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    Looking at a 1984 and have questions

    Well the price goes up rapidly for a good one and you will most always find something wrong. I paid way, way too much for my 87 and already invested more than 15K. And if I include my own labor, it's way more than that. No matter what you get it's gonna cost- just depends how far you wanna go...
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    Fuel Line Repair at TBI

    Update on this for anyone that ever has the same issue. I was successfully able to install the Doorman partial fuel connector. It fit the TBI connection perfectly, I was able to use a tubing bender and place a 90 degree bend on the tubing , cut it and I put in a short section of fuel injector...
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    Spray vs Plastic Bedliner

    I much prefer bed liners but try and find one for an 87. No longer made. I have had many bed liners in my past trucks without any issues. Easy to clean and the bed underneath always looks new. There are some scratches from the liner running but no one ever sees it. Just be sure to take it...
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    Fuel Line Repair at TBI

    I did find that Doorman makes a high pressure Straight Union 3/8 to 3/8 steel connector- part number 800-205. It can be ordered through any auto parts store although it is not stocked. Any hardware store sells a brass unions but they are not for steel lines. I wonder if there is room to get...
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    Fuel Line Repair at TBI

    Ya I'm with you guys on replacing all of the lines. I just can't at the moment, tapped out for a few months. I am going to buy the new lines, have a shop do some major work for rear main leak (I think- and that another shop already did that I would not bring it back to) and at that time have...
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    Fuel Line Repair at TBI

    I have an 87 350 with the factory TBI set up. I replaced the valve covers this past weekend and was cleaning around the TBI and noticed that the fuel supply line at the TBI is extremely crimped- like it twisted when someone tightened the nut when they secured it to the TBI. The truck runs...
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    Question on battery/starter

    My truck had trouble starting after I got a brand new battery. Mainly after it warmed up. I had to replace the main cable (s) from the battery to the starter. I also had to route the cable down through the frame, it was poorly routed, connected to the top of the differential and moved up and...
  8. J

    Quality replacement steering box

    I had a shop do mine and they used a NAPA box (rebuilt). I was worried about issues but so far so good, no play or slop and no leaks.
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    Where to go for alignment?

    I had a shop do some work for me- new tie rod ends, new steering box and spring bushings all the way around. They were trying to get a software update for their alignment machine after the mechanical work was done. I end up waiting 2 weeks for that, letting the truck sit there. I finally got...
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    Are these dual shocks factory. Pic inside. 1987 K10 long bed truck

    I am also just curious where to buy such a long, custom shock bolt. I have checked a few common part suppliers on line out of curiosity and did not see anything listed. I did not look very hard though. I'd love to put dual shocks on if I could get some very soft or half valved ones as it...
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    Are these dual shocks factory. Pic inside. 1987 K10 long bed truck

    Mine has the dual shock per side option and I only have 1 per side installed. A lot of people ask me what the empty mounting brackets are for at car shows and I say it has the option for dual shocks per side. I was wondering about the shock valving and only have 1 per side installed, worried...
  12. J

    Muncie 4 Speed In A Truck?

    I have the SM 465 in mine. It's the 4 speed with the granny low but seems like a rugged trans, has a cast iron case. Great for crawling off road, too.
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    Clutch- Excessive Free Play When Cold

    Thanks I'll try both suggestions! I read about bleeding it backwards. I'll have to get one those oil cans. I had one years ago so I have used them in the past.
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    Clutch- Excessive Free Play When Cold

    I have an 87 Squarebody with SM 465 4 speed manual. I have done so much work on the truck the past year and it is coming along real nice. The clutch pedal has excessive free play (like 2") when it cools off or when cold. It will engage very close to the floor when this happens. After...
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    Alternator cable routing

    Mine had the red cable to the starter previously running down to a clip on the front differential, the by the exhaust manifold to the starter. Bad spot with the differential moving up and down and too close to the exhaust manifold. I had a shop do some work and they noticed the issue and gave...
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    5.7nhigh millage what oil do you use?

    The shop that did my rear main and replaced the oil pan on my 87 with a 74 5.7 in it used 20W-50. Hot climate here in So FL. most of the year. A very few days with 50-60 at the coldest. Seems to run good with the 20W-50 in it. I was wondering what oil to use also going forward. Truck has a...
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    Rear end advice

    Yep, just clean around it, pop the cover off, change the fluid, new gasket, refill. I did that on my 87 and had extra work- the re-fill plug hex was stripped. Fluid was never changed in I don't know how many miles. I had to drill it out. Fluid was so bad I had to change it, clean the diff...
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    New member 1987 V10 4x4 Longbed Upgrade

    3K is pretty good for paint. Around here I am sure it would be at least 6K if not more for average paint job. I'm going to do as much as I can on the undercarriage and in the engine compartment. Sanding and painting the axles now. The front inner fender wells are next. Will remove them...
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    New member 1987 V10 4x4 Longbed Upgrade

    Wow nice truck and nice progress! I have an 87 V10 on the other side of Fl from you. I love the stock look though, no lift. Mine needs a lot of work and I have been making progress over the last 11 months, since I first got it, doing most of the work myself. Still has a way to go. Did you...
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    Sniper EFI fuel pump

    I have an 87 with dual tanks. I run the stock TBI with an older 350. Seems to run good. I had a lot of trouble initially when I first got the truck trying to get both tanks to switch over. It ran on only one tank and would stall when I switched it over. I brought it to one shop, they...
  21. J

    1986 Scottsdale K10 4x4

    Depends on the shape it's in and if someone really wants to buy it. My 87 was listed at 25K, I offered and way overpaid at 23K. The seller would not go any lower. But I really wanted the truck- it was everything I was looking for, including the color. It has I think 160K miles, replacement...
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    New Member from Fl

    I don't see too many of these trucks around- especially the short bed regular cab 4 X 4's. When I saw it listed on Craigslist locally I had to have it. I know I overpaid but I am taking it to the next level and the value will eventually catch up. My wife and I love working on it- and it's so...
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    New Member from Fl

    Thanks but I like the current clean look of the truck. I wanted a drop in under the rail bed liner for the truck, could not find one anywhere nobody makes it, discontinued so we sanded the entire bed, primed and did the bed liner paint ourselves. Came out pretty darn good but the bed has a few...
  24. J

    New Member from Fl

    Hi everyone, new member just joined. I live in South Fl. I have an 87 Squarebody short bed regular cab 4 X 4, all stock, no lift kit. 350, SM465 4 speed manual. The 350 is from a 73 or 74 Monte Carlo or Chevelle according the block code, running with 87 factory TBI and electronics. Had it...
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