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Sgt Gus reacted to Bloodhound1981's post in the thread Changing gear ratios: opinions/suggestions wanted!! with
Haha.
Using a gear ratio calculator, my C10 tops out at 194mph, but I'm pretty sure that ain't happening. -
Sgt Gus replied to the thread Changing gear ratios: opinions/suggestions wanted!!.And run straight pipe, drop the mufflers! Put one of these in the window :flipthebird::)
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Looks like I can see the path the oils taking in those pics. Looks like it's running straight down from the valve cover. Don't know how...
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I can tell you for 99.99999 percent positive that you aren't leaking oil from the exhaust bolts them selves the only oil in a SBC head...
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Shouldn't be intake or oil press sending unit. Those usually run on the bottom surface of the head. Either residual or valve cover.
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The oil leak is running down from the valve cover.
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Always anti-seize on the bolts. Ways to keep them tight: Frequent retorque Bolts that have cam locks Washers with fold over tabs Drill...
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seal 'em from what? Ive put grease or anti seize on 'em to keep from rusting stuck and breakin' off when removal time comes
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Sgt Gus replied to the thread 454, 1987, lower oil dipstick Bolt.Mark IV, but said to be 90-91 block
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Sgt Gus replied to the thread 454, 1987, lower oil dipstick Bolt.Yes, casting says it's a special over the counter replacement block. The serial # should start with CE, not TE, but no definitive...
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Sgt Gus replied to the thread 454, 1987, lower oil dipstick Bolt.Yes, this one has the upper portion mt to exhaust stud like that also. It's fine without the lower mt. Just got me curious. See my...
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Sgt Gus replied to the thread 454, 1987, lower oil dipstick Bolt.Interesting, I sure appreciate your info. But this is definitely a two piece dip stick. Lower bolt or stud is huge. I also just...
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Sgt Gus reacted to beady's post in the thread Vintage Air Gen V (5) or replace existing compressor, etc., for 1987 R20 Suburban? with Like.
My squarebody is 1987 454/TH400 R20 3/4 ton 2wd 3:42 suburban. My gmt400 is a 1993 350/4L80E k2500 3/4 ton 4wd 4:10’s suburban. Was a...
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Sgt Gus reacted to AuroraGirl's post in the thread Vintage Air Gen V (5) or replace existing compressor, etc., for 1987 R20 Suburban? with Like.
5-10 pounds Id say ID say go for a HD6, but there are many options it looks like the overall trend was improvements in designs but...
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Sgt Gus replied to the thread Need H6 AC compressor brackets for 454.Yes sir, I was hoping that the other poster would also respond. Seems he had an A6 and was replacing with HR6 like me.
