Recent content by Ricko1966
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'87 GMC Suburban V1500 1/2 ton - replacing leaf springs
I've always used 7lbs per gallon as my weight for fuel if not exact,close enough. I would not upgrade springs just for a fuel tank it probably won't be full most if the time anyway. More than likely why you are adding a gas tank,so you don't have to stop for fuel as often.- Ricko1966
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- Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
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Good rear gears
The above needs some qualifying. That will work provided it has a posi or welded diff etc. If it's an open diff you need to turn the tire through 2 revolutions. When you start spinning the tire look at the other side,is the other tire spinning the opposite direction? If so it is most likely an...- Ricko1966
- Post #11
- Forum: Differential & Driveline
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Can this be removed?
No need to plug it,you might want to keep it,in case you decide you need it in cold weather. It is hurting absolutely nothing sitting there.That had a big hose that feeds warm air to the carbureator in cold weather. Even with an open element air cleaner like yours I've still been able to run...- Ricko1966
- Post #2
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Starter - Looking for Quality
Shimming a starter is the last option. First you have to make sure the mounting surfaces are clean and flat. You need to make sure the Flywheel/flexplate is in good shape. If the starter has/had a support bracket,use it it helps keep the alignment,use proper bolts torqued to spec. I've never had...- Ricko1966
- Post #14
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Spray booth??
Build your own. Emt( conduit ) and tarps. Much more versatile and stores easy. I'll try to find a link for the fittings. Ventilation,blow through using fans and furnace filters. Do not draw through. I made my fittings using short sections of next larger size conduit,easy if you can cut and weld...- Ricko1966
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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1986 C20 r12->134a conversion now fries every OEM/ACDelco original style compressor installed
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1986 C20 r12->134a conversion now fries every OEM/ACDelco original style compressor installed
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Reverse light options
Use a spring loaded pull type switch hook it to the 1st reverse shift lever at the transmission. Use something flexible like fishing line as your pull wire so it doesn't bind when you go to 1st.- Ricko1966
- Post #14
- Forum: Electrical & Audio
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Carb backfire under load
How long did you drive it with the new carbureator,before the problem appeared? Why did you change carbureators to begin with?- Ricko1966
- Post #4
- Forum: Carb Fuel Systems
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AN fittings need to be drilled?
Yea. Is it smaller than the inside if the factory steel line running from the tank to the front. Stick a drill bit in each to check size.- Ricko1966
- Post #7
- Forum: Carb Fuel Systems
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AN fittings need to be drilled?
Do you need to drill it out? Is the smallest point more narrow that a factory steel line inside diameter.- Ricko1966
- Post #5
- Forum: Carb Fuel Systems
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Twitchy steering with a big travel trailer (rear sway bar help?)
If you don't have enough weight in the front of a trailer,it is very twitchy and can be very scary.- Ricko1966
- Post #5
- Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
