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Projects & Parts => Projects => Topic started by: TBigLug on January 31, 2010, 12:15:35 PM

Title: "The Smurf" NEW TIRES...
Post by: TBigLug on January 31, 2010, 12:15:35 PM
Gotta start a thread for my new truck.

1991 GMC K1500 4x4
5.7L TBI V8 (rebuilt ~ 30,000 miles ago)
4L60 4 sp. Automatic (junk, putting in a take-out with 80,000 miles on it)
NP241C Transfer Case
Standard Cab
Long Box
P265/75R16 Firestone Wilderness AT's

Currently in the process of swapping the transmission and flex plate right now. Slow going out in the cold! loll

Future plans, replace front fenders, fix rust above wheel wells, 6 lug 14 bolt rear, 3/4 ton springs in the rear, 3" body lift, 285/75R16's, dual exhaust, etc.

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/Tranny%20Swap/TrannySwap001.jpg) (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/Tranny%20Swap/TrannySwap001.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/Tranny%20Swap/TrannySwap002.jpg) (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/Tranny%20Swap/TrannySwap002.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/Tranny%20Swap/TrannySwap003.jpg) (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/Tranny%20Swap/TrannySwap003.jpg)
Title: Re: "The Smurf" The Beginning...
Post by: BIG TODD on January 31, 2010, 02:11:16 PM
 ==kp
Title: Re: "The Smurf" The Beginning...
Post by: Orangecrush on January 31, 2010, 04:19:07 PM
Quote from: liftedjimmy4x4 on January 31, 2010, 02:11:16 PM
==kp
Title: Re: "The Smurf" The Beginning...
Post by: pit on January 31, 2010, 05:05:15 PM
Keep the pics comin  ==sunny got anymore of the 14 bolts? prayy
Title: Re: "The Smurf" The Beginning...
Post by: TBigLug on January 31, 2010, 07:37:26 PM
Quote from: pitbull35 on January 31, 2010, 05:05:15 PM
Keep the pics comin  ==sunny got anymore of the 14 bolts? prayy

No, I need to find one for this truck. Had one in my '93 Suburban and now I wouldn't have anything else in a half-ton that does any towing.
Title: Re: "The Smurf" Tranny's Out...
Post by: TBigLug on January 31, 2010, 07:44:04 PM
Got the tranny out today.

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/Tranny%20Out/TrannyOut007.jpg) (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/Tranny%20Out/TrannyOut007.jpg)

Found out my flywheel was for sure busted. Check out the videos.





Looks like hell. Explains the rattling when it was running.

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/Tranny%20Out/TrannyOut003.jpg) (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/Tranny%20Out/TrannyOut003.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/Tranny%20Out/TrannyOut004.jpg) (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/Tranny%20Out/TrannyOut004.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/Tranny%20Out/TrannyOut005.jpg) (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/Tranny%20Out/TrannyOut005.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/Tranny%20Out/TrannyOut006.jpg) (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/Tranny%20Out/TrannyOut006.jpg)

Luckily I had a brand new one I pulled off a motor I bought years ago. Sure helps to keep spare parts around. Oh, and I got another one with the truck. Still have a spare!  ++peace

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/Tranny%20Out/TrannyOut008.jpg) (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/Tranny%20Out/TrannyOut008.jpg)
Title: Re: "The Smurf" Tranny's Out...
Post by: Bo Duke on January 31, 2010, 07:47:56 PM
Thats awesome! I always keep spare parts around! 
Title: Re: "The Smurf" Tranny's Out...
Post by: pit on January 31, 2010, 09:30:46 PM
That sucks ==kv
Title: Re: "The Smurf" Tranny's Out...
Post by: PathWayMan on January 31, 2010, 09:43:39 PM
opps 
Title: Re: "The Smurf" Tranny's Out...
Post by: pit on January 31, 2010, 09:47:49 PM
Do you know what other trucks came with a 6 lug 14 bolt or anyother diffs that would be worthy and bolt right in.
Title: Re: "The Smurf" Tranny's Out...
Post by: catfish on January 31, 2010, 11:55:31 PM
cool trucl thas the coler mine use to be, what gears u got in it?
Title: Re: "The Smurf" Tranny's Out...
Post by: TBigLug on February 01, 2010, 12:43:32 AM
Quote from: pitbull35 on January 31, 2010, 09:47:49 PM
Do you know what other trucks came with a 6 lug 14 bolt or anyother diffs that would be worthy and bolt right in.

