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Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
02-08-2012, 02:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 30,631
Posted By DaveRush

I did the one in my signature, $180 on Amazon....

I did the one in my signature, $180 on Amazon. Included the bracket, didn't need to buy one.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-29-2011, 04:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,514
Posted By DaveRush

Perfect, thanks. I still have all of the original...

Perfect, thanks. I still have all of the original parts, so I suppose it's time to try them again.

UPDATE:

Replacing the cap, rotor, and plug wires with the ones originally on the truck didn't...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-29-2011, 03:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,514
Posted By DaveRush

Kyle, I'll go check for those. Does the fuel...

Kyle, I'll go check for those. Does the fuel system seem suspect to you? For $400, I can't decide to do the pump/sender or not.

What chain stores can I get AC Delco/Delphi components through?...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-28-2011, 11:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,514
Posted By DaveRush

Good point, however it's a brand new MFI spider,...

Good point, however it's a brand new MFI spider, so the fpr should be good. Same with the filter, maybe 200 miles on both. The truck did sit for months, though, and this is the second tank through so...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-28-2011, 10:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,514
Posted By DaveRush

Sputtered, died, won't start.

RESOLVED: The BWD Ignitor/original coil combo was weak in some way, as after replacing those with a pair from the junkyard it fired right up. Swartlkk was right.

I also replaced the distributor...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-06-2011, 03:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,082
Posted By DaveRush

Got it. If you ever have this issue, I had...

Got it.

If you ever have this issue, I had issues timing against the first mark on the balancer. The second mark (which I only noticed was aligned once I verified TDC) worked fine.

The wrong...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-01-2011, 03:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,082
Posted By DaveRush

'97 Rebuild done, won't start - SOLVED

Hey guys. So the rebuilt motor is all in my '97, and it won't start. I got the MFI upgrade off of Amazon, so the FPR on that had better be good. I thought it was fuel at first, so I've tested the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-09-2011, 10:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,539
Posted By DaveRush

Used, I was planning on going to disc soon. Guess...

Used, I was planning on going to disc soon. Guess not for a while, now.

By "inner" I'm assuming you mean the edge that traverses the surface of the shoes during assembly and is closest to the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-08-2011, 11:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,539
Posted By DaveRush

I ended up replacing the cable, there was no...

I ended up replacing the cable, there was no adjustment to be had.

Now if I could just get the drum to spin once it's on, and it takes pounding to get them there.

The parking brake pedal is...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-07-2011, 10:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,539
Posted By DaveRush

Mike, Thanks for your reply. I came to...

Mike,

Thanks for your reply.

I came to the same conclusion last night, I'll just replace the cable that's missing the crimp. Brakes are too important.

The whole point of this was to get...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
11-06-2011, 06:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,539
Posted By DaveRush

'97 4wd 4dr LT - No parking brake cable adjusting nut?

I absolutely cannot find the parking brake cable adjusting nut, despite the factory service manual telling me to use it. Can anyone tell me where it's supposed to be?

I see the equalizer on the...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
11-05-2011, 02:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,922
Posted By DaveRush

I've given it a can of brake cleaner's worth, and...

I've given it a can of brake cleaner's worth, and it does look less brown.

It is a g80, with 3.73 gears. :)

I'll replace the bad bearing and run it as is with new oil, doing another fresh gear...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
11-05-2011, 01:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,922
Posted By DaveRush

Bad Rear Wheel Bearing, can I still use this diff?

'97 Blazer 4door, 4x4, LT. So the bearing was bad. Really bad. Inches of play bad.

I get the axle out, and this is what greets me:
...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
10-26-2011, 10:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,426
Posted By DaveRush

The shop I had the machining done at says to...

