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Is the Chevy c1500 a two wheel drive truck?

Is the Chevy c1500 a two wheel drive truck?

I have a 1993 Chevy C1500, two wheel drive, overdrive trans. It will not take off with truck in drive but if i shift to second i can pull off and than manually shift two d … read more

Can a 1999 Chevy c1500 / k1500 start?

Hi, our 1999 CHEVROLET C1500/K1500 is having the same issue. After sittiing for a few hours, we have to crank it and eventually put a little gas or tarting fluid in the throttle body for our truck to start but runs and drives fine once it does start and will start right up after only sitting for about an hour or so. 205 people found this helpful.

Why does my 96 Chevy Express van not start?

Also had a similar issue spin and no start with a 96 Chevy Express Van with the 5.7L. This vehicles issue turned out to be a shorted pink wire in the wiring harness that runs up the passenger side of the block. The vehicle had died while driving several times and wouldn’t start. Then, finally after blowing a couple fuses, would start at all.

Where is the PassLock on a Chevy c1500?

96 people found this helpful. On the 98 the passlock is a module in the column and the key switch goes inside it. There is a contact inside this module that reacts to a change in magnetic field when the key switch is turned. There are three wires that come off the top of the module.

When did General Motors start using drop in crates?

While not complete drop-in crate motors, SDPC has direct replacement long blocks for the 1988 to 1998 GM C/K trucks. General Motors went through a massive redesign on its light trucks for the 1988 model year with much sleeker sheet metal, more cab options, and a brand-new 4×4 independent front suspension.

What kind of crate motor does a GMC Truck have?

SDPC: 350 V8 long-block, part no. 12568758 (for ‘87-’95) and 12530282 (‘86-2000). While not truly complete, drop-in crate motors, Scoggin-Dickey has replacement long-blocks specifically for this generation of trucks, and they’re all new, not rebuilt. They also come with a 36-month/100,000 mile limited warranty, which is nice.

What kind of engine does a 1973 GMC C / K pickup have?

The classic third-gen GM C/K pickups, vintage 1973 to 1987 (a 1980 Chevy 4×4 pictured), are ripe for engine swaps. So where do you find the right crate motor for your truck?

Where can I buy a crate motor in the USA?

We went to these three companies for recommendations because GM is the OE and has a vibrant crate motor inventory, and Pace and SDPC are two of the largest volume performance engine retailers in the USA. Here’s what the experts had to say.

What causes a 1994 Chevy C / K 1500 to bog down?

– CarGurus 1994 Chevy C1500 5.7 bogs/backfires when I give it gas. My truck bogs down (and tries to die) when I give it gas to accelerate off of a stop. There is often a backfire or two when this happens. Pumping the gas does not help. I basically have to crawl through any intersection until it picks up a bit of speed from idle. The truck

What happens when you put a GMC Sierra 1500 in drive?

I then changed the speed pickup on the transfer case, which did not help the speedometer. Now the truck will shift 1-2 manually, but when you put it in drive, it free wheels: nothing at all; no drag or anything. The computer just checks code 12. If you put it in drive, it stays in low.

What was the problem with my 1994 GMC Sierra?

My 94 gmc sierra k1500 speedometer was acting up,brake light came on and it wouldnt shift into 3rd or od without slipping out of gear. Changed speedo sensor and cured all problems. 6 people found this helpful.

I have a 1993 Chevy C1500, two wheel drive, overdrive trans. It will not take off with truck in drive but if i shift to second i can pull off and than manually shift two d … read more

I then changed the speed pickup on the transfer case, which did not help the speedometer. Now the truck will shift 1-2 manually, but when you put it in drive, it free wheels: nothing at all; no drag or anything. The computer just checks code 12. If you put it in drive, it stays in low.

My 94 gmc sierra k1500 speedometer was acting up,brake light came on and it wouldnt shift into 3rd or od without slipping out of gear. Changed speedo sensor and cured all problems. 6 people found this helpful.

What kind of overdrive does a 4L60E have?

4L60E No Overdrive Diagnosis. The 4L60E is a for speed automatic transmission with a .70 overdrive. The overdrive gear is gear number four. As the 4L60E ages, one of the most common problems that it develops is that it won’t shift into overdrive anymore.

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