Recent content by Observer

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    I have seen the impossible!

    Thanks! Now you know ... what you are about to embark on is something that hundreds, if not millions (just kidding), of us LB7 owners will be eagerly following ... NO PRESSURE THOUGH! :happy2:
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    Info: Towing Mirrors - my recommendation ...

    Needed a set of towing mirrors to replace the spoon size stockers on my 02 dually. Looked at all the recommended brands, but couldn't really justify the $400 plus price tag. So I found these (from the Racing Guys), and have been running them all summer long in all kinds of conditions. Let me...
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    I have seen the impossible!

    Thanks juddski ... looking forward to your write-up (i.e. the good, the bad, and the ugly). Car RamRod ... might want to read post #69 ... might answer your question. The misc. questions I have regarding the LLY to LB7 head-swap has to do with component parts, such as: head gaskets (i.e...
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    I have seen the impossible!

    BUMP for any updates ... Any word on juddski88 LLY head swap to an LB7? If my injectors go, then this would be my preference. I'm eagerly awaiting updates on this thread/subject!!!! :grd:
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    Job hunting...WTF?

    Hey Mike, My whole career has been in the architectural and structural engineering/technology field ... I'm retired now (circa 2003) primarily because I saw what was coming down the track. Sold my practice and spent the next 3 to 4 years prepping and getting our cabin in the woods set up...
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    LB7: part number please

    Ordered mine from gmpartsdirect.com 1 ea. Fan Pulley Assy. #97226289 $197.60 2 ea. Idler Pulleys (Smooth) #98072072 $11.56 ea. 1 ea. Belt Tensioner Assy. #98094201 $67.09 2 ea. Idler Pulley Bolts #11515769 $2.64 ea. Shipping & Handling ......................................$64.48...
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    Question: Injector Technical Specifications Wanted

    Attn: Moderators I don't know what happened, but would someone move this up one level to general Duramax Hard Parts ... didn't mean to put this in the Part #'s section! THANK YOU!
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    Question: Injector Technical Specifications Wanted

    Hey folks ... wonder if someone here can point me in the right direction. What I'm looking for is complete technical/design specifications for the injectors used on our Duramax engines ... this includes the injector used in the LB7, LLY, LBZ, & LMM. By technical specifications, I'm initially...
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    LB7: Engine overhaul kit?

    Interesting ... I took the GM Part No. 97729798 listed in this auction, then went over to GMPartsDirect.com ... this is the result: GM PART # 97729798 CATEGORY: Engine Cylinder Head Gasket PACK QTY: 1 CORE CHARGE: $0.00 GM LIST: $550.71...
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    LLY: CP3 pump rebuild

    BUMP ... by someone else interested!!! :food:
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    LB7: HI Everyone - Need pulley part #'s

    More part numbers: Water Pump Housing to Engine Block O-Ring: FelPro #35756 $1.89 ea. (Note: the local GMC Dealer wanted $35.00 for this O-Ring ... WTF!) Water Pump Housing to Lower Horiz. Transfer Pipe Gasket: FelPro #35758 $1.25 ea. Both purchase at NAPA.
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    LB7: HI Everyone - Need pulley part #'s

    Just ordered it from GMPartsDirect for $197.60. Matter of fact, let me list the Part No.'s and charges: 1 ea. Fan Pulley Assy. #97226289 $197.60 2 ea. Idler Pulleys (Smooth) #98072072 $11.56 ea. 1 ea. Belt Tensioner Assy. #98094201 $67.09 2 ea. Idler Pulley Bolts #11515769 $2.64 ea...
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    LB7: HI Everyone - Need pulley part #'s

    Thanks for the numbers! BTW ... where did you order yours from?
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    LB7: HI Everyone - Need pulley part #'s

    Hey everyone ... been a member here for short while and have learned soooo very much. I'm a newbie to the diesel truck world ... (own a diesel tractor, but that's pretty basic). Anyways, from my sig. you'll see I just purchased my first diesel truck earlier this month and am doing some much...