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  1. SlickGTP

    Oil pressure fluctuating

    They did... My '73 still has the mechanical in it... Copper tube runs through the firewall to the gauge.
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    My Truck (and wife) story - and restoration...

    Very cool... I always like hearing stories like this. :)
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    starter question

    Nothing off the top of my head... If nothing else you could take both starters to the parts house and see if they can find something that will work. Just tell 'em you need a starter with the nose shaped like the first one and the bolt pattern from the other.
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    Fresh big block with low oil pressure at idle.

    Okay, I was thinking of things the way they are on my Mark IV... The sending unit is right above the oil filter boss and is pretty much the fist thing the oil hits before going through the block. Where exactly is the sending unit on the later versions? Pic?
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    About to stab this motor

    Very nice... Makes me want to get my truck back together so I can start 'er up again... :waytogo:
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    Fresh big block with low oil pressure at idle.

    Just read your last paragraph too... When the oil warms up it becomes thinner... At a cold idle my gauge reads pretty high, but after she warms up the gauge reads closer to 30psi... It's normal and I'm guessing that the gauge on your truck is just far enough out of wack that it reads low...
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    Fresh big block with low oil pressure at idle.

    If you were measuring oil pressure from the front top side of the engine then the spigot analogy would work, but since the gauge is set up right close to the pump you're actually measuring the oil pressure as it leaves the pump, not throughout the system. Thinking through it I would presume a...
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    Dang truck.. one thing leads to another..

    It took a bit of hunting, but when I was installing the correct parts for my dual tank system, I found that valve on ebay. Don't think I found it anywhere else though...
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    Fresh big block with low oil pressure at idle.

    No such thing unless you blew it apart... Even then it may or may not have an effect on oil pressure, but you'd definitely tell that the engine wasn't running right. I'd verify the gauge first before diving into the engine...
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    TH400 Kick down Switch Problem

    Yup, that's correct... The switch only makes contact at the very end of the throw of the pedal, not necessarily of the switch, hence the adjustment. :waytogo: Thanks btw to PawPaw for making the other thread a sticky! :)
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    Wing window Needed

    I've got at least the glass laying around somewhere... PM me and I'm sure we can work something out.
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    2 Piece Driveshaft Center Bearing

    I was going to, but didn't... Still have the bearing laying around in a box somewhere. :lol: I'd like to know how someone else has done it though. :)
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    HRPC's trip to Pull A Part

    Sweet find... I could've used a lot of parts off of that one...
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    Upper door hinge removal...help

    I looked at my '73 last night and the grommet for the courtesy light switch wires is the same to get to that bolt. I'm guessing they figured why drill two holes when they could use one. Later on they got dumb and drilled another hole. :crazy:
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    Pushrod length madness

    I know for my Gen IV I had to rob my 427 that had aftermarket guide plates so I could fit the larger diameter pushrods on the 454. Game plan is to buy another set or modify my existing guide plates when and if I ever get around to putting the 427 back together.
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    Opinions please

    I'd say stick with the Q-Jet as well... Love 'em, but then again I grew up on them too. lol I found this book to be invaluable for understanding, rebuilding, and modifying them: http://www.amazon.com/Rebuild-Modify-Rochester-Quadrajet-Carburetors/dp/1932494189
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    been working on getting the loose rust off the frame so that I can go in and coat as much of it as I can in por15... Also bought some new shocks for after I get the frame coated. :)
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    Slick's For Sale Thread

    Bump with a notification that the bed has been sold...
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    not impressed so far.....

    Welcome aboard! :cheers: I guess I should start keeping my eyes peeled for badges when I get to the yard. Them's one of those things that fall off the radar until you need 'em and can't find acceptable replacements.
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    How about a NEW squarebody?

    So would have I... Darn... Wonder if they'll have re-runs or stream it online.
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    Windshield installation?

    I haven't done it yet, but I've seen and heard the cord method... I figured I should be able to get it alright with the help of a friend. I'm more worried about getting the lock strip in than the seal popped in the truck. Figured I'd go at it slow and easy... Hopefully it's cooperative... :)
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    Windshield installation?

    $100 for the glass doesn't sound bad... I'm planning on doing the installation myself, so that'll nix the cost on installation.
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    Windshield installation?

    Slightly off topic, what are the prices y'all are seeing for new Windshields?
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    Engine Assembly Woes

    My next thought would be if it spins without the cap on... Edit: you said that you had... Next.... which bearing size are you using and is it the right one? have you mic'd the rod journal and and rod?
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    Finally got the truck back on the road and took it for a nice drive. Smooth as butter and the speedometer is finally accurate. Tell ya what... I was nervous replacing the u-joints, but I think I did good. :cheers: Really ought to update my build thread. I get distracted and forget.

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