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No compression

I made a post a while back and replied to it but haven't gotten a response so I'm gonna make a new one. I'm rebuilding the L31 out of my 96 k2500. I sent the bare block along with the heads and crank to the machinist to be gone over. I replaced the rings and bearings in the bottom end as well as...
- katwood16
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- Yesterday at 10:53 PM
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- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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Cylinder Compression

Hello I have a 96 l31 that I'm planning to install into my k2500 today, but I have some concerns. Last night I was putting on the finishing touches before I take the thing of the engine stand, and while trying to find TDC to install my distributor I noticed something that worries me. Everywhere...
- katwood16
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- May 18, 2024
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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Oil Priming on L31 Vortec

I'm rebuilding the L31out of my 96 GMC K2500 and am nearly to the point of putting the thing in. I know that it's best to prime the oil system before starting the truck, so I bought a proper tool that attaches to a drill. My engine has the oil filter housing that runs two lines to an oil cooler...
- katwood16
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- Apr 29, 2024
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance