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    Security Systems

    skysurfer, you nailed it on every point
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    Security Systems

    i usually leave the keys in. have a "i don't call 911" sticker on the back window as well as a Trump sticker. seems to work
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    Floor Pan Insulation

    why not wrap or fabricate heat shields for the exhaust? i have heat shields and dynapad on my '72 k5 to help control the floorpan radiation.
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    '76 K10 400 Small Block Fan Shroud

    congratulations on owning a 400sbc! treat it like a big block (bigger than a 396) it needs to be properly cooled. use a bb rad and do not run it without a shroud. if rad and stat are up to snuff it should give you no problems. do not run it without a shroud. have been running these engines since...
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    400 SBC heads weird casting number

    people that trash 400sb's don't know what they are talking about. been running them since '71 with no issues. cheap to build and gobs of torque
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    Will this produce the results I want

    i think you will have a hard time getting 350 ft/lb torque out of that combo. also what is the gear ratio? the right engine with the wrong gears will fall flat on it's face
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    Too much sh** to clean by hand?

    there are some good videos on youtube pertaining to engine cleaning. i would look there before deciding on a course of action. no need for a teardown in my humble opinion
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    Carb or Fuel delivery problem?

    how about bad gas? we just had a hurricane come through.
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    Bikes

    '03 nightrain with a carb. bought it new. only the second new vehicle i have ever owned
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    Questions about body work

    you didn't say what you paid for your truck, expect to be upside down money wise like most square owners till your done.
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    ignition timing crazy

    what's wrong with just timing it by ear and see how it works. bump it a little advance and see what happens, if no good retard it a little at a time. doesn't seem like this engine has a sweet spot. my guess is timing chain and camshaft. probably not been using a zinc additive. one more thing to...
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    383 Stroker or 6.0 LS??

    a professionally built 400 sb with the right heads pistons cooling and cam would not fail and would provide the torque you need for towing. if you are mostly concerned about mileage, buy a late model truck
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    Bucket seat fitment.

    look for a donor seat with a slim profile. find seats with a fabric or leather that you already like.
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    Bucket seat question

    i think you will find that a '70 floor pan and an '80's floorpan are drastically different. prepare to do some fabrication and welding
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    K5 Removable Top

    i've had 3 72 k5 blazers and here's what i know, if you have shitty paint and body you only need 2 guys. if you have a nice restored blazer you will need 4 guys. 1 man can take a top off by himself with little effort by using an engine crane and slings. i have done it several times by myself...
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    APB - Check your cowl seam seals!

    on my 81c10 i just laid 2 layers of fiberglass spanning the seam, then topped it with 2 layers of bed liner. it seems like a sturdy seal.
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    How hard is it to swap my 3.08 gears to 3.73 gears?

    no way sleepy joe and his female running mate win
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    How hard is it to swap my 3.08 gears to 3.73 gears?

    sorry rusty, we agree to disagree about mechanics. no disagreement with MAGA
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    How hard is it to swap my 3.08 gears to 3.73 gears?

    a 350 with an rv cam to make low end torque would solve your problem. better yet a 400sb with a rv cam like in my 72 k5 would make you forget about gear ratios and tire sizes. speaking from experience with 2 different vehicles. i highly recommend that you don't try to set up a gearset by...
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    Lets talk about zinc, engine oil and flat cams

    i had a 350 simply run out of power due to cam wear. swapped that motor for a 406 sb. changed the cam and timing chain and installed the 350 into my 81 c 10, 14k miles later running great. rotella 15-40 and zink additive with every oil change. not taking that chance again.
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    How hard is it to swap my 3.08 gears to 3.73 gears?

    your problem is't the gear ratio or tire size. it' the 305. get rid of it.
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    Young Broke and Wanna Go Fast

    i would scour craigslist or other similar venues to find a complete running 350 engine with a recent build. one that you can hear run or that is still in the vehicle. i see them regularly for about a thousand$ more or less. often rodders just decide to go in a different direction and have to...
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    Got to a project I was putting off... Swapping to a tilt column

    tilt goes in everything i build. so much easier to get in and out. was lucky to find one at Carlisle for my '81 for $50 with a key. like a sore dick, can't beat it
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    STP oil additive with Zinc - opinions, please ....

    if you are running a flat tappet cam and not adding zinc you are simply rolling the dice. yes some will get lucky and get long service on straight conventional oil, i was not so lucky. my engine builder proposes using rotella t4 and in addition i add 4 to 6 oz. of lucas cam break in lube with...
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    1994 Z-71 Cold start Runs bad 30 seconds??

    reading this post reminds me why i drive vehicles with carbs and no computers. i just don,t need that noise.

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