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    350 5.7 Engine Build

    Can someone give me some direction as to some good books or online tools for rebuilding a 350 5.7. I have been watching youtube videos day in and out and i am working with an engine shop who is finishing up machining my 350 block, crank, pistons, and cyclinder heads. This is my first engine...
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    88 chevy k1500 v8.5.7 radiator

    I am trying to replace my radiator and I bought one that is exactly the same size and same layout as the old one, but the trans cooler line male fittings are smaller then the female fittings on the new radiator? Cooler line fittings are 1/2" and radiator is 5/8" What can I do? Buy a different...
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    Camshaft 350 v8 5.7 - 1988 k1500 Scottdale

    Thank you!
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    Camshaft 350 v8 5.7 - 1988 k1500 Scottdale

    Does the engine need to be top dead center when testing the lift?
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    Repair Manuals

    Thanks. Going FM route.
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    Repair Manuals

    Wanted to get some advice on alldatadiy.com - I heard these manuals on the site can save a home mechanic a lot of time compared to a Haynes repair manual. Considering spending the $30 for the year on an SUV I have that needs some work. Opions?
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    Camshaft 350 v8 5.7 - 1988 k1500 Scottdale

    I'll give it go. I am quite certain I never disconnected the EST when testing time. Didn't know I had to dang it. Thanks for all the advice.
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    Camshaft 350 v8 5.7 - 1988 k1500 Scottdale

    Is there a way to test the ICM? Would my timing be off if my ICM was bad because my timing was right on with the gun
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    Camshaft 350 v8 5.7 - 1988 k1500 Scottdale

    By adjusting vavles, do you mean just try to tighten them? I have never done a valve adjustment, but I have seen in videos how they adjust vavles on engine rebuilds. I have not inspected the timing chain yet because I figured if my timing was right on the chain should be good and solid? Can i...
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    Camshaft 350 v8 5.7 - 1988 k1500 Scottdale

    Would an obd1 scanner be able to diagnose a bad cam shaft by the data that is output? I am willing to try anything...hah
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    Camshaft 350 v8 5.7 - 1988 k1500 Scottdale

    I only pulled one spark plug at a time. When I got this truck it drove fine for about 10 hours back from ND. Then it had trouble starting randomly, but would crank? Once started the engine would run fine, but then the truck began to have more trouble starting and then the engine started to idle...
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    Camshaft 350 v8 5.7 - 1988 k1500 Scottdale

    I am quite sure my camshaft is worn in my truck and needs replacement. I don't known the true mileage, but did check compression and had approximatelty 130 in each cyclinder and my book said a newer engine should have 150. If I replace the camshaft, lifters, and timing chains/gears then do I...
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    Misfire between 45-55 mph

    You check compression?
  14. J

    88 Chevy K 1500 Scottsdale Oil Pan Removal

    Some people change the oil pan by just lifting the engine which you will need to do anyhow to replace the engine mounts. I would lift engine slighty and not drop the diff like I did. Many times you need to completey loosen the cv axel to get the front diff back on. Remove distributor cap when...
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    88 Chevy K 1500 Scottsdale Oil Pan Removal

    I found a hv oil pump from summit racing and the only reason i bought it was because the oil screen and arm are welded to the pump and it all came as one part. Will putting a hv oil pump ruin my stock 350 v8 5.7 l engine? Should i return it or wuld i be fine. I have no intension of racing this...
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    88 Chevy K 1500 Scottsdale Oil Pan Removal

    Would this be the nylon coated camshaft timing gear you are thinking I should check and replace if needed? Or do you mean I should pull the entire camshaft out?
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    Ever have 1 problem solved then another pops up, of course

    What year is your truck? Does it have EGR valve? Does it have odb1 connection u can use a wire and connect two of the ports and the light will blink to give you the engine codes...
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    88 Chevy K 1500 Scottsdale Oil Pan Removal

    If i get a new oil pump will i need to prime the oil pump even if this is not a rebuild and i just was changing the oil pan gasket and figured i would change oil pump knowing it is open?
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    88 Chevy K 1500 Scottsdale Oil Pan Removal

    Oil pump looks to be in good shape? Thoughts? I do not know the last time this was changed got this truck about 6m ago.
  20. J

    88 Chevy K 1500 Scottsdale Oil Pan Removal

    I got my oil pan dropped by taking off front diff. Why would I have plastic peices in my oil tank?
  21. J

    88 Chevy K 1500 Scottsdale Oil Pan Removal

    Thanks for responding with the great advice! I will post again when I complete the work.
  22. J

    88 Chevy K 1500 Scottsdale Oil Pan Removal

    One more item, if I use the floor jack where on the engine can I jack up the engine?
  23. J

    88 Chevy K 1500 Scottsdale Oil Pan Removal

    Do I need an engine hoist or you think I could use a floor jack to lift it?
  24. J

    88 Chevy K 1500 Scottsdale Oil Pan Removal

    I have an 88 chevy k1500 Scottsdale V8 5.7 liter. I recently decided to change the oil pan gasket because it is leaking oil. I drained the oil, removed the oil filter, unbolted and removed the oil filter housing, disconnected the battery, unbolted the starter (swung to side with bungy cord)...

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