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    Kill switch, 1997 k1500 pickup

    Agreed. That is why I don't like a starter disable. It is too easy to figure out.
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    5.3 clean dirty oil

    At the 5k change is when we switched back to synthetic.
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    5.3 clean dirty oil

    Run 1 quart of atf every oil change in the engine and the rest one weight heavier oil. This Toyota was a disaster 20k ago when I replaced the valve cover gasket after my dad bought it. The intent behind these pictures wasn't to show how clean the engine is but if you look at the timing...
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    Kill switch, 1997 k1500 pickup

    I should also mention that when I do this it'll be in our 2000 3500hd which doesn't even have an airbag. I plan to install the factory switch into the dash and tie it into the fuel solenoid. All wires will be hidden in the factory harness and loom. It'll just be another broken 6.5.
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    Kill switch, 1997 k1500 pickup

    I haven't dug into it to figure that out. My plan was based on my S10 where the key can be removed from the switch in either position.
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    Kill switch, 1997 k1500 pickup

    No ses light. The PCM would be unaware of the injectors not firing. It simply cranks but doesn't start. Most likely a thief won't continue on because it isn't easy and it made noise. A starter disable means that a thief knows that there is a power issue that they can bypass with a screwdriver...
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    Kill switch, 1997 k1500 pickup

    Here was my plan. The injectors are fired on the ground side. They're powered during ignition on as well as cranking. I was going to kill the powered side of the injectors using a relay hidden up underneath the dash and I was going to use the keyed airbag switch to turn on the relay. I was...
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    Painted my truck with turbo cans lol

    The biggest problem with rattle cans and tractor paint is hardener and not being UV stable. This can be slightly overcome with tractor paint because it uses a real hardener but you can cheat and add about 10% clear and it helps but it isn't right.
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    Free to me GMC 2500

    Your truck should already have the large radiator and shroud. If it measures 34" at the core ,you're good to go. An L31 sitting that long immediately throws up red flags for intake gasket and poppet injector failures in your future. The factory intake gaskets suck and even the aftermarket ones...
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    Would you still get an alignment done?

    I would paint marker everything on the front end and see if it moves.
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    Rear axle slipping. I

    My best guess is that the transfer case is not fully engaged or the chain jumping.
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    Bowtie Brody's Namesake 96 454

    I've intentionally dumped multiple parts, projects and time suckers over the last 2 years and let me tell you, it feels good! To be free of the burdens has been wonderful. You'll eventually reset, reevaluate and have the perspective of what you're going through right now. You've got this!
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    How much horse power in this Chevy 454?

    Still stronger than the 6.5!
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    Help time on 1993 k2500

    Check your fuel pressure.
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    Someotherguy

    Suuurrreeee!
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