a ball joint separator

    I would like to purchase a ball joint separator. I've never used one, and am not sure what to buy. My first use will be on the 69 Electra, as I want to disassemble the front suspension for later use on my 69 LeSabre. I do not want to damage the ball joint boots, which seems to be what happens...
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    Corrosion/gunk on battery charger clamp?

    Today, is a sunny warmer day (45F), so I decided to look at each my vehicles after getting through the ice storm of last week. While checking out my Buick Lesabre, I noticed that the positive battery charger clamp had some corrosion/build-up on it. The battery terminal/cable/post all looks...
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    Anyone using a GMB waterpump?

    I bought a GMB waterpump for one of my cars and suprisingly it's made in Japan and not China. GMB is a Japanese company, but I still figured it would be a cheap Chinese pump given the application. Anyone here buy one for thier 400? I thought about ordering one for my 454 even though I dont...
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    50K miles HD with an unknown bent frame in Muskegon, MI.

    I was disappointed when I saw "bent frame", but I really have no idea how it's bent. I'm just reading the description. https://www.biddergy.com/Listing/Details/262075410/1994-GMC-Sierra-CK-3500-2WD-Truck-50250-Miles Pluses: Low miles Not a diesel Negatives: bent frame? TBI Gen5 454, and not...
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    Bought a new 3/8" ratchet and other tools

    I ordered a new 3/8" Tekton straight ratchet. I already have their flex head, but it's a little annoying when I don't need the flex head. I've also got thier 1/4" drive flex head. I like them both. The new ratchet was delvered today, and I didn't realize how small the head would be. I think...
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    Electronic throttle pedal

    I got this with other surplus truck parts. It looks like it's new but maybe was installed and removed after not fixing a problem as it does have dirt in the pad, but otherwise looks like it sat on a shelf. I think it's actually a Topkick part. $40 shipped in the contiguous 48
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    Dually center caps

    No box, but new and unused. Gray/silver Chevy version. I think these are the GMT-800 version. The lug nut caps are captured. Very minor shelf rash if inspected closely....some might even wash off. $60 shipped in the contiguous 48 states

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