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    Help Diagnosing Gauge Issues!

    well it sounds like you are getting it done. question, how did you connect a drill to the speedo without a cable? highdesertranger
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    k member value?

    ok I am stupid, what is a K member? highdesertranger
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    hydroboost problems

    Bruce I replied on your thread. Mark the reason the pump started to whine is because it was low on fluid because of a leak. did you fix the leak? highdesertranger
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    steering column repaired, NOW more problems

    ah the old misaligned wedgie. highdesertranger
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    Help with steering on mod

    never ever put blocks in the front. raising a straight axle will have no effect on the steering knuckles. doesn't matter if you lift it 1" or 20 inches it has zero effect on the steering knuckles. first off how did you lift it? how much did you lift it? did you install the proper steering...
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    Dies on speed bumps/sudden spots

    I was going to ask what carb it had. Quadrajets really aren't known for this issue but It could happen. the old carter carbs were well known to have this problem the solution was to install off road needle and seats. your problem sounds just like this problem you hit a bump and a ton of gas...
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    Screw California - Passed Smog Except for Gas Cap/Evap

    to get a smog cert as a diesel in CA that was previously a gasser you have to take it to a referee they will verify it's a diesel then and only then it will be exempt from future smog inspections. unless you put a newer diesel in then you will have to get a smog cert according to the year of...
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    Add 2" to the front end of an existing Lift

    hahahaha oopsy. highdesertranger
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    Add 2" to the front end of an existing Lift

    ah I can see now in post 19 the first pic. there is no raised steering arm there is a drop pitman arm. the drag link still isn't flat. those pics on their side where just to confusing for my pea brain. yes now that I can see everything better it looks like a 4 inch lift. highdesertranger
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    1986 K30 Big Dooley in need of bigger tires.

    I have a cab and chassis 1 ton. no you CANNOT use those spacers with just holes. I four wheel mine all over I have never had a problem. why do you want to move the inner wheel out? if it's for tires that are that big that you think they will rub on the spring you are putting to big of tire...
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    1986 K30 Big Dooley in need of bigger tires.

    ! ton's are hub centric. meaning the rim is centered on the hub not the lug nuts. therefor the spacer must be hub centric. also being a 1 ton the spacer must be heavy duty. here is how they work your inner wheel stays in place centered on the hub. the spacer bots to your factory lug nuts...
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    1986 K30 Big Dooley in need of bigger tires.

    do not stack spacers. buy them the right thickness. you must buy the right spacers machined steel, no aluminum. spacers must be hub centric. highdesertranger
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    Stuck Block (SBC 350 '83)

    fill the crankcase. pull the carb fill the bores until it will not take anymore. pull the PVC and the oil fill one is on each valve cover fill these up. this should fill the engine. then try to work it back and forth. it's going to hydrolock on the cylinders that get full of fluid, pull...
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    Stall Speed for Torque Converter '83 700R4

    yes it is specific to the engine. if you replace the flexplate the motor will no longer be balanced. how much of a difference this makes depends on the 2 flexplates. basically you don't have a choice here. you can't pull your engine apart every time you replace a flexplate and have it...
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    Stall Speed for Torque Converter '83 700R4

    a 6.2 is externally balanced. both the harmonic balancer and the flywheel/flex plate balance the motor. BTW on a gasser the harmonic balancer is to lessen the harmonics on the crank when the cylinders fires. it is not to balance the crank. the crank is balanced internally. on the 6.2/6.5...
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    Taking power out of motor?

    yeah but look at the primary bores on the Qjet and the bores on the 2bbl. the Qjet has smaller bores so less CFM if you stay out of the secondary's. the 2bbl getting better fuel economy is a common misconception. highdesertranger
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    Stall Speed for Torque Converter '83 700R4

    flex plate = flywheel. highdesertranger
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    1986 K30 Big Dooley in need of bigger tires.

    boy I would like to see that post. anyhow if it were me I would lower the truck down a little I have a 3.5" lift on my 78 dually and the 255/85R 16 fill the wheel wheels fine. if you put any wider of a tire on you will run into problems with the fronts too. they will rub on the drag link...
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    Stuck Block (SBC 350 '83)

    skip the acetone and brake fluid. use diesel or ATF. fill the crank case to the top, pour it in each valve cover and in the cylinders let it sit awhile, then turn it over by hand until you can turn it over easy, back and forth helps. then drain the crankcase refill with oil and 1 quart of...
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    Taking power out of motor?

    a 2bbl carb is not going to get you better mileage. keeping your right foot under control will get you the best results. highdesertranger
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    Stall Speed for Torque Converter '83 700R4

    make sure you get the correct flex plate. a gasser will bolt on but is incorrect. a 6.2 is externally balanced a gasser is internally balanced. highdesertranger
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    Brake line conversation help

    yep several companies sell the extended lines. when you convert to disc you need to put rubber/stainless lines on the rear calipers, don't worry about this until you do the conversion. highdesertranger
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    3.08s with a posi or....?

    personally I wouldn't put 2 cents into a 10 bolt. highdesertranger
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    I know I'm not supposed to, but what are my chances?

    you said "wish me luck". you are going to need it. you have a slim chance of it being ok. highdesertranger
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    I can't believe I wrecked it......

    I have 2 fenders in great shape for sale. the right hand is aftermarket the left is OEM. highdesertranger

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