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Yeah I think so. Up until now it’s been all cosmetic stuff. This is the first thing that could meds the truck up if I don’t do it right!!!
Cleaning, like last fall’s leaves that are still there trying to decompose enough that they make a mess behind the firewall, block drainage from the cowl area and promote some good ole fashioned rust in virtually inaccessible areas?
Looking good! Is there a reason you are replacing the axle shafts? And what u-bolts? Did you remove the front axle assembly just to do this work?
I just figured it would be a good time to do it while I have the wheels off. I had read that for the most part a GM 10 bolt front axel is strong enough for what I will be using it for but that if I were to upgrade the axel shafts I would never have to worry about it. Keeping in mind I will not be rock crawling in this thing. I haven’t take any U bolts off I only installed the two for each side of the inner and outer axels.
It’s good to know this. The leaves in the picture were from the prior owner when it was in TX but I do have a tree out front that drops a lot of crap so I will be mindful.
Fair enough, although front axle shafts aren’t an issue, barring what appears to be more power and more extreme use than your current plan.
You are correct I mean U joints!!!
You got a good start going on a cool rig! Engine compartment is cleaning up nicely!
Thanks I’m doing what I can at this point. I went to replace the headlights yesterday only to realize when I had the first one out in that they only sent me one. Now I am fighting with Amazon to get them to send me the second that they are claiming they did. In the mean time I’m driving around with two different headlights lol
I don't believe the cruise transducer does anything to the speedo ratio so removing it should be fine. I'd save it as there is one person here looking for one and the mount - may be able to sell it. @Oldschooler
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That box is a gear reducer to get the ratio right for the speedo. I'd guess the drive gear in the transmission needs to be replaced but I have never done one so can't offer advice. Sorry.
Perfect I will definitely hold onto it.I don't believe the cruise transducer does anything to the speedo ratio so removing it should be fine. I'd save it as there is one person here looking for one and the mount - may be able to sell it. @Oldschooler
Trying to find OEM parts for my 1980 Chevy K10 cruise control.
I'm looking for OEM parts for my 1980 Chevy K10 cruise control. I bought the truck from someone who started a project and got overwhelmed and gave up. I had to finish putting the engine together and now I'm trying to find the cruise control servo, servo bracket and linkage to the carburetor...
No problem at all at least I know I am in the right ballpark.
