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    Parking brake cable lube suggestions?

    Any if you have suggestions for cable lube? I've replaced both rears on my 1995 suburban k2500 already (last year? or previous year?) with AC Delco and have both starting to drag on releasing. Climb under and they both return into the sheathing with a bit of assistance. I know there's...
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    Tunerpro log - rough cold start 1995 7.4L

    I could use some assistance with deciphering the attached from my 1995 K2500 Suburban with a 7.4L. It has had an intermittent rough cold start and I attempted to catch a datalog of it today but admittedly have little knowledge of what I am looking at. Can any of you offer some guidance on making...
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    Fuel tank liners/rust prevention (non gmt-400)

    I've got an Allis Chalmers D-17 that is in need of some gas tank cleaning and rust treatment. I know there are kits to clean and line the tank with a chemical (redkote, another from steiner tractor, etc.) I've also kicked around the idea of washing it out with klean strip metal prep and letting...
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    Front airbag sensor relocation?

    Not sure this is in correct forum, feel free to move if not. Getting ready to install the plow mount onto my 95 k2500 suburban from a 94 k2500 RCLB. The front RH (passenger side) frame horn has an airbag sensor located borderline where plow bracing bolts. What's the proper way to relocate...
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    Seam sealer on rear liftgate hinges?

    Planning to swap out my crooked rear liftgate this weekend for a treasure yard replacement that’s straight. Hopefully that will resolve my dome light not shutting off and the water leak back there. Weatherstripping has previously been replaced. Should I put seam sealer on the hinge to cab...
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    Mastercool 72485-PRC

    Any of you have one or used one regularly? I’ve borrowed one once for an S10 blazer brake lines and it was a breeze to flare steel lines. Considering saving up for one for the Doghouse if it stays here and since my son wants to fix up my old 99 k1500 for his first truck. The 1500 needs an...
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    Temporary fuel supply - 350 TBI

    1994 K2500 350 TBI It is the doghouse truck i bought for the plow on it. Fuel and brake lines are rusted away but pump still runs. I want to rig a temporary fuel supply as inexpensive and safely as possible to get it running for a damage assessment. If engine is sound, I'll invest the money and...
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    The Doghouse. 1994 K2500 RCLB.

    Named after where I'll be found for a while since it followed me home yesterday is the 1994 K2500 RCLB with a 5.7L and 5 speed. I suspect its a NV4500 but need to confirm that. Bought it for the plow set uo but may be bringing it back to a useful state. Slowly if so. Step one, assessment of...
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    1994 2500 8-lug 4x4 transmissions

    Whats the likelihood of the truck above being optioned with a NV4500 vs NV3500 behind a 7.4L? Found one for sale, non-running currently, that I'm trying to go look at. Already has a plow setup hanging off the front and possibly controller to go along with it.
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    Off topic - 2012 Silverado headlight intermittent failure

    2012 Silverado 2500. Drivers headlight on my mother’s truck intermittently fails to come on. She’s had the pigtail replaced several (3-4) times and it works for a few weeks and goes flakey again. When it doesn’t come on, I’ve been told shaking the bulb socket makes it work for day or two. I‘ll...
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    Heater Quick connector fitment

    Wrapping up inake gaskets on my 1995 7.4l suburban. Installed new napa/dorman heater hose quick connector and its been 10+ years since i had one of these apart. Do they always feel like a loose fit when the tube is clipped in? I'm not wanting to fill with coolant or water and find out it...
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    Parts washers: jobsmart/horror freighters opinions

    Are the cheap 20 gallon parts washers worth buying? I've got a line on a used one that is supposed to power up relatively cheap through an auction house. Thought of getting one for several years now to make cleaning parts "easier" and so i can be more thorough instead of 'good nuf'. Any...
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    Intake gaskets 1995 L19 7.4

    So, I'm gearing up to pull the intake and valve covers on my Suburban to reseal it. Doing this all in hopes that my slight coolant contamination is from a leaking intake gasket into the valley and not a cracked head. If nothing else I'll fix some oil leaks and clean the egr passage in the...
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    Massey Ferguson MF-35 ignition coil diagnostics?

    So, I've got my FIL's MF-35 al my place for tending the stone in our driveway after storms and the gravel road I live on. The other week, ignition coil on it presumably went out not long after i changed the plugs and set the gap to spec. Swapped in the coil he preemptively changed years ago and...
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    Concerning cracks

    Decided to clean up around the drain and fill plugs before bolting the diff housing back into place. Upon scrubbing the grease and dirt off, discovered quite a few cracks. Its going back into place for now. Should i be too concerned and look around for replacement or let it ride?
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    2020 transit transmission shot

    So, i drive a 2020 ford transit connect for work everyday and its been acting like its hunting for the right gear for a while. Finally able to get it into the shop for its service and had them check the trans out. Multiple codes for trans (i didn't ask what they were) and they took it for a...
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    New leaf or new leafs?

    So, I've got one cracked leaf in my OE (presumably) set. The lower thickest one. Its split out beyond the u-bolts and i need to address it at some point. I'm looking at snagging a set of k2500 leafs from another suburban or just one. What do y'all think about swapping one side vs both as a...
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    Seeking bench grinder recommendations

    I've decided it's time to replace my current $5 yard sale black n decker bench grinder with one that useful for more than sharpening a drill bit. Ideally, I'd like an older heavy bench grinder that will outlast my ability to use it. Realistically, I've not come across one for a price i can...
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    Adhesive on tailgate weatherstrip?

    Just got new weatherstrip for the tailgate area of my 95 k2500 suburban. Is adhesive required for some of the weatherstrip install? Took a quick look in the FSM and saw no mention of using adhesive. Any of you have experience with this and willing to give me some advice?
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    Parking brake cable adjuster

    Anyone happen to have the part number for the parking brake adjuster bracket? Specifically for a 1995 k2500 suburban.
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    Any idea what this is?

    So I've wondered what the part in the image below is since I bought this suburban (95 k2500 with 7.4L and 4L80) in October. As far as I have chased the wires so far is into the black box in the second photo. The one part is mounted next to the trailer brake controller under the dash and the box...
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    14 bolt brakes - can you spot the missing piece?

    Started to adjust rear brakes on my 95 suburban k2500 this afternoon. Figured I'd check the condition of everything since I haven't done so since buying it and discovered a "missing" piece. Misplaced rather than truly missing and has resulted in the need for new shoes. After finally getting the...
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    Termite's 95 K2500 Suburban

    Hey all. After lurking about for quite some time and finally getting back in an OBS I figure I should start a thread and contribute when/where I can. I now have a 1995 K2500 Suburban with the 7.4L and 4L80. A bit higher mileage with 243k on what I believe is original engine/trans but solid so...
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    95 k2500 suburban 454 SES code 36

    Long time lurker on here but back behind the wheel of a GMT400 again. As such, My 'new' 95 suburban with 454 is coding 36 from the SES light. No obvious rough idle or issues noted in either open or closed loop idle or running down the road. The only information I have been able to find...
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