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    Looked at a truck today, odd rust, thoughts

    With that much rust it is basically a parts truck.
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    1991 Suburban 3/4 ton: TBI to Holley Sniper conversion - stupid, or worth it?

    You can still buy parts for the GM TBI including reman units. I have owned my 1987 V3500 with 7.4L since 1988. Never had issues with it running, starting or drivability. The engine has never been apart except to replace gaskets. I believe Holley is on a second generation of their Sniper system...
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    Big oil filter downsides? such as WIX 51794 or ACDelco PF932

    I remember when Mobil 1 came out in the 1970s. My Dad and his friend switched to it and followed the instructions to the letter. It was change the filter at 3000 miles and the oil at 6000 miles. Dad never kept his cars for more than 5-6 years but he never had an issue. His friend had a late 70s...
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    EGR tests good, but code 32!

    The reason I ask if it is stuck open is you can get carbon chunks the get stuck in the seat of the valve. New or not the carbon will hang them up/
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    Tinted or Clear Vent Windows

    The RPO codes will tell you if your truck came with tinted. The info stamped in the corner of the glass usually will say tinted.
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    1988 Suburban CRUISE CONTROL HELP!

    I have a 1987 V3500 7.4 TBI with cruise that I am currently restoring. I will be at the body shop tomorrow and will try to get you some photos. Underhood there only is the servo, a short harness that connects servo to that square connector you have. The large vacuum line is the dump line and...
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    EGR tests good, but code 32!

    Are you sure the valve is working and is not stuck open?
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    Trouble brakes

    You should considering doing the rear one.
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    Trouble brakes

    I never said they would fail at 5-10 years but that is the interval at which they should be changed. They are cheap, easy to do and when they fail that can cause catastrophic issue(s). Why wait?
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    Trouble brakes

    Hoses are original. Regardless if this is your problem or not hoses need to be replaced as a maintenance item. 5-10 years is all they are good for at best. Never hang the caliper by the hose. Use a bungee or wire to hold it.
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    Engine Bay Wiring Identification

    I wonder if the red and blue wires are a GM accessory?
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    Engine Bay Wiring Identification

    Poking through the wiring diagram I think it is a connector for the Speed SW Relay. I think it has something to do with cruise control but I am not sure.
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    Engine Bay Wiring Identification

    The red and blue wires are added on by a previous owner. The 2 pin connector looks like an alternator connector. The other connector I am not sure of. Get us an overview shot of the engine compartments we can see where that connector is located in the harness. Also, if you download the wiring...
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    What are these?

    As others have said trace the wires and cables back, then remove the stuff and repair the damage. FWIW, touch the area you want in focus when taking pictures.
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    Door alignment & weatherstripping

    I am in the process of restoring my 1987 V3500. The body shop told me to get "Precision Rubber Products" stuff because the other brands are too stiff and cause issues. We are at the point where it is going back together and the doors close nicely with Precision's weatherstrips.
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    Leaking Metal Fuel Line??

    I thought the design principle was to make sure it lasted 40 years without issue and to make it so easy to work on that you could do it with no tools. You mean it was designed not to last forever and make a profit selling it? Who knew?
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    Play in Steering Wheel

    I bought my bearings from Amazon. They were genuine GM.
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    Amazon special/ Led Headlights

    I will be glad to but it will be a while. My truck is still being restored.
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    Play in Steering Wheel

    Ideally you would want to change the entire bearing but in reality if you get a GM bearing you can just use the new balls and inner race. To replace the outer race you need to disassemble the column much more than you need for the inner race. Use some bearing grease to hold the balls in place.
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    Amazon special/ Led Headlights

    I bought Holley Retrobrights on a sale earlier this year, they were 40% off
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    Where is this link "Your Threads"? I have not been able to locate the hiding spot. If you click the "Your Content" link it brings up 15 pages of threads I posted on.
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    I would like to see the ability to find threads I started.
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    Play in Steering Wheel

    You are missing the inner race. The preload cup pushes on the inner race. I read your description again. You said that it should tighten up when you put the steering wheel on. That is not true. The shaft should be nice and tight before you put the wheel back on. The lock plate is what puts the...
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    Play in Steering Wheel

    The GM part number of the bearing is 26001827. You need 2 of them. Yes, there is an inner and outer race. The outer race is pressed into housing and the inner race slides over the shaft. On the steering wheel side of the housing the re the inner race, preload cup, then a spring, then the cancel...

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