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Matt69olds replied to the thread Accelerator Cable Adjustment.How about some pictures of what you’re working on? What carb/intake, are you using? It might be quicker and easier to just buy the... -
Matt69olds replied to the thread Th350 rebuild (lost drive gears).The clutches have definitely seen some heat, but they aren’t burnt. What’s the pump look like?
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Matt69olds replied to the thread Suburban Trans Pan removal help.Raise the transmission as high as possible, get as much clearance as possible between the pan and the crossmember. If that doesn’t...
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Matt69olds replied to the thread Turbo350 w/shift kit slamming 2nd gear.Lube the seal with vasoline, place the o ring in the case, right up against the step it seals against. Lube up the cover, put it...
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Matt69olds replied to the thread Whip antenna for CB on a Suburban.On a somewhat related subject: my wife and I like to go to flea markets, pawn shops and swap meets. One of the pawn shops I frequent had...
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Matt69olds replied to the thread Whip antenna for CB on a Suburban.On my truck, I ran the coax from the center of the roof down the center of the rear window. From there is zip tied to the floor until it...
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Matt69olds replied to the thread Whip antenna for CB on a Suburban.I use to be big into radio when I was a kid. My fascination started when dad bought a Buick Electra with factory am/fm and built in CB...
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Matt69olds replied to the thread Need help wiring power windows and door locks 83 K1500.It helps being cheap! I grew up watching Scotty on Star Trek (the Miracle Worker!) and McGuyver. It ain’t broke if they can fix it...
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Matt69olds replied to the thread Need help wiring power windows and door locks 83 K1500.GM used a screwed up complicated power door lock system in those years. It’s hard to explain, but pushing a button on one side uses the...
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Matt69olds replied to the thread Smoking Ground Wire.I bet you will find either a loose ground wire, or bad corrosion inside the insulation of the heavy ground wire. Since the main ground...
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Matt69olds replied to the thread Mechanical fuel pump return line.Yep, the lower the pressure (or vaccum) the lower the boiling point.
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Matt69olds replied to the thread Old school garage door opener remote.That’s exactly what I’m planning to do. A block of wood cut to fit in the opener pocket, with a push button placed in the correct spot...
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Matt69olds replied to the thread 1976 Chevyvan G30 stiff accelerator pedal.Make sure the cable isn’t twisted or kinked, look for obvious damage. Unhook the throttle from the carb, does the carb throttle plates...
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Matt69olds replied to the thread Mechanical fuel pump return line.The return setup would be preferred with today’s lousy gas. The 3 port pumps have a tiny orifice in the return fitting, basically a...
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Matt69olds replied to the thread Odd Cooling System issue.Did the same thing on my first car (64 nova). I was 15, that’s a mistake you hopefully only make once!!
