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    Best way to prep and paint rusty frame.

    Like to know myself. About 6 years ago I used POR 15 and bought all the recommended prep products, did every step and beyond exactly as directions said and is peeling off. Now have to do it again. Obviously not happy with that product.
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    Signs of a bad or going bad fuel sending unit or pump

    Some signs are intermittent crank no start, very loud whiney fuel pump. If it is a no start kick or mild hammer to the middle of the tank while cranking if possible, if starts needs pump assembly
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    98 Gmc 4L60E troubles

    Does it have reverse and a whine from trani? If reverse is ok and no whine, start with Adjust neutral safety switch 1st, block wheels and/or parking brake on, key on engine off, put in reverse and have someone whatch reverse lights, when rev light on, lock the 2 13mm nuts down. Make sure...
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    98 k1500 motor swap parts

    Old post but a/c compressor still for sale?
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    Worth saving???

    Cab swap would be an excellent idea, looked locally and there are all rotted like mine. Down south I guess would be the only option. Spraying oil Is also a great idea. My buddy told me to use linseed oil, is this stuff good to use. Heard of this of course up in Canada, but no one I know other...
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    Worth saving???

    What do you suggest?
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    Worth saving???

    Thanks for the information guys, dont think I'm going to use actual paint at all. Prime ofcourse, Might even slap some rinoliner or something like that on the whole lower sides. The truck is getting old but want to keep it for say 5-7 years. Not sure, like I said, not a body guy and dont...
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    Worth saving???

    Hey Richlo, so tell me, was it worth it now that u are almost done???
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    Worth saving???

    I think I'll try, I'd be happy with another 5-7 years
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    Worth saving???

    I expect the jokes and negative comments, it's all good. Actualy would love to dip the entire truck into magical new dipping tank and call it a day, like everyone else. Just care for the newer GMC and Chevys that much. Like that old body style
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    Worth saving???

    Thanks for the input, ya ideally I'd rather go the other way and find a truck with perfect body and go from there. Still trying to decide. Would be a good doner to learn on though. Hmmmm
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    Worth saving???

    Hi all, new here and new at body work. That being said, I've been a mechanic 3/4's of my life and had my 98 1500 z71 trailering package from factory which includes 373 g80 rear end extra leafs in rear. 178k miles 5.7 vortec with newer trani, it is mechanically sound. Had this truck for 18 years...
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    Good Evening TBI people that knows more than me...

    Yes fuel pressure is important, but fuel volume is often overlooked. Forget the spec but remove fuel line after filter somewhere convenient and put a glass jar inside, crank engine and time it, you should have a certain amount of fuel for the specified time. Or remove fuel filter and if you have...
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    Good Evening TBI people that knows more than me...

    Clogged fuel filter and/or cat or muffler will do this, low fuel volume. Pull 02 sensor if u have one b4 cat and drive with it wire tied if problem goes away, clogged cat or muffler

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