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No, I didn't replace the oil pump. Sorry I sort of butchered my other post when replying on my phone. I originally checked the oil level quick and it seemed fine but after driving and checking it again (several dips to double check) it was low. So I added some oil when I put the new gauge in and...

Okay thanks for the heads up. I'm going to have to pick up a test gauge. I was thinking that installing a gauge would have been good enough. I guess it's not a bad idea though, to verify what I'm getting on the newly installed gauge is matching the test gauge to make sure the new one is working...

Yes I'm getting similar numbers to barrman. Not thinking since I recently changed the oil didn't check oil level and whether I put the mechanical gauge in topped it off and everything was good. After putting some more miles on it I realized I was burning a good amount of oil. Ive checked out the...

Thanks for the numbers. I have everything installed and all is well. Thanks again guys!

Okay thanks for the advice guys I'm going to get that gage installed this weekend and hopefully all is well with just and electrical issue. Thanks again guys!

Thanks for the reply. I'm going to put in a gage this weekend. I don't notice the engine dropping much RPM if any when pressing the brakes but then again it is just my ear as I don't have a tac. It is just odd because I can coast without a problem at a just about an idle but as soon as I try...

Hey guys. I hope everyones enjoying their Saturday. I'm about to jump into something and wanted to run it by you guys first. About three months ago when I got my '09 road worthy after some driving my oil pressure light would come on when pressing the brakes. Fearful of the infamous idiot...

Thanks, you actually explained it really well. So is there different meanings for when the GEN light is solid as compared to flashing?

Could those symptoms I described be due to undercharging as well?? Thanks again for you help Ken

You might be right. I haven't seen anything in the TMs about the the meaning of gen 1 and 2 light flashing not solid. Or does it always supposed to flash when there is a problem? I was thinking it was overcharging because the GEN 2 light only flashes when the engine goes anything higher than an...

Oh I forgot the mention that the alternator I am having problems with was missing the alternator wiring harness, or the exciter plug, when I got the truck. I ordered a new one and connected it by braiding the wires together then covering it with heat shrink wrap tubing. I was wondering if this...

Thanks for your response. I did some basic testing before and everything checked out. With the truck off there was 12 v to the driver side alternator, 24 to the passenger side alternator. The batteries both checked out. I looked at the TMs and the regulator is supposed to be set to high so even...

My Generator 2 light flashes when the engine goes any higher than an idle, but I found that stops when I turn the heater on. Does this just mean that the alternator is overcharging because there is little to no load on it but when the blower motor comes on gives it a load?? My main concern is...

I searched the forums and TMs with no luck... I recently got the '09 started and took her for a spin the power steering was non existent so I checked the pump and filled it up. I then realized the casing of the pump had a leak and had to be replaced. I grabbed another one from the local junk...

I towed my '09 back from pa to li about 400 miles and I rented the trailer from Uhaul. I didn't have a problem getting the trailer...then again I told them I was towing a '69 Camaro lol. As for getting the truck on the trailer GL made it a lot easier to manage they helped pull it on the trailer...

Perfect, thanks Doghead!

Ok thanks. I saw on here what you mentioned about the isolated ground and I knew that the passenger side alt went then I would need an isolated ground alternator I was hoping that there was another option for the driver side because it isn't an isolated ground. Must of missed that post about the...

Thanks porkysplace that is exactly what I'm looking for.

Sorry I've been posting from my phone. I did google the part number and found the alternator, the question however was if there was alternative alternator that might work. The reason being the regular K5 Blazer alternator was $75 and all the ones for the '09 from the part number I searched were...

idk i searched the oem alt part number for the '09 which was 1105500