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    Update on my Ignition Module failure!

    Good info. I had never heard of the problem and would have guessed that if the coil secondary winding (output) was open due to a bad or missing plug wire, then there would be 12 volts on the primary winding, but none transferred to the secondary winding when the primary winding "collapsed" to...
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    Update on my Ignition Module failure!

    Not sure. I used mine for the first time in probably 40 years a couple months ago on a Ford 302. Worked like charm. No reason not to run a points distributor if you have one. Points and condensers are still available. I have an old Mallory dual point that I'd try, but it doesn't have...
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    Update on my Ignition Module failure!

    I used this GM distributor on my last truck, and it worked great for the next 3-4 years before I sold the truck. GM 93440806 Paid $147 for it in July 2015. Can't believe it's now $440! I've seen a lot of price increases since 2015, but nothing even close to this. As for modules, I have an AC...
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    Whats your opinion these welders?

    Around 25 years ago, I bought a Millermatic 175 (230 volt) from a welding equipment store, where the guys took me in back and taught me how to use a MIG. Buying an American-made welder from a local vendor was important to me. Who knows where they're made now, but I'd still buy a Miller for the...
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    Good ball joint brands

    I've used Moog steering and suspension parts on my last three project vehicles. Never had a problem with any of them. My current truck has >15 year old Moog ball joints, Pitman arm, idler arm, and tie rod ends. Things are still tight as a drum. I do know they are manufactured in several...
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    Holley / Brothers trucks clearance sale

    Might have been a good investment.
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    Sound dampening

    I'd be concerned that material on the underside of the roof may come loose, due to the roof's exposure to the sun. Then again, if you live in North Dakota... :)
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    Harbor Freight Table and carts

    I looked at that HF workbench when it was on sale, but found it to be very flimsy. However, nicer ones from Husky and Gladiator are a LOT more expensive. My main workbench is a 28"x80" solid core door bolted on to kitchen base cabinets. There's a 4.5" vise on one corner, and I can pound the...
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    Bvllsh!t on craigslist.

    Well, I have one. But if I tired to sell it for that much, it would probably still be in a cabinet in my shop when I pass on to Hot Rodder Heaven!
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    Bvllsh!t on craigslist.

    Now that's really funny.:rofl:
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    Bvllsh!t on craigslist.

    I was looking to see what a fair price is for an NOS steering column seal, and found this. Re-pops sell for $15-$25 all over the internet. Talk about an insane price for an NOS part! I mean it's not like a fender, trim, or some rare accessory. I think I might offer him $25.
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    LED Shop Lights That Last??

    I've had good service from name brand 2x48" LED bulbs from Lowe's and/or Home Depot. Typically they are GE are Phillips. By good service I mean I can't remember replacing any of them, unlike the old 32-watt and 40-watt florescent bulbs. My current garage and shop have native 2x48" LED...
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    250i6 mods for Highway Driving

    My very basic 82 C10 SWB with a 250-six and 3-speed manual trans came with a 2.73 axle ratio. The standard FR78-15 tires were 27.6" tall. I eventually went the 350/TH350 route which worked fine with the 2.73 and 29.5" tires. But had I kept the 250-six, I think 3.08 or 3.23 would have been a...
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    86 1/2 ton gears needed for 33” with new 383

    The gearset I away was for a G-body car with a 7.5" 10-bolt. But my 82 C10 also had 2.73, but 350 engines came standard with 2.56. Mine was a originally a 250-six.
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    Holley street warrior 600cfm for sbc 355?

    Wow, that's good to hear. I assumed Holley carb manufacturing had gone overseas, like their Weiand intake manifolds did many years ago. I bought one that was the worst looking manifold I've ever seen. To Holley's credit, they sent me another one, and didn't even ask for a return. I hear that...
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