Nope, that bracket is bolted tight to the frame with grade 8 bolts lol. I'll give that a try. But if you're pretty sure something's wrong I'll probably get another one from you and send this one back. Any chance it could still not be primed fully and it's trapped air making noise? Seems like...
I took a couple vids. First is outside at key to run, then in cab at idle after start.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG0WrLMQTYI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Second is mixed speeds going down the road.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnF5oTxsgp0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Also noticed...
Yeah, I'll do that. I did notice it's louder at idle or when I let off the throttle, but I guess that's to be expected? Also, I'm wondering if my mounting system is exaggerating the noise....amplifying it through the bracket and frame if you will. Maybe I will try to put a piece of rubber...
Hey Leroy. It is really loud. Truck starts and runs no problem, fuel pressure bounces between 14-15psi at idle and drops to about 10 at WOT. But yeah, it's really loud. At idle, I can hear it while in the cab with the windows up over the engine and exhaust noise. I didn't prime the pump...
I started a thread over at the other "place" looking for some advice on issues I was having with my new to me 1996 K1500 reg cab. Short story, after running for about 30 mins, the truck would lose power, run rough, and wouldn't go over about 25 mph. Seemed fuel starved. It died on me once...
Ok, yes I know - the service manual. Well, I don't have one and I don't really want to pay $100+ for a set.
I'm looking for an online resource for torque specs - a forum post, web site, or a pdf or similar.
Right now, I'm specifically looking for the starter mounting bolts but I'd like to...