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  1. flmike

    New Injector Advice...

    First check the glow plugs.. If you find its the injectors and you have a reputable diesel shop in upstate ny you can have them rebuilt and the pop pressures set to your spec's if you just want to replace them try to find a set that is made in the usa..... the chinnes made injector's have a...
  2. flmike

    going to buy a 1999 GMC C1500 6.5 8 lug Suburban what did i forget

    LOL not legal in the state of florida if towing two trailers the first must be a goosneck or fifth wheel ask how i know first hand...LOL
  3. flmike

    going to buy a 1999 GMC C1500 6.5 8 lug Suburban what did i forget

    GM guy i drive enough miles that i will wear them out before they age out.. I just got home from a 850 mile trip and the sub ran perfect the first tank went 659 miles well not empty just found cheap fuel 33.8 gallons just shy of 20 mpg's running 70-75 mph. just about 3 times the mileage of 454...
  4. flmike

    going to buy a 1999 GMC C1500 6.5 8 lug Suburban what did i forget

    Just a availability thing and a time crunch deal i hate to lose a thousand dollar bill these days i put it off to the very last min and got caught... :frown2:
  5. flmike

    going to buy a 1999 GMC C1500 6.5 8 lug Suburban what did i forget

    it actually had 245 75 16 on from the factory.. No one had'em in stock around here so i went to the 265's and i am leaving on a 750-800 mile trip tomorrow so i didnt have time to order the 245's I didnt trust the maypops it had they were sun cracked really bad..
  6. flmike

    going to buy a 1999 GMC C1500 6.5 8 lug Suburban what did i forget

    Ok had to include atleast one chevrolet :thumbsup: This is a work in progress a 1942 ton and half with a late model ifs front end under it and a SBC and of course the dana 80 out back.. Its been slow going....
  7. flmike

    going to buy a 1999 GMC C1500 6.5 8 lug Suburban what did i forget

    The fairbanks tag is on the engine in the first pic 10 hp 350 rpm..
  8. flmike

    going to buy a 1999 GMC C1500 6.5 8 lug Suburban what did i forget

    Well the spare was better than the tires on the truck so it stayed the tires were dry rotted but all new sneakers now.. Oh i finally took the camera with me today ill post up a few pics of the old iron..
  9. flmike

    Need a new Key FOB for the 1998 Suburban What do I need to do? Dealer?

    If they key is in the ON position during the programming procedure, the horn chirp will be disabled, if the key is in the OFF position, the horn chirp will be enabled. The horn will chirp when the lock button is pressed two times. When reprogramming the remote control door lock reciever, All...
  10. flmike

    going to buy a 1999 GMC C1500 6.5 8 lug Suburban what did i forget

    Thanks don for posting those links.. I just dont want the drone in the cab so i think thats the way i will go the 4" dimond eye and the resonator sounds good.. now to find the time and the money the tree is running bare.. LOL. especially after the 4 michelin yesterday what happened 936.00 for...
  11. flmike

    going to buy a 1999 GMC C1500 6.5 8 lug Suburban what did i forget

    I will pin a note to my forehead to take the camera tomorrow i have to cut the grass over their anyways....
  12. flmike

    going to buy a 1999 GMC C1500 6.5 8 lug Suburban what did i forget

    Thanks jay for the tip... i have been down the ip on my other 6.5 so i ran the 2000 rpm test quite a few times "a Bill Heath recmendation" the po looked at me like i was nuts.... Right along with smelling the oil dipstick looking for antifreeze and checking coolant tank smelling it too for...
  13. flmike

    Did I Luck Into Something?

    I think my first question would be why is the intake port full of fuel or antfreeze or some kind of liquid????? First Pic right intake port.
  14. flmike

    going to buy a 1999 GMC C1500 6.5 8 lug Suburban what did i forget

    Thanks dka99burb.. Nice looking truck you have their. I got all the mantince done i forgot yhe camera so no pic.. I have to say my 10,000 pound 2 post lift didnt like the burb i guess its the full 42 gallon tank behind the rear axel made me nervious.. found out i got a brand new starter...
  15. flmike

    going to buy a 1999 GMC C1500 6.5 8 lug Suburban what did i forget

    I have ADHD lol.. Between me and me Dad befor he passed he was the Fabricator and i was the gear head so we made a dangous team..LOL From cars to trucks to hit and miss engines and air planes.. Good Eye to catch the water tank on that engine.. Ill take a couple pics of the hit and miss...
  16. flmike

    going to buy a 1999 GMC C1500 6.5 8 lug Suburban what did i forget

    I had good intentions today had all the supplys for oil, tranny, antifreeze services until mom showed up in the 29 model A so i played ford mechanic all day rebuilt the water pump changed the oil and the suburban turned into tomorrows project... I know its not a diesel but here are a couple...
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