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  1. R_W_B

    Manual question

    Found it I found my answer, the above manual does not have the parts listed in it. This one does, CK Parts & Illustration Catalog 1988 General Motors Corporation" Authenticity: This item is original. OEM Part Number: 52C1988
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    Manual question

    Anybody have one of these, I am wondering does it have OEM part numbers in it for most items ? 1988 Chevrolet C-K Pick-up Truck Service Manual (1500 2500 3500) [Paperback] ASIN: B001NTMXJI Paperback: 700 pages Publisher: General Motors Corporation; st-375-88 edition (1987)...
  3. R_W_B

    Crank Damper pulley

    I have one other question: My Haynes manual lists the torque values simply as " Damper bolts " . I surmise these are in fact the pulley bolts since the damper is pressed on correct ?
  4. R_W_B

    Crank Damper pulley

    Oh ok, attack it from the other end. I can do that. Thank you.
  5. R_W_B

    Crank Damper pulley

    (Chevy SM V8) I was turning my engine around with a rachet to set my valve lash. After I got them all done I went to turn the crank backwards 1 full turn to get it back to TDC on #1 so it will be set to drop the Distributor back in later. However my problem is while I was turning the crank...
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    Dependable code reader ?

    Thanks guys, all of the replies have been a great help. I think I'm gonna go with the AutoXray AX2500 CodeScout for $120. At least with the experience you guys have had with that brand I feel more confident in it's longevity.
  7. R_W_B

    Dependable code reader ?

    How long have you had it ? Where did you buy it ? How much was it ? [Edit add later]-> found this AutoXray AX2500 CodeScout for $120
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    Dependable code reader ?

    I want to buy a code reader for my wife's 2004 Chevy Trailblazer. I saw a Centech on sale at Harbor Freight for $129 (regular $150) that does pretty much everything I want. Reads most all vehicles since 1996 OBDII and CAN types. Even has ability to freeze frame and upload data to a computer via...
  9. R_W_B

    Chevy Heads question

    Well that's what it looked like to me when I looked at them. I marked each one myself on the front end face (where the brackets bolt on) with a chisel so I would know. I figured I should put them back on the same side since I'm reusing my rockers and pushrods which I have sorted in the same...
  10. R_W_B

    Chevy Heads question

    I've got a dumb question. I pulled my cast iron heads from my 1988 Chevy 350ci C1500 truck and took them to the machine shop for a valve job. (They are still there.) I was thinking that they did not look that much different from each other when I took them there. My question is, are both...
  11. R_W_B

    smog air pump gut ?

    (1988 Chevy, 350ci, TBI, C1500 Truck) I took off my smog air pump plumbing to have more work room to change plugs etc. I plugged the holes in the exhaust manifold. However I want to retain my smog solenoid switch hooked to harness and vacuum so as to not throw an engine lite. It appears the...
  12. R_W_B

    Thread Chaser or Tap ?

    I thank you all for the information and replies. It has given me very insightful data so I can make a decision on this subject.
  13. R_W_B

    Thread Chaser or Tap ?

    I got this off a Machinist forum. ==== If the threads are really cruddy and rusty then you will damage the tap, not the thread. The tap acts as it's own lead screw and once it is in one full revolution it is not going to cut anything that is where it should be. If the thread is deformed and...
  14. R_W_B

    Thread Chaser or Tap ?

    Ok you reply is very good. I'm still not totally sold but since I'm no expert, you do make a good case. As to why I need to clean the threads out, they are rusted and full of old loctite etc and are for cylinder head, intake manifold and exhaust manifold bolts.
  15. R_W_B

    Thread Chaser or Tap ?

    Yea that's the part that gets me. I realize they are different, but when you say "retap a hole with a normal tap it will again remove some material from the threads" is what I can't really see. How can a tap that is only the diameter of the original tapped hole, remove any "more" metal than the...
  16. R_W_B

    Thread Chaser or Tap ?

    Ok I've read all the data I've found about why you should use Thread Chasers to clean threads instead of just a tap or die. They say the chaser has duller cutting edges (less angle) and is slightly less diameter than the tap and terms like less aggressive than the tap. Here is what gets me...
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    What are these 3 items ?

    Thanks for the excellent data. BTW this site does not notify my email of replies. I have double checked my profiles settings for correct email address and notification status to "instant email" but I have never gotten one email notice from this forum. Does anybody else have this problem ?
  18. R_W_B

    What are these 3 items ?

    Ah ok so there are 2 oil pressure senders, and one is dedicated for the fuel pump only. Now on the one between the plugs, I'm kinda confused again since I though this one on the intake manifold next to the thermostat housing, was the temp sender ?
  19. R_W_B

    What are these 3 items ?

    (1988 Chevy C1500, 350ci, 5.7L, TBI) Can you guys tell me what these 3 items are and do ? 1. The first (left) one is some kind of senser on the driver side just behind number 1 cylinder, in between the 2 spark plugs. 2. The second (middle) one is located at rear of engine just behind intake...
  20. R_W_B

    Coolant passages question

    Well that sounds cool. I did not know there was a drain plug. Would you happen to know where I should look for it ? Is it a square plug maybe ? Also I'm curious, I'm not getting any email notices on replies to this thread. I checked just now and I have my Default Thread Suscription Mode...
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    Coolant passages question

    Thanks for the replies, I will make sure I get all of that out. As a follow up question, this coolant thing. I drained my radiator and disconnected both upper and lower radiator hoses, and the heater hose coming out of the intake manifold, prior to disassembling the engine. However when I...
  22. R_W_B

    Coolant passages question

    (1988 Chevy C1500, Silverado, 5.7L - 350ci, TBI, Truck) Novice backyard mechanic with some questions. Appreciate any input. I pulled my heads to send off for a valve job. I notice coolant coming out of the bottom row of head bolts when I removed them. Now with the heads off I still have...

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