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1998 c1500 4.3 intermittent miss, no codes

So I bought a 4.3 that had a bad engine, replaced with a GM 4.3 reman. Also replaced the fuel injection spider with the new style with 6 real injectors. Replaced the plastic distributor with a new aftermarket aluminum one. Truck runs great, but has an intermittent miss. Its like you shut the...
- jcronk69
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- Apr 28, 2015
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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1998 C1500 speedo recalibration for gear swap.

So the 1998 c1500 I bought has 3.73 gears in it instead of the 3.42 that it left the factory with. It was like this when I bought it, and I plan on keeping the 3.73 gears since it helps the v6 when towing. The speedometer reads off, and I would like to correct it. I work for a dealership...
- jcronk69
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- Apr 26, 2015
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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1998 4.3 bucking, cutting out intermittent

My 1998 c1500 4.3 5 speed just developed a problem tonight. I went out to get a pizza, probably 7 or 8 miles from my house. On the way down, i thought i felt it buck, like the motor lost for a second. It ran fine the rest of the way. On the way back, it did it several times. It seemed to do...
- jcronk69
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- Mar 8, 2015
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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NV3500 input seal replacement

Hi, new member here. I gave owned a couple 88-98 Chevy trucks. My newest purchase is a 1998 GMC 1500. It is an extended cab 2 wheel drive with a 4.3 and 5 speed standard shift. The truck has a bad engine, I am going to be installing a new reman engine from GM. I am also installing a new clutch...
- jcronk69
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- Feb 14, 2015
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Transmissions