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JMaybe a vacuum leak? My sons truck was doing the same thing. Vacuum hose was burned through (laying on the headers) as well as the brake...
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JYou might want to experiment with initial timing. Try backing it off or increasing it 2 deg at a time and drive it for a couple of days...
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JJBswth replied to the thread Engine stumbling/stalling in drive.If your vacuum advance receives ported vacuum, you probably won't have much if any vacuum going to it at idle, but if it receives...
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JSeems a bit more of a spread than is usual. Try adjusting the idle mix. Turn screws either in or out until highest RPM achieved then in...
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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...
