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Aug 2, 2014 | 04:15 PM

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LS1TRUCKGUY

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When cutting the frame for a c notch, make sure you cut through the brake line on the inside of the framerail.
Also, make sure you put the intake manifold on before you install the oil pressure sensor.

Aug 2, 2014 | 05:23 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LS1TRUCKGUY

When cutting the frame for a c notch, make sure you cut through the brake line on the inside of the framerail.

Guilty here. I now have a line lock mounted inside that frame rail. Funny ****.

Aug 2, 2014 | 07:23 PM

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Replaced entire bank of lifters for "lifter knock" that actually was my flexplate hitting the tranny dustshield due to improperly aligned oil pan.

Aug 2, 2014 | 08:05 PM

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When going to torque lug nuts, make sure to leave one semi loose so that when you go to tigthen it down you use all your force to punch the ground.

Aug 2, 2014 | 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by smokeshow

This is why I stopped using those stainless ties for header wrap. Those WILL rip into your flesh and draw blood every time.

Yeah, these things are the devil.

Leave about 1/2 excess when cutting the end off, then use some needle nose pliers to roll the end up.

Aug 2, 2014 | 10:11 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by quicksilverado

Leave about 1/2 excess when cutting the end off, then use some needle nose pliers to roll the end up.

Fixed it.

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Aug 2, 2014 | 10:18 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by smokeshow

Fixed it.

That is what i used.

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