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Quick question....

Changing my pitman arm and this was in the way of the steering gear bolts. It's hanging down in the pic. What is it?
- Lou Merrell
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- Jan 23, 2023
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
Weird data.

1996 K1500 vortec 5.7 New dizzy, plugs, wires, mpfi upgrade and throttle body gaskets, cat (need to install the other because it's started to rattle/ pos flowmaster cats), timing chain has 6* total slack, new fuel filter. Starts up right away, fuel pressure may be a bit low/ 56 psi at key on, 46...
- Lou Merrell
- Thread
- Jan 14, 2023
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
Problem on the 'limp' home yesterday.

Do you think I have a vacuum leak?
- Lou Merrell
- Thread
- Aug 31, 2022
- Replies: 117
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
Advice needed.

1996 K1500 5.7 vortec. I know I need cats due to structural malfunction but I'm want to get this engine right before I install new. Here are numbers from DashCommand: With increased engine speed: How do I start to decipher my fuel trims?
- Lou Merrell
- Thread
- Jan 30, 2022
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
Catalytic converters.

1996 K1500 vortec 350. What brands are good brands for our platform. Currently, I'm running a set from flow master that's way overpriced and the heat shield on one cat has dislodged itself and something on the inside of one has come loose and rattles. I want to put new cats on and continue with...
- Lou Merrell
- Thread
- Jan 25, 2022
- Replies: 17
- Forum: Exhaust
MPFI

Getting ahead of the pending job here. I've looked at all the aftermarket price ranges from $186 to $900 for the fuel injector upgrade. I noticed that the NAPA house brand (Echlin) has the unit for $425. I have never had a problem with Echlin before. Has anyone used this injector assembly?
- Lou Merrell
- Thread
- Jan 22, 2022
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
Steering gear.

Can I run a steering gear from a 1990 K1500 in a 96 K1500 Z71 temporarily while rebuilding stock unit?
- Lou Merrell
- Thread
- Jan 21, 2022
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
Patiently waiting for summer.....
- Lou Merrell
- Thread
- Jan 11, 2022
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Other Vehicle Builds
Weird, at a loss. Need to learn how to test electrical circuits.....

Ok, 1996 K1500 5.7 vortec, 180k. Have spark, 56-58 psi koeo, leaks down to 30 psl in about a minute and continues to zero slowly. Lowest cylinder pressure 70-90 (3) psi due to sticky valves or other chamber issue, rest of cylinders 120-170 (been that way since I purchased) . Battery at 12.6v...
- Lou Merrell
- Thread
- Jan 6, 2022
- Replies: 37
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance