Finally got some work done on my 95 Blazer

[lvschevytrucks]

I cant believe it......after all this work, I found out what was wrong with the engine that was in this blazer. I didnt have to do all this work


it turned out to be a two dollar plug.





I pulled a couple of plugs when I was checking as to why it was ticking, they were good, and the two I left were almost impossible to get to and the plugs were new so I moved on. BIG MISTAKE I couldnt find the problem so, I figured it was the bottom end of the engine I had the one that came with this Blazer so out it came. which is kind of cool as now I have one i can get rid of, and maybe buy the 87 Silverado I just found

[lvschevytrucks]

I did get a little more done on this truck, I really hate working on it, Im used to a Fill size ......where you can crawl right into the engine bay



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I accented the Vortex on the valve cover with fingernail polish




been a lot of cleaning....and replacing broken pieces, but now its almost done.

[lvschevytrucks]

I still need a few parts for this Blazer,


This is whats left of the bottom of the Fan shroud



and whatever goes on here is broken

[Arad68]

Originally Posted by lvschevytrucks

I cant believe it......after all this work, I found out what was wrong with the engine that was in this blazer. I didnt have to do all this work


it turned out to be a two dollar plug.

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I pulled a couple of plugs when I was checking as to why it was ticking, they were good, and the two I left were almost impossible to get to and the plugs were new so I moved on. BIG MISTAKE I couldnt find the problem so, I figured it was the bottom end of the engine I had the one that came with this Blazer so out it came. which is kind of cool as now I have one i can get rid of, and maybe buy the 87 Silverado I just found

I think this happens to all of us. I tore down the 455 in my Trans Am for this same exact problem, only to discover, after I had pulled the head, that the number 8 spark plug was fouled, causing a really nasty miss. It drove me nuts. I thought it was a bent or burned valve.
If you have ever worked on a 2nd gen F-body (Camaro or Firebird), you know that number eight is near impossible to get out and even harder to get back in.
Hang in there with your Blazer, It really is a great truck. My S-10 really steps up. Gas mileage is great.

[lvschevytrucks]

Originally Posted by Arad68

I think this happens to all of us. I tore down the 455 in my Trans Am for this same exact problem, only to discover, after I had pulled the head, that the number 8 spark plug was fouled, causing a really nasty miss. It drove me nuts. I thought it was a bent or burned valve.
If you have ever worked on a 2nd gen F-body (Camaro or Firebird), you know that number eight is near impossible to get out and even harder to get back in.
Hang in there with your Blazer, It really is a great truck. My S-10 really steps up. Gas mileage is great.

I cant wait to get it done, It taking me forever....(my fault) but it will be done soon. I only wish I had found that plug sooner. But now I have a good engine for sale

[Stitch]

Randy, if you ever need any help on the weekends, you know I'm just a phone call away and right around the corner...we go to Florence quite often actually...

Chuck.

[lvschevytrucks]

Originally Posted by Fat Hoe

Randy, if you ever need any help on the weekends, you know I'm just a phone call away and right around the corner...we go to Florence quite often actually...

Chuck.

Thanks for the offer Chuck, your welcome to stop anytime, Ill put you to work Thats if I can get off my butt
I really need to get going on this, Its been a year to change an engine, theres maybe a weekend worth of work left to do, without changing the heater core, which I think is going to need to get done

[Stitch]

How about I go back in time one year and help you change a spark plug...lol...

just figure out which weekend you're good to do it and I'll see if I'm open that weekend and we'll set something up...

also, thanks for the good deal on the fuel tanks and taillights...hopefully that'll get my crew cab rolling...once I get the motor that is...

[lvschevytrucks]

Originally Posted by Fat Hoe

How about I go back in time one year and help you change a spark plug...lol...

just figure out which weekend you're good to do it and I'll see if I'm open that weekend and we'll set something up...

also, thanks for the good deal on the fuel tanks and taillights...hopefully that'll get my crew cab rolling...once I get the motor that is...

Thanks again Chris, Ill Take you up on that time travel, If only I knew then....
oh well,
The only weekends which arent open for me is when there is a car show or race in Charolette, or if something happens with Rusty, (my son in law ) other than that anytime thats good for you.

[lvschevytrucks]

I sold the spare engine yesterday, and got back 300.00 of the 700.00 I paid for the Blazer, now if I would only get it finished, I took a few more pictures of where Im at with it now






I still have to hook up the transmission, exaust, and finish routing the wires. Along with finding the broken pieces I still need to replace

[lvschevytrucks]

Its almost a year since I started this project, and its still not done. But now that Im getting stronger Im gonna get back to it. Id love to at least hear it run before I die.....lol

[gchemist]

One year! Get it running!!

[lvschevytrucks]

Originally Posted by gchemist

One year! Get it running!!

thats what I need a good swift kick in the @$%

[Stitch]

Originally Posted by lvschevytrucks

thats what I need a good swift kick in the @$%

I coulda done that last Saturday...lol

[lvschevytrucks]

Good news, I just returned from the Dr's office, and he finally told me to stop using the oxygen, except if I get short of breath, now maybe if I get some cool days I can finish this blazer up and get it running. It was to much trouble to try to work on it with a 50 ft hose being dragged around by the nose.
Todays june 4, The Dr deceided he took me off the O2 to early so it looks like It will be awhile longer.

[lvschevytrucks]

Originally Posted by bigbadjohn84

thats cool. my 94 AWD Bravada was the same way. man those spiders are a real pain. especially after takeing it apart a few HUNDRED times to get a leak fixed before you break down and buy the new injector assembly. lol

Did you find a way to check them, before you completly closed it up.

Originally Posted by lvschevytrucks

I still need a few parts for this Blazer,
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This is whats left of the bottom of the Fan shroud

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and whatever goes on here is broken

I could also use a factory radio, and the 3 piece plastic cowl that goes in between the windshield and the hood If anyone has these and is willing to part with them, I could sure use them

Originally Posted by lvschevytrucks

Good news, I just returned from the Dr's office, and he finally told me to stop using the oxygen, except if I get short of breath, now maybe if I get some cool days I can finish this blazer up and get it running. It was to much trouble to try to work on it with a 50 ft hose being dragged around by the nose.
Todays june 4, The Dr deceided he took me off the O2 to early so it looks like I will be Dragging an O2 tank behind me awhile longer.

[lvschevytrucks]

Since it seems like Im not able to go outside anymore because of needing my oxygen and It being so hot and humid. I sold my Blazer to Fat Hoe yesterday, before I had a chance to finish it. I know Ill be kicking myself in the for doing it after the the work I have put in it. But at the same time I hope it all works out for Fat Hoe, Because its not finished, and it doesnt run. I will feel really bad if something is wrong with it.

But on the other hand I have some play money Maybe I can find something around that I can drive