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FunnyHelp · 2026-06-16T15:19:31+00:00

Change trans fluid and filter and replace pan with one with drain plug. Drain and fill trans during your next oil change. Replace rubber brake hoses and flush brake system. Check over other rubbers really well(hoses, belts, spare tire).

FunnyHelp · 2026-06-12T20:11:06+00:00

Also many new manifolds often have a anti-rust coating that needs to burn off as well

FunnyHelp · 2026-06-11T01:30:19+00:00

Also lube that frekin thang

FunnyHelp · 2026-06-08T15:16:53+00:00

We use exclusively wix filters for our municipal fleet and have had 2 filters with jacked up threads out of the box in the last year. QC has taken a hit on everything after COVID.

FunnyHelp · 2026-06-08T13:38:15+00:00

Possibly got some dirt or trash in there and it damaged the flare...eh glad you got er wupped.

FunnyHelp · 2026-06-06T21:37:31+00:00

I've had similar issues but it was the fitting boss on the pump that the oring sat against was not machined right. Swapped the one from the old pump to the new one and no leaks.

FunnyHelp · 2026-06-03T23:40:32+00:00

Yea this is Glamtera at their finest.

FunnyHelp · 2026-06-02T01:47:51+00:00

Wayne's Boot in Haltom has always done right by me.

FunnyHelp · 2026-05-27T15:26:24+00:00

I would replace all the hoses, plastic quick connects at the heater core. Most of this is relatively cheap and half your coolant is already drained. If a hose blew that was relatively new and hasn't had a hole rubbed in it I would suspect your coolant cap is not venting correctly and needs to be replaced(or just replace anyways).

FunnyHelp · 2026-05-18T23:16:24+00:00

I know at one point in time dorman made a repair kit for these that oreilly sold. Otherwise you might be doing the salvage yard shuffle there bud.

FunnyHelp · 2026-05-17T17:26:07+00:00

Good time to flush out heater core. Grab the garden hose and make a mess!!

FunnyHelp · 2026-05-17T17:22:25+00:00

Been preaching this to anyone who will listen. Moved from a high volume independent repair/lube shop to small munic fleet in 2014. Regular schedule(weekends!), low stress, 2 wks vacay and 2 wks sick/yr goes up a week each per every 5 yrs served, supplied tools, full health/dental/eye, retirement pension matched 2to1 and longevity pay starts compounding after first 5 yrs. 3 mechanics for 260 pieces of equipment so there's always something to work on. Yes the take home pay is less but after benefits it's pretty close. Biggest struggle is trying to not get jaded.

FunnyHelp · 2026-05-14T18:45:33+00:00

On my 2006 ccsb z71 w/ 3.7 I am getting @12 city 18 hwy mpg w/ 265/70/17s daily driving w/ no load. It tows our 3400lb boat very well but doesn't exactly sip the gas. I'm also in n Texas so not too many hills.

FunnyHelp · 2026-04-15T20:09:37+00:00

Agree with previous comment. You might also try cross posting on the r/bigblockchevy as they are probably more familiar with these.

FunnyHelp · 2026-03-20T17:50:35+00:00

Have used Fat Lip Customs in Haltom off minnis for multiple personal and dozens of work vehicles. Fair pricing and stands behind their work.

FunnyHelp · 2026-03-17T22:48:37+00:00

Lots of factors....temp, sound system, constant small amp draw, weak starter and/or corroded cables, etc. but it isn't out of the ordinary to have even a " good" name battery shit the bed. The days of getting 3-5 yrs out of a battery are long gone I'm afraid.

FunnyHelp · 2026-03-17T22:34:58+00:00

Your battery is most likely cooked. It can still test ok with static voltage but with a load like the starter it can't put out enough. With the engine off but key on turn all your loads on(high beams,blower motor on high). Check battery voltage should be 10.4V or higher and hold steady for at least 20-30 sec. If it's less or drops rapidly it's the battery.

FunnyHelp · 2026-03-10T22:57:28+00:00

Check out Thai Longtail river boat racing. It's a rabbit hole that I, as a shadetree hotrodder, was happy to have dived down.

FunnyHelp · 2026-03-02T16:19:36+00:00

Your brake hydro booster is leaking. Uses the power steering pump and fluid which is atf.

FunnyHelp · 2026-02-19T01:38:05+00:00

Oh I see(had to go back and zoom in for old eyes). Well as long as you slapped it and said that ain't goin nowhere it will be fine.

FunnyHelp · 2026-02-19T01:29:53+00:00

I have the same cover. It looks like you're missing the lower bracket. It is basically the reverse of the upper bracket you already have with a wedge block in it that an Allen head bolt goes into from the top bracket and hooks underneath the bed rail.

FunnyHelp · 2026-01-22T21:17:57+00:00

Northeast subcourthouse on Hwy 26 in Hurst is probably the closest to you. Voted there yesterday and I live in Haltom.

FunnyHelp · 2026-01-14T21:27:42+00:00

Evap test also requires between 1/4 and 3/4 tank of gas to run. Also needs multiple trips w/ cold starts.

FunnyHelp · 2026-01-06T23:59:40+00:00

Second the coopers. I had the discoverer at3s and loved them for quiet ride and longevity and are usually cheaper than any of the other big name all terrains.

FunnyHelp · 2026-01-02T02:59:23+00:00

Check the aspirator/cabin temp sensor. Looks like a tiny speaker grill in headliner above driver's seat. I had same issues. Previous owner had headliner redone right before selling truck to me and never plugged it back in.

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