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Check your front spring rear upper shackle hanger bushings. RED had that lean, a sometimes clunking feel in the steering wheel when turning the wheel sitting still like in a parking lot and a sometimes vibration at 65-68 mph. Replacing those really worn bushings solved most of the lean, the...

You have the coolest road side issues Chris. Still in Texas? Put a 2x4 inside the caliper for the piston to push against, duct tape it up out of the way and drive on.

Rich, I can get my index and middle finger together between the stock cross member and the pan. You want to know how much lower the engine pan is than the transmission? The bottom of the pan is just a hair more than an inch lower than the TH400 flexplate. The GEP pan is shaped just like a...

We got the rear bumper with all the pintle hook supports, shackle mounts tubes braced and the end brackets for the bumper installed a few days ago. Then it was time to turn the truck around and stab the GEP/4L80E into place. We had a very hard time doing it yesterday and just finished up a...

The -20 manual says to "see your supervisor" if the engine will not crank. I guess that is us. However, the very first item listed in the -20 about anything electrical is to make sure the batteries are good and have been load tested. Your question is going to get answered with more questions...

No I haven't done anything beside dribble some Marvel Mystery Oil down that one cylinder Joe. It has been sitting for a few months now. Once we get it mounted in the truck and the exhaust run, then I will start playing with the fuel and electrical systems. Which will include running the...

We did get the fuel tank back in along with the skid plate. Hopefully, today I can wire in some plugs for the pair of trailer plugs and get the bumper mounted. I also discovered yesterday that the rain gutters seem to be vehicle specific bolt patterns. The Cowdog is an '87 and it had chrome...

We should get the fuel tank strapped in this afternoon. I decided to drill a spot for a regular civilian RV type trailer plug next to the MV plug on the bumper. I have always used a pigtail I made from a MV trailer but figured this would be less hassle. I want to make a plug between it and...

Most of last weekend I spent sanding and painting all the parts for the rear bumper and hitch. They are all back in my class now and just about ready to go on. I also took the camera from the art teacher while she was at lunch a few minutes ago. So, I got pictures!

Keep in mind that an electric fuel pump will only pump fuel to the IP. Getting rid of all air up until the IP. The IP has to be turning with the engine to get air out of the actual injection lines. I have found it takes 5-8 times of turning the engine over 10-15 seconds with at least a 30...

Actually, the oil pump drive tie down bolt was in the same location for all 6.2 engines and some 6.5 engines. In the middle. The engines meant to have a center mount turbo or to be made to have a center mount turbo have the tie down on the passenger side. I have a GEP 6500 with it on the...

You found that number on the rear drivers side deck extension. Look on the same basic spot on the front passenger side. The GEP blocks have nothing. The GM 6.5 blocks say GM and in my case, LD. All 6.2 engines say GM 6.2 L on the front deck extension. I didn't pull my block casting list...

As pointed out above, the hitch limits the M1009 to just a little bitty trailer. The civilian K5 with the J code engine and a proper hitch was rated up to 12,000 total combined load if you had the correct combination of gears, engine and transmission. Subtract the K5 and you are left with...

The long number is on the drivers side rear of the block. Below the oil pressure sender and on top of the area where the transmission bolts in. I don't want to call it a bell housing, because it isn't but that little shelf is where the number is. Basically, find the oil psi sender and look...

Three weeks later and all kinds of progress. Door striker bolts replaced and all doors operate super smooth, easy and almost new car like. All power lock solenoids tested and installed. All power window motors tested, cleaned, lubed and installed with lubed up arms. Insulation added to the...

Rich, The tire tool turned winches pretty much all trucks and SUV's have used the last 20 years for spare storage would be perfect for your lay down tire mount. Light, simple and available in just about every junk your for cheap.

I can't make it either Mark. Colton is a senior this year which means one more fall of traveling with the band. I get to go to Sequin in two days and am just overjoyed about it. The Mullins weekend has a game on Friday, a marching contest on Saturday and I will try to sleep on Sunday.

Welcome to the fun. There is a tab at the top of the page called Technical Manuals. The one ending in -10 is a super informative version of a civilian vehicle owners manual. The -20 is an amazing troubleshooter and instructs you on how to do most light maintenance yourself. If you have...

Most of your questions have been answered in detail. Someone posted a wise phrase long ago that I always keep in mind when dealing with MV's. "Never forget that the original owner with a budget in the trillions sold the truck because they couldn't afford to keep doing maintenance on it." I...

I got the one from LMC for the 6.2. Fit perfect. Be aware that you will probably break the fuel tank straps when you go to lower the tank. I also had most of the pintle hook bolts break or be so corroded I didn't want to put them back on. I would suggest ordering a pair of tank straps when...