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  1. Tommy Frantz

    Clutch question 1991 1500

    Guys, what are my clutch options for a 1991 1500 4x4? I swapped all this into a Jeep and the clutch pedal forces are very high, even for the hydraulic clutch. I have a 12" stock clutch and pressure plate in there now,, is there a lower spring pressure plate available for this setup? I've been...
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    97 pickup 4x4 shift knob

    I need a 4x4 shift knob for a 97 pickup, its held on with a set screw, its NOT threaded onto the post. Anybody have one for sale? Thanks! Tommy Sale, VA
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    • 4x4 97 pickup set screw shift knob
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    97 K3500 tachometer inop questions

    Guys, I have a 97 K3500 that I converted to diesel. It was a 350 gas automatic and I switched it to diesel with a manual transmission. I pulled the auto dash and installed a 97 diesel manual dash so it wouldn't have the "prndl" and it would say "diesel fuel only", I know its a little ocd, but...
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    ABS issues

    Guys, I have an issue with the abs on my 97 K3500; there is reduced brake pressure going to the driver's side of the truck,, driver's side wheels are almost impossible to bleed plus the truck darts to the right when you apply the brakes. I've disconnected the abs and now have good brakes; the...
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    Getting tach signal from the alternator

    Guys, How hard is it to get the tach signal from the alternator on a gas 97 K3500? The tach signal normally comes from the ignition system,, I have savaged this truck by installing a 6v53 Detroit Diesel,, my tach is now busted and was thinking the alternator fix might be easier. Thoughts...
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    97 K3500 power steering question

    Guys, I'm trying to prime my steering/hydroboost system by spinning the pump with a drill. The pump is not pumping at all and there is what looks like a solenoid valve on the output from the pump. What does that do, and does it need to be activated for the system to pump? Thanks!
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    Preserving a plastic dash

    What do you guys use on your dashboards to preserve them and protect them from the sun? Armor All, etc.? Thanks!!
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    Remote Lock Fobs Modules 97 vs 99

    Guys, I'm working on a 97 K3500 with remote locks. Unfortunately I don't have the key fob controls, but I do have the remains of a 99 Suburban with the harness module and the key fobs. My question is, can I simply install the harness module from the 99 burb into my 97 truck and have it work...
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    97 K3500 automatic to manual transmission

    Guys, I'm converting my 97 K3500 from an automatic to a manual transmission and I have a question about how the interlock for the ignition works. When you tried to turn the key to LOCK there used to be a little lever that you'd depress to be able to do this. This function kept you from turning...
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    97 K3500 hydroboost question

    Guys, I'm hooking up my power steering and hydro boost, circuit question. The pressure line from the ps pump goes to which port on the hydro boost? Does it go to the port with the largest thread size? Thanks!! Tommy
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    4L80E wiring question 1997 K3500 terminal "F"

    Guys, which is terminal "F" on a 4L80 transmission range switch? My connector's so dirty, I can't figure out which is which,, I need to tap the reverse light wire. The connector has two green wires to it, so I have a 50% chance of getting it right. Thanks!!!
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    Need a left side battery tray

    Guys, I need a left/driver's side battery tray for my 97 K3500. Anyone have one they could part with? Thanks!!
  13. Tommy Frantz

    Need a center front console

    Guys, does anyone have a center front console for a 97 K3500? The hinge on mine is in bad bad shape and I need another. Its the console that turns the front seat into a bench seat. Thanks!!
  14. Tommy Frantz

    Reprogramming pcm from 4.10 to 3.42 gears

    Guys, how or where can I get my pcm reprogrammed to reflect the 3.42 gear I have installed? It was 4.10 and I want the abs and cruise to work right. Black Bear wants $250 for this; it can't be that hard. My truck is a 97 K3500. Thanks!!
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    Remote Keyless Entry receiver location

    Guys, where is the rke receiver located in a 97 Silverado? Thanks!! Tommy
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    Speedometer question on a 97 K3500 gasser

    Guys, Why does Chevy run the speedometer signal through a speed buffer module (drac?) on a diesel and use the vcm (vehicle control module) on a gas truck? I'm changing final drive gears on my gas K3500; will I need to get the vcm reprogrammed for the new gears? Who should I send the vcm to to...
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    4L80E wiring questions 1997 K3500

    Guys, I need some help on the wiring of a 1997 K3500 4L80E transmission. There is what looks like a range switch on the driver's side of the trans, it's on the control shaft going into the trans. I assume this controls the neutral safety and the reverse lights. Can somebody tell me which wires...
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    I need a door switch bezel for a 97 K3500

    Guys, I'm putting power mirrors in my 97 K3500 and I need a driver door switch bezel that has space for the mirror switch. I already have power windows and locks, so I'm that far along. Anybody have a bezel they'd sell me? Interior's tan/buckskin. Can't find how to post in classifieds; guess I'm...
  19. Tommy Frantz

    97 K3500 lowering front diff

    I have a suspension engineering question for you guys; I want to lower my front differential 2" to clear this ridiculous engine I want to install. My question is this: Can I lower the front differential 2" without lifting the truck? I want to keep the stock ride height but I'm concerned about...
  20. Tommy Frantz

    6V53T Detroit Diesel swap into a 97 K3500

    Guys, I have some questions about a swap I'm engaged in at this moment; I'm taking a gas Vortec automatic K3500 and swapping in a 6V53 (two-cycle) Detroit Diesel and a straight-drive transmission. I'm good at the physical end of it, but the electronic end has me a little concerned. The truck has...
  21. Tommy Frantz

    Torsion bar stupid question

    Guys, I'm changing the torsion bars on my '97 K3500...which end goes forward? I don't see any marks to indicate forward. Thanks! Tommy
  22. Tommy Frantz

    Tommy from Salem, VA

    Hey, Guys,, Newbie here,, I have a '97 K3500 that I'm doing a few mods to...going diesel from gas to name a few. I found GMT400.com through a web search and have used info from it for a while now, even though I wasn't a member. Thanks again for accepting me into the group! Tommy

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