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Search: Posts Made By: 01BlackBeauty
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Forum: Sights N Sounds
01-31-2012, 06:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,961
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

Would you prefer your Puppy Chow with or without...

Would you prefer your Puppy Chow with or without gravy? It's not uncommon to see 25+ mpg. I average 27 mpg and have seen as much as 31mpg. If you're getting poor mileage I'd suspect an engine in need...
Forum: Sights N Sounds
01-21-2012, 11:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,961
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

That's a good looking SS. It even has the High...

That's a good looking SS. It even has the High Sport option. If it's in good condition with no mechanical problems I'd trade the ZR2 straight across in a heartbeat. You'd be coming out way ahead on...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
01-04-2012, 08:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 884
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

Fords use a fenderwell mounted starter solenoid....

Fords use a fenderwell mounted starter solenoid. GM uses a solenoid mounted to the starter. You need to add a fenderwell solenoid and rewire your battery cables on your Blazer to match that of the...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
12-24-2011, 08:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,530
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

Although fittings and brake lines can develop...

Although fittings and brake lines can develop leaks a more common cause of losing brake fluid would be a leaking brake caliper or wheel cylinder. I would check the calipers/wheel cylinders and/or...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-22-2011, 08:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,374
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

Dennis - When online it can sometimes be...

Dennis - When online it can sometimes be difficult to realize the intent of a post since you can't see facial expression or hear tone of voice. If you felt my posts were an attempt to insult you or...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-21-2011, 07:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,374
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

:icon_doh: :icon_no: Considering I have...

:icon_doh: :icon_no:

Considering I have 30+ years of experience under my belt as an ASE certified mechanic (specializing in tune up among other fields) I learned a long time ago to never...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-17-2011, 07:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,374
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

I didn't notice the year of your Blazer, but the...

I didn't notice the year of your Blazer, but the bold text above may be the problem. It used to be that depressing the gas pedal was required to set the choke and prime the engine. This is not...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
12-12-2011, 07:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,938
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

No problem. Good luck with your selection and...

No problem. Good luck with your selection and have fun.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
12-12-2011, 07:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,082
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

When I first got my '01 it did the same thing. It...

When I first got my '01 it did the same thing. It would read correctly until it got down to approx. 1/4 tank then it would act up. I fixed mine by cleaning the electrical connector going to the...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
12-10-2011, 06:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,938
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

Midland used to make a dependable radio years...

Midland used to make a dependable radio years ago, but the quality of them over the last 10 years or so has really dropped off. The 1001Z has been known to have a lot of issues and a high failure...
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
12-08-2011, 08:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,032
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

My '85 Jimmy T15 w/2.8 acted the exact same way...

My '85 Jimmy T15 w/2.8 acted the exact same way you're describing, and it was a broken wire under the insulation of the coil connector causing the problem. I bought a new connector to replace the old...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
12-06-2011, 07:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,938
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

The 29LTD (even the new ones) has a long track...

The 29LTD (even the new ones) has a long track record of being a dependable radio. I'd stay away from the 29 WX NW ST. The weather channel option is nice for some, but the Night Watch backlighting of...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
12-05-2011, 08:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,938
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

If you're interested in an AM only radio, the...

If you're interested in an AM only radio, the Cobra 29LTD is the best bang for the buck:

https://www.cobra.com/detail/29-ltd-classic.cfm

There are other radios on the market that are less...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
12-05-2011, 07:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,938
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

I'd pass on those antennas. A 102"/108" whip will...

I'd pass on those antennas. A 102"/108" whip will perform better. If you want a coil antenna a Wilson 1000 or 5000 is the best bang for the buck.

Running duals is not worth the hassle. You have...
Forum: Engine & Internal
11-28-2011, 07:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,012
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

It sounds like the book has gone through some...

It sounds like the book has gone through some changes since I got mine about 6 years ago. The book I purchased is full of OE part numbers, tips, tricks and illustrations that makes the V8 swap a...
Forum: Engine & Internal
11-26-2011, 11:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,012
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

IMO this book is a must-have for anyone doing a...

IMO this book is a must-have for anyone doing a V8 swap into their S10 Truck or Blazer:

JTR Chevrolet S-10 Truck V-8 Conversion (http://www.jagsthatrun.com/Pages/Chevrolet_S-10_V-8.html)

It's...
Forum: Builds
11-25-2011, 10:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,673
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

Is it the actual seal around the window that is...

