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  1. Memaloose

    What is the best oil to run in 1984 C10 with high-milage stock 305?

    I live in AZ where temps are over 100 regularly and I've always ran 10w30 conventional oil with no problems in a 1975 350. Go with what the book calls for. Change the oil and filter regularly as well, every 3,000 miles. You'll get 300,000 miles out of your engine if you do that. There are dozens...
  2. Memaloose

    Turbo 350 and fluid question.

    Drive it some more, say 100 miles then drain it, see if there is any metallic shininess to the fluid, if there's not, you're good to go. Why was it low 3 qts in the first place, a leak?
  3. Memaloose

    Engine swap From 250 6 cylinder To 350 sbc

    Install an aftermarket external transmission fluid cooler, it will be better anyway.
  4. Memaloose

    Think I need new springs? shocks? ROUGH RIDE

    Have you checked the tire balance? If they're not balanced you'll get a rough ride at highway speeds. Maybe a weight came off. Also, the shocks look old, I'd definitely replace them. I'm looking to replace the shackle bushings on the front end of my '75 K20, they're original. I just replaced the...
  5. Memaloose

    Fusible Links vs Maxi Fuse

    Amen on the fuses. If a link goes, it usually takes other wires with it and makes a melted mess! Plus, thet're hard to find. I've never had a problem on GM products, most Ford.
  6. Memaloose

    Found on eBay Listings

    https://mohave.craigslist.org/cto/d/kingman-1979-gmc-ton-flatbed/7326305198.html
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    Found on eBay Listings

    https://mohave.craigslist.org/cto/d/kingman-1979-gmc-ton-flatbed/7326305198.html
  8. Memaloose

    Bed liner yes or no

    Sounds like you figured it out for yourself, you'll be happy just spraying paint in the bed. I guess it's good to get a lot of opinions, helps you sort out everything.
  9. Memaloose

    GMSB Members Craiglist Ads

    https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/port-orchard-custom-truck/7331584919.html
  10. Memaloose

    Bed liner yes or no

    I've used aluminum sheeting screwed down on my old '68 wooden bed and sheets of plywood on metal beds. My current truck has a rubber mat and I like it very much. Things don't slide around much, easy to kneel on, won't rot or degrade but I don't haul dirt and rock either. I would say that in all...
  11. Memaloose

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Replacing carpet, prepping floor, waiting for seat to be recovered. Excuse all the double images. I'm not too swift on the computer.
  12. Memaloose

    What have you done to your square lately??

    I got the swaybar bushings replaced yesterday. I'm in the process of replacing the carpet and seat reupholstered. The carpet is installed but waiting on the seat.
  13. Memaloose

    thermostat

    If the engine does not maintain a steady temp such as 195 degrees when warm, you need a thermostat. I replace the thermostat, hoses, flush the cooling system and replace with a 50/50 mix of antifreeze/coolant and water whenever a buy a used vehicle. Also, it never hurts to do a pressure check on...
  14. Memaloose

    New (dirty) oil filters?

    I wouldn't be concerned. What you do is fine, at least you look. I've seen faulty filters over the years, very rare though, good eye!
  15. Memaloose

    Two tone paint jobs with white steel wheels

    Dark green sounds good, that way you don't have to worry about getting under the hood or door jams. White bumper and white wheel. I think that would look nice.
  16. Memaloose

    Tailgate Replacement

    No wrecking yards down your way? My local yard has about a dozen of them laying around. I just picked one up off the ground a few days ago, it still had the brushed aluminum piece on it. I leaned it up off the ground so no one would step on it and ruin it. I would have bought it but I was on my...
  17. Memaloose

    Spare tire mount?

    Look in the LMC catalog, there are two or three different kinds. Mine was missing under the bed so I bought one that mounts in the bed. I placed it to the front on the passenger side. If you have a torch and welder, you can make your own. I personally prefer the under the bed mount, out of sight...
  18. Memaloose

    Radiator Question.

    I'd get the old one repaired. I had a GM, 1972 Olds 455 radiator repaired last year for $60, no plastic!
  19. Memaloose

    6.2 Question

    6.2's are good at being stinky and smoky.
  20. Memaloose

    Cleaning differential

    Brake Kleen it and blow it with compressed air after you wipe it clean. If there's no slop or broken pieces, call it good it looks good in the photo..
  21. Memaloose

    75 Chevy Fleetside

    I too own a '75 from the original owner but it was born a K 20, great trucks! Have fun with yours. I'd love to see photos as well.
  22. Memaloose

    Dome light

    Trace the feed to the lamp. Mine is a '75 model, I don't know if yours is different but splice the feed to the lamp through the switch, on or off. The hardest part will be locating the feed.
  23. Memaloose

    Slight hood bow

    As more than one person has told me over the years: keep the hinges oiled! I think that's the biggest cause of bent hoods, hinges that seize. Of course, as soon as it's forced, it's bent. I've been lucky, I'm one of those that keeps things well oiled and greased. A couple squirts of lube a...
  24. Memaloose

    ah crap!

    Unless it's a show rig, I doubt anyone will even notice.
  25. Memaloose

    Rear bleeder access trouble

    Do you have a photo? There's always a way to get at them. While you're waiting to figure it out, spray penetrating fluid on the bleeder valves, it'll help.

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