As far as I know they only came in the light (6 lug) 3/4 ton trucks. 88-98'ish, I'm sure someone else can clarify the specifics.

Quote from: catfish on January 31, 2010, 11:55:31 PM
what gears u got in it?

I'm not sure. Haven't pulled the RPO codes yet to look them up.
Title: Re: "The Smurf" Tranny's Out...
Post by: pit on February 01, 2010, 12:50:41 AM
Thanks
Title: Re: "The Smurf" Tranny's Out...
Post by: BIG DOG on February 01, 2010, 12:55:23 AM
cool   
Title: Re: "The Smurf" Tranny's Out...
Post by: camok10 on February 01, 2010, 01:01:34 PM
Quote from: TBigLug on February 01, 2010, 12:43:32 AM
Quote from: pitbull35 on January 31, 2010, 09:47:49 PM
Do you know what other trucks came with a 6 lug 14 bolt or anyother diffs that would be worthy and bolt right in.

As far as I know they only came in the light (6 lug) 3/4 ton trucks. 88-98'ish, I'm sure someone else can clarify the specifics.


hd 88-98 1500's rpo code f44 and 88-98 light 3/4 ton's. 2wd 3/4 ton axle's are aprox 3" narower than 4x4 one's so if a 2wd one is to be used it need's 1.5" wheel spacer's
Title: Re: "The Smurf" SUPRISE...
Post by: betterbeaters on February 01, 2010, 09:30:29 PM
is it done yet??? lol I got the parts for the clutch! should have the old girl on the road soon! good luck with the smurf! hehehe
Title: Re: "The Smurf" SUPRISE...
Post by: TBigLug on February 01, 2010, 09:34:37 PM
Nope, not yet. Had a setback today. What's the name of your tranny guy you were telling me about?

Well, opened up the "new" tranny to put a new filter in it and got quite a suprise. One giant chunk of ice. Now I'm at a crossroad. I can either put it in and hope it's good enough to get me through until summer or save up some coin and get one of them rebuilt. This one had some metal shavings in the bottom but it is a 80,000 mile tranny. ??? Oh the drama! loll

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/Transmission%20Suprise/TransmissionSuprise001.jpg) (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/Transmission%20Suprise/TransmissionSuprise001.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/Transmission%20Suprise/TransmissionSuprise002.jpg) (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/Transmission%20Suprise/TransmissionSuprise002.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/Transmission%20Suprise/TransmissionSuprise003.jpg) (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/Transmission%20Suprise/TransmissionSuprise003.jpg)
Title: Re: "The Smurf" SUPRISE...
Post by: TBigLug on February 01, 2010, 09:35:36 PM
Quote from: betterbeaters on February 01, 2010, 09:30:29 PM
is it done yet??? lol I got the parts for the clutch! should have the old girl on the road soon! good luck with the smurf! hehehe

loll Once you start driving it you'll never want a small block again! loll
Title: Re: "The Smurf" SUPRISE...
Post by: Bigdaddy on February 01, 2010, 09:40:16 PM
==cl
Title: Re: "The Smurf" SUPRISE...
Post by: camok10 on February 01, 2010, 09:46:52 PM
john try u-pullandsave there at schram and it is a bunch of c4c trucks there and i think like 175 for a trans and you can get a warranty
Title: Re: "The Smurf" SUPRISE...
Post by: TBigLug on February 02, 2010, 12:03:12 AM
Decided since I've gotten all practiced up at pulling the tranny I'm gonna go ahead and put the "new" one in. Can't hurt. I'll only be out $20 in Wal-Mart tranny fluid anyway.

So until I get ambitious tomorrow to put it in, I'm gonna do some RPO code research.

