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  1. mibars

    I've developed a whine in a just 10 miles of driving

    Did you know that the whole bearing journal can break off the differential carrier and you can keep on driving? Because now I know! However it made it chip one teeth since the oil change maybe 100 miles ago Anyway now with a Truetrac fitted it's not only quiet, but also no more one wheel peel...
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    Looking for support in ordering right parts from US

    I’ll be doing some rear axle and suspension work due to what appears as a noisy bearing and worn out bushings and I’m looking for support to double check if I’m ordering the correct parts. I have a 1990 Suburban V1500, 350 TBI, 10 bolt axles, 700R4. My goals: • Fixing a noisy diff (most likely...
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    I've developed a whine in a just 10 miles of driving

    I did change it once I've seen the color. Anyway I think it's beyond my diagnostic capabilities. I'll take it to the shop to see what's going on.
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    I've developed a whine in a just 10 miles of driving

    Could having too much ATF in a transfer case screw something up? I've drained like a quart from a fill plug (2nd time this happens, last time I've had to add like an ounce, so it's random) and since the ATF came out dark I've changed it. I suspect the darkness comes from the clutch material from...
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    I've developed a whine in a just 10 miles of driving

    I have relatively quiet A/T tires and at that point the exhaust bypass was fully closed, you can barely hear the engine. This whine sounds much lower than a whine I've developed in WRX, or inherited in a short ratio diff of my S2000. Adding that odd metallic sound that has appeared it makes me...
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    I've developed a whine in a just 10 miles of driving

    On a way home I've recorded couple of audio samples. Kinda sounds different on my phone than on Youtube, but lets say close enough. Some additional noise has appeared, I'd say metallic? This makes me wonder if it's a bearing somewhere dying or what. Transfer case: I'll definitely check it as...
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    I've developed a whine in a just 10 miles of driving

    That's my biggest worry: Why so fast? I'm no stranger to drivelines making funny noises, my previous daily driver has developed a whine over much longer period of time, amplified by an accidental clutch drop at one time. I also had Hondas with noisy diff and transaxle and they just kept going...
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    I've developed a whine in a just 10 miles of driving

    Hi, Recently on my 16 km/10 mile commute back home Burb has developed a pronounced whine under acceleration. I just power washed it throughout, focusing on undercarriage to get rid of a road salt after winter, so I suspected that I managed to somehow introduce water into the axle via the vent...
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    OE Wheel size?

    The steering design is different, but same physics apply. Any ET difference from neutral is going to create unequal forces in suspension. Actually there is one more variable: Changing outside diameter of tire will change a scrub radius. So going to ET0 with larger tires may cause an odd effect...
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    Unlock barn doors from inside

    I need to correct myself so that I do not leave misinformation in this thread: It actually matters if a lock is locked or not. I had a weak connection to the actuator and didn't realize that my lock wasn't fully engaging during tests >.< Once the door is locked, that is the plate that engages...
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    OE Wheel size?

    Back when I had a Honda CRX with manual steering I've learned how important is to have a correct ET on front axle: 10 mm off and keeping it in straight line under hard acceleration or braking, especially on roads with ruts was a fight. Adding power steering made it manageable. With ET that is...
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    Options for tuning of Gen1 TBI in 2023

    Thank you for that write-up, it gives some perspective on what I'm considering doing.
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    Spare tire mounted under the front bumper?

    Maybe like this? https://www.scoutevforum.com/forum/threads/spare-tire-carrier-optional-on-traveler-alternative-locations-for-mounting-spare-tire.11052/page-3
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    Options for tuning of Gen1 TBI in 2023

    Yes, and for now the option with that all in one ALDL-reader, chip reader/burner, which also includes a memory emulator sounds like the best way to go, however bit pricey & currently out of stock. Especially the emulator function is tempting, you can fine tune the engine as you drive. That is...
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    Options for tuning of Gen1 TBI in 2023

    I want to learn that thing myself, play with engine tuning, I want to learn it one way or another :)
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    Options for tuning of Gen1 TBI in 2023

    Wow, I was seriously considering that Flash 2 ECU, with a major drawback of having to ship an ECU for conversion. Sad to hear that. But you got me reading on the ALDLdroid, that's one more interesting option to consider. Speaking of my goals: I just want to try to tinker with engine management...
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    Options for tuning of Gen1 TBI in 2023

    Let's restart this thread :) I've learned that in GMT400 TBI it is possible to convert from PROM memory to EEPROM using some adapter and you can even datalog via the ALDL port using TumerPro, as found in this thread: https://www.gmt400.com/threads/tbi-ecm-tuning-options-chip-burn-etc.67377/...
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    OE Wheel size?

    Bumping. What is the stock wheel ET for 1990 V1500? I currently have 16x10 ET-44 with 285/75R16 tires and they stick out up front, rub on fenders and make handling under braking sketchy. Would 16x8 ET-10 or ET0 with same tires work?
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    Unlock barn doors from inside

    I have just installed a pull string to open barn doors from inside. It's just a string that I've attached to the rod that goes to the bottom latch. I made a hole in the plastic plug next to the window and finished the string with a loop and some bead to prevent it from falling inside the door. I...
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    Howdy from Poland

    Same in Poland We have no follow up inspections after the initial one when registering on "yellow plates", unless it's a vehilcle used for income (rental, weddings, limo, etc.) No limitations as of now The nice thing we have is that not only the insurance is very cheap, but it also does not...
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    Howdy from Poland

    Dzien dobry! Where are you from, which region?
  22. mibars

    Modified engine crewcab gas mileage?

    I'd love to see these curves for our engines, so far my engine knowledge seems to be proven not applicable to old American V8's. Usually low RPM and almost lugging the engine is what's best for MPG as both the friction and pumping losses are minimized, but not with small and big blocks. Answer...
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    Issues with seatbelts

    I'm revisiting my seatbelt topic as since the winter has finished I started to drive my Burb more. Since my last post I've made my right rear seatbelt work ok-ish, see the thread for details: https://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/seatbelt-construction-repair-with-pictures.44040/ For the front...
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    V1500 suspension question

    That's a one, big lift block you have in the rear. My rear springs look slightly different, I don't have that plastic around the bracket keeping the leafs together. I can't tell from the picture, but to you have a tiny lift block also in the front axle?
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    Pumping Air to a Catalyst

    In an S2000 I had some time ago an electric pump run for a minute after a cold start on a timer and it shut off during acceleration. I guess you could make it vacuum controlled. That's a good idea, both moving to a small metal sports cat converter closer to the headers and wrapping the exhaust...

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