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    Intake manifold gasket

    the water passages and exhaust under the carb and TBI is for faster warm ups. however heating of the incoming air flow has a negative effect on overall performance. I block both sides off but I live in a fairly warm climate. highdesertranger
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    Engine Choices

    to get the best return on invest you best bet is to do it as cheap as possible. when I say cheap I mean inexpensive not Mickey mouse. it's very hard to make your money back off of custom builds the money is in as close to factory as possible. highdesertranger
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    Recommendations? Stainless braided front brake hoses

    whatever ones you get make sure they are DOT approved. they should say so right on the line. highdesertranger
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    company "high angle drive line"

    what do you want to get from them. I am in so cal and I use OC Driveline for driveshaft's. highdesertranger actually I just noticed they are in central cal about 400 miles north.
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    Another fuel gauge issue

    if the gauge pegs past full it means an open circuit in the sensing wire. highdesertranger
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    Hydroboost and right rear dragging

    if a drum brake is doing it. either the shoes are not installed properly or the drum is out of round. highdesertranger
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    Hydroboost and right rear dragging

    x3 caliper is hanging up. highdesertranger
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    Need help finding a front drive shaft for C30 4Dr 2wd

    yep just get one made and the whole thing balanced. highdesertranger
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    Trouble changing turn signal switch

    you can get the wires out without taking the column apart. you need to take the wires out of the plastic connecter. it's easy with the correct tool. make sure to write a diagram of how the wires come out so you can get them back in the correct order. take the wires out of the connecter and...
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    Warn brush guard

    or you can just build your own, highdesertranger
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    6.2 Easy?

    oh yeah I forgot, it will bolt right in. no adaptors needed. highdesertranger
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    6.2 Easy?

    the 6.2 is hard on the 700. it can be done but not ideal. you also want a J code intake to get rid of the EGR nightmare. you must change the pick up sock in the fuel tank. you must convert to hydra-boost. you should already have a return line just need to hook everything up correctly. you...
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    For those who’ve added a np205 e-brake, which is best?

    drum brakes are far superior for parking brakes. I have never seen those add on disc kits for the parking brakes hold worth a damn. highdesertranger
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    Front and rear gear oil. Pics inside. Need help.

    that front spindle is ugly. highdesertranger
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    Rustiest Radiator Thick Slimy RUST... How To Clean???

    I agree with hatzie. it sounds like some one mixed antifreeze types. if so that's slug not rust. regular flush has never worked for me. it always comes back. highdesertranger
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    Upgraded steering gear selection

    yes for the square bodies there are 2 different ratio's. as far as newer boxes are concerned I am not sure if they will bolt on. highdesertranger
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    Upgraded steering gear selection

    go to a medium/heavy truck repair shop and ask who does their steering boxes. then take it there and get it rebuilt. the places that rebuild the boxes for medium and heavy trucks don't mess around and do half ass rebuilds. I had mine done last year and it cost 240 bucks. highdesertranger
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    New to square bodies '81 SM465 question

    your welcome, sounds like you got it. the more you do it, it will become second nature. I wasn't sure if I explained it good enough. highdesertranger
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    IN NEED OF A FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE SINGLE PIN 6 PORT

    you could use two 3 port valves but you would have to adapt the return lines to 3/8's for the return valve. or you could delete the return system by installing a non-return fuel pump. then you could use one single pin 3 way. highdesertranger
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    Starting Problems

    great news you found the problem. another potential problem is the main hot wire rubbing on the copper tab for the starter feed. you can see it has already chafed the insulation. with the correct 90° terminal the wire clears everything. highdesertranger
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    Right fuel tank fills left tank

    the return lines are crossed? do you have return lines? highdesertranger
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    manual hub conversion problems

    the axle should have a little slop in it. you should be able to move the stub axle around. you should start the hub on axle then move the rotor as you push the hub in. highdesertranger
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    manual hub conversion problems

    what's the problem exactly? they came out, right? highdesertranger
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    What emblem am I missing?

    as far as reattaching without the studs, 3M VHB tape works. make sure you get the real thing. highdesertranger
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    New to website

    I have used plastic polish before, came out fine. however like everyone said, it depends on how bad it is. highdesertranger

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