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  1. Ronno6

    C10 Unbalanced F/R

    When I purchased my 84 C10, the rear brakes would always skid before stopping. I replaced front cylinders,drums,shoes,rear cylinders, master cylinder,combination valve and hoses. Virtually everything but hard lines and rotors. Nothing helped. While sourcing the components, I discovered that the...
  2. Ronno6

    Is a Spark Plug...a Spark Plug??

    I am using flat top pistons; I don't think I'll be in danger of then hitting the plugs regardless.The heads, I have been told, are Brodix clones, and the machine shop from which I purchased recommended the NGK R5671-8 which is the same as the NGK 4554 recommended by Brodix. That is a...
  3. Ronno6

    350 Distributor Recommendations

    That's impressive.......if'n I didn't, I'd a had more kids............
  4. Ronno6

    Is a Spark Plug...a Spark Plug??

    What is the difference from a performance standpoint of projected vs non projected tip when running aluminum heads?
  5. Ronno6

    350 Distributor Recommendations

    Among other odd character quirks, Sheldon cold not recognize sarcasm. It is a recurring theme throughout the show's run.... Should you ever decide to sample the show, view episodes from the earlier years... Its humor steadily declined in the past few now in its 12th season..........
  6. Ronno6

    Part Identification

    That is a thermal vacuum switch. It was designed to reroute vacuum to or from various devices when the engine reached a preset temperature. Generally part of the myriad of vacuum lines and devices for pollution control. May have controlled vac to EGR, exhaust dampers, distributor,air cleaner...
  7. Ronno6

    350 Distributor Recommendations

    I would really have to do some digging..... It was T'toppped and I had it painted teal.......with 16" IROC wheels Vette Brakes carbon fiber suspension F&R....like riding on a brick, but corner lean was zero !
  8. Ronno6

    350 Distributor Recommendations

    I had a 79 Z28 that was set up like that. It turned 'bout 1K rpms per 20mph. #K @ 60mph had her whining pretty good. Might have had smaller tires, can't remember. Online calculators indicate I should do 75mph@3K rpms. Ultimate goal is to have a T56 or maybe a stout 5 speed OD...
  9. Ronno6

    350 Distributor Recommendations

    This was not sarcasm?? I REALLY feel like Sheldon Cooper now.......
  10. Ronno6

    Is a Spark Plug...a Spark Plug??

    The 7516 is apparently for use with cast iron heads (.46 reach)......I have aluminum (.75 reach)...... Maybe the cold range is to dissipate heat to the aluminum heads faster?? I have Hedman headers. They were about the only ones I could find which were designed for use with mechanical clutch...
  11. Ronno6

    350 Distributor Recommendations

    After reading that I needed to use a Melanized gear distributor with my LT4 Hot Roller Cam, I opted for the MSD Streetfire. I bought a factory refurb off old ol' ebay for under a C-note. The Skip White would have cost me that much by the time I swapped out the gear. I did see a Streetfire on...
  12. Ronno6

    Is a Spark Plug...a Spark Plug??

    In my engine build, I need 14mm reach plugs. For my aluminum heads,the machine shop recommends NGK R5671A-7 or 8. I understand that the -7 or 8 signifies heat ranges, with 8 being colder than 7, In order to give better clearance around the headers, I would benefit from the use of shorty plugs...
  13. Ronno6

    350 Distributor Recommendations

    I'm still findin' my bearins' 'round here, so ya gotta cut me some slack. I don't know you guys well enough to recognize when yer slingin' sarcasm my way................ I wasn't sure from your first Skip White mention if ya liked them or not.......... Guess you do. Thanx.
  14. Ronno6

    Pilot Bearing

    Yup. I've seen bread and paper soaked in water to keep the water from just squirting out. The truck it came out of was automatic, but it was not the original engine........ No serial # (S/N on a sticker...) so I couldn't track it to its roots........
  15. Ronno6

    Pilot Bearing

    The 350 which I purchased has a needle pilot bearing in the crank. Any chance this is reusable? The time is now to replace it, I guess. I've seen some neat tricks to remove pilot bearings, like grease or wet paper pieces to exert hydraulic pressure to remove the bearings. Should these work on...
  16. Ronno6

    350 Distributor Recommendations

    Thanks. Been there......etc. Advanced has the MSD Streetfire for $165.00 and I think I have a 20% off coupon somewhere. I have read some conflicting reports about the Skip White The Delco isn't cheap either...... 'Bout the only thing I have decided is to rule out Accel..........
  17. Ronno6

    350 Distributor Recommendations

    The Jegs units have 42KV coils vs 65KV I have seen on others. How important is that??
  18. Ronno6

    350 Distributor Recommendations

    That ebayer has no listings. Probably changed names. Thanks...
  19. Ronno6

    350 Distributor Recommendations

    The cam is a GM cam, and the stock iron gears are s'posed to work fine. I did verify that with Willhoite's Cams, the supplier of the camshaft. Are there different replacement or aftermarket distributors for ESC/nonESC ??
  20. Ronno6

    350 Distributor Recommendations

    My truck originally came with the LE9 305 engine, but it has been replaces with an 86 or newer 1pc rear main seal engine. Vacuum switches on the firewall are there,but are not in use. However I need to check for ESC controller and ESC distributor. It may have been moved from original engine to...
  21. Ronno6

    350 Distributor Recommendations

    Should I just transfer the distributor in the existing 305? Dunno if advance specs would be optimal.. There is a distributor that came with the 350, but out of a 93 C1500. It used an external coil. Maybe that would work with the 84 cap/coil??
  22. Ronno6

    350 Distributor Recommendations

    I am closing in on some of the final components I need to buy for my 350 build for my 84 C10. Specs are: 355 cube from 1993 C1500. Aluminum heads, 2.02 intake 1.60 exhaust 10.1:1 compression ratio LT4 Roller Hot Cam .482" lift; 218° Intake 228° Exhaust duration 1.5:1 Scorpion roller rockers...
  23. Ronno6

    06 Silverado Buckets in 84 C10

    Nice job!
  24. Ronno6

    06 Silverado Buckets in 84 C10

    I can't seem to figure out colors on the computer. Many seats I have looked at ant thought to me gray were actually blue........... I was SURE that these were gray..... Turned out to be TAN !! Bummer....they are only $125.00..........
  25. Ronno6

    06 Silverado Buckets in 84 C10

    Anybody have experience with this?? Anyone think they will/will not work? Thanks......

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