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  1. Turbo4whl

    I need a donut

    Guess I'm old because I can read an analog clock.
  2. Turbo4whl

    Tach wire and relay

    Electronic spark control will use the tach port. It usually will have a short piggyback empty plug you can use for the tach signal. If it does not, you can add the piggyback jumper.
  3. Turbo4whl

    Running new taillight harness?

    There is a round plug like this next to the firewall under the brake master cylinder. Then another plug like it at the rear of the bed. There is no ground in that plug, the light assembly grounds to the body. Sometimes the rust between the body and the frame, the body looses it's ground. No...
  4. Turbo4whl

    hei vacuum advance stop plate

    Kirk welcome to the forum. Your 1973 and some 1974 square body trucks are the only one's that had point distributors. All newer SB light duty trucks have a GM HEI.
  5. Turbo4whl

    1985 Scottsdale, finally getting some love.

    Well if you have lights, (always hot) and you have wipers, (accessories) then you probably do not have a burn fusible links. The ignition switch low on the column is connected by a rod to the key cylinder. Tilt column has more parts. The ignition switch is adjustable. The rod may not be moving...
  6. Turbo4whl

    New member from North Carolina

    Oh, and if you want to get rid of the axle hop, traction bars too!
  7. Turbo4whl

    New member from North Carolina

    Got to love a Rat powered truck! If it has an automatic trans and you drive like I do, you will be updating the trans too.
  8. Turbo4whl

    A really Big Mac

    That is one very large screaming Jimmy. 12V149T Detroit with 4 turbos and 1 very large blower!
  9. Turbo4whl

    Steering Stabilizer Different Than Current One Even When Said To Be Exact Fit/ Bolt Doesn't Fit Through Tie Rod

  10. Turbo4whl

    Steering Stabilizer Different Than Current One Even When Said To Be Exact Fit/ Bolt Doesn't Fit Through Tie Rod

    Hey, I found the picture that the forum locked out. @bucket can you help?
  11. Turbo4whl

    Steering Stabilizer Different Than Current One Even When Said To Be Exact Fit/ Bolt Doesn't Fit Through Tie Rod

    Looking at this picture, is it possible a previous owner carved a bushing to fill the tapered hole? Back in the day, some of the aftermarket heavy duty stabilizers were not available to fit the GM tapered mount. Look close at the tie rod hole to see if it has a bushing. Years ago, when I...
  12. Turbo4whl

    Glove box lock

    Okay Taylor, Still no proof that a 1981 would have a glove box lock. We aren't in Australia
  13. Turbo4whl

    Glove box lock

    You may be right about the later model squares. The utility company I worked for stop buying GM trucks in the 1980's. Lord knows I give thanks for Fords. Always something to fix.
  14. Turbo4whl

    Glove box lock

    Did you take your truck to bring a trailer or did you try the second key that isn't bent?
  15. Turbo4whl

    Glove box lock

    Definitely try the other key. Use some lock lube too. Little wiggle on the key, up and down, and in and out.
  16. Turbo4whl

    Glove box lock

    "custom redone" Re-keying a lock isn't that hard to do. If the key will not turn the tumbler, then drilling the center is one of your removal choices. Another choice would be to break the latch off. As in most automotive locks, you need to turn the key tumbler to the open long slot. Pushing the...
  17. Turbo4whl

    Glove box lock

    Square body trucks never came with a locking glove box. Some 1980's models might have a locking console only. You can mix and match parts form other GM models for the parts to have a locking glove box. If the mounting nut is too long, it can jam up the lock. An example is using a console lock...
  18. Turbo4whl

    Want to build a good horsepower, good fuel economy engine for a 1978 c20 with stock 350. I don't know much and need help.

    Well Rick, you are rough on us old monkeys. At least you already apologized for it. @Paladin Did you read what Rick said about us?
  19. Turbo4whl

    Alternator amps

    The 78 amp would be standard w/AC. Is the alt. pulley large, smaller pulley will spin it faster? Old wires could have more resistance. You can check them with a voltage drop test to each component. Aftermarket anything can be a problem. Rockauto lists a 94 amp for your truck as one of the...
  20. Turbo4whl

    1985 C20 - Need help with electrical polarity for Harrison A/C Compressor Connector

    To be honest, it does not matter. The relation and winding of the coil to the steel it pulls is important. When current flows, it pulls the pintle in.
  21. Turbo4whl

    Power steering fluid .. what type ?

    @bucket Sent you a message.
  22. Turbo4whl

    Power steering fluid .. what type ?

    Yes.
  23. Turbo4whl

    Power steering fluid .. what type ?

    Andy, you know I stayed out of this discussion on purpose about the power steering fluid, but you brought up tubeless tire rims. Tubeless tires need to be on safety rims. Does anyone besides me, and maybe you, know what the difference is between a safety rim and one that is not?
  24. Turbo4whl

    85 K10 donor and parts for sale

    That will make an instant long bed trailer for the members looking. @TotalyHucked @Travlr Sell the gear boxes and the trailer is free.
  25. Turbo4whl

    What is this wire?

    You replaced the ignition switch, is it adjusted correctly?

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