Since Yezzi posted his before and after engine bay picture - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

weider1717 · 01-18-2016, 05:01 PM

Here is mine not the greatest pics I may have to round up another before and then take some more afters but this was a couple of the last ones I took before completely having every thing buttoned up.

I dug into it when Yezzi posted his and got me in the mood to do some cleaning up along with some maintenance that needed done also. My engine not being orange doesn't show up as good but proud of the difference.

Everything was kept original just rebuilt such as radiator and heater core was recored, alternator restored, water pump rebuilt, new hoses, belts, plugs, new gas tanks, pumps etc etc truck just rolled over 69k as it's back on the road and I'm loving it

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**N2TRUX** · 01-20-2016, 11:04 AM

Nice work. I wish I could leave mine stock.

DirtyLarry · 01-20-2016, 11:45 AM

Nice work! LO5 TBI 5.7L’s were always nice and tidy looking engines not to mention dirt reliable and super easy to repair. I pulled the L05 out of my Suburban a few years ago as it needed a clutch and the engine needed resealed badly. It cleaned up really nice when it was done. Ran like a top too but unfortunately, it didn’t have near enough gonads to adequately propel a big Suburban here at high altitude so the LO5 was replaced with something more substantial. I still have the LO5 for some future project as well as access to a 292 I6 for a future project that either would mate nicely to a NV3500 5 speed that has been loitering around the garage for some time.

JWall · 01-20-2016, 12:43 PM

Nice work! Looks great!

68Timber · 01-20-2016, 01:29 PM

You redid the tanks too, didn't you?

weider1717 · 01-20-2016, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BRUISER

You redid the tanks too, didn't you?

Yes, put new tanks as correct as I found painted them with POR 15 to match original chassis black that came on them, new fuel pumps, tank straps came out great nice having 31 gallons at the flip of a switch

right tank hadn't worked in years and years.

Dirty larry engine bay in both came out great thanks for sharing!

Yezzi · 12-16-2016, 06:30 PM

Very nice!

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Originally Posted by weider1717

Here is mine not the greatest pics I may have to round up another before and then take some more afters but this was a couple of the last ones I took before completely having every thing buttoned up.

I dug into it when Yezzi posted his and got me in the mood to do some cleaning up along with some maintenance that needed done also. My engine not being orange doesn't show up as good but proud of the difference.

Everything was kept original just rebuilt such as radiator and heater core was recored, alternator restored, water pump rebuilt, new hoses, belts, plugs, new gas tanks, pumps etc etc truck just rolled over 69k as it's back on the road and I'm loving it

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77 ChevySport · 12-17-2016, 08:05 AM

Very-Very nice job. Keep them original; I like to see them in this form. Larry

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legendman · 12-17-2016, 06:28 PM

Clean engines and engine bays are nicer to work on. Still have some work to do come spring time

DieselSJ · 12-19-2016, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by legendman

Clean engines and engine bays are nicer to work on. Still have some work to do come spring time

Love me some Detroit green.

01-18-2016, 05:01 PM	#1
weider1717 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: greenville sc Posts: 558	Since Yezzi posted his before and after engine bay picture Here is mine not the greatest pics I may have to round up another before and then take some more afters but this was a couple of the last ones I took before completely having every thing buttoned up. I dug into it when Yezzi posted his and got me in the mood to do some cleaning up along with some maintenance that needed done also. My engine not being orange doesn't show up as good but proud of the difference. Everything was kept original just rebuilt such as radiator and heater core was recored, alternator restored, water pump rebuilt, new hoses, belts, plugs, new gas tanks, pumps etc etc truck just rolled over 69k as it's back on the road and I'm loving it

01-20-2016, 11:04 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Since Yezzi posted his before and after engine bay picture Nice work. I wish I could leave mine stock. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-20-2016, 11:45 AM	#3
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: Since Yezzi posted his before and after engine bay picture Nice work! LO5 TBI 5.7L’s were always nice and tidy looking engines not to mention dirt reliable and super easy to repair. I pulled the L05 out of my Suburban a few years ago as it needed a clutch and the engine needed resealed badly. It cleaned up really nice when it was done. Ran like a top too but unfortunately, it didn’t have near enough gonads to adequately propel a big Suburban here at high altitude so the LO5 was replaced with something more substantial. I still have the LO5 for some future project as well as access to a 292 I6 for a future project that either would mate nicely to a NV3500 5 speed that has been loitering around the garage for some time. __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

01-20-2016, 12:43 PM	#4
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Since Yezzi posted his before and after engine bay picture Nice work! Looks great! __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

01-20-2016, 01:29 PM	#5
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Since Yezzi posted his before and after engine bay picture You redid the tanks too, didn't you? __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

12-17-2016, 08:05 AM	#8
77 ChevySport Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 201	Re: Since Yezzi posted his before and after engine bay picture Very-Very nice job. Keep them original; I like to see them in this form. Larry



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