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Too late for Little Red, but for others: From what I have read, this may also indicate a problem with FPR under the upper manifold. Mine, a 97 v8 5.7L sierra, needs starter fluid whenever it is cold, but mostly is OK once it starts or is warmed up. I haven't gone to the trouble to nail down my problem yet. My guess the puff of smoke was due to excessive cranking maybe?

I did something real bone-headed today and now I want to find out what my rear gawr is with the towing package (not sure if I can trust the door plate since the package was an add-on). It's a 1997 k1500 4x4 with towing package, crew cab, short bed. The plate says 3700 for the rear, but here's the thing: I had HomeDepot put a whole pallet of shingles on the back (about 3300 lbs) before I thought about checking the gawr. Yeah, that was stupid, but I never have really hauled anything heavy before and just didn't think. The rear sunk down but I made it home (about 4 miles) without any bangs or other problems, and I checked the springs after I got home and no obvious problems, so either I was real lucky or the actual rating is higher, cuz I KNOW the back of the truck doesn't weigh less than 400 lbs. Anyone know specifically for this truck? No doubt if I have to do it again, I'll make sure I don't overload, but just curious now.