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JJBswth reacted to 77Dmax's post in the thread Big block running hot. Can’t figure out the issue with
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JJBswth reacted to nvrenuf's post in the thread Big block running hot. Can’t figure out the issue with Like.
What about the radiator, are you sure it’s not blocked internally?
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JJBswth reacted to Slooptin's post in the thread Big block running hot. Can’t figure out the issue with Like.
Also forgot to mention I checked the head temp with a heat gun and the outside surface is around 245 so I relieve my gauge is accurate
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JJBswth reacted to Slooptin's post in the thread Big block running hot. Can’t figure out the issue with Like.
I believe so. When I burped the system initially it looked like there was fluid flowing once the t stat opened up. I haven’t paid...
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JJBswth replied to the thread hot and rough, running that is.Just a hunch, but what kind of EGR valve do you have? The conventional vacuum operated kind or the exhaust back pressure modulated...
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JHey folks GT here with a delima that has me going crazy. Truck (1988 1500 4wd suburban, stock tbi 350) runs hot after driving and now...
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JJBswth replied to the thread Anyone running this engine?.Who is BP?
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JI have a BP 454 in my V10. First engine used a quart of oil every 100 miles and had a lot of top end noise. BP paid a local shop for...
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JI have the BP3503 in my truck. Long block, cast head, 2 bolt main, much cheaper version that I don't think they offer anymore. Runs...
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JJBswth reacted to wildbowtie's post in the thread Stock VS Vortec engine accessories question with Like.
Did this on my K5. The vortech heads have metric bolt holes. The block still uses SAE. Everything lines up except for the ac compressor...
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JJBswth reacted to Burbinator86's post in the thread Stock VS Vortec engine accessories question with Like.
Ok so I have a completely stock SBC 350 in my 1986 suburban. I’m thinking about either doing the Vortec head swap and the parts along...
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JJBswth reacted to 75gmck25's post in the thread 350 Engine extreme backfiring please advice with Like.
It sounds like you may have a significant vacuum leak, since you cannot adjust idle mixture. First - get a spray can of carburetor...
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JJBswth reacted to waterpirate's post in the thread Wanted: Factory step bumper for 1987 fleetside with Like.
I differ in opinion. The real steel bumpers and chrome lasted till the redo 3 years ago. They had the same amount of rust that the new...
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JJBswth reacted to bucket's post in the thread Wanted: Factory step bumper for 1987 fleetside with Like.
The aftermarket/dealer-installed bumpers of the 70's and 80's were quality bumpers. Not like today's offerings.
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JJBswth reacted to Grit dog's post in the thread Wanted: Factory step bumper for 1987 fleetside with Like.
I’m sorry to hear that but I’m glad you posted it. Just cemented my decision to wait until I find an OE front bumper for the 77. Can’t...
