do you remember what the oil pressure was before it craped out?DID THE BEARINGS GO BAD FROM INFLUX OF ANTIFREEZE?...and hows the rust underneath?...thanks
I don't own a Harley, but I read a lot. Maybe this book tip will help you keep your Harley riding. "101 Harley-Davidson Evolution Performance Projects from Kip Woodring and Kenna Love"
$1000???? The ones for sale near me are at least $4000 and even then they are rusted out or need new engines and/or transmissions. Living in Pittsburgh sucks…
I love how the hood just popped up and he slams it back down 🍻🍻🍻😂😂🤪🤪🤪 jealous of this I need this for about 4 weeks around our farm.... one year we'll get there lol. GREAT VIDEO!!!
I have a '99 4-door Blazer I bought when it was one year old in 2000. It now has just over 250k miles on the original engine. It doesn't use oil. I've had to do repairs over the years but it's still going strong. I did have to replace the spider fuel injector but that wasn't too hard to do. I had to replace the transmission about 15 years ago but its been fine ever since. My interior still looks really good. I have no intention of parting with it any time soon. I definitely like it better than the new Blazers Chevy started making a few years ago.
Bought our 98 new! Has over 260,000 miles on engine, trans and rear! Had to replace normal wear items, brake pads, alternator, starter, plugs etc! Still runs, drives and looks good! My brother bought a 97 Chevy K1500 with Vortec 4.3 now has 315,000 miles on it! Own my 1st car, '67 Camaro SS for 49 years! 350, muncie and rear still run good! Only downside is the 4.11 posi rear! Loves the aviation gas! Same for my 68 Cougar and Grand National! The 428 Cobra Jet Cougar really loves the AVgas! Maintenance is the key to longevity!
Super cool video!! Just to add, the 02-09 Trailblazer and similar GMT-360 were Body on Frame. Also the competitor Ford Explorer 02-05 and following chassis are Body on Frame as well 👍👍.
Glad to see your making videos again. I watched allot of your videos a while back when I was looking into buying a tractor and doing some side work. I ended up getting me a 2038R but haven’t done a ton of side work yet cause I got a few projects at the house I work on during the weekends including rebuilding the top end of my wife’s car. Idk if I would have tackled a transmission. I bet that was rewarding when you got it running again! I don’t mind the changes you’ve discussed in your most recent videos. I enjoy life lessons and different perspectives. I also enjoy seeing someone willing to put in an honest days work. Keep doing what you’re doing Bud.
Just found your channel and subscribed. I enjoy your perspective and look forward to watching more of your videos. I ran a small junk removal dump trailer business on the side and had a ton of fun for about 18 months before my family started needing more of my attention, but I plan one day to have another small business when I have more time.
I’m excited to see you making videos again. Love the moral of the story, do the little things well and in time the Lord will trust you with larger things! Best of luck to you. Keep these videos coming!
Thse most common no start issue with the 4.3s are, rotor and distributor cap, ignition coil, ignition module, crank or cam sensor, fuel pump, or even anti theft module,(rare). If no power to fuel pump, check relays and fuses and or wiring, another thing g is the oil pressure senor runs on the same circuit as the fuel pump prime, most common is the wire harness plug that goes to ignition coil, (not coil wire), it looses a ground or connection causing a no spark, no start situation.
Mines got a knock at high idle like 3k rpm doesn’t eat coolant or anything and has the power in the world just needs fresh injectors and a intake reseal but I think it has a bad lifter or stuck one
Love this video. Well done! Think I told you a while back but I'm doing basically the same thing as you. I'm retired Air Force and after managing in civilian industry for 6.5 years, I quit, bought a 1025r with a backhoe, tiller, box blade, brush hog, stump grinder, and a 7x14 dump trailer. I already had a v10 Excursion and a steel deck car hauler for years. I made a very deliberate decision to work for myself and do a lot harder work because like you said, it's honest work and you meet a lot of great people. I'd rather learn to live with less income and get out of that world. Thanks for the great video and conversation!
It's good to see you trying to pay things off rather than continuing to buy new things and staying in debt! I've got 4 months left on my 20191025r. I'm over here in Minnesota near Fargo so it's nice to see someone close! Keep up the good work and the discipleship brother!
Great video. I have a 5x10 sure trac dump trailer I tow behind my 5.3 Tahoe. I wish I bought a bigger one to load the 1025r into. My trailer for the tractor is a 14’ deck, and like you said, 2 feet too short. Oh well, have to make it all work as prices have doubled since when purchased in 2019. Thanks for the videos and education Dash!
Great idea! I’ll try that. Never thought about raising and lowering the dump bed for a second. Seems much easier than moving the whole truck to a lower spot. Thanks!
Hey Dash,good to see you again! I was thinking of you not long ago,wondering what you were up to. My 2038R is still serving me well and I added rear remotes and a third function to it. Just ordered a new hydraulic pump and loader cylinders from HydroPlus which will increase my lift capacity a lot Any way,as one of the old man(74) followers I'll be here for any and all your stuff and probably add my 2 cents worth. You be good man and more importantly be happy. I still like working in the dirt lol
Hey Jim! Great to hear you are doing well and still getting good use out of that 2038r! I just came up with my own solution to the hydros plus kit for my 1025r to get more speed out of my hydraulics. I may do a video on that later, still testing it out! Would love to get bigger cylinders eventually too for more lift capacity. Thanks again for always supporting my channel. You’ve always been one of my biggest supporters. I would love to hear more of your wisdom, so please chime in as you see fit. Be well my friend! -Dash
Just bought a 99 blazer from one of my older friends for $500 no issues it just needed freon Ac back blowing cold now just needs a solid paint touch up its my 3rd vehicle ill just use it for my 3 mile work trip but im a fan of the blazer
I remember when my grandfather had a Chevy Blazer and it brings back memories from when I was a younger kid but the engine unfortunately stopped running right possibly due to water in the cylinders. If this didn't happen though, I bet he would probably still be driving it today.
You really should buy or make heavy-duty grill guards for the front, so you don't destroy more than your paint job. Branches, sticks & other debris can easily go through the factory mesh.
Grew up in one of these from 2002-15 eventually the head gasket blew and it had rod knock, still ran and drove because its a 4.3 but my dad eventually traded it in for a 2013 silverado.
Those trucks are full of design flaws that kill reliability. I had one once and it was the worst truck ive ever had. If you fix everything thats wrong, then it'll run great. Thats the same as any other lemon. If you like it and are willing to invest time and money to make it right, then good for you. Hope it serves you well and you enjoy it.
I love this video. Totally relate to how we connect to vehicles in our past. I joined the Air Force in 96 (retired AF now) and went to Fairbanks, Alaska to my first base (Eielson AFB) in 97. The first car I bought there was a 1990 Dodge Daytona. It had the turbo charged 2.5L, and I got it with 33,000 miles on it. 5 speed. No one wanted that kind of car up there so I got a steal. I loved that thing! I would give anything to have hung onto it. I also really loved the 2000 Dodge Dakota 4 door that I had for years. 4x4 Sport with the 4.7L V-8. I wore that truck out....lol The truck I've done all my hauling with since I bought it in 2010 is a 2004 Ford Excursion 4x4 with the V-10. She's still going strong and can pull anything up to around 12,000 pounds. I'm keeping that vehicle forever. Thanks for the video!
Awesome! My buddy in high school had a dodge dakota, had the 5.2 in it. He didn’t take the best care of it, but that was a great little truck. That 5 speed 2.5 turbo sounds like a blast! And with low miles, that sounds like it was a great deal. Thanks for sharing your memories with us, and thanks for your service to our country.
