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    Odd sound/no clutch engagement after master/slave cylinder replacement

    So I broke the rod on my factory clutch master cylinder and ended up replacing the master and slave with a one piece prebled kit. I also upgraded to a gear reduction starter and the required bolts for it. Put everything back together, clutch pedal feels amazing. Nice and firm. Started truck and...
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    95 4.3 k1500 oil filter adapter conversion?

    Is this a common swap that you 4.3 owners do to have a straight down positioned filter? I know the v8 guys and gals do it to eliminate the oil cooler and lines but I already don't have them. Mine is leaking like crazy so when I have it off I wanted to convert. Thanks in advance!
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    Fuel tank strap bolt options

    I recently dropped the tank in my 95 k1500 and the factory bolts both had to be cut. I bought the Dorman mounting hardware kit but some of the reviews concern me. They end up breaking or just don't last and I'm paranoid that I'll be driving down the road with a tank full of gas trying to fall...
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    1995 TBI "Vortec" 4.3 questions

    That engine is currently in my truck. It says VORTEC on the valve covers but is TBI. What is the difference between that engine and the 94 and older ones? Do the 95 350s have the same Vortec designation? Looking to V8 swap in the future and want to know if I need an engine specifically from that...
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    Factory radio wiring question.

    Previous owner butchered the radio wiring and even cut the factory connector off. I bought a new one and have almost everything wired up but I have two dark green wires and a green with white stripe wire left. One of the dark green wires I know is for a speaker (right front positive I think...
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    Replacing fuel gauge stepper motor. Gauge calibration?

    95 4.3 5 speed. The stepper motor for my fuel gauge is shot so I'm replacing it. I took a picture of where all the needles were before disassembly but I was wondering if there were any tips to get the needles back on to make the gauges as accurate as they can be again? Do they reset to a "home"...
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    Door handle/lock linkage replacements for 95+ trucks

    Previous owner removed all the door panels and inner door linkages for some reason, can only open doors from outside. Is there any way to source new inner door parts without replacing the entire door? They are in surprisingly good shape. Local used part yards are no help. Thanks in advance.
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    Options to replace fuel lines from tank to filter?

    95 V6 TBI. I know kits are available but I don't want to spend the $150 on them at the moment. I live in the Midwest so lots of rust, getting used lines is probably out of the question. Are there any cheaper ways to run a new supply and return line up to the filter? That back half of my lines...
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    Sealed beam bracket screw size?

    95 k1500 w/t. What is the correct screw size for the brackets that hold the sealed beam headlights to the front of the truck? Previous owner seems to have used a few random sizes and some are missing so I would like to replace all 8 of them. Thanks in advance.
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    Just acquired a '95 with the 4.3, year specific issues?

    250k miles, early vortec 5 speed/nv3500, 4wd. Shifts perfectly but runs a little rough. Plan on doing a complete tuneup, rebuilding tbi, etc. I know in other gm vehicles it seems like the 95 model years always have some funky things going on with computer systems and wiring. What, if anything...
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    Compression test results, still confused

    Passenger side bank: Cylinder 2: 150 Cylinder 4: 160 Cylinder 6: 150 Cylinder 8: 140 Driver side bank: Cylinder 1: 120 Cylinder 3: 155 Cylinder 5: 155 Cylinder 7: 160 Truck has 200k miles, I am assuming engine is original. Something is seeping out between the head and exhaust manifold around...
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    Water/coolant leaking from exhaust manifold

    I just replaced my intake manifold gaskets and exhaust manifold gaskets and I am still getting what looks like water seeping out of the exhaust manifold and then evaporating as the engine gets hotter. It only does this on the driver's side and mostly in the middle of the manifold. It did this...
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    No start/no fuel after intake manifold gasket

    1990 C1500 with the 350. Truck ran before the job. Made sure to mark, take pictures, label etc EVERY thing as I did this and consult several other sources. Put everything back together and now I'm getting no fuel from my injectors. Took out distributor (which was brand new) and manually turned...
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    Part number for NV3500 input shaft snap ring?

    I put my new input shaft bearing in and tried installing the snap ring but the previous owner did a fairly good job of twisting it and making it oblong. Does anyone have a source for a replacement or a part number? All I can come up with is a GM part number: 12470554 which comes up as a fairly...
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    Fuel lines under truck, one not connected

    I was crawling around underneath my truck and noticed this line wasn't connected to anything. It is just past the outlet side of the fuel filter adjacent to the transmission shift linkage. Is this just a vent or should something be connected to it? Thanks in advance. '90 1500, 350.
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    Can't get rid of code 45

    90 with a 350. New plugs, wires, cap, rotor, o2 sensor, egr valve, egr solenoid, map sensor, ecm coolant temp sensor, rebuilt the tbi, cleaned and flow matched injectors and I'm still getting a code 45. "Running too rich" I have tested all sensors with a meter. All grounds were cleaned and or...
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    Mysterious wires and engine grounds

    I have a '90 Chevy 1500 with the 350 and have been working on getting it running better for the past few weeks. I noticed there was a single wire connector with a purple wire hanging around my distributor but I couldn't see any place it would plug into. It looks like the same connector as my...
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    Need help with NV3500 part ID

    I'm trying to put everything together and I seem to be missing something. In the picture, part number 209 I don't seem to have. Does anyone know what it is and how I can get another one?
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    Clutch kits. Idle stage damper?

    Still working on the 5 speed conversion on my 90 c1500. I noticed there are two Luk clutch kits available at Rockauto for about the same price. One is labeled as "idle stage damper" and I was curious as to what this is and if I would want it for my truck? Thanks!
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    TPS voltage, adjustment, and other things.

    1990 1500, 350 TBI, I have been tracking down multiple problems on my truck just to get it in decent running shape in preparation for the 5 speed swap I'm doing. I've replaced the plugs (ac delco coppers), o2 sensor (ngk), egr valve (delphi - old one was completely shot) and associated...
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    700r4 to nv3500 guidance (my first auto to manual)

    Hey guys, I acquired a '90 C1500, 5.7L with a bad 700r4. It only has first and reverse. Already adjusted the TV cable and checked the governor just for fun, both were good. Fluid is still a little red with hints of brown, lots of black particles show up when I clean the dipstick with a paper...
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    New C1500 owner from southern Illinois

    Just bought my 1990 Chevy 1500 yesterday for $500. Just under 200,000 miles, very little rust (cab corners) 350 with what I assume is the 700r4. It only has first and reverse. It has a previously rebuilt transmission, full of fluid and slightly brown with a hint of burnt goodness. Already...
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