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    live and learn AGAIN (Brakes)

    No doubt about it!!!! Olnick
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    Strange brake dragging problem

    Check out live and learn Brakes. Posting I just went through the exact same problem as you! It ended up being Made in CHINA wheel cyl! Olnick.
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    live and learn AGAIN (Brakes)

    I cleaned and flushed from masterd down (including Master)prior to installing new parts!
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    live and learn AGAIN (Brakes)

    new rubber and hard lines a year ago!! Olnick
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    live and learn AGAIN (Brakes)

    I'll try and keep it short! Feb 2019 I replaced the gearset in my rearend! I went from 2:73 to 3:73 gears. All went well with that change. At the same time I said self change out the brakes while you have it all apart. So I did, removed the backing plates sand blasted them primer and paint...
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    Painting inside of bed

    I had a "Rhino" bed liner sprayed in 17 years ago. I needed to do some rust repair on the tailgate posts and floor corners, went to collect on "lifetime warranty" and was told Rhinos life time is 10 years as that is the lifetime of a bed prior to rust out. My solution to the problem was...
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    R-12 refridgerant to 134

    Check out DexCool It only takes one pound to work BETTER THAN R12 I did the conversion 5 years ago and have not touched the system since then! Still blows super coold! Olnick
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    Options for beds - aftermarket, used, new, substitutions

    Whats with the trailer???? flip the "new to you bed" over and strap it onto the existing one! Just bring a couple of 2x2 to fit into two opposite corners... Not my first time around the block!! Olnick
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    Custom alternator voltage

    Check out the alternator spec: you will see that the UPPER VOLTAGE LIMIT is set at 16.3 volts! This will allow all the truck electronics work as designed with little impact on the expected life of the dash bulbs. and at the same time NOT boil the battery dry. Check with a good alternator...
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    Options for beds - aftermarket, used, new, substitutions

    This is what 5 1/2 months (on and off) of TLC and $350.00 in paint/Etc. provides. (paint is by "paint for cars.com" Olnick
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    speedo revolutions per mile

    I'll check the cable, however back in 2015 I did remove both the upper and lower cables cleaned them lubed (white lube) and reinstalled them. I have not put on 5000 miles since then! But knowing Murphy and his law I'll check it out.. Olnick
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    speedo revolutions per mile

    I thought they might be compatible! The 100 MPH unit works fine up to 60 mPH then it jumps up to 80-90 MPH and the GPS shows 64-65 MPH the miles traveled are still correct?? If I slow to 60 or less the needle goes back to the correct speed. I think i'll stick the 85 MPH unit in and get the...
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    Wind noise is running me stir crazy

    Get some "303" protectant and keep the vent window seals soaked/covered with it for a couple of days just keep spraying it on 4-5 times a day. Leave the vent windows ajar so there is NO tension on the seals, The "303" will soften and slightly swell the seals. check to make sure the vent window...
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    Improving 1982 4wd suburban mpg 350

    look up the "Cliff Ruggles" q-jet modification book then order the special tapered metering rods he sells. do all the mods in stage one install the new rods adjust per the book and enjoy the extra MPG I went from 12mpg to 18mpg 1978 c15 GMC 1/2 ton 355CID 700r4 3:73 RR. Olnick
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    speedo revolutions per mile

    I'm replacing a worn out (only 42 years of use) 1978 100 MPH speedometer with my only find an 85 MPH unit. Do both of these units calculate speed using the "1000 turn per mile" sae 678 standard or does the 85 MPH speedo use a different standard? I want to make all changes at once so I am NOT...
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    Temp gauge issues

    In your first post above you answered your own question when you stated " the temperature sender was for a light not a gauge" at some time it got hot enough to close the contacts then the sensor wire at the gauge went to ground through the 90 ohm resistor and blew it out! Glad that you finally...
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    Which Quadrajet Carb Question

    Get rid of the single plane intake go with stock.. I get around 18 MPG 355 CID 9:1 CR stock dual exhaust. tooa carb and built it per Cliffs book got his special taper rods runs the balls...... OlNick
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    Timing and Cooling Issues

    The stat NEEDS an air bleed hole drilled into it along side the valve area, the stat is closing then no HOT coolant can flow across the sensor bulb so it goes into cooking mode, when enough hot coolant gets to the bulb it opens up again! Thank you MADE IN CHINA! This is an old problem from way...
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    Short bed side rust prevention?

    I just spent two weeks cutting/grinding /welding/painting on both of my NLA bed sides! Does anyone have a method to treat the inside of the bed panels? and the floor supports? the floor supports can only be accessed 1/3 of the way from each end! How do you treat the center portion? and the...
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    1978 K10 w/ a SBC350 - Vacuum Lines Setup and Dirty Fuel

    Pull the dist cap and check where the rotor is pointing! the back fire might have caused it to jump time on the timing gears/chain? with the crank at TDC the rotor should point to EITHER #1 OR #6 if anywhere between pull the front cover to check the gears/chain for proper timing Olnick
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    3.42 gears vs 3.73 gears

    Changed out the dead 350 for a 700R4 the tranny is great, However I had 2:73 gears and the swop does NOT do it any justice!!! I need to drive around in 3 rd. as the RPM are WAY too low in O.D. and lock up converter. My MPG went from 18-20 down to 12 on a good day. I just replaced the gears...
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    Brake Lines Copper or Steel

    I have used nicop for the last 10 years and have NOT needed to replace any lines in that time and they still look new! The ferrous fittings are soda blasted then soaked in metal prep for an hour, I then use metallic copper never seize/sealer on the tube and threads of the fitting. Had a wheel...
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    Carb decision

    I have to agree to go with the Q-jet! I thought I was able to do an excellent job of setting up the Q-jets using the "ROE" book for the last 35 years, I did an okay job I know know this after getting the book by Cliff Ruggles and following it to a "TEE" Follow his directions for the APPLICATION...
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    1978 Vent window whistle noise!

    Thanks 1986 GMC Jimmy: It was a breath of fresh air reading your comment! Such a pleasure sharing with someone that is able to communicate! The latches were loose! My mod #9,987 was able to remove all of it and then some, That made them even more snug against the seals to no avail!! Thanks...
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    1978 Vent window whistle noise!

    Has anyone come up with a solution to the whistle noise from the went windows? Up to 45 MPH you can talk its nice and quiet. At 45 MPH is gets loud at 50 MPH it no talking at all! I installed new vent window seals, after a week of not sealing any better than the OEM units, I gave them a good...
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