Archive for the ‘K5 Blazer’ Category

Aftermarket Accelerator / Throttle Cable Fitment Problems on 6.2L Diesels

Saturday, March 21st, 2015

  Many people have found the cable sold in parts stores for 1980’s Chevy and GM 6.2L diesel powered vehicles does not fit correctly. Both the Pioneer CA8503 cable and the ATP Y270 cable claim to be the correct fit for the application, but will not allow the throttle to fully close.The image below shows the aftermarket cable […]

Onboard Power Inverter

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

Install a 120V power inverter in your car or truck to have household power wherever you go.

Stanadyne DB2 Fuel Injection Pump

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

The Stanadyne DB2 rotary distributor pump has a single pumping element that feeds all injectors. The high pressure pumping action is carried out in a single barrel, which houses two opposing plungers operated by two rollers. These plungers are pushed together by a cam ring with internal lobes acting on the rollers and it is this action that pressurizes the fuel.

Blazer Radio Install

Friday, June 5th, 2009

Installing a 1/2 face modern style radio in a pre 90’s blazer.

Blazer Quick Release Door Pins

Friday, June 5th, 2009

How to make quick release door hinge pins to make door removal and installation a breeze.

GM 14 bolt swap into a 1/2 ton chassis

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

This is a common swap done by many in the 4×4 world to beef up there 1/2 ton or c-clip axles. Other than the larger and beefier ring and pinion the major benefit of this swap is the full floating axles. The difference is that when a c-clip axle breaks the axle will slide out […]