Is it the actual seal around the window that is leaking, or the seal where the hatch meets the body? If it's the hatch, check for play in the latch and adjust if needed. Clean the seal then apply a...
Forum: Detailing
11-22-2011, 07:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,078
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

Dawn dishwashing liquid...the blue stuff without...

Dawn dishwashing liquid...the blue stuff without any hand softening additives. Then clay bar or fine rubbing compound. Follow that with polish and a coat of wax.
Forum: Street N Strip
11-13-2011, 08:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,003
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

No disrespect towards you or your Blazer, but you...

No disrespect towards you or your Blazer, but you got lucky. Obviously the driver of the CTS-V was either asleep at the switch and/or had a lot of wheel spin out of the box. The elapse time and mph...
Forum: The Lounge
11-13-2011, 08:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 532
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

Yep, that's the answer...blame and punish the...

Yep, that's the answer...blame and punish the child for the adult's lack of parenting skills. :icon_doh: A child of that age doesn't know any better and needs guidance. It sounds to me that perhaps...
Forum: Headers, Intake, & Exhaust
10-18-2011, 03:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,040
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

Well sure, you can make pretty much any exhaust...

Well sure, you can make pretty much any exhaust fit but if you can buy components that are the same as (or close to) the original size then why hassle with making something fit? If he's going to have...
Forum: Headers, Intake, & Exhaust
10-18-2011, 07:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,040
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

The Walker catalog (the manufacturer of Dynomax)...

The Walker catalog (the manufacturer of Dynomax) shows a different part number for both the muffler and tail pipe 2dr versus 4dr model. Your best bet would be to crawl under your truck and measure...
Forum: Headers, Intake, & Exhaust
10-16-2011, 08:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,040
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

Gibson makes a cat-back system for the 2 door...

Gibson makes a cat-back system for the 2 door model and imo it is a lot better quality than the Dynomax system. It has a nice sound to it and doesn't drone. The intermediate and tail pipe are 2.5"...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
09-16-2011, 04:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,802
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

And what triggers the regulator so it will tell...

And what triggers the regulator so it will tell the alternator to charge the battery...amperage or voltage? With all that experience you have you overlooked the basic fundamentals. :icon_doh:
...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
09-02-2011, 11:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,802
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

The only thing I am 'stuck on' is providing...

The only thing I am 'stuck on' is providing factual information so that those wanted to learn may do so. I disagree with your interchange of terminology. 'Topping off' would be to replenish the...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
09-01-2011, 08:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,802
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

Something that needs to be kept in mind is the...

Something that needs to be kept in mind is the example given is a basic 'textbook' scenario. The 11.8v 'fully discharged' figure they refer to would be common to see if you activated the starter...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
08-31-2011, 02:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,802
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

Well, I didn't want to get too technical or go...

Well, I didn't want to get too technical or go into the specifics so that my meaning would be easily understood. Most people can relate to the term 'surface charge' so that is what I labeled it as....
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
08-31-2011, 12:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,802
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

I'm not going to argue the point with you, but...

I'm not going to argue the point with you, but with all due respect you are mistaken. An alternator is designed to maintain a battery - not charge a dead battery. Any competent automotive electrician...
Forum: Lighting & Electrical
08-31-2011, 08:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,802
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

As suggested, having your alternator checked...

As suggested, having your alternator checked would be a good idea.

As far as the dome light staying on, start with the basics. Is the headlight switch rotated all the way to keep the light on? Is...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-27-2011, 09:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 21,198
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

It wasn't mentioned - and I don't know if you are...

It wasn't mentioned - and I don't know if you are doing it or not - but after adding fluid you want to run the transmission through all the gears, pausing for about 10 seconds in each gear. After...
Forum: Headers, Intake, & Exhaust
08-27-2011, 08:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,832
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

Cold Air Intake - The whole idea of a CAI is to...

Cold Air Intake - The whole idea of a CAI is to provide cold air to the engine so you can get a denser charge. Those kits where the filter just hangs in the engine compartment are worthless. You are...
Forum: Headers, Intake, & Exhaust
08-26-2011, 08:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,102
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

That stuff will work, but how well it works is...

That stuff will work, but how well it works is dependent upon how well you prep the area. Rough the crack and surrounding area around the entire pipe with some coarse sandpaper, then clean it with...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
08-26-2011, 08:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,389
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

Do you have a different tire and/or wheel size...

Do you have a different tire and/or wheel size other than what came stock on your truck? If so, the difference in size could be putting your rpm/speed right in the ballpark of the OD shift point or...
Forum: Audio/Video Electronics
08-12-2011, 04:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,667
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

The easiest way to do it would be to remove the...

