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75gmck25 replied to the thread Help! My coolant temp heats up fast in idle or slow-moving traffic (around 210F+) then decreases when I start driving (around 170F-190).Check the fan and shroud with the engine off. Is the shroud in place? What type of fan? If it’s a stock mechanical fan (no clutch)... -
75gmck25 replied to the thread Engine oil lines..With aftermarket oil coolers they usually use a different oil filter adapter, and the fittings for the cooler lines are on the adapter...
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75gmck25 replied to the thread Dash Pad Help.When I was searching for new dash pads I ran across an article where someone took a metal core like that and put a dash overlay right on...
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75gmck25 replied to the thread heater fan - always on?.There was a heater shutoff valve on some vehicles, but I’ve never figured out which ones. I found a two port vacuum-operated heater...
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75gmck25 replied to the thread Heater / Defroster Options.What capability do you want to add? Basic defrost and heat usually works well in all the trucks if the system is working properly...
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75gmck25 replied to the thread Sending unit 4 tubes.Depending on the year of the truck and the canister they used, there are also some vacuum lines and switches for the tank vent system...
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75gmck25 replied to the thread 74 C10 rear end interchange.All of the 1/2 ton square-body rear axles should bolt right in, but the driveshaft yoke may be different. Not a problem if you have a...
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75gmck25 replied to the thread Larger steel wheels.Wheel Vintiques has a lot of classic wheels. I’d just take a look through what they offer.
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75gmck25 replied to the thread Temp gauge not reading.Bottom line - based on Rockauto site, the TS76 sending unit or equivalent is probably the one you need, unless your cluster is '79 or...
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75gmck25 replied to the thread Debugging my AC problems.If your compressor is working, and if you can find a shop that will recharge the system for a reasonable price, most other parts are...
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75gmck25 replied to the thread 1985 305 keeps dying after a few seconds.Disconnect and plug the fuel line so you have no gas coming into the carburetor. Then start it up and see if it smooths out and runs...
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75gmck25 replied to the thread Temp gauge not reading.Temperature sending unit resistance and the matching gauge has changed over the years on a squarebody. For example, if you have an '82...
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75gmck25 replied to the thread Truck cranks and starts and dies immediately.The wiring colors at your starter are not original. - red wires appear correct, but there should be a fusible link in the small red...
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75gmck25 replied to the thread Firewall mounted terminals.Main power (large gauge red cable) runs from the battery positive to the starter. The starter terminal then has a 10 gauge wire that...
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75gmck25 replied to the thread Speedo working but Odometer not working.The mechanism for the odometer is pretty simple, but relies several internal parts moving reliably. My guess is that a tab broke off...
