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JJBswth replied to the thread 82 Sierra Grill alternatives.If you can't find a replacement grille, you can try the Hot Rod stainless grilles that you can get through Brothers, LMC, etc. Beware...
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JUnfortunately, none of the GMC grilles are repopped other than a crappy version of the '85-88. Any '81-88 Chevy or GMC grille will work...
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JJBswth replied to the thread Coolant Hose Popped Off the Thermostat.You saw steam, not smoke. Your radiator cap might be frozen, so that the center plunger can't be pushed upward by excess water...
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JJBswth replied to the thread Olds 350 diesel to sbc swap.Too bad you have already done the work. I would have suggested that you replace the heads and intake with Olds 350 gasoline heads and...
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JJBswth replied to the thread Olds 350 diesel to sbc swap.If it is only a few gallons, it won't hurt. Just fill it up with gasoline. After you run one tank of gas through it, it will be free...
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JThat’s what new car manufacturers claim on their cars. I was using it as a joke because it’s SO unreal. Rebuilding engines is something...
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JJBswth replied to the thread Changing gear ratios: opinions/suggestions wanted!!.If you really use it as a 4X4, I would go with 4:10, but otherwise 3:73 is better with an automatic. If you have a 454, then I would go...
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JBall joints possibly. Mine would do more of a dart, only on very specific road conditions. Fixed that issue after a front end rebuild...
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JJBswth replied to the thread Look mom, no cats!.Sharp!
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JRecently picked up a new addition to the family. She sure is purdy!
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JJBswth reacted to 3 Ton's post in the thread New build 454 and the wife hates the exhaust smell with
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Dump the Chinese made Holley crap, some of them work, some do not. Why take the chance. i had one client that both Mom, Dad, and he... -
JJBswth replied to the thread Can I use this hole for filling oil?.You are NEVER supposed to go 10,000 miles between oil changes, unless you really like frequently rebuilding your engine. J. B.
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JWouldn't cut the baffle out unless necessary. PVC will suck oil or possibly spray out on breather side. Once it's out it's gone.
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JYou can definitely fill oil through those. However, some cheaper covers occasionally have a baffle that doesn't flow oil as well as...
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JJBswth replied to the thread Building a new motor for my 79 C10 - would love some advice!.Depends on what you are going to use it for and what kind of power you want. I first would think about the differential gearing. Your...
