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  1. Rickf

    Let’s talk about headliners

    My plastic/ABS headliner w/o any fabric came from LMC, fit was ok. The holes for visors were a little small, nothing a dremel couldn't fix. I used a dynamat type insulation and gorilla double stick tape, Six years later it's still up.
  2. Rickf

    Considering manual to auto swap.

    Was the pilot bushing/bearing replaced?
  3. Rickf

    Heat and AC vacuum control problem

    Do the dash vents and/or the floor vents have the same amount of air flow? Can you smell an uninvited guest's nesting blocking the ductwork?
  4. Rickf

    Loosing 12 volts at the injection pump now

    I'm afraid to ask but....WTF is an electric air dog system? Does it control the harmonic valves? Why can't I find it on any of my trucks?
  5. Rickf

    Fuse question (what is this for? Empty on a schematic)

    Why not replace the 30 amp fuse with a 10 amp or less circuit breaker? If the gauges work without tripping the breaker then you're good to go, plus it's easier and cheaper than a harness.
  6. Rickf

    Door Jamb switch housing

    What about something like these? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FC22NWK/
  7. Rickf

    What is this? Accumulator on a non-A/C Truck?

    Looks like a previous owner started an A/C installation or removal.
  8. Rickf

    6.5 turbo swap

    In order to use a 6.5TD in a square there may be 2 issues; 1) the down pipe won't fit without a body lift, and 2) the a/c on the firewall, if equipped, may be in the way. I thought the 6.2 had slightly higher compression than the 6.5 so you need to go easy with how much boost it gets. I could...
  9. Rickf

    Heater Motor?

    A dead give-away would be the lack of "off" on the blower speed switch.
  10. Rickf

    Flickering headlights issue

    I had finicky headlight issues on my old '84 C10. Turned out to be a bad connection and/or the fusible link off the starter solenoid.
  11. Rickf

    Dumb down headlight relays for me.

    When I've come across a one side brighter than the other issue, first thing I check are the grounds. Your results may differ, success is not guaranteed.
  12. Rickf

    Ecm mounting solutions

    Or in the glove box, but where would you put your gloves?
  13. Rickf

    1973 Chevy Camper Special from CA - VIN?

    maybe a 20 cab on a 30 chassis? There should be numbers stamped on the frame, transmission, transfer case and both axles that will narrow things down.
  14. Rickf

    Best all-around solvent for engine work?

    Gasoline, also a good way to get rid of any older mower fuel.
  15. Rickf

    Pull 6.2 and 700r4 as a unit?

    The 6.2 can come out by itself, unless the 700 also needs attention I'd leave it in. The last time I pulled a 6.5TD the truck needed fenders and a core support so I removed the entire nose.
  16. Rickf

    1973 Chevy Camper Special from CA - VIN?

    My 427 & 396 have "pass Hi Perf" cast into the block, I thought all early BBC's have that casting. I'm old and could be mistaken. The block casting number you are looking for is just behind the driver side head near the bell housing.
  17. Rickf

    1973 Chevy Camper Special from CA - VIN?

    The date code/casting #'s of the engine will give you an idea of which came first. Were 454's available in 1973?
  18. Rickf

    Boxed Frame or not?

    Boxed frames can trap a lot of road salt and/or other debris.
  19. Rickf

    Brake line, opinions needed.

    I had to do a lot of straightening of the pre-bent lines to get around the cross-members, fuel lines clutch linkage & front leaf spring mounts. I would only go with pre-bent again on a stripped down bare frame.
  20. Rickf

    6.2 diesel loosing 12v on the IP shutoff solenoid

    Don't forget about where the harness goes thru the firewall or the switch on the steering column.
  21. Rickf

    Where to get pre-bent fuel lines?

    On my 2005 I replaced the fuel lines with the nylon/plastic/hdpe/un-obtainium or whatever that material is. Just a thought.
  22. Rickf

    Body Work

    I've purchased from several different suppliers and found about the same quality with each. What I did find was the difference in shipping costs.
  23. Rickf

    Gas Gauge woes

    Your fuel gauge issue may not be related to needle bumping. Google "GM fuel gauge troubleshooting" and start there. Give a man a fish, he eats for a day, teach a man to fish, he eats for life.
  24. Rickf

    Part identification

    cruise control diaphram, looks like it's missing some linkage.
  25. Rickf

    Poll: What '70s/'80s pickup would you own if a GM square wasn't an option?

    None of the above

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