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  1. CheemsK1500

    700R4 nightmares

    True, though I've thought converting an automatic to a semi-automatic kind of defeated the purpose of having an automatic in the first place.
  2. CheemsK1500

    700R4 nightmares

    If you don't care about fuel economy, and want an automatic that is practically bulletproof, the TH400 is the way to go. The lighter duty TH350 is pretty durable as well, with the right upgrades. They are also pretty straightforward to install, since a vacuum line, and shift linkage is all that...
  3. CheemsK1500

    Q jet loses prime.

    When I disconnect the fuel line from the carb, and crank the engine, fuel shoots out. I think the carb is likely more at fault than the fuel delivery system. I won't rule out the possibility though, the rubber is certainly old enough to have developed a few cracks.
  4. CheemsK1500

    Q jet loses prime.

    The unfortunate thing is that the carb before this one was a rebuild as well. I guess my choices are either keep playing the rebuild lottery, pay a premium for a quality rebuild, rebuild my current junk, or just buy a modern 4 barrel carburetor and all associated adapters.
  5. CheemsK1500

    Q jet loses prime.

    This is a remanufactured unit I picked up the other day, I'd like to think it isn't broken already. Have remanufactured carbs really gotten this bad in quality?
  6. CheemsK1500

    Q jet loses prime.

    I drew a blue arrow pointing to the area where the fuel weeps sometimes.
  7. CheemsK1500

    Q jet loses prime.

    Upon further investigation, it looks like fuel is running leaking out right on the passenger side of the carb. Is this a result of a well plug leak or something else. My gasket is plenty tight....
  8. CheemsK1500

    Q jet loses prime.

    On top of a mid '80s 305, I have a mid '70s q jet With a divorced choke (the choke isn't hooked up at the moment.). I have confirmed that the mechanical fuel pump works, but the truck won't start unless I dump gas in the carb first. Within a few hours everything in the carb leaks back into the...
  9. CheemsK1500

    Best method for removing rattle can paint on top of factory paint?

    Ouch, didn't realize paint spiked in price so much. What's a good source for reasonably priced OEM colors?
  10. CheemsK1500

    Best method for removing rattle can paint on top of factory paint?

    It looks like the rattle can paint was actually an attempt by a previous owner to hide the paint that was already missing. Unlike him though, I prefer the scars of Mother nature and Father time over Bubba's sad attempt to hide it. I will eventually repaint the truck. For now I'll just prep the...
  11. CheemsK1500

    Best method for removing rattle can paint on top of factory paint?

    I put a generous coat of citristrip on it and attacked with the pressure washer. It's not pretty by any means (the black and gray blotches are the underlying primer).I honestly think its a step above what it was before.
  12. CheemsK1500

    1 Ton with a 10' foot bed

    It likely started life as a chassis cab utility truck that someone later installed a homemade stretched fleet side bed on. People often buy retired utility trucks from auctions and do creative things like this with them.
  13. CheemsK1500

    No gas to carb

    It's possible that you could've vapor locked it when you introduced air to the system by opening your fuel lines. If you aren't sucking air anywhere in the system with everything put together, dumping fuel straight into the carb and letting the engine run until your fuel stream comes back...
  14. CheemsK1500

    No gas to carb

    Before you dig deeper, you should double check the mechanical fuel pump function. It's possible the fuel is just stopping at your carb. I've ran into this issue myself. 1.Unhook the fuel line feeding the carb, and put something over the end of it (plastic bag, condom, etc.) Make sure to wrap...
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    Best method for removing rattle can paint on top of factory paint?

    As a toddler I once got caught trying to "buff" my mother's red Impala with a hand rake (It was sitting by the car, so I assumed that's what it was for.) Fortunately, my dad caught me before I did more than a scratch on the fender, he wasn't very happy. Let's just say, I didn't do that again...
  16. CheemsK1500

    Can you change door glass with a broken power window motor?

    After tearing the door down down, it appears the motor was fine, and it was actually the switch all along. Good thing I checked this before I bought a motor. The passenger side is still won't open, but at least I'll be able to keep the side of the cab dry now.
  17. CheemsK1500

    Best method for removing rattle can paint on top of factory paint?

    @bucket, @Grit dog Thanks for the advice. I thought 400 grit seemed a little on the rough side. I'll get some finer grit and some lacquer thinner and experiment a little. I don't think there is going to be a pristine paint underneath this, but at this point anything is an improvement over what...
  18. CheemsK1500

    Best method for removing rattle can paint on top of factory paint?

    Right now, I'm just trying to get to the factory paint. Eventually this truck will see a proper repaint, but for now I am just trying to get rid of the ugly meth-billy style camo. The factory paint underneath will inevitably be damaged, but I'd rather that than this atrocious poorly done camo job.
  19. CheemsK1500

    Can you change door glass with a broken power window motor?

    Ya'll make a good point. I might as well go ahead and swap the motor out while I'm in there. I'll end up hating myself later if I don't.
  20. CheemsK1500

    Best method for removing rattle can paint on top of factory paint?

    On the '84 K1500 I just picked up, it looks like the previous owner got a little "creative" and attacked the poor truck with rattle cans. I've been able to cut through some of it with wet 400 grit sandpaper and elbow grease. Is there an easier to get this off without doing further damage to the...
  21. CheemsK1500

    SM 465 locked in neutral -

    I've never been in an sm465, but I once had this happen in a Jeep Scrambler with a T176. I ended up having to remove the entire top plate and reset all the shift linkages. I haven't had a problem since. On some manual transmissions, you'll get lucky and be able to reset the linkages through the...
  22. CheemsK1500

    Help needed on Power Steering for a 77 C10

    A junk yard would be a good place to get things like pulleys and brackets, everything else I'd suggest purchasing new or rebuilt.
  23. CheemsK1500

    Can you change door glass with a broken power window motor?

    Thanks, everyone. I'll play around with it a little. Maybe if I'm lucky I can just jump the regulator off of the battery and save some hassle. Thankfully, it does look possible to change the glass whether it works or not though.
  24. CheemsK1500

    Can you change door glass with a broken power window motor?

    I picked up an '84 K1500 Sierra Classic the other day. The previous owner got a little careless while mowing the lawn and destroyed the driver side window in the process. I have another window ordered, but my concern is that this truck has power windows that don't seem to work. I hit the switch...
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