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90-degree torque angle adapter or just set the torque wrench to 15 minutes on a clock face and turn it to 30 minutes. Understand. An extra 1/4 turn basically.

I have the same book that I received after my second class on the 6.2 diesel. I have an older one also. I used to go to Moorestown NJ for training at the GM school. I guess the part I remember was that on warranty repairs we threw the head bolts away and used the new ones. I just kept that...

I have met my goal for the evening. The gate is installed and adjusted to fit. The opening. Opens and closes very nice. I added a lot of new fasteners and the outer bumper braces are LMC. I fished 1/2” bolts thru the frame to attach the bumper braces. I will work at getting the rear gate back...

Just Google 6.2 diesel head bolts and there are pages explaining one time use stretch head bolts torque to yield . I used the Felpro bolts on everyone I ever replaced the head gaskets on. You should be golden. And the pegs on the block will assist in setting the heads down. And to answer the...

You are doing the right thing. But still buy new torque to yield head bolts. No studs are needed. I have driven these trucks hundreds of thousands of miles in stock form with no issues using the stock parts. Good Luck. Have you looked at the rear main seal? Just asking while you have it this far...

I bought an inexpensive car for fuel mileage, and it is in excellent condition. I am unsure of the condition of the timing belt so as decided I would just change it and change the water pump and all the hoses while I was doing the job. Well, this is why I always laugh when people say get OEM...

My hot day working on a cobbled up gate. I never had the issues I am having with this gate. Not sure why but I cannot get it to fit no matter what. I called out for help from a friend. We will give it another whirl today. It was just too heavy and awkward for me to in’s all by myself.

No a Suburban gate is a totally different animal. Nothing will fit that I am aware of except the outside manual crank if you ever find one that had manual crank. I will put in marketplace in a few years.

The theory that the torque rods came from a Suburban is proven wrong. I forgot that I had a Suburban gate that I bought early on and have been storing it. That explains the same part number in the Mitchell manual for right and left. Totally different. I am getting old I remembers the layout as...

I probably have 12 of the cowls in my barn. I am sure I have them parts you need. Used. I have a Genuine GM cowl brand new unused. I bought it back in the 90's and never used it because it is galvanized, and I didn't want to spend the time prepping it for paint. I used a civilian one and it all...

My paperback Mitchell tells the tale and solves the mystery. And my 7/16” Snap On wrench must be missing for 35 years now. The torque rods for the rear gate have different part numbers. I cannot be positive, but I think the rear tailgate that is on this M1009 is from the 70's and the torque...

Todays struggle in the heat. Today I was setting my goal at getting the gate back on and fitting. I have failed. This gate was never right since I received the vehicle to work on it. The gate is on and in place. That is about all I will say. I have the left side Dring brackets, and the outer...

Not a lot of progress but anything going forward is progress. I pressure washed the drums after making sure they were measured and not bell shaped like most are. I was shocked at the price of new drums. They are over $100. US. WOW. They were $40. a few minutes ago. I painted the drums and the...

I was outside braving the heat and made some progress on the Wild Weasel. Whenever you remove the rear axles, or the center pin bolt replace the bolt. NEVER use it over no matter what. Not only is the lock tight worn out the pin end can have fractures in it and can fail. The $6. for the bolt is...

The outer axle u joints

I am suspect of an outer axle U joint that is seized and causing the issues you explained. Or it gets harder from afar to diagnose as I recall you were working on springs and bushings. Is the center pin and axle U bolts tight to torque. Are the rear drive shaft U joints good? Some look good but...

I still can’t believe the Chevrolet hood ornament is missing and a big hole or 3 holes is better than the emblem. I sanded and painted it perfect. Same as the Bosch driving lights, HMMWV horn and LED headlamps. That was in the Memorial Day parade several years and at the Chevrolet dealer parked...

I had a CUCV M1028 plow truck that constantly had idiot light issues and that lead to charging issues. I fixed it a hundred times. I took it to a business that deals in automotive electrical issues and installed self-exciting voltage regulators and that made the idiot light obsolete. It has been...

Made a great deal of progress on the rear brakes and have the transmission crossmember back in with the Energy Suspension mounts. Still waiting on a right rear Ebrake cable and need to check the condition of the rear brake drums. Take my word when doing the rear brakes opt to change all the...

I was at a friends place that deals in salvage vehicles and I spotted a Chevy Cruze that was wrecked. I thought it looked like a nice fuel economy car for me. I said I would give him $500. for that little car. He said you are pretty close. I drove away and thought about it and 2 weeks later I...