The shop I had the machining done at says to leave it as is, so that the coolant will flow in the right direction... as well as leaving the oil passages alone, they're apparently "sufficient."
Forum: Engine & Transmission
10-26-2011, 12:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,426
Posted By DaveRush

Head Gasket Coolant Passage Openings

Rebuilding my '97 Vortec, and these head gaskets only have 1/8" openings where the top coolant passages are, I'm afraid it's going to overheat and crack the heads. The gasket hole for the lower two...
Forum: Builds
10-19-2011, 03:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 723
Posted By DaveRush

Rush's 97 Blazer Rebuilt

Motor rebuilt, in, and running.

MFI conversion seemed like a good idea, so it's in.

I ended up going with Uniroyal Liberators in a 30x9.50R15. They fit fine with no lift or rubbing.

Pics...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
10-12-2011, 10:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,887
Posted By DaveRush

So am I nuts for trying to do this without the...

So am I nuts for trying to do this without the motor in the truck? No voltage anywhere just seems bad...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-02-2011, 12:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,761
Posted By DaveRush

This link isn't working for me, does it work for...

This link isn't working for me, does it work for you guys?
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
10-01-2011, 09:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,887
Posted By DaveRush

Yes, very. ;) Troubleshooting electrical while...

Yes, very. ;) Troubleshooting electrical while it's getting machined.
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
10-01-2011, 09:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,887
Posted By DaveRush

I don't see any fuses under the hood, I only know...

I don't see any fuses under the hood, I only know of the panel behind the driver's door.

I guess the real question is: How does the harness/chassis get energized, through the one fusible-linked...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
10-01-2011, 09:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,887
Posted By DaveRush

Does the ignition need to be on to get voltage...

Does the ignition need to be on to get voltage there? I'll try it, but I'm not getting ANYTHING, anytime. cranking, on, ACC, nothing. The alt wire and starter wire are both disconnected, (the motor...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
10-01-2011, 09:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,887
Posted By DaveRush

Ok, so the pin to the motor on the heater fan...

Ok, so the pin to the motor on the heater fan relay is burned. That answers that.

But now, I'm just confused as to why I have no voltage anywhere other than at the battery.
...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
09-30-2011, 01:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,887
Posted By DaveRush

Testing electrical system (heater/AC blower) with motor out

While the motor is at the day spa, I'd like to troubleshoot some electrical issues. The trouble is, when I reconnect the negative battery cable, nothing happens. No lights come on, no door chime,...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
09-29-2011, 10:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,780
Posted By DaveRush

That's great news!

That's great news!
Forum: Engine & Transmission
09-29-2011, 10:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 975
Posted By DaveRush

It didn't move enough to mess with it, no. I'm...

It didn't move enough to mess with it, no. I'm planning on reusing them as well.
Forum: Engine & Transmission
09-28-2011, 11:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,735
Posted By DaveRush

Has it thrown any codes? If so, those will help...

Has it thrown any codes? If so, those will help with diagnosis.
If not, a shop with a scanner like the one in the video below will be able to diagnose the rough idle/mileage issues.
Chev / GMC...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
09-28-2011, 10:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,780
Posted By DaveRush

Beat me to it! ;)

Beat me to it! ;)
Forum: Engine & Transmission
09-28-2011, 10:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,780
Posted By DaveRush

I'm not certain what year GM started using...

I'm not certain what year GM started using Dex-Cool resistant gaskets, but there is a common issue with the intake manifold gaskets failing and allowing coolant to go places it shouldn't. The '97 I'm...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
09-28-2011, 10:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 975
Posted By DaveRush

I just pulled the motor out of my '97 this last...

I just pulled the motor out of my '97 this last weekend.

We hoisted with a chain attached to the driver's side front loop and an exhaust manifold bolthole in the head at the rear on the...
Forum: Tires and Wheels
09-26-2011, 12:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,321
Posted By DaveRush

He means these ones: Goodyear Wrangler Radial...

He means these ones: Goodyear Wrangler Radial Tire P235/75R15 - Walmart.com. (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Goodyear-Wrangler-Radial/4404150)

I've been looking into them, here's a quick few links I've...
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