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The Stupid Electronics Questions Thread

amp will be placed under the rear seat. haven't decided on driver/passenger side yet, though.
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- Post #358
- Apr 25, 2017
- Forum: Audio + Electronics
The Stupid Electronics Questions Thread

might be a bit of a stupid answer, but i couldn't find an answer anywhere. Does anyone know what length of 1/0 I'd need to run for an amp in an ext cab pickup? Wanting to make sure before I make a purchase and end up short.
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- Post #356
- Apr 25, 2017
- Forum: Audio + Electronics
1998 Suburban oil pressure issues

Ok so, bit of a late update. I've got an adapter that uses the lines that run up to the cooler, does anyone know where i can get bolts for it? I've got everything but those. My last junkyard run yielded one 4x4 gmt400 that had no engine, so that idea is scrapped (pun intended)
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- Post #4
- Jan 15, 2017
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
1998 Suburban oil pressure issues

oil level is fine. oil is around 180 miles old. didn't have a mechanical gauge at the time but i put a new sender on - previous owner has dome some things that i'm a bit concerned about. not sure this is right.
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- Post #3
- Dec 27, 2016
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
1998 Suburban oil pressure issues

Hey guys! got a 98' suburban that's having oil pressure issues. It has fine oil pressure when cold (55-60psi) but when hot will run low enough for "Check Gauges" to come on. When hot, oil pressure fluctuates with engine rpm. Here is video with the engine "cold" - It had warmed up a little and...
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- Thread
- Dec 27, 2016
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
98' Suburban - aka Red

It's time for an update! (sorry I've been gone so long. been kinda broke. :p ) So! new thermostat in. took THREE DAYS to complete because work got in the way one day, and previous owner got in the way on the other two. seems he uh... likes to over-torque bolts. So I had to re-thread some...
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- Post #32
- Nov 12, 2016
- Forum: Member Trucks
Project: Just Keep it Nice

I'm digging the sealed beams! Gonna make me do things I can't afford if I'm not careful... :rofl:
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- Post #38
- Nov 1, 2016
- Forum: Member Trucks
98' Suburban - aka Red

Pulled off the cover for the blower today to diagnose a noise problem. Turned out to be a squeaky bearing. Little bit of white lithium grease and no more squeak! Not much else to report, right now. Running on pretty tight funds so I'm only able to do the cheapest of things :( I'm one of...
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- Post #31
- Oct 25, 2016
- Forum: Member Trucks
98' Suburban - aka Red

Red got a new serpentine belt today. Just in time, I'd say. Old one was looking pretty rough! Nothing like putting on a fresh belt. :) On a side note, this was in the back, behind the third row seat. Spare parts are good, I guess?
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- Post #30
- Oct 25, 2016
- Forum: Member Trucks
Who We Got From Tennessee?

knoxville, TN here. if anyone's ever in good ol' K-town, gimme a holler. always fun to meet new people :)
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- Post #72
- Oct 24, 2016
- Forum: Regional
98' Suburban - aka Red

I'd like to recover the visors, but they are at the end of their life. doors on the mirrors are missing, and the insides are all puffed out. so basically the material on the outside is holding them together, lol.
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- Post #29
- Oct 15, 2016
- Forum: Member Trucks
98' Suburban - aka Red

I found a place online that's charging $112 for visors! Sheesh, you'd figure they would be cheaper!
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- Post #26
- Oct 14, 2016
- Forum: Member Trucks
98' Suburban - aka Red

Dude, SUUUUUPER sketchy. but oh god so much fun to explore! it's a decent size junkyard, no admission fees, (looking at YOU, pull a part!) and cheap pricing. As far as pull-a-part goes, nada. no sun visors that are in good condition :( snapped a couple pics while i was there, one of a truck...
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- Post #24
- Oct 14, 2016
- Forum: Member Trucks
98' Suburban - aka Red

So, went to a local JY today to search for parts. Didn't find much. So I'm gonna go to pull-a-part tomorrow, they seem to be more organized. All that happened today was that I was reminded of how out of shape I am :roflsquared: This hill really beat on me. there's another hill down and to the...
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- Post #22
- Oct 14, 2016
- Forum: Member Trucks
Project: Just Keep it Nice

I do like the look of your truck. Looking forward to visiting and throwing ideas back and forth!
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- Post #21
- Oct 13, 2016
- Forum: Member Trucks