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  1. Dutch Rutter

    New steering box and now this....

    I didn't even notice that. It was James Garage in Albany. Normally a very good place, they've done good work without problems for me in the past. Got it back last night and it's all fixed up. They said the box they had installed was indeed bad. They replaced it with a second new box im also...
  2. Dutch Rutter

    New steering box and now this....

    @Bextreme04 Totally agree. I'm not sure if they were rushed or whatever. But really there should not be any reason to let someone drive something like that off their property. If it was my wife driving the truck I really do not know if she would have been able to get it home. Not like it is...
  3. Dutch Rutter

    89 3/4 Ton conversion consideration

    Found the post. https://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/rear-shock-mount-problem.21073/
  4. Dutch Rutter

    89 3/4 Ton conversion consideration

    Iirc and I think there was a post on here about it. Its the same issue as the pickups. Being the single sheer point for the upper mounts. They tend to flex or something which causes the frame to end up cracking. But, and this is going off memory so I could be wrong. The burbs upper mounts are...
  5. Dutch Rutter

    89 3/4 Ton conversion consideration

    I say do it! After the work you've posted up I'm sure it'll be great. I don't know a whole lot about burbs especially that year. But I have seen where the rear shocks seperate from their mounting holes in the frame. I would think the heavier suspension setup might increase the chances of that...
  6. Dutch Rutter

    New steering box and now this....

    Did some more testing on this.. tried tightening and loosening the adjustment bolt some. Problem was still present. I have 1 3/4 turn both ways from straight. Snapped some pictures if anything jumps out as wrong let me know. I was able to re create the noise just by turning the wheel to the...
  7. Dutch Rutter

    New steering box and now this....

    This box they got from "their normal place" I really have no idea but it must be close as they had it in a few hours. It's supposed to be a reman unit. Honestly, I have zero idea of what it could be. I do not buy the "stuck or bad bearing in the steering column" as it never did that before the...
  8. Dutch Rutter

    New steering box and now this....

    Called them up. Explained what I did, what I felt and what I found. The owner agreed with me and said a bad box is possible or maybe they need to adjust the boxes when they install the new one. He did say normally you don't. I'm kinda skeptical about that. I told him all I know is that it...
  9. Dutch Rutter

    New steering box and now this....

    @1987 GMC Jimmy Thanks! Really pissed because I feel with the loose steering I was safer on the road then this. Which still wonders along the road but is harder to correct and less predictable. Tomorrow I have to go into work so I'm taking the wife's car and calling them to give the lashing...
  10. Dutch Rutter

    New steering box and now this....

    Got a new steering box installed today.... The shop said my old one was bad (caused sloppy steering) and needed to go. Went to pick it up, and they had the second mechanic driving it to get an impression of the "new" problem. They say that there is a bad bearing in my steering column that you...
  11. Dutch Rutter

    Time to grow GMSB again !!! GMSqaurbody.com on FB

    ^ I'm in this same boat.
  12. Dutch Rutter

    Priming oil until it comes out of rockers 5.7 1992 engine

    I used the summit brand priming tool. Didn't have any problems. When priming make sure you rotate the engine by hand some then prime again. Rinse and repeat till all get oil, might take several minutes. Could also be a problem with the tool. Can never rule that out. Could be the part was made...
  13. Dutch Rutter

    Warped drums

    I ran into this myself. The shop told me that it is not uncommon for new drums to come with high spots and they need turned.
  14. Dutch Rutter

    1974 Chevrolet C10 Stepside Build....

    I'm loving this. Keep up the good work. :popcorn:
  15. Dutch Rutter

    A knock, maybe?

    Uploading to youtube and then posting a link is usually how I do videos.
  16. Dutch Rutter

    A knock, maybe?

    It's also worth mentioning, to help locate and isolate an internal type of knock, be it a lifter or anything else. Use a mechanic type stethoscope and hear around the block with it running at idle. A long handle screw driver or block of wood with your ear to the end of it also works well.
  17. Dutch Rutter

    A knock, maybe?

    @JohnV most fuel knocks will only be audible at WOT unless your timing is way too high. 0° should not ping, it also should not run very well with 0° advanced. With that low of timing it should be pretty sluggish. With my sbc I have 14° advanced and I run premium pump. No knocking, but there is...
  18. Dutch Rutter

    A knock, maybe?

    How's your timing and what octane of fuel are you running? An internal knock most of the time you will hear it even at idle. This sounds more like a fuel or spark knock. More commonly known as pre detonation. And should be fixed soon. Check the timing and possible turn it down a few degrees. A...
  19. Dutch Rutter

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Put my summer boots on, they look small for the truck to me. Really need to wear through these quickly, as well as the MT winter set so I can justify new tires.
  20. Dutch Rutter

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Here are the blocks, I got both a positive and negative. https://www.amazon.com/Fastronix-Power-Distribution-Block-Cover/dp/B078VGKC8T And I used these to run to the blocks. https://www.amazon.com/Gauge-Copper-Battery-Inverter-Cables/dp/B00SFXV5GW Probably not the best out there but they...
  21. Dutch Rutter

    1988 350 V8 engine rotation ?

    The engine itself rotates clockwise while standing in front of the vehicle looking at it. This is why high power engines twist the front passenger side into the air more then the drivers side. The fan direction can be changed (usually done if you have a serpentine belt setup) ie. Reverse...
  22. Dutch Rutter

    Whats you gas mileage on your squarebody truck?

    I figured mine out the other day. 83 k20 rebuilt 350, rebuilt 700r4, 373 or 410 not too sure but good gearing for the 33x12.5 M/Ts. Only run premium. I'm seeing 13-15 mpg pretty consistently. That's normal driving to and from work, mostly highway.
  23. Dutch Rutter

    208 the same as 203 or 205

    Second thought here.. Take it with a grain of salt. Instead of spending money on another auto 4x4 trans. You could spend around $3400 or so (big bill to swallow), and order up a rebuilt 4x4 gm nv4500 with all the needed stuff to swap minus pedal assembly. It would accept a np208. Plus give you a...
  24. Dutch Rutter

    208 the same as 203 or 205

    Finding a willing 4x4 shop and a willing engine machine shop in my area is about impossible, much less any where near good ones. I understand the aggravation. Good luck, hope it works out for you.
  25. Dutch Rutter

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Thanks! I think I'm stuck with the spots and pitting unless I buy new wheels. These ultra 5051 are cheap enough but I figured if I can save these I might as well. Yep, I'm using Busch's clear coat remover, wash, polish and I'm going to finish it up with their wax/sealant. I was figuring on...

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