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12-28-2012, 10:19 PM
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Fresh 5.3 needed
Mine just rolled 225k and I like this old truck. I would appreciate any leads. Thanks in advance.
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12-29-2012, 12:21 AM
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Just broke in ready for boast. Ill take the old one.
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12-29-2012, 01:50 AM
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Hell I would also be interested in the old one! lol
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12-29-2012, 02:08 AM
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if you're getting a fresh one you may as well get a 6.0
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12-29-2012, 04:00 AM
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don't worry...I just rolled 330k
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12-29-2012, 11:49 AM
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It runs fine but knocks a bit at cold start.
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12-29-2012, 12:24 PM
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12-29-2012, 12:57 PM
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Awe good ol LS piston slap. I wouldnt worry about it most of these motors start doing that, but they keep going.
I would do a compression test, and provided thats good and oil pressure is good keep riding doesnt hurt to get a motor for it just in case though and have it on the stand.
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12-29-2012, 01:08 PM
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Thanks for the info. I'll let it roll.
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