AU3 : LOCK CONTROL, SIDE DR, ELEC
A28 : WINDOW, RR, FULL WIDTH, SLIDING
A31 : WINDOW, POWER OPERATED, ALL DOORS
A52 : SEAT, FRT BENCH
B32 : COVERING, FRT FLOOR MATS AUX
B85 : ORNAMENTATION, EXTR MLDG BELT REVEAL
B96 : MOLDING WHL OPENING
C5G : GVW RATING, 5600 LBS ???
C60 : HVAC SYSTEM, AIR CONDITIONER FRT MAN CONTROLS
C95 : LAMP, INTR, ROOF, COURTESY AND DUAL READING
D45 : MIRROR O/S, SST
E63 : BODY EQUIPMENT, FLEETSIDE, PUBX
FK2 : ARM, LH, TORSION BAR SPRING ADJ (A)
FK3 : ARM, RH, TORSION BAR SPRING ADJ (B)
GMC : PLANT CODE PONTIAC, MI, USA
GQ1 : AXLE, STD RATIO
GU6 : AXLE REAR, 3.42 RATIO
JB3 : BRAKE, POWER, DISC/DRUM, 4600 LBS
KC4 : COOLING SYSTEM, HEAVY DUTY ENGINE OIL
K34 : CRUISE CONTROL, AUT0MATIC, ELECTRONIC
K60 : GENERATOR, 100 AMP
L05 : ENGINE, GAS, B CYL, 5.7L, 1 TBI, V8
MD8 : TRANSMISSION, AUTO 4 SPD, THM 700 R4
MX0 : MERCHANDISED, TRANS, AUTO PROVISIONS, O/D
NA1 : EMISSION SYSTEM, GVW, LESS THAN 8500 LB
NA5 : EMISSION SYSTEM, FEDERAL, TIER O
NK3 : STEERING WHEEL, SPORT, SOFT  RIM, SIMULATED LEATHER
NZZ : SKID PLATE OFF-ROAD
N33 : STEERING COLUMN, TILT TYPE
PF4 : WHEEL, 16 X 7, CAST - ALUMINUM
SLM : STOCK ORDER, PROCESSING CODE
TFE  : SALES INCENTIVE COMMITMENT PLUS
TR9 : LAMP, GROUP
UX1 : RADIO, AM/FM STEREO, CASSETTE, EQUALIZER
U01 : LAMP, FIVE, ROOF MARKER, TRUCK
U66 : SPEAKER SYSTEM, 4, DUAL FRT DASH MTD, DUAL EXTD RGE
VB3 : BUMPER, RR, STEP, CHROME, IMPACT STRIP
VG3 : BUMPER FRT, IMPACT STRIP
VXS : VEHICLE COMPLETE
V02 : RADIATOR, HEAVY DUTY, WITH TRANS  OIL COOLER
V22 : GRILL RADIATOR, CHROME
V73 : VEHICLE STATEMENT, USA/CANADA
XGM : ???
YD3 : FRONT AXLE, BASE EQUIPMENT FOR SCHEDULING, GVW PLATE
YD6 : REAR SPRING, BASE EQUIPMENT
YE9 : CONVENIENCE PACKAGE, COMFORT & DECOR LEVEL #3
YGM : ???
ZGM : ???
ZQ2 : Power Locks & Power Windows
ZQ3 : Tilt Wheel & Speed Control
ZY1 : COLOR COMBINATION, SOLID
Z88 : MARKET BRAND GMC
1SF : PACKAGE OPTION 06
1SZ : DISCOUNT OPTION PACKAGE
22U : PRIMARY COLOR, EXTERIOR, BAHAMA BLUE MET (91)
24D : TRIM COMBINATION, CLOTH, DK BLUE (D) (91)
24I : INTERIOR TRIM, DK BLUE (I) (91)
6GF : ???
7GF : ???

c/o http://www.c2e.info/rpocodes/
Title: Re: "The Smurf" SUPRISE...
Post by: BIG DOG on February 02, 2010, 12:09:20 AM
OH MAN
Title: Re: "The Smurf" SUPRISE...
Post by: pit on February 02, 2010, 02:29:55 AM
YEESH...
Title: Re: "The Smurf" SUPRISE...
Post by: REDNECKONE on February 13, 2010, 12:40:23 AM
ouch good luck
Title: Re: "The Smurf" SUPRISE...
Post by: camok10 on March 03, 2010, 12:57:43 PM
any luck on your tran's yet?
Title: Re: "The Smurf" Still Sitting...
Post by: TBigLug on April 13, 2010, 02:14:33 PM
UPDATE: Still sitting in the same spot! loll Did find a tranny if the guy ever makes up his mind on setting a date to go pick it up. Need some steel rims and differant tires though. My DS tires leak air slowly but annoyingly!
Title: Re: "The Smurf" Still Sitting...
Post by: camok10 on April 13, 2010, 03:51:17 PM
Quote from: TBigLug on April 13, 2010, 02:14:33 PM
. Need some steel rims and differant tires though. My DS tires leak air slowly but annoyingly!

