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  1. austinado16

    SBC oil pan information.

    Thanks for the nice write up. I was pondering a pan change a while back in order to get a higher capacity pan, and maybe cast aluminum with fins. Held off because I found an industrial sized oil filter at NAPA, and it holds about a quart extra.
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    PSA: Ceramic brake pads avoid if you tow

    I'll take a closer look, later when I install the Wagners. Although, as agressive as they are, I'm pretty sure they strip the rotors with the first couple stops.
  3. austinado16

    anybody know anything about these shocks?

    Wish I knew what was on the 'burb. It's got the factory quad shock set up in front, and my guess is; all 6 shocks are probably OE GM. They are very stiff, and frankly, I like it alot. I've got bigger aftermarket springs in the rear, along with a huge sway bar. Makes for a very solid and...
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    truck pulls to right

    Also, check the condition of the front spring bushings. Mine pulled left like crazy under hard braking, so I replaced both calipers, the pads, and all of the brake flex hoses, and there was no change. I finally had my buddy's shop replace the spring bushings (and I had an alignment done after...
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    PSA: Ceramic brake pads avoid if you tow

    No, I don't believe the rotors are damaged. I didn't let it sit with the pads in one spot, or sit with the brakes held "on" so there's no warping.
  6. austinado16

    Ceramic front brake pads, or not?

    Just got off the phone with the owner of the local NAPA who's a friend of mine......and I buy most all of my parts from his store. He tried a set on his 1/2 ton Ford, with the same results, and not even when towing. He brought the subject up with their brake rep who said that the ceramics are...
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    PSA: Ceramic brake pads avoid if you tow

    Just picked up a set of Wagner Severe Duty for $40. These are more like what I'd expect to be sold for a 'burb, or any full size truck/suv that can tow and haul.
  8. austinado16

    Ceramic front brake pads, or not?

    I've had the same thoughts, and even looked them up on summitracing last night. $100ea, so that I could run marginal pads. Uhmmm.....no thanks.
  9. austinado16

    Ceramic front brake pads, or not?

    A quick update. Ceramics brake pads did not work for me while towing and I nearly lost all braking ability in the mountains this past weekend. They'd been fine locally, but as soon as they got some load and heat put on them, the pedal was literally on the floor when I pulled over and got us...
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    PSA: Ceramic brake pads avoid if you tow

    Thought I'd pass this on, incase it helps someone avoid an oh shit moment.....or worse. Installed a set of ceramic front pads about 7 weeks ago. They've been fine driving the 'burb locally, and just about zero dust, with a nice firm pedal. I was very pleased..........until this past Friday...
  11. austinado16

    Rebuilding 700r4, any special tools or tips?

    I'd suggest visiting the Raptor site, or bowtieoverdrives.com and read up on what they put into their rebuilds. There are a ton of upgrades, and IMO, you want them all, including the full-width 4th band. There are also a couple of apply pistons that are upgraded for the 4L60E and they're...
  12. austinado16

    Center console jump seat found

    This kind of work is pretty easy, and sorta fun. I've done this kind of stuff quite a few time. Purchase a good quality foam rated pray glue from a real automotive upholstery supply. You also need an electric carving knife. If you don't have one, or your folks don't have 10 of them, they...
  13. austinado16

    A/C comes on in Vent mode

    Saw those threads and looked at the photos. I know what/where those components are, as I've been that deep into all of it. Question is about the a/c coming on in Vent mode, and my guess is that the control lever's contacts are out of wack, damaged, clocked wrong, etc. Was hoping someone...
  14. austinado16

    A/C comes on in Vent mode

    :help:This is a new one. The a/c has started to turn on (a/c clutch engages) when the dash controls are in "vent" position. Do I have a failed control assembly? I've had the dash apart quite a few times (instrument bulbs, replacing the flap for defrost/vents control, etc. but I've yet to...
  15. austinado16

    Having a GMSB Decal made up for my truck!

    Just wanted to say; really nice job on the decals. Great balance of typography, and design that really picks up the style that makes the trucks so unique. If I can offer a suggestion, it would be to include the rear bumper, like you've done with the front bumper, having it come down over the...
  16. austinado16

    Center console jump seat found

    Successfully rebuilt the bottom and it's much nicer to sit on. It was actually a pretty easy job and it looks like it's never been apart. Much nicer to sit on. Man was that original foam dense.
  17. austinado16

    87 tbi stalls at lights and shifting in gears. Unless timing disconected.

    Try to prove what it's losing. Sometimes if you can't find the cause of something like this, or the failed part, you have to come from the opposite mindset....sort of diagnosing backward. So to start off, is it losing fuel or spark? If it fires right back up, you know it's not spark...
  18. austinado16

    radiator question

    That's why I was moving toward the Griffin. It was the only one I could find that was made in the USA.
  19. austinado16

    Unleaded Fuel Recessing Valves is a Myth???

    I see it on the British engines I've worked on. The cast iron seats get all pocketed and rounded, and that rounded shape starts making the seat surface on the valve head do the same. Does make for a big fat seating surface though!
  20. austinado16

    Ceramic front brake pads, or not?

    You and me both brother!
  21. austinado16

    Horrific News for a SB Blazer owner !!!

    Man, what a shame.
  22. austinado16

    TBI Throttle Body Tear Down and Rebuild.

    The drops might be my issue. I haven't snap-shotted it with a timing light, but have stuck my face in there and watched (recently) and at idle, I was sort of shocked at the amount of wet fuel "dropletting" on the throttle plates at idle. I even ran a can of SeaFoam through it after that.....no...
  23. austinado16

    TBI Throttle Body Tear Down and Rebuild.

    The assembly looks great. Nice work. I don't know anything about how the TBI unit handles fuel pressure, idle, and IAC, so when you have time, can you discuss? I've got a good hot idle, but my cold idle misfires and is rough. Never used to be this way. Seems too lean at idle, although it...
  24. austinado16

    Tire Rotation Discussion

    Mine was down in the rear when I first bought it. Luckily, there was one in the local yard that was someone's baby. It had a huge set of rear springs, and a monster rear sway bar. I snapped all of it up and put it on mine.
  25. austinado16

    Ceramic front brake pads, or not?

    The day I stop learning.....and having a willingness to learn.....is the first day of my dirt nap.

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