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    Smog Fail and Code 42

    95 K1500 5.7L TBI... no codes no check engine light up until yesterday when we went to smog the truck to renew reg. They failed smog for timing being advanced 8*. On the way home check engine light came on. Scanned it with my OBD1 scanner and got a code 42 for timing control circuit fault. My...
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    95 K1500 5.7 - Speedo, Tacho, Odometer, PRNDL, Shifts Weird - VSS?

    Sorry, I mean the tach, odometer, and speedometer are dead, and the transmission is shifting abnormally. You are saying that's probably the ignition switch, not the speed sensor? Hmm...
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    95 K1500 5.7 - Speedo, Tacho, Odometer, PRNDL, Shifts Weird - VSS?

    I'm assuming issue is vehicle speed sensor at the transmission output? My mother's Honda had the same issue and replacing that fixed the problem. It's not my truck anymore I sold it to my ex but I'm going to be fixing it. Is it safe to drive even though the tranny shifts weird with a dead speed...
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    What gets wet to cause engine to die

    Was doing some mild off-roading today and drove through a decent puddle at a reasonable speed and tons of water splashed everywhere and the engine sputtered to a halt. Obviously it didn't suck in water through the intake, but something electronic got too wet. Trying to restart it resulted in a...
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    How to prolong knocking motor

    I've put a lot of research into oil, though I'm no expert, so take from this what you will. There are many, many Vortec SBCs in SUVs, trucks, boats, and more happily running a variety of 40-weight oils with lots of hours or miles on them and no issues. The worst case scenario about switching...
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    1995 K2500 Utility Truck Daily Driver

    That's a nice utility truck, but that isn't a box truck. Two different things ;)
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    How to prolong knocking motor

    Switch to something thicker like 10w-40 or 15w-40 and if that doesn't quiet it down it's time for a new engine. I wouldn't waste your money on oil additives.
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    Blower motor selection

    I've installed a few and I've never had any problems. I've processed plenty of warranty ones, though... I'd guesstimate maybe 3-5 years is average lifespan.
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    Blower motor selection

    Go to O'Reilly and the Murray one, which is reboxed VDO... Lifetime warranty so when it goes bad, they'll give you another one.
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    95 350 Doesn't Like Low Speed

    BWD/Standard is generally quality stuff. Just don't buy MasterPro. Trust me, I work at O'Somewhere ;)
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    Falls flat under acceleration

    Install your new distributor :) Have you checked fuel pressure under load?
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    Post Your Long Beds!!!

    Long bed but trying to decide whether or not to keep the camper shell I put on... it's practical but doesn't look cool!
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    Shocks and front end parts advice

    Mevotech's regular stuff is crap. Mevotech Supreme is supposed to be good. I say supposed to be because if you look hard enough there are plenty of people complaining about premature failure. Moog has different series, just like ACDelco. Moog "Problem Solver" series, is the good stuff. Most of...
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    Shocks and front end parts advice

    Don't get Mevotech, I've heard bad stuff about them. I'd stick with ACDelco Professional or Moog if you're going to keep the truck a long time. Make sure you get the Moog that's Made in the USA, some of it isn't. For shocks I'm putting KYB MonoMax on my truck - much cheaper than Bilstein and...
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    New Dorman and Cardone master cylinders

    Eww, avoid Dorman whenever possible. Cardone rebuilt anything SUCKS but their new stuff seems OK.
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