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JJBswth reacted to squaredeal91's post in the thread Old,doesn't mean bad New,doesn't mean works correctly. with
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Agreed. I feel so many get discouraged and abandon these projects because of this. So sad -
JJBswth reacted to Ricko1966's post in the thread Old,doesn't mean bad New,doesn't mean works correctly. with Like.
Had to post this, it is so common,people are changing parts without testing the old part or the new part. And changing more parts...
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JThe best starting point for a simple swap is a crate 350 with Vortec heads (or similar aftermarket aluminum). and a roller cam. It will...
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JEither will do about the same, but good luck finding a 327. Go with the good old 350, SBC. No substitute for cubic inches.
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J350. A 350 is a stroked 327 just like a 383 is a stroked 350. More stroke equals more torque. Torque is what turns the tires.
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JThat could explain some of the very odd intermittant oil smoke I have gotten when running at highway speeds...not sure how hard removing...
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JJBswth replied to the thread Fluid Changes.Same here. I refuse to use water-thin oil, as I want lubrication, not .1 more miles per gallon. J. B.
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JI think he is asking a serious question. There is so many different oils. In all of my flat tappet, gas engines, I run Valvoline VR1...
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JYes, check oil condition in the axles and change if needed. If it's been a while or you don't know the history a good idea to look...
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J@bucket and @TX87R10 I certainly hope there is no newbie out there that takes this seriously???!!!!!!....lol
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JJBswth reacted to fast 99's post in the thread Idle Mixture Screws Do Not Adjust Anything on 1974 454. with Like.
Unfortunately, you're probably right. Business costs to cover defective part warranties has to be huge. Some brands are so bad even if...
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JHello from Manitoba, just acquired another truck, thought I'd better join up. 1981 GMC k15 Sierra Grande 4x4 1984 GMC c20
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JJBswth replied to the thread Idle Mixture Screws Do Not Adjust Anything on 1974 454..Slave labor.
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JEasy- Build a loop with both ends going to the engine. Just plug the heater core hoses, leaving coolant in them. And connect the two...
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JA lot of vehicles have a valve to control the flow of hot water through the heater core, whereas the the squarebody vintage trucks...
