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Last fall I replaced front rotors and pads with AutoZone Duralast parts. There was seemingly a bit more life to the old pads and the rotors weren’t cut like rings of Saturn or anything but, I wasn’t happy with the way it was stopping. Wasn’t pulling per se, but, the performance wasn’t what it...

Follow up. While changing the front rotors and pads a couple of months ago I discovered that the problematic upper control arm bushing on the driver’s side WASN”T changed out. In fact, the nut wasn’t even tight. Checked the work order for Les Schwab and further discovered that I had actually...

Did your IP Timing and TDC Offsets get done after the install? Try hooking up the scanner and get a read on the offset and with the parking brake set and wheels chocked, see what, if anything happens to IP Timing and Off Set when you shift into Reverse, and Or Drive.

If, as you say, these were common issues with the old motor too that seem to be getting worse, like Will said I’d be looking real hard at the wiring, PMD, fuel lines, lift pump etc. Stuff that wasn’t replaced and carried over with the install of the new engine.

Plugging in the truck solved/reduced the issue with my cold start grey acrid smoke, chugging, one cylinder ‘Fopping’ for a couple of seconds etc. As for the APP, my guess is the computer isn’t going to give the APP full command authority until the engine is happy but, that’s PURE CONJECTURE on...

Had the exact same issue as OP. https://www.thetruckstop.us/forum/threads/smokey-starts-getting-worse-with-the-colder-weather.52300/ Pull and check Glow plugs w/ 12v. Replace any not coming up to heat/red glow quickly. Then glow plug harness and connectors. Connectors at glow plugs need to be...

Been removing my 'rock garden' after having the tree removed. Poor planning requires a do over. Anyway, been moving a metric butt-ton of rocks from my place to my son's as they need the material. We gathered all the rock from the area since we live on a glacier deposit so, more rocks than soil...

Doesn't sound like you're putting much of load on the motor to bring on any sustained boost. Also, the motor is new, stronger and that can manifest itself in many ways to include change in 'normal' boost readings and that goes for the turbo. What happens on a downshift and a little more...

The starter bracket is available in GM wrapping from the Jungle Store; $20. Picked one up for ‘just in case,’

Corrected the coolant temp gauge that had stopped functioning. The gauge's sender isn't the one on the T-Stat housing (which sends temp. readings to the ECM) but, the one on the front of the driver's side head. I removed the connector, sprayed both socket and plug with Electrical Contact...

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Pretty sure the Coolant Temperature Sender died. Was out doing some stuff and had normal temp readings until a couple of miles from home. Gauge needle started to bounce/flicker rapidly between 160 and 180 for a bit then just flatlined on the bottom peg. I did get the truck washed while out doing...

Turbo Inlet to draw via vacuum. Turbo Outlet side to pressurize your crank case...don't.

I measured my spare unit and got 10.07 or 10.1mm. Ensure you use M10 Starter bolts. Quadstar sells ARP units (special run, not on ARPs web page) or NAPA has them too. Don't forget the bracket at the front though. Don't try using 3/8" starter bolts because, while they'll thread in to the...

Yeah, my mistake. Googled the part number from the link vs the OP. $266 at auto tool dot com. No real help. Sorry Mr. Stang

Welcome to the site. Just googled it and the current advertised Tillman price for the J-39084-1 is about $71. I’d feel better with a picture of it but, anyway, here’s a screen shot

Christmas present from my wife... ...installed. Service Tecs asked, 'did you drop that diesel in there yourself?' "Yes, my brother 635 and I did the swap but, we didn't replace a gas motor, it came stock that way." "No, really?" Those of you with C/K 1500 understand that the struggle is real.

1996’s had them mounted on the firewall next to the Coolant bottle.

Drove to the Mesa Overlook north of Virgin UT. Nice little drive up 8% grade with great views all the way.