The easiest way to do it would be to remove the entire antenna (magnet and all) from the roof when you're not using it. You could leave the magnet on the roof and unscrew the base/whip, but then you...
Forum: Audio/Video Electronics
08-12-2011, 01:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,667
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

If the radio is only going to be used...

If the radio is only going to be used occasionaly, then you may want to consider a magnet mount antenna. It will have a better capacitive grounding with the body versus one mounted on the tire rack...
Forum: Audio/Video Electronics
08-12-2011, 11:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,667
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

Fold over antennas are convenient, but I have yet...

Fold over antennas are convenient, but I have yet to see one that withstands the test of time. After being folded over a number of times the hinge becomes loose. Once this happens the antenna has a...
Forum: Audio/Video Electronics
08-12-2011, 09:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,667
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

A Wilson 1000 or 5000 hard mount antenna would be...

A Wilson 1000 or 5000 hard mount antenna would be ideal for your situation. The base becomes an integral part of the roof, which provides better capacitive grounding to the body of the vehicle. This...
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
08-11-2011, 07:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,222
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

The Cobra 19 is a very cheaply made CB, which is...

The Cobra 19 is a very cheaply made CB, which is why they don't cost a lot. If you want a small chassis CB I would look at the Cobra 25. If you have a little more room for mounting check out the...
Forum: Detailing
08-11-2011, 08:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,690
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

I would think using brake cleaner on a really...

I would think using brake cleaner on a really dirty engine bay could become quite expensive in a hurry. Simple Green or Purple Power does an excellent job on grease. Spray it on, agitate the heavily...
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
08-11-2011, 08:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,222
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

For optimal performance, the roof (preferably...

For optimal performance, the roof (preferably centered) is the best location for your antenna. You have a better chance of winning the lottery than you do your antenna being struck by lightning....
Forum: Article Submissions/Discussions
08-11-2011, 08:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 650
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

Nice project...way to think outside the box....

Nice project...way to think outside the box. :icon_beerchug:
Forum: Forum Notice
08-11-2011, 08:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,907
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

Hopefully you will have better luck with the...

Hopefully you will have better luck with the reputation system than the majority of forums do. Every forum I'm on that implemented the reputation system disabled it shortly thereafter. There's just...
Forum: The Lounge
08-02-2011, 09:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 531
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

Sermon? Since when did logic and common sense...

Sermon? Since when did logic and common sense become a sermon? :icon_laugh: Don't get me wrong - I do have empathy for the OP, but also feel that if the basic necessities had been onboard he wouldn't...
Forum: The Lounge
08-02-2011, 08:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 531
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

You were never a member of the Boy Scouts, were...

You were never a member of the Boy Scouts, were you? No lug wrench, no jack and a flat spare tire? I'm not trying to appear like an a-hole, but it sounds to me like your problems were self induced....
Forum: Headers, Intake, & Exhaust
07-15-2011, 11:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,650
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

That would be my suggestion. The difference...

That would be my suggestion. The difference between the fuel being introduced prior to the intake runner versus the end of the runner has already been covered, so I won't get into that. Smoothing the...
Forum: General Chat
07-14-2011, 11:20 AM
Replies: 360
Views: 72,829
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

I purchased my '01 LS 2dr 4x4 in June of '10 with...

I purchased my '01 LS 2dr 4x4 in June of '10 with 129,000 miles on it.

Maintenance:
Clay Bar/Polish/Wax Exterior
Detail Interior
Synthetic Oil/K&N Filter
Trans Fluid/Filter Change...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-10-2011, 09:27 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,911
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

Admittedly, it is near impossible to diagnose an...

Admittedly, it is near impossible to diagnose an engine noise via the Internet, but I really don't think what you are hearing is coming from the bottom end of the engine. Bearing noise has an...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-09-2011, 03:57 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,911
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

The only thing I heard in that video was tappet...

The only thing I heard in that video was tappet noise. With 200K plus on the engine that's not surprising. I'd buy a set of valve cover gaskets, refer to a repair manual and adjust your tappet...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
06-09-2011, 03:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,028
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

Is the torque converter seated onto the input...

Is the torque converter seated onto the input shaft all the way? If not - and it's up against the flexplate - it could be preventing the tranny from moving any further forward. If you're within an...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-08-2011, 11:44 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,911
Posted By 01BlackBeauty

WIX is a good filter and does have an...

WIX is a good filter and does have an anti-drainback valve. The knock could be excessive bearing clearance due to high mileage. 5/30 and 10/30 oil is what is recommended for the 4.3 - I would stick...
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