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    Crank but not starting

    The pink wire needs power for everything to work and it powers up computer fuel and the ECM
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    Crank but not starting

    I decided to use the other side of the switch to close a relay to replace the bad contacts on the ignition switch That way I can trigger the computer, fuel pump and turn signals when the key is on. I went with a large 60amp rated relay to do the work Any thoughts on that? I am hoping it is...
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    Crank but not starting

    I thought I would post this for feedback and maybe help others My truck was running in the driveway and it stalled. I couldn’t get it to restart. I noticed that I had no dashboard lights and I didn’t hear the fuel pump running. I put a fuel pressure gauge on the truck and it had no pressure...
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    First and Last Bluetop Steering Gear

    Just found that the loose steering on my truck was caused by the Rag or steering coupler. Thought it was air bound from the engine swap and was trying to get the air out. You can see the coupling moving but not the box input shaft Sometimes it is just the easiest thing causing the problem...
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    tbi 5.7 air filter box

    My 1997 C1500 vortec 5.7 has it
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    Frustrate with my Chevy Tahoe 5.7 vortec

    Thanks for the information really made it easy to understand
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    Frustrate with my Chevy Tahoe 5.7 vortec

    Have not done a distributor on a vortec but can’t you just do it like the older ones pull out #1 plug and bump it over till you feel the compression blow your finger off the hole and then check the distributor to see if it is pointed to 1 spark plug on the distributor cap? Making sure that...
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    Post your OBDII Scanner

    A few clicks of the emergency brake pedal turns it off I use it when I am working on it
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    ABS Brakes and tire sizes

    Thanks again for the information I really appreciate it
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    ABS Brakes and tire sizes

    I have a 1997 GMC sierra stepside that I am building as a sports truck. I bought SS454 wheels for it, they are two rim widths so I have two sizes of tires, front and rear. 275/60/r15 rear 28" diameter 235/75/r15 front 28.9 diameter 721 and 699 is the rotation difference about 3.2%...
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    accidently second posting

    second posting sorry
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    accidently second posting

    sorry deleted second posting
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    1997 GMC Sierra GT stepside 2wd

    Thanks
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    1997 GMC Sierra GT stepside 2wd

    Here is a picture of them
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    1997 GMC Sierra GT stepside 2wd

    Rims do have 2 different width’s I can’t find any other mention of that But he did have a real ss454 Black with red interior
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