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    Putting IP Back Together...

    So i pulled apart my DB2831-5079 for a gasket/seal refresh and put it back together and it ran great...until i noticed the bad leak coming from the weephole. Replaced the driveshaft seals with the perfect old ones. When trying to put the hydraulic head back in a second time, nothing was working...
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    IP Weep Hole?

    Installed my "new" to me, DB2831-5079 and it turns out that there is fuel leaking from the weep hole on the drivers side, near the mounting flange. So is this a sign of my IP being absolutely fvcked? I've got no issue with tearing it apart if i need too. I did leave that part of my refresh...
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    GR Starter Questions

    I recently replaced the original DD starter on my truck (i know it's the original because i can tell it's the same starter that broke the block). The new GR starter can spin the motor over but it seems that it doesn't have the same speed as the old DD starter did even with a bigger battery to...
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    Starter/Starting Problems (LONG STORY!)

    So about a month ago my truck decided to keep stalling out til i drained the batteries. Tried to go back the next day and fried the fusible links...fast forward 2 weeks later and i finally got the truck into my shop. Replaced the fusible links, decided to change my injectors and return lines...
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    Mechanical Lift Pump Questions

    Is the 6.2L mechanical lift pump specific to the 6.2L or can i use a gasoline pump without an issue? I ask because i live in Labrador, where i can barely get new parts for this old of a truck, let alone an old diesel and if i can find parts it takes more than a week to get here. So i was...
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    New Guy From Labrador

    Hi all, i'm the new guy from Labrador, Canada. I'm a life long GM truck fan, currently own 3. My current project/DD is my 1983 GMC Jimmy: Has a c-code 6.2L/700R4, currently riding on a Tuff Country 4" lift, 35x12.5x15 BFG KM2's. I'm looking into beefing up my engine, adding...
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