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  1. bfourman

    New toy for the 6.5 to pull around...

    Yeah, as soon as we saw it I knew we would have to have it or one just like it. They're really hard to find with that layout, seems like only a handful were made. Most travel trailers of that vintage had a single rear bedroom, kitchen and fold out couch. With the 3 little ones, we needed as...
  2. bfourman

    New toy for the 6.5 to pull around...

    Interior pics:
  3. bfourman

    New toy for the 6.5 to pull around...

    Thanks. We have camped in popups for several years, but I got tired of the up and down game every time we set up camp. The last two I had broke a lift cable on me also, so this time around we upgraded. 88gmctruck I read your thread from front to back a while ago, you certainly put some...
  4. bfourman

    New toy for the 6.5 to pull around...

    Pulled home a 'new' travel trailer for the family last week. It's a 87 Coachmen Coventry 25' bunkhouse. We have 3 small kids and immediately loved the floorplan in this trailer. They each have their own bed and we still have plenty of living space. I'll post interior pics later tonight, the...
  5. bfourman

    Well, finally hit the limit and it's egt's....

    For what it's worth I bought a stainless 4" w/ downpipe made by Flo-Pro through my job's distributor. Their part number for my 96 was 822SS, should be the same for your 98. Certainly a nice kit for the money. Not sure about Canada shipping, but I seem to remember Warpspeed carrying Flo-Pro?
  6. bfourman

    did gm use a N/A 6.5l in 1996?

    My 03/96 K2500 had the square filter box, non-HO WP and single thermostat. I haven't checked the block for casting #s.
  7. bfourman

    IC on a Suburban

    Agreed. I just posted this on 'another' 6.5 site about ICs.
  8. bfourman

    Finally! GMT800 style towing mirrors on GMT400.

    For those of us who are wiring challenged, to make the LEDs come on with parking lights you just spliced into the signal wires and ran a wire to the parking light circuit, right? And they still flash in time with the turn signals? Thanks! They look great and if the tax man is nice to me I'll...
  9. bfourman

    P1643 with new KOJO tune

    I emailed Patrick about it, I'll PM kojo as well. Once I get it resolved I will post up in case someone else has the problem.
  10. bfourman

    P1643 with new KOJO tune

    I'll check the GP wiring this week at work, if everything checks ok I guess I'll have to live with the light or pull the bulb.
  11. bfourman

    P1643 with new KOJO tune

    My scanner is the "enhanced" version of an OBDII scanner in the fact that it displays the code description along with the code. I can select the year, make, model, engine and trans combo when I read the codes, maybe in 96 it was a different code than 97+. Code goes away with the stock...
  12. bfourman

    P1643 with new KOJO tune

    I installed my new Walking J/KOJO tuned ECM this afternoon, and the truck performance is outstanding! I am having an issue with DTCs though. I did the KOKO procedure as advised by Patrick, no problems there. I am getting a P1643 code, which on my scanner is a Fuel Pump Control Circuit fault...
  13. bfourman

    Enough broken 6.5 problems, how about a high mileage/dependable 6.5 thread?

    My 96 has 158k on original everything minus injectors, glows, balancer and a PMD. I only changed the injectors/glows/balancer for peace of mind, the PMD failed on a SSD relo kit. Replaced normal wear items like alt, batteries, belt etc, but nothing major so far :fingers crossed:. Still has 40...
  14. bfourman

    Best way to remove and replace Vacuum Pulley?

    I switched over to the TM setup mainly to eliminate the possibility of the vac pump locking up and trashing the belt. For work I service an ambulance fleet of 7.3Ls and have changed more vac pumps than I can count. I realize on the 7.3L you have to have a vac pump, but I wanted to keep myself...
  15. bfourman

    Best way to remove and replace Vacuum Pulley?

    For what it's worth I have less than $100 in my turbomaster and boost gauge setup, including a new serpentine belt. As for the pulley, you will need a power steering pulley puller (available for rent at most parts stores) to remove and install.
  16. bfourman

    Coolant temp fluctuates - thermostat or gauge?

    For winter time I'll keep the 195, probably switch to 180 for towing season.
  17. bfourman

    Diamond Eye or Flo-Pro exhaust?

    I just installed a Flo-Pro 4" on my truck today, went with the stainless system over the DE aluminized mainly because I got it at cost from our exhaust supplier; only $50 more than the ebay DE price. Plus no shipping. It sounds good IMO, with the muffler it is quieter than the 3" straight pipe...
  18. bfourman

    Coolant temp fluctuates - thermostat or gauge?

    Would a slight fluctuation like this cause any problems, or should I just not worry about it? I'll probably flush and fill the system in the spring to prepare for camping season, I'll try and get all the air out and see what happens.
  19. bfourman

    Coolant temp fluctuates - thermostat or gauge?

    It's been several weeks. The reservoir is full to the line. I don't know exactly which one I put in, I called the local GM dealer we have an account with and got the stock replacement for my 96.
  20. bfourman

    Coolant temp fluctuates - thermostat or gauge?

    What is the best way to get the air out?
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