Rocket Man's 02 Denali Build Thread AKA "THE BEAST"

[HiHoeSilver]

@Tonyrodz how does that fitting work? I see no suction device....and yes I know the pump says don't use for flammable liquids but show me a pump that says it's OK unless it's an actual fuel pump. I never got good at siphoning even when I was a kid, I always get some in my mouth but usually just a few drops. I did loop the hose down @HiHoeSilver ..I think lol. I was getting kinda buzzed by then. Anyway I got the tank out. The fittings for the vapor canister and fuel lines at the tank were the hardest part to get off. I did break one of the tank strap nut holder things whatever they're called just like you said Nate but other than that I'm OK. I had no rust other than a tiny bit on the lock ring. The tank looks clean inside, only thing was I did find a piece of black plastic that I can't figure where it came from. The pump and new lock ring will be here tomorrow so that's all for today.

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Nice job.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

I threw the paper away, but you put one end of the hose in the liquid and you need to shake the end with the marble back and forth until you have some suction going. I've never used it personally, but they guy who gave it to me swears it works. Idk.View attachment 200932
EDIT: Poor GN.

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You guys and your fancy tools. I have siphoned to many things to count with just a hose and cannot recall ever getting any liquid in my mouth. Lol

 

[PG01]

You guys and your fancy tools. I have siphoned to many things to count with just a hose and cannot recall ever getting any liquid in my mouth. Lol

Ill put somethin in yer mouth....didn’t say big...just somethin

 

[Rocket Man]

You guys and your fancy tools. I have siphoned to many things to count with just a hose and cannot recall ever getting any liquid in my mouth. Lol

You. Are. Awesome.

 

[Tonyrodz]

You guys and your fancy tools. I have siphoned to many things to count with just a hose and cannot recall ever getting any liquid in my mouth. Lol

Set your self up on that one!

Ill put somethin in yer mouth....didn’t say big...just somethin

Was totally waiting for that one! Lol

 

[HiHoeSilver]

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[Rocket Man]

I got the fuel pump today but my company let me down on the lock ring. I'll have to give Bezos a call and ask him WTF. It's scheduled for tomorrow now. Anyway, the new pump came with a new wiring harness that I had to install on the truck so I did that. Then I decided just for the hell of it to paint the old lock ring with 4 coats of Hammerite Rust Cap after wire brushing the hell out of it. Of course it won't be dry until tomorrow anyway. Should have done it yesterday but Jeff never called to say the ring was going to be late. GM made a couple changes on my pump; the strainer is now internal and there's only 2 guide rods for some reason. Plus the electrical connector. Also it looks taller and I did notice when I put it in the tank I have to push down a bit more.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

I got the fuel pump today but my company let me down on the lock ring. I'll have to give Bezos a call and ask him WTF. It's scheduled for tomorrow now. Anyway, the new pump came with a new wiring harness that I had to install on the truck so I did that. Then I decided just for the hell of it to paint the old lock ring with 4 coats of Hammerite Rust Cap after wire brushing the hell out of it. Of course it won't be dry until tomorrow anyway. Should have done it yesterday but Jeff never called to say the ring was going to be late. GM made a couple changes on my pump; the strainer is now internal and there's only 2 guide rods for some reason. Plus the electrical connector. Also it looks taller and I did notice when I put it in the tank I have to push down a bit more.

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Is the top plastic? What kind of pump is it?

 

[Rocket Man]

Yes it's plastic, as is the original. It's an AC Delco OE pump. Was yours metal?

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Yes. Hence the rust and the bedliner on the new one. Also Delco OE.

 

[Rocket Man]

Yes. Hence the rust and the bedliner on the new one. Also Delco OE.

That’s weird that they went to metal in the later years. Seems plastic would be better. I decided to use the lock ring I painted. That Hammerite Rust Cap looks like it will hold up better than the factory paint plus I’m pretty sure I got all the rust off. It was just a little bit.

 

[Rocket Man]

It's done. Started right up so my seat of the pants diagnosis was correct, the fuel pump did indeed take a shit. I was going to replace it awhile back, figuring it was time, but then I got caught up deciding if I wanted even worse gas mileage by adding boost which would have meant a bigger pump. I'm over that whole thing now, I'm staying where I'm at for the near future unless I get another daily. I need The Beast to not break and adding boost is a sure recipe for breakage lol. After I installed the tank, I cleaned things with my pressure washer before mounting the rear wheels.

 

[Rocket Man]

Washed The Beast today. I started back to work last Friday and got a few compliments on it from some new guys so I thought I'd make it shine. All it took was a good wash; I don't remember if it was Trinova paint sealer or carnuba wax I used on it last time but it seems to be working good even after several months.

 

[Tonyrodz]

View attachment 203872 Washed The Beast today. I started back to work last Friday and got a few compliments on it from some new guys so I thought I'd make it shine. All it took was a good wash; I don't remember if it was Trinova paint sealer or carnuba wax I used on it last time but it seems to be working good even after several months.

Damn nice!! Getting me jealous Mark

 

[adventurenali92]

Sharp!!

 

[cmc76]

Are you putting the dubs back on?

 

[00'BlueSteel]

View attachment 203872 Washed The Beast today. I started back to work last Friday and got a few compliments on it from some new guys so I thought I'd make it shine. All it took was a good wash; I don't remember if it was Trinova paint sealer or carnuba wax I used on it last time but it seems to be working good even after several months.

Bling bling, show room fresh!

 

[Rocket Man]

Are you putting the dubs back on?

Probably not. I like the way these look and might get some 26's next year or maybe not. Just gonna run these for awhile.

 

[05Single]

Probably not. I like the way these look and might get some 26's next year or maybe not. Just gonna run these for awhile.

So selling the dubs? Already sold? Shipping to Alaska?

 

[00'BlueSteel]

Probably not. I like the way these look and might get some 26's next year or maybe not. Just gonna run these for awhile.

I like the look of the current wheels, they have a nice race look to them.