rock some rally's like me loll i really like the way they look on these truck's
Title: Re: "The Smurf" Still Sitting...
Post by: TBigLug on April 13, 2010, 07:39:00 PM
loll Here it is, still sitting waiting to be worked on.

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/SS%20Turd/Spring%20Updates/TurdSpringUpdates07.jpg) (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/SS%20Turd/Spring%20Updates/TurdSpringUpdates07.jpg)
Title: Re: "The Smurf" GOT A TRANNY...
Post by: TBigLug on April 16, 2010, 11:47:58 AM
Got a tranny Wednesday. Just gotta get a spare minute to put it in! Getting closer.
Title: Re: "The Smurf" GOT A TRANNY...
Post by: TBigLug on May 04, 2010, 02:36:28 AM
Got my "new" tranny in today. Still need to hook up the detent cable and get one new bolt for the rear U-joint strap. Tranny's been sitting for 8 years so I started her up and let it run to circulate the fluid back onto the clutches. More pictures, vids and updates tomorrow.
Title: Re: "The Smurf" EPIC FAIL...
Post by: TBigLug on May 05, 2010, 12:58:01 AM
Denied! Tranny holds in first til it's wound out then slides into third. Guy gave me a gaurantee that it would work. I'll find out tomorrow whether or not he's gonna honor it or not. I did get a chance to drive the truck around though and find out what it has and needs. Really doesn't need anything other than the brakes bled. Drives nice and smooth, lots of power, all the lights work, etc. Still on the fence as to fix it & keep it or trade it off (fixed or not).
Title: Re: "The Smurf" EPIC FAIL...
Post by: Disturbed Sledneck on May 05, 2010, 01:32:33 AM
Dang that sucks about the tranny.  Better luck with the next one.
Title: Re: "The Smurf" EPIC FAIL...
Post by: camok10 on May 05, 2010, 06:29:55 AM
trade it that's what i did with the stepside loll

bummer on the luck i guess some of my bad luck migrated your way
Title: Re: "The Smurf" EPIC FAIL...
Post by: TBigLug on May 05, 2010, 08:23:01 PM
Take it back, TAKE IT BACK!!! loll

I found a guy who's got a rebuilt one he wants to trade me for my 3 bad ones so I'll probably end up just doing that. Assuming this tranny's legit and not some 300,000 mile S-10 take out with the wrong tailshaft bolt pattern or something crazy like that. Would be just my luck! loll
Title: Re: "The Smurf" SUCCESS!!!
Post by: TBigLug on May 14, 2010, 11:45:20 AM
The tranny is in and it works great. I'm off to work now but I'll update with pics and more info when I get home!
Title: Re: "The Smurf" SUCCESS!!!
Post by: betterbeaters on May 14, 2010, 11:54:19 AM
sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!   burn out pics ??????  lol
Title: Re: "The Smurf" SUCCESS!!!
Post by: camok10 on May 14, 2010, 06:47:25 PM
Quote from: TBigLug on May 14, 2010, 11:45:20 AM
The tranny is in and it works great. I'm off to work now but I'll update with pics and more info when I get home!

sweet, wish i had patiance i woulda sold it by now loll
Title: Re: "The Smurf" SUCCESS!!!
Post by: TBigLug on May 14, 2010, 07:40:01 PM
Well got my tranny in. Rebuilt by Jeremy Sheperd of Affordable Honest Automotive out of Charlotte. He works at Shaheen Chevy in Lansing and runs a repair facility out of his garage. www.affordablehonestautomotive.com Nice guy and the tranny works great. I traded off to him my three junk trannies for this one he just rebuilt. Got it all in and it shifts great and I couldn't be happier with it.

