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Whatchya building for BB17?

Just got done adding 3/4 ton axles with 4.10's and a detroit in the rear. I did the 13 bolt cover on the rear it has roughly the same clearance as the 14bsf that I had in it.
 
Can't remember if I already asked, but will I get to see my old bumper?
 
Blazooki said:
nope..its air bubble stuck in the block for sure..should have it beat tomorrow....I installed 3 bleed vents, cracked open every water connection/fitting on the entire truck except freeze plugs and plugged a garden hose in one heater hose with a back flush kit..turned it on and started tightening stuff back up while water flew everywhere..learned ALOT..what everyone whose looked at it (myself included) from day one thought was happening when it was getting filled... wasn't...never forget water takes the path of least resistance and unless you see it actually going to a spot don't assume it is. That thing has never been completely full of water. half full at most..but it looked and acted like it was totally full and moving water. The wrong water pump and other stuff for sure didn't help but the air bubble has been there all along. I had to "customize" one of the vents with some JB weld and tried it too soon..it didnt hold when it got to pressure cause the JB wasn't set all the way...so I'm letting it sit all night.
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Rear radiators are cool aren't they. I'm not really surprised to hear it wasn't full of water.
 
I patched up my frame this weekend, now I've got other issues...
I tried to take it out for a test run and it seemed like I've either got a clogged fuel filter or a bad fuel pump.

Gotta figure this out or I'll be figuring out how to tow the Silverado to Moab...
 
I replaced the fuel filter and hooked up a gauge. Pressure's OK when I first start up, but dies off after a few miles. A new pump should be here tomorrow.
 
What's wrong with it?
How can a retiree not have enough time?
 
r3dd0g said:
What's wrong with it?
How can a retiree not have enough time?
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Don't ever tell anyone you have retired. I am busier now than in the last 10 years. I have 4 projects for other people on my property and multiple vehicles lined up to work on. My new business is taking off.

I just keep telling myself, "the Buick needs a new engine" and I just keep going.

4 days in Tennessee and last week inphoenix did not help with my time.
 
That's old news. Somewhere Jack posted a picture of it on here.
 
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