I bought a 1995 Chevy 4X4 K3500 454 crew cab dually that needed a clutch.
Got it up on the lift, and got it apart, and ordered flywheel, HD clutch, and slave cyl.
Put it all back together - and the pressure plate won't squeeze the clutch disc??
So I find out that in 1995, they started using the 1996 model year parts in October.
RE- Ordered parts by VIN, so now It should work. (I get the parts in Thursday.)
Not happy with this, but I told parts counter guru a 1995, Which is what it is,
Sticker has 10-95 on door. (That's not a 95, it just looks like a 95.)
What I didn't know was there was a possible choice of two different sets of
completely different parts that were not the same. Thanks GM!
So..... How's your day going????
Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by rolls canardly, Mar 28, 2023.
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I hope everything works smoothly once you get the new parts put on.austinmike, Dave_in_AZ, Rideandrepair and 5 others Thank this. -
i know it's my fault, but I still don't like doing it twice.
Haven't been that mad in a long time,
then I just stopped, took a deep breath,
and laughed at myself.
I just hope they give me a refund on the parts.
Then I'm only out the time.
But time is more valuable when you're almost 70.
Probably the last tranny I will ever put in;
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It will go a lot faster the 2nd time ,No rusted bolts giving you a fit . And you now know every tool to grab. Look on the bright side.
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It happens. They often use up old parts. Chrysler was famous for it, especially on brakes. Never know when you’ll get a parts bin special. I had an 09 Pontiac G5 GT. Every parts store lists the wrong brake pads. Up through 08, they were larger. In 09, right before they folded, the GT was a nameplate only. Same engine, same brakes. as others. Sounds like you found a nice Truck. Not too bad having to rework everything while it’s still new and exciting. Nows the time. After while it’s just a chore.
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Could be worse. My brother had a Mustang that was a 1985 and a half. Some parts were 85, some 86 and some were special and only was found on the "and a half" version. (Motor mounts were a bi.... to find the right ones)
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1995=TBI 454
1996=Vortec 454
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Today I get the bell housing off, that's where I stopped last night,
and remove the incorrect clutch.
1st picture is looking up at floor and inside rocker panel.
Still has the primer from GM paint shop with NO rust.
Cab floor is "not even a little red surface rust" clean primer.
Unreal; especially for a rust belt salt spewing state like Pa.
2nd picture is rockers and bottom of both crew cab doors.
One little 1" spot to be blasted, muriatic acid etched, and filled.
3rd picture is rear w/ new brakes, drums, air shocks and rear cover.
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You can switch between 2 wheel and 4 wheel steer. In 4 wheel steer it has the turning radius of a small car Lol.
It was available with the 6.0 but it has the 5.3 wish it had the 6.0 LolMattflat362, rolls canardly, D.Tibbitt and 1 other person Thank this.
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