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Tx79chevy · 07-27-2014, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Just call me Sean

It's still EFI. It isn't mechanically actuated.

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**RPOZ11** · 07-27-2014, 07:22 PM

1973 has window mechanisms with the small stud protruding for the window crank arm...

Not sure if was 1 year only...

motornut · 07-28-2014, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

No.

my 88 Burb "had" that,saw it the other day

thefraze_1020 · 07-28-2014, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by motornut

my 88 Burb "had" that,saw it the other day

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KQQL IT · 07-28-2014, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

NO 73-87 (91) were EFI...those that were fuel injected were TBI throttle body injected.

For whatever its worth the 88-vortec wore an efi decal on the tailgate

**Corts60** · 07-28-2014, 02:00 PM

1981 is the only year the Olds 5.7 diesel was in an 81-87 style truck from the factory. I've never even seen a living example.

**hatzie** · 07-28-2014, 03:01 PM

1976 the only year that had a voltmeter and mechanical oil pressure.

KrazyRay · 07-28-2014, 06:50 PM

There is 1 year only tow hooks on the 81. They are shaped like the 82 up, but beefy like the 73-80.

bnoon · 07-28-2014, 06:52 PM

'74 is the only year that sits in my driveway right now. True story.

natedogg · 07-28-2014, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Corts60

1981 is the only year the Olds 5.7 diesel was in an 81-87 style truck from the factory. I've never even seen a living example.

We load a lot of trucks at my place of employment and I pay close attention to any 73-87 squarebody that rolls in. There is a regular customer that drives a 81 long bed that has a gas v8 in it, but the fender emblem says diesel. The truck is in real good condition. Two tone red and burgundy with a red interior. Ill try to take a pic next time he stops by.

Tx79chevy · 07-28-2014, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

For whatever its worth the 88-vortec wore an efi decal on the tailgate

Yeah my 91 had the EFI decal on it too.

Rubble · 07-29-2014, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by school boy

My 86 c10 had it from factory. It may have been just an option in 86, but I don't know.

I'm positive that 87 was first year for fuel injection,Keith can probably confirm this.Maybe it was a Canadian thing too....

**Corts60** · 07-29-2014, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by natedogg

We load a lot of trucks at my place of employment and I pay close attention to any 73-87 squarebody that rolls in. There is a regular customer that drives a 81 long bed that has a gas v8 in it, but the fender emblem says diesel. The truck is in real good condition. Two tone red and burgundy with a red interior. Ill try to take a pic next time he stops by.

Please do!

BLE 'BURBAN · 07-29-2014, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 1968vetL-71

( square) 1991- first and only year VSS (electronic speedo) NP205 transfer case
- 4l80e transmission
- gen V 454

Last year - iconic body style

Nope. 90 models blazers,burbs and crew cabs that have/had the 241c transfer case have the electronic speedo's

1968vetL-71 · 07-29-2014, 07:50 AM

Yep!!!! 91' first and only year for VSS NP205 as stated. Actually first and only year for electronic speedo in a crew cab. The 241 was NOT available in a crew cab, only burbs n blazers.

motornut · 07-29-2014, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Rubble

I'm positive that 87 was first year for fuel injection,Keith can probably confirm this.Maybe it was a Canadian thing too....

yup he confirmed it for me a couple of years ago....
when i thought my 88 was 85

"To answer your earlier question: no TBIs on fullsize trucks in '85. We've had this discussion before and I can answer with confidence, because I 've had conversation with the GM Powertrain guys who did the calibrations for these TBI engines. They have said no TBIs until 1987 model year."

Rubble · 07-29-2014, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by motornut

yup he confirmed it for me a couple of years ago....
when i thought my 88 was 85

"To answer your earlier question: no TBIs on fullsize trucks in '85. We've had this discussion before and I can answer with confidence, because I 've had conversation with the GM Powertrain guys who did the calibrations for these TBI engines. They have said no TBIs until 1987 model year."

That's what I thought,had a buddy that bought an 87 new & I was sure that was the first year.

bnoon · 07-29-2014, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by natedogg

We load a lot of trucks at my place of employment and I pay close attention to any 73-87 squarebody that rolls in. There is a regular customer that drives a 81 long bed that has a gas v8 in it, but the fender emblem says diesel. The truck is in real good condition. Two tone red and burgundy with a red interior. Ill try to take a pic next time he stops by.

My neighbor has an '83 I believe it is. Used to be the 6.2 diesel but that crapped out. It was very popular to change over to gas Olds 350 because the bell housing of the 6.2 was the BOP pattern (Buick, Olds, Pontiac ((and Cadillac))). Fender still says diesel, but it's indeed gas. I've always wanted to find one with a crapped out 6.2 and throw a Caddy 500 in there with MTS heads/etc.

Your41Plague12 · 07-29-2014, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bnoon

My neighbor has an '83 I believe it is. Used to be the 6.2 diesel but that crapped out. It was very popular to change over to gas Olds 350 because the bell housing of the 6.2 was the BOP pattern (Buick, Olds, Pontiac ((and Cadillac))). Fender still says diesel, but it's indeed gas. I've always wanted to find one with a crapped out 6.2 and throw a Caddy 500 in there with MTS heads/etc.

I believe you're thinking of the Olds 5.7 liter diesel, offered through 1981. It had the BOP bellhousing pattern, most people swapped them out with the Olds 350 or 455. The 6.2 is a totally different beast and I believe it used the conventional Chevrolet bellhousing pattern.

**Corts60** · 07-29-2014, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Your41Plague12

I believe you're thinking of the Olds 5.7 liter diesel, offered through 1981. It had the BOP bellhousing pattern, most people swapped them out with the Olds 350 or 455. The 6.2 is a totally different beast and I believe it used the conventional Chevrolet bellhousing pattern.

Correct.

bob_o · 07-29-2014, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Corts60

1981 is the only year the Olds 5.7 diesel was in an 81-87 style truck from the factory. I've never even seen a living example.

I worked at a trans shop about 10 years ago and an '81 Suburban came in with that goofy ass diesel in it. Engine ran surprisingly well. It's the only one I've ever seen in person.

bob_o · 07-29-2014, 03:58 PM

Probably stupid, but I believe '75 had a one year only fan shroud for the sbc. At least I assume so since no one repops them and nobody seems to know anything about them.

kevinr1970 · 07-29-2014, 05:05 PM

What year did they start the 400 engine?
I have seen 400 grill emblems and thought they started in '76 or 77?

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Originally Posted by E.D.75GMC

It must have been added on from an earlier truck. I always thought the engine badge in the grille was cool, I don't know why GM stopped it so early on. I have a mint 78 GMC grille up on my garage wall and I put a 350 badge off a 1973 Cheyenne in the lower corner and it looks like it belongs there.

HipToBeSquared · 07-29-2014, 08:05 PM

Hello everyone, I believe 1981 was the first and last year to have the newly designed, squarish center console with the bucket seats. I do not see the bucket seat option in pick ups after 1981 in any of my literature.

E.D.75GMC · 07-29-2014, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinr1970

What year did they start the 400 engine?
I have seen 400 grill emblems and thought they started in '76 or 77?

The 400 was introduced in 1970 and it was optional in 4WD trucks only 1973 - 1980.

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