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IIRC the TBI trucks also had several different fan clutches used like the Vortecs. In the Vortec era, the non-ac trucks had a 6" clutch...
Aug 31, 2024
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Water pump is 1-2 years old and I flushed and back flushed every input/output tube and orfice opening. Coolant is always flowing...
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Why do you recommend the195 degree thermostat over the 180 degree one? whataTRUUUCK said: properly bleeding air out of the...
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Thanks for your nuggets of knowledge! I definitely think the clutch fan will make a difference but want to avoid that if possible cause...
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Im sure the radiator and condenser are a bit dirty cause the truck has been used offroading for many years. However the radiator was...
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Greetings whataTRUUUCK, Welcome to the GMT400 forum! There's a wealth of talent in here -- enough so that it takes awhile to sort out...
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Listen to L31! It takes horse power to move air, and some engine powered fans can take up to 9hp (maybe more?), which is good. Forget...
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Remove the electric fan garbage. Make sure the condenser is clean. Make sure the radiator is clean inside and out. The 454 fan shroud...
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On the Vortec 350 engine there are two coolant temperature sensors. One for the PCM and one for the dash. #1 is for the PCM and by the...
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In my case, the two variables that made the difference were the fan clutch, which apparently was shot, and a seven blade fan.
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I recently bought this 95 suburban 2500 7.4L and Ive done everything possible to try and get it running cooler such as flushing and...
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I believe (but could be wrong) that the OBS does not have enough air flow to cool a 454 under load due to its aerodynamics and grill...
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You guys won't believe this but the owner manual actually states that its normal for the temperature to fluctuate between 210 and 260...
Aug 28, 2024
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You said in your first post that the inlet hose was too hot to hold and the outlet merely warm despite only moderate heat loss to the...
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I would definitely change the cabin air filter and if yours doesn't have one then you need to take out the blower motor to clean all the...
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