'97 BBC 7.4L MPFI special request - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Mr_Rich** · 02-06-2022, 05:03 AM

I'm in the process of trying to get my '97 K2500 running so I can sell it. I decided to try to get it running after unsuccessful attempts to sell as a roller. Can anyone with a similar truck post close-ups of the smog tubes at the front of the engine. I can find engine pics but I need close-ups behind the alt and ac comp. Thanks!

**Mr_Rich** · 02-14-2022, 02:57 PM

I got the truck running and moved to another location a mile from the storage facility I was using. The truck sat for over five years before I finally got it together. It was sounding like a washing machine full of bolts at times when it ran. My friends and I were in a hasty situation to get the vehicle out of where it was stored.
One of the problems I have is that the steering and brakes have no power assist. I replaced the PS pump with a rebuilt and replaced the hydro-boost and MC with new GM replacements. I topped off the fluid after the engine idled.
Should I have jacked up the front end and turned the steering lock-to-lock to get the fluid flowing properly? I did a lot of work on this truck the past two weeks and I'm kind of disappointed that it isn't working well.

Just call me Sean · 02-14-2022, 03:57 PM

On the ground is fine. Up in the air just makes it faster and easier to turn.

LT7A · 02-21-2022, 02:55 AM

That seems like a good idea to get it up in the air and turn it lock to lock while it's running to get any bubbles out of the system. I much prefer having it in the air since it puts a lot of pressure on those front end components turning lock to lock if you're not rolling.

02-06-2022, 05:03 AM	#1
Mr_Rich Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yucaipa, Calif. Posts: 795	'97 BBC 7.4L MPFI special request I'm in the process of trying to get my '97 K2500 running so I can sell it. I decided to try to get it running after unsuccessful attempts to sell as a roller. Can anyone with a similar truck post close-ups of the smog tubes at the front of the engine. I can find engine pics but I need close-ups behind the alt and ac comp. Thanks! __________________ 1989 K1500 Chev. EC Original owner; some of the aftermarket parts I've installed are Borla headers, Hypertech chip, Edelbrock water pump, and a Stillen rear disc brake conversion kit. 2009 Hummer H3T 3.7L 5M (sold) 1997 K2500 Chev. EC 7.4L/ 4L80E (sold) 2018 Dodge Ram 2500 HD R/C

02-14-2022, 02:57 PM	#2
Mr_Rich Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yucaipa, Calif. Posts: 795	Re: '97 BBC 7.4L MPFI I got the truck running and moved to another location a mile from the storage facility I was using. The truck sat for over five years before I finally got it together. It was sounding like a washing machine full of bolts at times when it ran. My friends and I were in a hasty situation to get the vehicle out of where it was stored. One of the problems I have is that the steering and brakes have no power assist. I replaced the PS pump with a rebuilt and replaced the hydro-boost and MC with new GM replacements. I topped off the fluid after the engine idled. Should I have jacked up the front end and turned the steering lock-to-lock to get the fluid flowing properly? I did a lot of work on this truck the past two weeks and I'm kind of disappointed that it isn't working well. Attached Images __________________ 1989 K1500 Chev. EC Original owner; some of the aftermarket parts I've installed are Borla headers, Hypertech chip, Edelbrock water pump, and a Stillen rear disc brake conversion kit. 2009 Hummer H3T 3.7L 5M (sold) 1997 K2500 Chev. EC 7.4L/ 4L80E (sold) 2018 Dodge Ram 2500 HD R/C

02-21-2022, 02:55 AM	#4
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,667	Re: '97 BBC 7.4L MPFI special request That seems like a good idea to get it up in the air and turn it lock to lock while it's running to get any bubbles out of the system. I much prefer having it in the air since it puts a lot of pressure on those front end components turning lock to lock if you're not rolling.



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