Recent content by texasmike
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Changing brake fluid
What a simple and GREAT idea. That's exactly what I am going to start doing at every oil change. Thanks!- texasmike
- Post #16
- Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
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Gas smell
Thanks for the suggestion, Cal. When I began working on this truck in Sep. 2019, it had a cheap jerry rigged electric fuel pump by-passing the mechanical pump. I removed both pumps and after much grief and bad words, finally got the push rod out. It was bent so I bought a new rod and pump and...- texasmike
- Post #30
- Forum: Carb Fuel Systems
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Mileage question/opinion
You can read more about it in the similar threads below, about bumper position. After sitting outside for thirteen years, on the dirt and facing due west, the sun, humidity and rain did their work on it in the usual places, cab corners, sills and floors. Bed and tailgate were in good condition...- texasmike
- Post #10
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Mileage question/opinion
Thanks for your comment, you are the only one who replied to my question which was posted a long time ago. I tend to agree with you except for the fact that I have been connected with this truck since ‘92. It’s a long story that I recently posted in a thread about the front bumper position. I...- texasmike
- Post #5
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Front bumper opinion on position
Yeah, there’s so much more to the story because of all of the people I was around in my 27 year tenure, who were connected to the truck. Even the way that old picture surfaced and came to me. I am very lucky to have it and could probably write a book. I have kept everything as close to stock as... -
Front bumper opinion on position
All interesting stuff and all part of the provenance. The picture in my information block, was taken in 1986 and the gentlemen and his wife are the mom and dad of the owner of Reddico Construction Company. The truck was purchased new for the company fleet so Mr. Redd could use it for his company... -
Front bumper opinion on position
Thanks for the picture and you’re right, my bumper lines up with the parking light in about the same place. I have been wondering if it needed to go back about 3/4” to remove the gap between the back edge and whatever that painted piece is called when you look down on ithe top of the bumper... -
Front bumper opinion on position
I want to thank everyone for their comments and here is what I’ve concluded: 1. The bumper is tilted a little forward. 2. The right side needs to go back an 1/8” and down a 1/16”. 3. It needs to slide left an 1/8”. This would equal perfection and I’m just not sure, right now, if it’s worth all... -
Front bumper opinion on position
This is the original color combo. Truck is restored to 95% original and just turned 62k. Whenever I need to leave the house, this is my driver, rain or shine. The folks around here enjoy seeing it and let me know. A lot of fun! -
Front bumper opinion on position
That’s kinda where I’m coming from, nuts. I realize that no one else, except seasoned square body owners, would notice it. I need to go to some shows or meets to see for myself. Thanks for your reply, that’s a good idea. It would take a lot of work to enlarge those holes. I wonder how difficult... -
Front bumper opinion on position
I don't know of any square's close by that I can look at so I'm appealing to you guys/gals. Does this look like the front bumper is positioned correctly? It looks to me like the gap behind the bumper is too large and that the bumper guards should be a little more vertical? I had my mechanic put... -
AC Compressor
Jason, I'm not very proficient with typing and this internet stuff. I'm in the process of buying my fourth compressor. This one is a Four Seasons 58240 and the mounting flange distance is 1.5". All of these compressors are manufactured by Standard Motor Products (SMP) at a factory in Mexico. My...- texasmike
- Post #7
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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AC Compressor
Hey Dan. I didn’t get a single reply to my questions. Certainly I’m not the only guy who has had to replace an R4 compressor. And someone out there has got to have an old original compressor laying around to tell me what that distance is from the face to the center of the clutch pulley. Really...- texasmike
- Post #3
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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AC Compressor
Is there anyone out there who has an original 1984 GM R4 compressor setup who can tell me what the distance is from the front face of the unit to the center of the drive pulley. The specified Gates belt no. is 7555 and is 13/32" wide. It would also help to know what the length is for the spacer...- texasmike
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