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    How to wire dual alternators.

    The OEM dash alternator or battery symbol on the dash is a 194 peanut bulb. In the schematics it has B+ from the key during crank and run. It goes to the bulb and the to the exciter terminal of the voltage regulator. The bulb acts as a current limiting device and allows only 0.25 amps to pass...
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    Alternator good but not charging battery

    GM schematics show terminal direction. Arrow pointing out is a male pin. Arrow pointing in, is female connection. Also, the 194 peanut bulb allows B+ thru it to excite the alternator, but acts as the current limiting device. A hot bulb, when on has high resistance. While voltage remains...
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    Fuel Pump Hanger, '97

    Attach photo of what you need. I have 38 pumps in box and 58 single pumps alone. Most are all plastic bucket type w/pump inside & sender on the side. Have to dig but all inside garage, but need photo of part either off truck or internet screen capture! Best of luck!
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    Gen 1 block side cup mount wanted.

    I have one 3 hole cup that bolts on the block that have ears w/holes for long bolt that’s used to pass thru clam shell rubber/metal motor mount. In Omaha, NE. Just having my 13th epidural a Tuesday so allow for time, not in a hurry. Thanks! Scrap barrel part, found one, need the sister!
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    Voltage drop diagnosis

    A voltage drop of 10Vdc on the negative side from the new battery to block, leaves your starter solenoid with 2.8Vdc (12.8V - 10.0V = 2.8) Use a good jumper cable from battery to starter at bracket or other good ground. If it cranks hot or cold, paint, loose bolts, loose ground wire to block or...
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    I think I have water in the fuel

    If this distributor there is a fin or fan shape on the bottom of the rotor. If yours has this, it means that there is a screen in the bottom. If plugged, it builds up with oxygen ozone and creates an acidic coating on the rotor terminals, cap terminals even the connector to the ignition module...
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    I think I have water in the fuel

    Don’t forget that warmed up engine is running the purge valve to evacuate the activated carbon canister all the time. On or off as later models use PWM. So water can come in thru tank valve, rust vent tube all behind the left rear wheel. A brilliant place to put everything as if in the engine...
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    Caliper rebuild--iron single-piston

    I get most of my parts from Rock Auto and Taiwan has become the big player in new castings with steel pistons. I have been rebuilding calipers since the 70’s. Had a hay day when Chrysler moved to “Phenolic” pistons. They swell and stick and great for business. But I would rebuild a caliper every...
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    98 c1500 lopes like a dragster.

    Find the EGR. No mention of temperature at startup. They used a VSV the size of a pack of smokes. They get moisture in the lines or vacuum switch valve. It blocks, freezes and holds the EGR on. Use gloves or shop rag, find a position to put one finger on the diaphragm. No EGR at idle, cold or...
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    Rust in thermostat housing

    Just soak it in a 5 gallon bucket filled with “Muratic Acid” sold a home improvement stores for $7-12 per gallon. As a device manager at a boat dealer and service center for boats to 34’ twin engine, this is salt water damage, not river or lake water. Muratic acid is the same cleaner used on...
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    Big 3 cable upgrade crashes into ohm's law

    There is no reason to go big unless needed. Being man made, nothing is perfect. I chose to test a circuit with voltage drop. A terminal, fuse or switch will have voltage drop. A little is acceptable as using “Ohms Law” the sum total adds up to be more than the supply. I did not read about...
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    Big 3 cable upgrade crashes into ohm's law

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    TBI gas tank in Vortec truck?

    Check online at Rock Auto to find tank, pump and engine combinations. Spectrum is the largest supplier of senders and tanks. Pumps made for the correct engine be it TBI or 52 PSI LS engines. Bucket types have two filter and bottom mounted. One filter outside say 50 microns, but inside on the...
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    TBI gas tank in Vortec truck?

    To andy396 1995 was a year the “Bucket” style fuel pump came. The worst thing is to aerate fuel, dropping volume and resulting in a lean misfire. At CARB and GM + others, they screamed! The fuel pump in a bucket uses high pressure fuel in a “Tee” fitting just above the pump. If this is what you...
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    73 & up engine shells to fit clamshell motor mounts

    I prefer the clamshell rubber/steel motor mounts for safety, but I am needing the stamped steel 3 hole shell that sides over them, called mount shell, shackle or bracket. eBay sells these but are too narrow for metal to metal engine mount. This has to work softer so my wife will drive it...
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