1999 C3500 CC DRW Build

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That's not a factory 99 ignition switch, or even a 95+ one.
Not sure if it matters, but thought you should know.
Please elaborate on this, this is the second time I've done this swap an it looked the same to me as the last time. I've no real reason to suspect it's not factory but it honestly wouldn't surprise me...
 

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Please elaborate on this, this is the second time I've done this swap an it looked the same to me as the last time. I've no real reason to suspect it's not factory but it honestly wouldn't surprise me...
I've never seen a 95+ with a push button release. They're all like this:
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Oh, It's a manual trans thing to make sure you dont lock the wheel accidentally I guess. The automatics do it with a cable tied to the shifter so they didn't need the button. On those you can't get the key to off or out unless it's in park. Sometimes people don't put the right one back but that's how it should be. S10s were the same way with manual trans an a similar button.
 

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Oh, It's a manual trans thing to make sure you dont lock the wheel accidentally I guess. The automatics do it with a cable tied to the shifter so they didn't need the button. On those you can't get the key to off or out unless it's in park. Sometimes people don't put the right one back but that's how it should be. S10s were the same way with manual trans an a similar button.
Interesting. Guess I've never driven a manual 400 before...
 

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Dash an tilt column back in. Tested fuel pressure an for leaks. I have one on the bottom of the fuel rail where the return line comes out of the plastic rail. Now to figure out if that is even serviceable or I'm looking for another one.
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Digging it. Especially like the vinyl floors, you don't see those that often. I am comtemplating swapping my worn out carpet for a nice vinyl floor....
What part # did you use for the adjustable FPR? I guess there's some challenges another member is having on here getting his fuel pressure dialed in. Just curious for an adjustable unit.
 

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Digging it. Especially like the vinyl floors, you don't see those that often. I am comtemplating swapping my worn out carpet for a nice vinyl floor....
What part # did you use for the adjustable FPR? I guess there's some challenges another member is having on here getting his fuel pressure dialed in. Just curious for an adjustable unit.
I found this linked on a group in FB specific to the vortec 454's while searching for injectors that werent $500 a set. alot of these guys have used it with good results they say.

Fuel injection pressure regulator...
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Funny story time. So I've been unable to find a solution or how to repair the fuel rail. Looking at replacement options an they are all used an pretty pricy, who knows if they are any good either. Called an had the dealer do a national locate, no dice there either...

Considered some epoxy as it's not a really big leak an wouldn't need to hold the pressure per say.

Then I remembered the parts truck I sold to @frito-bandito had a locked up big block in it when I got it. I pulled it an was planning on trying to salvage it for another srw crew I had to turn into a dually with that parts truck. I wound up selling it instead to make space at the shop. The guy that bought it really didn't want the intake but it was sorta a all or nothing deal since I needed the room. So I was able to get in touch with him, he still had it, an still didn't want it :lol: so for a deal I still feel slightly bad about I got it all. He threw in the center caps too...

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I got it disassembled, cleaned an the new injectors and fpr put on it yesterday. Was hoping to get it on the truck an leak checked today after work (thanks DLST) but it's raining. Maybe tomorrow....
 
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