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  1. chevyCowboy

    96 timing issue possibly

    when I started my truck this morning it started normally and then within half a second. seemed like the timing changed and it was running almost like it had a knock. didn't have time to mess with it right away so when I got home from work I hooked up the computer and these are the codes that I...
  2. chevyCowboy

    00 Crew cab full rebuild (it snowballed)

    almost 2 years ago. I lost a rocker arm button on my engine and it sent a push tube through the engine block and down to the oil pan. I parked it because of other things and finally decided to get back to it after I found a rust-free cab from an old State of Nebraska truck, a 2wd CCLB dually...
  3. chevyCowboy

    fuel line question

    I've been meaning to make a bigger post about my project. maybe I'll get around to that but right now I have a question about fuel lines. I have a raptor lift pump and pre-filter from Leroy and it uses half inch rubber lines up to where they connect and go along the transmission up to The ffm...
  4. chevyCowboy

    Electric to manual shift t case

    My 96 has the push button shift transfer case and when you do get it in two four-wheel drive it makes a very bad sound like the chain is stretched or something. Rather than rebuild that one I have a floor shift case out of a 95 parts truck. Wondering what wiring I need to take from the 95 to...
  5. chevyCowboy

    New lift pump time

    I'm pretty sure my walbro lift pump is laying down. Looking to get a new one which ones are guys running and who likes what? Looking at the quadstar, the raptor from leroy, or a Carter.
  6. chevyCowboy

    multi-function switch 00 k3500

    i have been having some odd turn signal issues and the hazard lights have never worked on my 00 k3500 6.5td. So i decided to replace the multi-function switch in hopes that it would solve all my issues, turns out it made more. I got the switch out and figured out how to get the wires out of...
  7. chevyCowboy

    No power 00 k3500

    I have a 2000 k 3500. this morning I started it and was going to run in my garage quick and truck just died all electrical and everything quit. I checked and there is 12 volts at both batteries and 12 volts seems to be going to the under hood fuse panel because the studs at the back have power...
  8. chevyCowboy

    Front brake upgrade

    Help! I need to replace the brakes on my 2000 k3500 it used to be a dually so it has the heavy duty calipers. I was reading around the other day and someone mentioned about upgrading to newer rotors to not have to mess with taking off the wheel bearings next time. My rotors need replaced but I...
  9. chevyCowboy

    96 k1500 intermittent rough idle

    My 96 does this very randomly. Did it about 2 weeks ago and haven't had any issues since until today. Have a new pmd that has been relocated and the grounds are all good. Seems to me that it is more than likely something in the pump but thought I would see what the group thinks. Only has issues...
  10. chevyCowboy

    push tube orientation

    I'm putting my engine back together and I cant remember which way the push tubes go. they have a mark on one end, and one end is a slight copper color (I remember that having some importance, but it does not go with the end that has the mark on all of them) How are they supposed to go Thanks
  11. chevyCowboy

    96 1500 dies without warning

    Has happened 3 times since ive owned the truck will be driving and engine will just shut down no fish biting no stuttering just like i shut the key off. Get truck to a stop and crank over a few times and it will restart. The first 2 times the tank was a little below 1/4 thought it could be...
  12. chevyCowboy

    Was followed home by a 96 half ton

    This little guy followed me home. Doesnt run currently. PO said he was driving it and it just died, said there was some fuel in it but he put more in, had the #1 injector line cracked and ran the batteries dead trying to get it to start. Charged the batts and then starter wouldnt go, and thats...
  13. chevyCowboy

    Looks like i have a problem

    For almost a year truck has been slowly loosing coolant couldnt find any leaks and never saw any smoke. Figured i had a small crack into one of the valves as the loss was very slow and never had any signs of water in oil. And havent been using truck much so was bidding my time A couple weeks...
  14. chevyCowboy

    Power folding tow mirrors on 04 suburban

    One of the mirrors on my wifes burb it broked and i want to put tow mirrors on but the wife wants them to be power folding, ive combed ebay and amazon and im either missing them or can find any options for them has any one heard of or seen any options for this Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
  15. chevyCowboy

    No tach 95 3500hd

    The tach does nothing never tries to move from whatbi remember these are ran off the alt i happened to have a spare off a 95 that i tried and it dosent do any thing either. Can i check for a signal voltage coming from the plug on the alt to try and see if i have bad wires or the gauge its self...
  16. chevyCowboy

    95 3500hd no glow Cycle

    Im working on a 95 for a friend that the gp dont cycle as they should. I checked all the gp and replaced 2 that where question able. Replaced coolant temp sensor in crossover, and replaced gp relay, and they still dont work. All grounds seem tight going to try and clean a couple up better. Im...
  17. chevyCowboy

    04 suburban controll issues

    Our suburban is having some issues it started very intermittent but has gotten worse lately. It has the digital dual zone climate control and sometimes the driver side will blow hot and the passenger will be cold with both set on 60. Today both are blowing hot with it set on 60. I'm thinking...
  18. chevyCowboy

    10w-30 for 6.5 in winter

    Do any of you guys run lighter oil in the cold months of the year? never have but need to change oil and was wondering about it
  19. chevyCowboy

    Moving a shop/garage to my house

    A little over a week ago a buddy told me about a garage in town that was possibly free for the taking, I said that would be sweet try and find out more, that was on monday. Tuesday he saw the guy again and he said if you want it take it but I want it gone yesterday, he had plans to get his hoe...
  20. chevyCowboy

    Lightning my leaf springs

    Alright here's my dilemma, my truck started it's life as a k3500 drw cclb I have since converted it to a srw. it still has the 10,000lb springs in the rear and it rides like a lumber wagon. I am wondering if I can just remove a spring from the pack or do I need to just swap them out for 3/4ton...
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