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  1. Calamus

    Electrical Problems 1997 K1500

    Hi folks, I thought I should update this. I feel like a maroon... After copious testing, I simply decided to go get new marker and signal light bulbs for everything. Magically it was fixed, so I started to inspect the old bulbs closer. I don't know how I missed it, but the previous owner had...
  2. Calamus

    Is my transmission going kaput?

    Sorry for not updating sooner. About 3 weeks ago now I replaced the brake switch. It fixed my cruise control issue, so yay for that. Hasn't affected my sound when driving though, so I guess that narrows it down to the pinion bearing being the most likely. Seeing as it's -35 C (something like...
  3. Calamus

    Is my transmission going kaput?

    Lots of great replies here: @SUBURBAN5 : I personally did not do the seals, they were done by a friend of mine. He said he checked the bearings, but no, we did not check the pinion other than a cursory visual inspection. This makes me very curious... @Nad_Yvalhosert : What you're describing...
  4. Calamus

    Is my transmission going kaput?

    @stutaeng : Unfortunately I don't know a lot about the service and maintenance history of the truck. It's a recent purchase for me. I do know the trans is original. I also know that the sound appeared after doing a tremendous amount of work in different areas, including the rear axle seals...
  5. Calamus

    Is my transmission going kaput?

    Thanks for the replies guys, both good suggestions. @HotWheelsBurban : Just rechecked it. It was a little bit low, but not significantly. I topped it up and went for a drive. Hasn't made a difference. Also, it's a bit dark red, but not too bad - and it doesn't smell burnt to me. @Pinger ...
  6. Calamus

    Is my transmission going kaput?

    Hey folks, I've got a 1997 Z71, which I believe has a 4l60e automatic transmission. I've been working on restoring it for hunting and hauling, and I recently replaced the wheel hub assemblies, rotors, and drums, along with some rather cheap winter tires to get me through the winter (Norman 7's...
  7. Calamus

    New Door Shell, or Just Buy Whole Used Door?

    lol, it seems unanimous! Thanks guys, good explanations here. I appreciate the time everyone put into giving a reply. I guess I'll be in the market for some good used doors in the near future, haha!
  8. Calamus

    New Door Shell, or Just Buy Whole Used Door?

    Hi all, I've got a 1997 K1500 with both doors rusted through at the bottom, on the inside. I'm wondering whether it will be more economical to buy 2 new door shells on LMC truck, and have my existing door hardware put onto them, or whether it will be more economical to find used doors, in good...
  9. Calamus

    Electrical Problems 1997 K1500

    Thanks for your advice, Raw. Follow up question. Is there anything near or around the rockers, cab corners, and/ or drivers and passenger floorboards that could have been shorting during the body work? I assume the wiring for the rear lights all run past the seating area? Just seems strange...
  10. Calamus

    Electrical Problems 1997 K1500

    Hi folks, I've got a bit of a dilly of a pickle. I just got my 1997 K1500 back from the auto body shop where all the rust was cut out and replaced. Outer, inner rockers, cab corners, and they even ended up having to go 7-8" into the floorboards on each side. I don't have any complaints about...
  11. Calamus

    4x4 switch malfunction

    Hey folks, I've got a 1997 1500 Z71 that I purchased only recently. I'm trying to fix her up, and I've got an issue with the 4x4 switch on the dash. It seems as though it's not getting power. There are no lights on any of the selector buttons. If I push, and maintain pressure on the upper...

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