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  1. Rickf

    Steering box shaft weird movement

    You might try to adjust the steering box play and see what happens. There are several how to videos on you tube.
  2. Rickf

    EXCESSIVE oil leak - Burning off exhaust, but from where?

    Get some of that dye and a black light.
  3. Rickf

    Heat shield question

    If you remove it, you may have issues fitting a stock exhaust pipe.
  4. Rickf

    WTH! CRACKED FRAME AT PS GEARBOX. Whats the fix. Check it out.

    Try one of the vendors or LMC, welding may be involved.
  5. Rickf

    Does anyone use Gear Venders unit with TH350?

    I put together a '54 GMC 1 ton flatbed with a 302 inline six from an M211, TH400, GV overdrive and 14 bolt with 4.10's 15 to 20 years ago. I do not put more than 5k miles per year on it, and not a lot of highway speeds. The GV I used needs no TPS or ECM input, not sure about newer units. I ruled...
  6. Rickf

    Engine Doesn’t Like Starting When Hot

    If the starter doesn't have a heat shield, then you might try adding one.
  7. Rickf

    Spring hanger

    Looks like something a previous owner added. Maybe a poor attempt to block crud from accumulating?
  8. Rickf

    slow wiper motor

    My wipers were slow and worked fine after I cleaned the old stiff grease out and re-lubed with a synthetic. Can't help with the pump issues.
  9. Rickf

    Painting dash pad

    I used SEM on the door panels, dash cover and all other plastic/vinyl trim on a '84 blazer. It held up ok, I was not gentle with the truck, would use it again.
  10. Rickf

    Cab and bed gap

    I had the same issue when I bought a C&C then put a bed on it. If you narrow the cab/bed gap the rear tires won't center in the opening and look odd. I adopted the "learn to live with it" attitude.
  11. Rickf

    Oil Pressure Guage Mystery

    I like to "T" in a mechanical gauge to get a second opinion.
  12. Rickf

    Dash covers

    I did mine with the dash out of the truck. Test fit and trim if necessary. Prep work is key, deal with any cracks, clean the old vinyl and get extra silicone. I placed mine upside down with some weights on it while it cured.
  13. Rickf

    How do I know if I have a bad head gasket?

    If it was mine I'd get out the steel wool, 60/40 solder, some flux and a propane torch.
  14. Rickf

    Power Steering pump

    The original pump on my '05 rotted out around the return tube, the shaft on the first reman split trying to get into the driveway, the second reman is noisy but still hanging in there. I now have a third reman on the shelf ready to go.
  15. Rickf

    6.2 For A Daily Driver? What Are The Downsides?

    I've had both 6.2NA's and 6.5TD's, I thought of them like "restrictor plate racing", plan your pass plus add 300 yards and use the downhills to your advantage. I still have have a '93 with mechanical injection and a 4L80E that goes ok, just can't be in a hurry.
  16. Rickf

    VIN Engine Identification

    Sometime in the last 40 years the 6.2NA was replaced with a 350. Unlikely any mix-up occurred.
  17. Rickf

    86 GMC C2500 - Heater blows hot, then cold, then hot, then cold etc.

    Or, something floating around blocking the heater core.
  18. Rickf

    Dual tank diesel, where to put fuel pump?

    Or....solve any air intake issues and use a stock engine mounted pump. My old '84 C-10 6.2 with dual tanks had pin holes in both sending units. Replacing the sending units solved the sucking air problem.
  19. Rickf

    Looking for recomendations for transmission change

    Have you considered a gear vendors or another brand OD unit? They can be pricey but, if there is nothing wrong with the th350 keep it. I use a GV OD behind a th400 in a 1-ton flatbed, I just needed to have the driveshaft shortened and minimal electrical wiring.
  20. Rickf

    Center hump

    Igor, would you give me a hand with the bags? Igor: "Certainly, you take the blonde and I'll take the one in the turban."
  21. Rickf

    Inexpensive cup holders?

    I used a short piece of 3" pvc pipe with a flat truss plate base, not pretty but 100% functional. :drink_nl:
  22. Rickf

    6.2 to 350 swap

    Will your formally a 6.2 diesel need to pass a 1982 now 5.7 gas smog test?
  23. Rickf

    Adhesive remover

    If you want to be "Flirtin' with disaster" 87 octane works.
  24. Rickf

    Capacitor looking thing for 1976 blower motor

    Sometimes referred to as a noise suppressor, no ATF permit needed.
  25. Rickf

    manual clutch linkage issues

    My '74 has a ginormous clutch return spring under the dash, not sure if this helps your setup.

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