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It will almost start...

I have a 1993 C1500 4.3L. I had to change out the intake gasket over the weekend. In the process I lost time. I'm just wanting to make sure I'm following the procedure correctly as I just can't get the engine to fire. I set the #1 cylinder to TDC on the compression stroke. I did this by...
- drice72
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- Apr 22, 2015
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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Thick oil causing low oil pressure?

I have an oil leak in my 1993 C1500 4.3. The leak is coming from my intake, and I plan on putting in a new gasket kit this weekend. This thing is leaking a quart a day, so I got the bright idea to put in some 10w-40 to maybe slow the leak. I think this was a huge mistake. My motor now won't...
- drice72
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- Apr 7, 2015
- Replies: 14
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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Stupid ignition switch question...

I, in a fit of insanity, removed the ignition switch from my truck. Now, for the life of me can't figure out how to put it back. Does anyone have a picture of how the switch mounts to the steering column along with how the linkage attaches. I can't figure out how that blasted thing goes on...
- drice72
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- Jun 27, 2014
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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New to it all! (kinda)

I ran across this truck about a month ago. It had been promised to another person first. Well he didn't buy so I was able to pick up this 1993 C1500 for $600. It runs great, only dents and dings in the body, no bad rust either. This is my first project ever. Just not my first Chevy, or...
- drice72
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- Mar 23, 2013
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Street Build Threads