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/Tranny%20Updates/TrannyReadyToGo.jpg) (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/Tranny%20Updates/TrannyReadyToGo.jpg)

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/Tranny%20Updates/FixMe.jpg) (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/Tranny%20Updates/FixMe.jpg)

Got the tranny all wrapped up and went to work on the brakes since they were nill and my fluid kept disappearing. Found out why...

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/Tranny%20Updates/BrokenBrakeLine.jpg) (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/Tranny%20Updates/BrokenBrakeLine.jpg)

Busted brake line. It's okay, it was in the rear. So I blocked off the line at the master cylinder by sticking a roofing nail in the line and retightening it (thanks Trent for asking the question "How do I block off my rear brakes?" Came in handy! loll) The DS bleeder broke free with a little bit of heat and a shot of penetrating oil. Bled out that side. Moved over to the PS and found this...

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/Tranny%20Updates/BrokenBleeder.jpg) (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/Tranny%20Updates/BrokenBleeder.jpg)

Broken bleeder. At least it doesn't leak and now I have really good brakes.

Next, I'm gonna work on the rear cab mounts to get the body lines back up, find some replacement tires and find a flywheel cover for the K-case.

Quote from: camok10 on May 14, 2010, 06:47:25 PM
sweet, wish i had patiance i woulda sold it by now loll

It helps that I don't have to drive it everyday so I could just let it sit until I got the stuff to do it.
Title: Re: "The Smurf" SUCCESS!!!
Post by: Disturban on May 14, 2010, 08:41:52 PM
Next time you need a tranny hit one of the LKQ junk yards they are $89 and come with a warranty.
Title: Re: "The Smurf" SUCCESS!!!
Post by: TBigLug on May 18, 2010, 10:04:30 AM
What's LKQ stand for?
Title: Re: "The Smurf" SUCCESS!!!
Post by: Fraser on May 18, 2010, 06:06:46 PM
Quote from: TBigLug on May 18, 2010, 10:04:30 AM
What's LKQ stand for?

Like Kind Quality. Good used car parts, http://www.lkqcorp.com/home/home.asp
Title: Re: "The Smurf" SUCCESS!!!
Post by: dirtydog on May 20, 2010, 03:51:14 PM
when bleeding brakes i was always told to start with the furtherest 1 away from the master cyclinder. dosent mean u have to do them all though
Title: Re: "The Smurf" SUCCESS!!!
Post by: chevy_4x4_trucks on May 21, 2010, 08:56:29 PM
how did you manage to crack the flywheel that bad? ive seen them cracked but never all the way around like that
Title: Re: "The Smurf" SUCCESS!!!
Post by: TBigLug on May 22, 2010, 06:09:56 PM
Flywheel was courtesy of the previous owner both not installing the top bellhousing bolts, not tightening the ones that were installed, and continuing to drive it after it broke.
Title: Re: "The Smurf" NEW TIRES...
Post by: TBigLug on August 08, 2010, 04:14:40 PM
Got my new tires on this morning. Not much taller but plenty wide! loll Next week I'll pick up some paint and give 'em a gloss black color and keep my eyes open for a set of beauty rings and center caps.

(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/New%20Tires/Smurf-NewTires001.jpg) (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/New%20Tires/Smurf-NewTires001.jpg)
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/New%20Tires/Smurf-NewTires002.jpg) (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/New%20Tires/Smurf-NewTires002.jpg)
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/New%20Tires/Smurf-NewTires003.jpg) (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/New%20Tires/Smurf-NewTires003.jpg)
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/New%20Tires/Smurf-NewTires004.jpg) (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/New%20Tires/Smurf-NewTires004.jpg)
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/New%20Tires/Smurf-NewTires005.jpg) (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/New%20Tires/Smurf-NewTires005.jpg)
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/New%20Tires/Smurf-NewTires006.jpg) (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/New%20Tires/Smurf-NewTires006.jpg)
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/New%20Tires/Smurf-NewTires007.jpg) (http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa128/TBigLug/Smurf/New%20Tires/Smurf-NewTires007.jpg)
Title: Re: "The Smurf" NEW TIRES...
Post by: scottsdale on August 11, 2010, 08:38:20 AM
 ==kp hope the tires work out for ya
Title: Re: "The Smurf" NEW TIRES...
Post by: betterbeaters on August 11, 2010, 01:03:32 PM
looks like a mudder! lol