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    Modified engine crewcab gas mileage?

    My truck gets 9.5 MPG. 350, 350 combo with 3.08's and 32" tires. Thats mainly driving on side streets. I do drive a few miles on the freeway maybe 20 miles a week.
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    Lost Two Gen 3 LS Engines in my 1986 C10 2WD

    Was the 5.3 an AFM, DOD engine? If so, the lifters might be stuck in the collapsed condition.
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    I’m pretty pissed!!

    Trumps tariffs game might fix some of this crap.
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    Need AC help!

    I would suspect the controller. The switch maybe bad. The only other thing I would guess at is there is a short in the wiring harness putting power to the AC compressor connecter. I would unplug the connector and get a voltmeter, or test light and trouble shoot from there. Move the switch to...
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    1987 Blazer Front Suspension Upgrade, Springs, Bushings, Hangers, Steering Box/Shaft

    Thanks for your response. I have thought about welding a washer to the damaged mount. I have replaced all the bushings with the ORD greaseable type and used their shackles. I have been driving the truck for over a year. It just sits uneven in the front. Only the drive side mount had any damage...
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    backfire under wide open throttle

    It could be running lean. The added air just makes the problem worse. Does it clear up once more fuel flows into the carb?
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    Best place to hook up vacuum gauge on Edelbrock carb (permanent and temporary)

    I connected my gauge to the vacuum line running to the HVAC controller.
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    Skool me on timing w/o timing tab

    You have to be careful where you install the timing tab. I put one on my truck when I rebuilt the top end. I put it on the new timing cover over to the right side. Wrong the original was on top behind the water pump. I'm guessing it was the one with the site tube. I had to replace the cover due...
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    1987 Blazer Front Suspension Upgrade, Springs, Bushings, Hangers, Steering Box/Shaft

    Nice write up and pics. I need to replace my front springs front hangers. The bolt hole is egg shaped from the previous worn-out bushings. Did you replace those or just the front back hangers. It looks like a pain in the azz to cut all the rivets. I have the ORD FUSH brackets. I figured I...
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    Leaf Spring Torque

    I had the front leaf spring U-bolts loosen up and the front end would make a horrible popping sound when turning a tight corner at slow speeds. I just tightened them back as tight as I could get them. 3 years later no problem. I vote for replacing them if it makes you feel better. I think they...
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    Accel HEI Super Coil (140003) Magic or Trash

    I had a fairly new Accel dizzy fail. I think it was the pick up. I replaced it with a FAST brand. It's been good for 2 years.
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    5.7 Vortec and TBI

    I'm running a Jeg's intake on my truck. It's a decent piece. I'm sure the prices have gone up. It would still be cheaper then an Edelbrock.
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    Summit Brand Headers???

    I have the ceramic coated ones on my 85 K-10. The coating is not the best. The headers themselves are not bad quality. I don't have the bars that run from the trans bell housing to the motor mounts. If you have those still on the truck, I'm not sure of the fit. Notice the frame butchery on the...
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    Update on my Ignition Module failure!

    https://www.summitracing.com/parts/msd-85001
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    I am joining the club with a new to me 1977 GMC C15

    Clean old truck. Good luck on the project.
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