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I've welded a fair amount of it, from manifolds to blocks to even CI radiator tanks on heavy equipment. Even re-lining forklift brake drums with steel pipe sleeves. There was a foundry here that reclaimed oversized drums on the hundreds of lifts they used. It was cheaper to re-line them with...- Tony Wells
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I wasn't blaming the seller for the warpage. They had no way to evaluate that on the part. The broken bolt I have a problem with. Nothing in the description mentioned it, nor showed it in the pictures. I have sent them a message. I know about the shrinkage on the SBC engines so should have been...- Tony Wells
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OK, tried putting the replacement manifold on today. Before I did, I discovered, much to my aggravation, that the seller neglected to tell me and I failed to notice on arrival that one of the outlet flange bolts was broken off in the hole. Once I got that out, I discovered that apparently this...- Tony Wells
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Fusible link is sort of like a super slo-blo fuse. There are as many as 3 on some vehicles. Basically it is a short (6-8") length of wire in line with a electrical power feed (typically to the main fuse block) that is 2 or 4 sizes smaller than the wire that makes up the feed. Usually found near...- Tony Wells
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Just a minor update. That 2000 2500 is probably out of the picture. It has some other issues. Fusible link was bad, I replaced it and smoked immediately. I don't really want to mess with it. The same guy has a '95 2500 that runs, is in fair shape for a work truck, my focus, but according to an...- Tony Wells
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Right behind the cab, drivers side. Passenger side rear spring hanger area. Right rear, just behind wheel/tire. I believe this truck frame was built for a flat bed. I haven't taken pictures yet of my '90, but I don't think the frame has a flat straight rail on top. I'll get a better look...- Tony Wells
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Sorry guys, no pics today. Hot jobs kept popping up. We sell a lot of heavy equipment in addition to trucks and trailers, and sometimes they aren't really ready, but someone comes up with cash and the crunch is on to fix whatever needs it. It seems to become part of the negotiations for the...- Tony Wells
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It's the 5.7 Vortec. Not my favorite to work on, but when they are running right they are ok. I'll put out some feelers for a new bed for the 2000 today if I get a chance. That really make the most sense. If I can find one, that would or should eliminate any questions of fit, simplify the...- Tony Wells
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First, thanks for the welcome! Glad to be here. I've been a lurker up until now and have found a lot of great info here, but found myself in a bit of a quandary on this one. Yes, the 2000 GMC is also a 2500, a detail I omitted in my haste posting. The obvious difference is that the 2000 is an 8...- Tony Wells
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That is the question. I start with a 90 long bed and although part of this falls outside the official 88-98 range, half of this deal does so I'd like some opinions on it if you guys care to comment. My 90 is a 2500 with a stock, old and tired 305 and a badly leaking front trans seal. I'm old...- Tony Wells
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