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Did timing chain and water pump, truck won't crank or start

1996 GMC Sierra K1500 5.7L L31 157k on odometer I resealed timing cover and did the chain this weekend, did the water pump as well. I stupidly drained the battery with the hood dome light (yes, I should have disconnected the battery), charged it when everything was put back together and now the...
- BhutJolokia
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- Apr 18, 2021
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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Is this transmission cooling setup normal/acceptable

I bought a 1996 K1500 Sierra SLE about 6 weeks ago and I'm loving it so far. The previous owner installed a secondary fan and cabin temperature gauge for the transmission. Recently I took it up a really steep grade for the first time and saw temperatures of 202 toward the top at highway speed...
- BhutJolokia
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- Aug 31, 2020
- Replies: 73
- Forum: Transmissions
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Best Distributor and ones to avoid

New owner of a 1996 Sierra K1500 here! 350 5.7L V8. It’s in excellent shape all things considered, has new shocks, fuel pump and starter. There’s just a few things I have to knock out like ball joints, steering box, distributor and plugs. They switched over to port injection for some of the...
- BhutJolokia
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- Aug 2, 2020
- Replies: 44
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance