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    91’ R30 454 to 6.0 swap with 6L90E

    In my genV swaped 87 silverado, I needed the high hump tunnel for the drive train angle to match the differential better. Ive done one other build and it was a low hump, but the tiltof the driverain seemed excessive. +++ years later, they offer high hump transmission tunnel replacement sheet...
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    Can't get rid of play in the steering

    this type of action is what causes problems in the industry... if they diag correctly it because you can figure it out, have them fix it.... smh....... if they don't fix it with their diag, hold them accountable. If you think you can bring a car somewhere and get a pinpoint diagnosis for free...
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    Scratching my head

    second what @Grit dog said. also what does "Re run block to battery grounds and Ran a cab to battery ground" mean, did you buy off the shelf parts, or home made? If it has a draw, use a volt meter and measure the fuses to help isolate the circuit that is drawing current. youtube how to do...
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    Dome light upgrade

    I bought some LED SMD boards and they worked out amazing. cheap too L.E.D. dome light upgrade project - check - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network L.E.D. dome light upgrade project - check The 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet & GMC Squarebody Pickups Message Board...
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    0411 pcm labels? how to order the correct one without using a vin number?

    not sure, i have an extra 0411 pcm somehow in my collection of stuff, if you need any numbers off of it let me konw. it was most likely off of a 5.3 4l60e DBC are you sure the express vans had 5.7 ls1? and not 5.3...... or 6.0...? never heard of a van with 5.7 from memory, the PCM only matters...
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    Squishy brakes

    when bleeding the brakes, are you using the combo valve centering tool, it keeps the valve centered when bleeding the brakes. it may shift one side causing a brake issue. what rear caliper did you use, are the brake nipples not pointed up when they are installed? maybe look into hydroboost...
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    Dome light went cross-eyed.

    I bought some LED SMD boards and they worked out amazing. cheap too http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=671364 clint
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    In Search of Original Brake Lines 81-87 C10 Power Disc Brakes

    hope yours turns out better than the other 2 companies I tried, I wish I could put em on blast, but it would take to much effort to dig up the email/invoice... both kits were returned and refunded. I bought one from summit racing and another vendor directly. Trash flares (burrs inside) and the...
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    R12 recharge from high side?

    when you charge the car, it should be inverted anyway, where the hose that is feeding the car or a/c machine is on the bottom. Car off, it doesn't matter that much, you can charge from the high side, low side, both at the same time if you want. Default on the r-134a Robinair machine is charge...
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    Help with these connectors

    id recommend taking a picture of what the front of the connector looks like aswell. The black one might be for the cruise control connector. it would connect to the end of the switch wiring
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    Lower steering shaft

    From what I remember taking mine apart, no, it will not just slide in / out. To replace it you would need to disassemble the column 100%. that shaft is similar to the intermediate shaft that connects the column to the gear box. assembled and set with plastic to make it solid, yet can collapse if...
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    About to ruin one of the nicest C3500's with an Ls.. Pictures

    checkout coldhose.com adapters they have a few adapters and I'm sure one of the 3 will work. If you have the oem hoses, they can probably be repurposed.. I wound up re-purposing the L83 suction hose and discharge lines by adding new tubing and tube nut to it and had a hydraulic shop that does...
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    88 gasser gauges in an 83 diesel?

    double check the wiring, when i swapped 87 to 88+ to get the electric speedo, a few wires needed to be switched around. Easy to trace the wires from the printed circuit.
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    DIY shackle flip

    https://www.generalspringkc.com/shackles-hanger-kits/gm-truck-van/1967-2011/leaf-spring-hangers/ maybe get a 2wd rear hanger and see if its the same offset as yours...? My 1987 2wd I wanted a 2" drop and after researching pictures, suburbans have a factory "drop" style hanger. Holes needed to...
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    "Sagging Motor Mounts"

    put the trans in and then the motor wont tilt back..
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