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  1. Jwernatl

    Anyone know trick to install a new (used) door spring?

    that is the KEY -"tap it 'up' into position" it make sense -100%- I have small pry bar that will work. It will Im confident. I think I need to... 1. seat the top - 2. put center into the groove and 3. bend bottom of the 's' over with tool (bent screw driver) then.. 4. tap up to seat the...
  2. Jwernatl

    Anyone know trick to install a new (used) door spring?

    Thank you - I just found one on a corvette site - I need the bend screwdriver! I' looked all over the place - kept finding the one with coil spring. Looks very similar to the corvette. - I'l make a tool today.
  3. Jwernatl

    Anyone know trick to install a new (used) door spring?

    Guys, im actually talking about the 's' hook spring its in the door - its the only type I have in my '87. Any help is appreciated. On LMC link below - its #11 .https://www.lmctruck.com/1973-87-chevy-gmc/door-parts/cc-1973-87-front-door-components-2
  4. Jwernatl

    Anyone know trick to install a new (used) door spring?

    Hey all i got a new (used) door spring for '87 v10. My drivers side is broken. Ive tried to install this joke of a piece, maybe, 6x. It makes me feel very silly. Anyone got a trick?
  5. Jwernatl

    What is the best oil to run in 1984 C10 with high-milage stock 305?

    I run Rotella in mine. It has been a blessing. 165k miles smooth running still- only need valve guide seals...
  6. Jwernatl

    Curious issue with wipers / AC

    that's truly wacked. is there a mushroom that could be the gremlin?
  7. Jwernatl

    ALDL connector not powering scan tool

    Thanks Ben - I've been researching and going over the manuals to figure this out… This is great stuff to know. That helps a lot. - I would think it's probably a very common mistake. I've replaced the MAP and TPS when I installed the new TBI so... this afternoon I'll replace ALL of...
  8. Jwernatl

    ALDL connector not powering scan tool

    I'll pull every fuse tonight. - (from your diagram above) my ALDL only has pins in 'F' 'E' 'D' 'B' & 'A
  9. Jwernatl

    ALDL connector not powering scan tool

    I put the battery in the scan tool for sure…. - I can turn the scan tool on with the power button. It's not recognizing the ecm - the scan tool is supposed to turn on by itself once it's plugged in with ignition key on.
  10. Jwernatl

    ALDL connector not powering scan tool

    Im with you on this - because - my temp gauge never gets over 150- (I've got a 195 thermostat - just changed) I think the old one was in good shape - putting a new thermostat in, made not difference. So it's the sensor or the gauge. I do have a question - we have on an '87 350 and...
  11. Jwernatl

    ALDL connector not powering scan tool

    Hey All - thanks for any replies! My 87 v10 350 ALDL connector is not powering up my scan tool - I'm using a INNOVA 3170rs tscan tool to help diagnose my 'issues' - truck is running rich - idle is up and down ect. (I found a vacuum leak - got that taken care of, but the truck is still...
  12. Jwernatl

    Why trans/driveline 'clunks' when I put in reverse? '87 TBI 350 w/700r4

    that's good - wonder if i can find that?? hmmm....
  13. Jwernatl

    Brown/black advance wire - unplugged - idles better and runs about same.

    here's ZLA emission/vacuum lines sticker off my 87CHEVY v10 350...
  14. Jwernatl

    Brown/black advance wire - unplugged - idles better and runs about same.

    Tha Thank you, it was right on my truck under hood! Found it AND found the the lines from the canister - two lines going to the tbi. both were disconnected.
  15. Jwernatl

    Why trans/driveline 'clunks' when I put in reverse? '87 TBI 350 w/700r4

    it's gonna take me a minute to digest - but i will and I will let you know. Im going to try and check the line pressure. seems like a simple check. I have a guage - is it the correct style?????? gotta go into the attic...
  16. Jwernatl

    Brown/black advance wire - unplugged - idles better and runs about same.

    Would anyone happen to have a diagram of vacuum lines for the '87 350 tbi? Im looking but, having a hard time with finding something definitive.
  17. Jwernatl

    Why trans/driveline 'clunks' when I put in reverse? '87 TBI 350 w/700r4

    Wow, is one sping for each? 1. FWD 2. REV? OR one spring for both?
  18. Jwernatl

    Why trans/driveline 'clunks' when I put in reverse? '87 TBI 350 w/700r4

    Nope - thats just it. it's all tight. it's gotta to be something Im missing - right?
  19. Jwernatl

    Distributor

    What part#'s did you buy?
  20. Jwernatl

    Brown/black advance wire - unplugged - idles better and runs about same.

    I saw that somewhere too. So, I tried that - no difference.
  21. Jwernatl

    Why trans/driveline 'clunks' when I put in reverse? '87 TBI 350 w/700r4

    My driveline 'CLUNKS' so bad when I put my truck in reverse, it doesn't do it in 'drive' only when I go into 'reverse'. Even if the idle is at 650rpm - BUT it's very very bad on cold start up w/idle at 1000. torque converter? With truck in park, there is very little slack in drive line...
  22. Jwernatl

    Brown/black advance wire - unplugged - idles better and runs about same.

    Hey All, a few weeks back I set my fully warmed 350 timing to 1-2degrees - to do so, you know we have to unplug the advanced brown/black wire- I did Once I got done - I plugged line back together, idle jumped from 600rpm to about 1100rpm, and the truck runs 'rich' to much fuel - or not burning...
  23. Jwernatl

    Need an air injection pump (smog pump) for an 87 gmc V2500 TBI 350

    Gotcha- how do you know if it's bad? My truck is all original too. what if pump is bad? What happens?? I've got my 87 has idle issues

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