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    5.7 Vortec intermittent long crank (fresh thread)

    Test the coolant temp sensor. If it's got too much resistance the computer thinks it is much cooler than it is and gives too much fuel at startup leading to long crank times. The clamp/pressure drop is puzzling but it may be a dribbling injector. prime the pump a few times and see if any of the...
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    Speedo not working after nv4500 swap

    Check for damaged wiring. if the transfer case is the same one as before the swap, it won't know you changer the trans. You just need to look at what changed during the swap.
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    Clutch pedal popping/clicking.

    No, it would just need to be replaced.
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    '89 SEALED BEAM SWAP OUT TO '94 COMPOSITE?

    If you want to learn Waaaaaaayyyyyy too much about headlights/lighting go to the candlepower forums and to Daniel Stern lighting.
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    '89 SEALED BEAM SWAP OUT TO '94 COMPOSITE?

    I did the opposite conversion on Frank. Very good glass-lens headlights are expensive and aren't much better than the quads. Eventually I will install 60mm Hella projector headlights in Frank.
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    Sway bar link angle and popping noises..etc

    Vertical play could be caused by the LCA bushings, ball joints, or the bearings. A very small amount of play can easily cause very spooky driving.
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    Sway bar link angle and popping noises..etc

    In a perfect world the sway bar attachments would be parallel to the ground @ ride height. In the real world try to get it close. Most people overtighten the end links. The end link bolt/nut should be tightened just enough to make the bushing bulge enough to match the washer diameter. That is...
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    Cab mounts repaired and new polly bushings installed

    I have them on Frank. Someone here commented on them giving a "more informed ride". I agree. You can feel the little bumps like tar strips but they cushion the big hits like potholes well.
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    Radial Play Specifications

    Sounds like time for a repair bearing or axle shaft to me!
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    Lug nut/wheel identify

    How large is the hole where the stud goes through and how thick is the wheel at that point? What vehicle are they going on?
  11. Frank Enstein

    Clutch pedal popping/clicking.

    If the transmission's release bearing tube is worn it can cause those symptoms. The tube needs to be smooth or the release bearing can bind on the tube
  12. Frank Enstein

    MIRRORS which?

    I have the Dodge "Elephant Ear" Towing mirrors on Frank and I like them but he's a dually. I have no idea what tomfoolery they used to put them on but if it's like everything else the previous owner did it's prolly roof mastic, booger welds, and wallpaper paste holding them on. I've been afraid...
  13. Frank Enstein

    Oil Priming on L31 Vortec

    I like to leave the pre-luber in place when installing the engine so I can't damage the distributor cap. I run the pre-luber with the air drill while I spin the engine over slowly with the alternator nut 2 full revolutions and then put the distributor in after.
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    Worst OBS mods

    Frank has the Dodge "Elephant Ears" tow mirrors. They are always in Trailer Deploy Mode because Frank's got a big butt. Sucks going through the ATM but if the mirrors fit the fenders will too even when folded in. When I switch the doors out they are going right back on!
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    Worst OBS mods

    Buy your drugs here!
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