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  1. grampadirt

    Build a junkyard tool bag- suggestions

    I have a cheap red wagon from HF to carry tools & parts I've removed to take home.
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    Spider injection upgrade?

    OK :)
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    Spider injection upgrade?

    No,the one on the right is the old poppit style I removed from wife's 99 burb.
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    Spider injection upgrade?

    The one on the left.
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    Collapsed Lifters 95 GenV Big Block

    Yes,I love this body style and will keep both of ours running as long as I can.I will for sure post a pic of the installation.For having over 276,000 miles on it my old burb still makes me feel good driving it and I get compliments on how it stands occasionally.I'm also a big block fan,I've had...
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    Collapsed Lifters 95 GenV Big Block

    Another delivery yesterday..
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    Ambient temp sensor

    Yup,wife's 99 GMC Suburban has one and works most of the time.The display is in the rear view mirror along with the compass.
  8. grampadirt

    Collapsed Lifters 95 GenV Big Block

    Did some running around town today and the Burb is running great,a lot quieter and smoother WooHoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  9. grampadirt

    1997 Suburban dual AC question

    I use a white orifice tube,others use different colors for their reasons.That brass part is an expansion valve and is used for the rear a/c and is behind the panel on the right rear of your burb.
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    Collapsed Lifters 95 GenV Big Block

    Faster to use polys,I got tired of ratcheting the regular nuts.When I replace the valve springs it will be faster & easier,that's the theory anyway :)
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    Collapsed Lifters 95 GenV Big Block

    There was about 3/8'' stud showing so I thought that would be enough.After I drive the Burb about 100 miles I'll do the new valve springs & polylocks at the same time.
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    Collapsed Lifters 95 GenV Big Block

    Just ordered a set of Polylocks from Summit,had one adjusting nut back off and scared the shiit out of me.,engine ran like crap.The only thing I could think of to do was to add a jamb nut to it,is that wise?
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    Termite's 95 K2500 Suburban

    O2 sensors can be a PITA for sure.I know when I installed a new one years ago I cross threaded it so it's gonna be fun when it comes time to change it.I know,I know....dumb ass me LOL.
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    Dash issues

    Awesome,I'm sure it'll look when done.A little tip....now would be a good time to replace the heater & evap core.
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    Collapsed Lifters 95 GenV Big Block

    Did the new lifter break in today,ran the engine @2,000 rpm(+or-300-400) for twenty minutes,then let it settle down to a nice idle.Seems to run nice & smooth with no lifter noise.So tomorrow I'll change the oil again to my regular 10W-30 Castrol Conventional.GOT MY BURB BACK!!! Time will tell if...
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    Collapsed Lifters 95 GenV Big Block

    WooHoo!!!!! Got it fired up today!!! Took a little while to get the timing right but when we did it ran great!! Didn't run it long cuz we haven't broken in the new lifters yet,that comes Sunday(got stuff to do tomorrow).All that's left is to install the alternator,fan,belt and shroud.Guess I...
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    Collapsed Lifters 95 GenV Big Block

    Update: Got the intake manifold installed & torqued,primed the oiling system,installed the distributor and set to #1 cylinder.Tomorrow gonna install all the sensors & their brackets and hopefully fire it up for the first time in two(?) months....(crossing my fingers :))
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    Skid plate washers

    I believe they are called ''wave washers''
  19. grampadirt

    Greetings from Cal. central valley

    Welcome! from a neighbor a little south of you.
  20. grampadirt

    95 454 Intake Fastener Torque Sequence Question

    I agree with both of you,that sequence crossed my mind,strange though.
  21. grampadirt

    95 454 Intake Fastener Torque Sequence Question

    Why are there two sets of sequences?Someone please explain.What am I missing?
  22. grampadirt

    Collapsed Lifters 95 GenV Big Block

    Got some more done today,lifter,push rods & rocker arms installed. Look what showed up!
  23. grampadirt

    Collapsed Lifters 95 GenV Big Block

    Look what showed up today!!
  24. grampadirt

    Collapsed Lifters 95 GenV Big Block

    Ordered new lifters,valve springs & assembly lube from Summit today.Got the necessary gaskets also from a local warehouse where I used to work,now just have to wait for the delivery man so I can get this thing back together.
  25. grampadirt

    Collapsed Lifters 95 GenV Big Block

    Found a new problem....decided to check the distributor a little,tried to spin the shaft from the gear end and could barely spin it.Something is definitely wrong here,shouldn't it spin freely?Gotta investigate this,the gear looks fine though.

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