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    Unable to bleed rear brakes

    Hot rod--- I had this same problem with my sons 67. Took one rear brake line off, pumped pedal, no fluid. Did Same for other side, still no fluid. Pulled off rubber Hose and tried to blow thru it. Plugged up or collapsed. Lightly pushed on brake pedal and fluid was right there. Replaced rubber...
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    Unable to bleed rear brakes

    I know you replaced the rubber hose in rear. I had a similar Problem and my rubber hose was collapsed.i would ck to see if you have good pressure at hose outlet.then ck pressure from hard line At hose inlet. This will help indicate where problem is.i learned To blow thru every pc of brake line...
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    Tailgate question

    my 87 tailgate is heavy to raise and lower. Is there any way to adapt nitrogen struts (Like newer trucks have) to my 87? Or is there a kit available?
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    85 chevy truck grill

    I almost forgot. I have 2 orig bow tie grille emblems. 1 with Spacers , $45 and 1 without, $38. Both good cond. plus shipping. Pt# 14043882.
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    85 chevy truck grill

    Randy, if you find a grille and need the stainless trim for a Silverado, I have a complete set that needs a little work (small dents) That you can have for $30 plus shipping.
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    Modern steering box

    does GM or others make a modern quicker steering box that will interchange With a 87 r10 swb 2 wheel drive truck?
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    Upgraded steering gear selection

    Does GM or any other company make a quicker steering box, Like the newer trucks have, that will fit a 87 r10 swb 2wheel Drive truck.
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    Dual tank pump

    Thanks Bruce and David. This is what I was looking for. Jerry
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    Dual tank pump

    Thanks guys. I'm trying to soak up all this good info. I have one more question. With the 3 steel lines coming from drivers tank to pass tank, are the lines connected direct to the sender or are they connected by rubber hoses? as a note, my pass tank power line is unplugged and looks like the...
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    Dual tank pump

    Yes it's leaking from tank I'm not using. As far as tank parting line I mean where the two halves are welded together. I think I Am Understanding this setup. The fuel is pumped from the drivers Tank to the valve on the passenger tank. Depending on the switch on the dash, it either stops there...
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    Dual tank pump

    Thanks for the replies. Had truck on hoist this morning. Have a slow leak from pass tank, slight dripping from tank parting Line. The mech said it was leaking from top of tank. Is it coming From switching valve or o ring. Probably will have to pull tank. What do you think?
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    Dual tank pump

    Thanks guys. I may have not been real clear. First, my pass tank Has been disconnected. Second, Which tank has the pump in it? Third, truck is not rusty, so tanks and lines look real good. fourth, Say the pump is in drivers tank, where does the gas travel to From there? It must bypass pass...
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    Dual tank pump

    My 87 swb has dual fuel ranks. Pass tank has been disconnected before I got it. Where is fuel pump located. Mine is a 350/tbi. Also, where are all fuel lines located. Would like a diagram of where and how they are run. Please make it simple. I have a slight fuel leak I have to find and fix...
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    Basic valve cover questions

    GM always used heads with cast mounting surfaces originally. I don't know when they started to machine this surface, but that Could make a diff. I'm curious to know as I want to replace mine Too.
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    Oil pressure gage help!

    It don't matter what color wire you adapted to the tan one. You already have a sensor, so use it.also, you still never said If you have tbi.
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    Oil pressure gage help!

    I just went thru the same situation. My 87 350 is a tbi . I Assume yours is tbi also. Anyway, threaded hole just above oil filter is where oil sender for gage goes. Get a 2"or 3" long black 1/4" pipe nipple and a 1/4" 90 degree elbow. Screw these into block , the then screw sensor into elbow...
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    87 Chevy grille

    My 87 has a custom bar type grille. Been thinking about replacing with a stock type grille. The ones I've seen say one fits single headlight, the other fits a dual headlight style. What The diff. They look the same. I have dual headlight style. Before I try to find an orig in good shape, I need...
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    Should of stayed in bed

    Sounds more like a ign switch or loose wire on solenoid. You Don't seem to have a problem after its running, so I would think it's not fuel pump related. Also, after your snip job, a hot Sitzbath for a few days is the best. Ask me how I know.
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    dome light bulb

    Derek/blue ox------I and probably others were not aware of Polarity in LED straight line bulbs, such as dome lights. I don't feel bad because most auto parts store counter people don't Know either. I learned this today. I tried the bulb one way and It did not light up. Turned it end for end...
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    dome light bulb

    think the orig bulb is a 211. It's not very bright. Tried a led and it don't Work at all. Is there a brighter bulb available? Or a reason why the led Don't work? Almost forgot, my square is an 87, r10. Thanks
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    Tonneau covers

    I've had 3 or 4 Truxedo tonneau thru the years. Been happy With all. Last year I bought a Truxedo lo-pro cover for my 87 short box square. Best yet. Highly recommend. Also, in Reference to towing backwards and flying off, just roll up Cover first. They should strap up in front when rolled up.
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    Oil pressure gauge

    Sorry for not responding earlier. Reason I started this thread is The orig oil gage in my 87 Chevy 350 tbi dash cluster doesn't Work. So, PO installed a mechanical gage where a clock would Go. Well, when engine gets warmed up oil pressure shows 0. Engine runs great, no knocks. Oil pressure...
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    Manually rotating SBC without plugs

    You are not going to get probably more than 2 mpg extra. By the time you figure all the costs to change over , as mentioned before, is around $2500. At 5000 mi / yr you would only save A couple hundred a yr. To me it isn't worth it. The 350 is a Much better trans for what you use it for. Just...
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    Bed Mat

    In Texas there should be a lot of truck accessories shops around. Ck with them. Should be able to find one to fit except maybe not 3/8" thick.
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    87' TBI timing question

    Bucket, are you saying to advance tbi timing to 8--12 degrees btdc with The est wire unplugged or plugged together?

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