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    Intake Manifold - TV Cable bracket

    That would be awesome thank you!!
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    Intake Manifold - TV Cable bracket

    I think I screwed up my intake gasket install. Is the TV cable bracket mounted directly to the intake using the intake bolts at the rear? I had them as studs when I took them out, forgot to take a pic but I couldn’t find nuts for these two studs and realized the bracket doesn’t really fit on...
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    TBI MPG and other observations.

    Wanted to update this if someone has the same issue. My temp fix was zip ties, but I had the distributor out for an intake gasket replacement. I repaired my distributor today. Stock screws are 6-32. Drilled out with a #29 bit and tapped for 8-32. Used Phillips head machine screws with lock...
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    Help ID 2 engine parts: 1999 GMC Suburban

    The one on the passenger side is GM’s awful quick connect for the heater hose. I’d replace it with a 5/8 nipple with 1/2 NPT thread. That’s what I’m doing with mine. Snap it off and get a Lisle 62200 to get the nub out.
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    TBI to aftermarket EFI

    I’ve kicked around the idea of a Holley Sniper on an L31 crate engine. Doing it myself it would be about the same cost as a custom TBI setup. It seems to me it should be a simple install with a new intake, fuel pump, and adapting the stock fuel lines to the Sniper. Then again TBI is dirt simple...
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    Intake bolts for TBI

    I don’t think I’d even need the spacer if I used a stud. Is this something that can get at a hardware store?
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    Intake bolts for TBI

    Anyone know if the OEM type bolts and studs are available for the TBI intake? Snapped a stud at the front driver side and it’s one that the alternator is braced off.
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    Coolant in oil

    I’m going to dive into it here in a week. I’ll probably just do a compression test and end up pulling the intake. Already have the gaskets at least.
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    RedHead Steeering Gears.....

    I went with Red Head, 1500 miles later and very happy. Truck drives great.
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    O2 sensor Question

    The above is accurate for my 88.
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    O2 sensor Question

    Agreed though it’s pretty easy to determine if the code 43 is the knock sensor VS a problem with the ESC. Does it knock or ping before the light comes on? If so that’s the ECM doing a self check for the knock sensor and if it’s reaching the point you notice it then there is an issue with the...
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    Coolant in oil

    I forgot I replaced my spark plugs a while ago. These had at least 60k on them if not more. I wonder if the intake could be leaking into the lift valley? I know my intake is leaking a smidge on the front of the motor, it’s wet but not dripping.
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    O2 sensor Question

    I would think the code 32 is the reason why it’s running like crap. A stuck EGR is going to continuously pump exhaust into the intake tract. If you used anything but an AC Delco EGR valve there is your problem.
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    O2 sensor Question

    Knock sensor wire is easily damaged by retards replacing starters. Mine was snapped in three places by the previous owner. I ended up running a new wire. Easy way to check it is with a multimeter. If you get infinite resistance between the knock sensor connector and ESC connector then your...
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    Coolant in oil

    I wanted to get an idea of the health of the engine, it’s only averaged 5k a year for the last 20 years. Everything else in the oil is average except for the potassium and sodium levels. The engine has not been overheated since I bought the truck last year, though I’ve only put 5000 miles on...
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