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88Jimmy4x4 · 07-19-2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by UATahoe

Got a big update. Finally got the oil pan dropped and replaced the oil pan gasket. Put 30 miles on the truck this afternoon. Hasn't leaked a drop!!!!!!! Man did it run great! And the gas/tach combo is working perfectly! I am so stoked! Dropped it off at the tranny shop to get the tv cable adjusted properly. After that, just gotta figure out why the thermostatic switch isn't kicking the fans on. Just upping them now to make sure it doesn't overheat.

But it definitely feels good to have a running truck again!
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congrats....what gasket did you use and was it hard doing it under the truck with engine installed?

UATahoe · 07-19-2013, 03:49 PM

I used a GM performance parts one piece gasket. It wasn't horrible but it definitely tested my patience. A lot of the bolts are extremely hard to get to and keeping everything lined up was a pain. Took a good half day to get done. That was of course taking it slow with a lot of heat breaks. LOL

88Jimmy4x4 · 07-19-2013, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by UATahoe

I used a GM performance parts one piece gasket. It was horrible but it definitely tested my patience. A lot of the bolts are extremely hard to get to and keeping everything lined up was a pain. Took a good half day to get done. That was of course taking it slow with a lot of heat breaks. LOL

got a part number?

I hear you on the heat, Im in Houston and its dang near 100deg every day

UATahoe · 07-19-2013, 10:02 PM

The part number is 10108676. Very good quality. Got up around 94 but the humidity was awful. Lol.

And should have read that it wasn't horrible. Just tedious.
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Sodell · 07-19-2013, 11:06 PM

I am glad to hear it is running great. Can you possibly explain in detail the TBI set up you used, I am very interested in going this route with my 87. Are you running 91 octane? I am pretty good with the stock TBI, but would live to be able to put a bit more power to the tires...

mud.man.rj · 07-20-2013, 12:51 AM

Great news, good you got the leak figured out.

UATahoe · 07-20-2013, 08:27 PM

Gave the wrong part number earlier. I edited the post but wanted to post it here too. 10108676
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UATahoe · 07-20-2013, 08:29 PM

Sodell, give me some time and I will get the details together and post them up. As well as some lessons learned. There were a lot of those. Lol.
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88Jimmy4x4 · 07-21-2013, 08:45 AM

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Gave the wrong part number earlier. I edited the post but wanted to post it here too. 10108676
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Thanks, does your engine have those separate support plates on each side of pan?

UATahoe · 07-21-2013, 03:49 PM

They did not.
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07-19-2013, 03:49 PM	#52
UATahoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,000	Re: Major leak issue with new engine install, need any and all help guys I used a GM performance parts one piece gasket. It wasn't horrible but it definitely tested my patience. A lot of the bolts are extremely hard to get to and keeping everything lined up was a pain. Took a good half day to get done. That was of course taking it slow with a lot of heat breaks. LOL Last edited by UATahoe; 07-19-2013 at 10:02 PM.

07-19-2013, 10:02 PM	#54
UATahoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,000	Re: Major leak issue with new engine install, need any and all help guys The part number is 10108676. Very good quality. Got up around 94 but the humidity was awful. Lol. And should have read that it wasn't horrible. Just tedious. Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by UATahoe; 07-20-2013 at 08:27 PM.

07-19-2013, 11:06 PM	#55
Sodell Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fayetteville Arkansas Posts: 830	Re: Major leak issue with new engine install, need any and all help guys I am glad to hear it is running great. Can you possibly explain in detail the TBI set up you used, I am very interested in going this route with my 87. Are you running 91 octane? I am pretty good with the stock TBI, but would live to be able to put a bit more power to the tires... __________________ Scott 87 Chevy 2WD SWB, 88 4x4 LWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610652

07-20-2013, 12:51 AM	#56
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Major leak issue with new engine install, need any and all help guys Great news, good you got the leak figured out.

07-20-2013, 08:27 PM	#57
UATahoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,000	Re: Major leak issue with new engine install, need any and all help guys Gave the wrong part number earlier. I edited the post but wanted to post it here too. 10108676 Posted via Mobile Device

07-20-2013, 08:29 PM	#58
UATahoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,000	Re: Major leak issue with new engine install, need any and all help guys Sodell, give me some time and I will get the details together and post them up. As well as some lessons learned. There were a lot of those. Lol. Posted via Mobile Device

07-21-2013, 03:49 PM	#60
UATahoe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,000	Re: Major leak issue with new engine install, need any and all help guys They did not. Posted via Mobile Device



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