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      Before fooling around with block heaters, you need to get the choke sorted out. Zero degrees is not that cold. As mentioned, make sure...
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      Matt69olds replied to the thread Remote Start.
      I have used Viper and code alarm. I can’t remember what brand my son bought for his Yukon. It wasn’t a remote start or security, but...
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      Matt69olds replied to the thread transmission/oil cooler lines.
      I’m not sure what a fair price is, never had a pair to sell. Since im an Olds guy occasionally people ask if I know or have frame mounts...
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      Matt69olds reacted to Ricko1966's post in the thread Gas hog with Like Like.
      Anyone having trouble with or worried about qjet throttle shaft bushings,they aren't that hard to fix,but to prevent the problem to...
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      Matt69olds replied to the thread transmission/oil cooler lines.
      What year is your truck? I don’t recall any heat exchanger on my 81 GMC, but it’s been 30 years since I swapped in the 455. I have slept...
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      Find someone who can tune the system for you. The self tuning will get it close, having it custom tuned will make a world of difference...
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      First things first. Remove and clean the battery terminals. Check the grounds at the engine, body, and firewall. Make sure the...
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      Matt69olds replied to the thread Th400 kickdown switch.
      If it’s close, slip a piece of rubber hose over the switch. You can also use a hose clamp on the switch knob. McGuyverism!!
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      Matt69olds replied to the thread Electric Choke Issues.
      With the engine completely cold (sitting overnight would be ideal) floor the throttle once. The choke plate should snap shut and the...
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      Matt69olds replied to the thread What is this gauge?.
      The Buick dealership where I use to work had one of those thermometers in the glass display case, along with an add on Twilight Sentinel...
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      Matt69olds replied to the thread HEI module dwell time..
      Oldsmobile use to specify .080 plug gap, and then later revised it. If I remember correctly, the issue was low speed misfired and...
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      Matt69olds replied to the thread HEI module dwell time..
      When HEI first came out, the modules did have some reliability issues. It didn’t take long for Delco to figure it out and solve the...
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      Matt69olds replied to the thread Something killing battery.
      I’d suspect the battery has a bad cell or is just junk. I don’t see how the choke heater could drain a battery in 45 minutes. Test the...
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      Matt69olds replied to the thread Brake light keeps going out.
      Eliminate all the other possibilties first, but if you have random taillight issues that can’t be solved, more than likely you have a...
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