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  1. spanky55amg

    What engine oil to run after 500 mile break in

    As far as oil.... I will tell you to ask the engine builder, if you have that option. If not, and its a brand new engine, I see no problem running blend or synthetic after break in time. I mean, if its newer parts, the tolerances should be enough to run blend/syn oil and not worry. I mean, you...
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    What engine oil to run after 500 mile break in

    Im a T6 guy but I like synthetic. Dead serious... Used the stuff on my Mazdaspeed 3. Between the zinc/ZDDP in it, it quieted down the lifters/cams. Speed 3/6 engines, 2.5 direct injection turbo engines were loud from the factory. If you put (insert brand name) synthetic oil in one oil change and...
  3. spanky55amg

    Looking for a frame /Roller

    Ouch, sorry man. Ill keep my eyes open here in the Dallas area. I know its a bit further but at least you wont have that mid-west rust. I hope the other car looks worse (as long as everyone is ok).
  4. spanky55amg

    Brake kits...how to navigate it all..

    ^^^ This, unless you want/need performance... from pads or calipers. But either way, a good blank rotor is the best way to go. You dont need these slotted or drilled rotors. They actually cause you to loose stopping power as it is less friction material.
  5. spanky55amg

    bbc identification

    Y'all, when I saw this thread in the Recent Threads.... I was in shock. The only identification you could need was size and color. :eek:
  6. spanky55amg

    Best place to pull power for an HEI distributor

    The gray/beige connector on mine is black and that wire would be pink. But you see the brown/black/red connector behind it, and the white tach wire. Its pretty simple. It just needs 12 volts with the key turned to the "Run" position.
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    Best place to pull power for an HEI distributor

    Correct. Its just a straigh pink wire with no frills. It goes straight to the Bat on the distro. There should be to plugs that go to it, three if you have a tach. One that has red, black, and brown. That goes to the cap to the distro itself. The second is a pink wire that goes to Bat on the cap...
  8. spanky55amg

    Need help getting the truck back on the road

    Holy crap, that is some long and good info. If you are in Arlington, Im not too far way, if you need the support. I just bough my POS and trying to get it to be correct and run correct. Like you, its been almost 20 years since I have messed with carb stuff, but my re-training wheels are about...
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    Best place to pull power for an HEI distributor

    Since Im at the computer now and I cant let this go without a direct link.... http://www.gmsquarebody.com/posts/363361/
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    Best place to pull power for an HEI distributor

    Since I just went over his with my 84, and I’m sure 87 can’t be too different.... circuit 3 from the fuse box to the bulk head to the distributor. It’s a pink 10/12 gauge wire. If you look up my thread about no starting or ignition or distributor, I have the wiring diag highlighted. If I were...
  11. spanky55amg

    Need help with engine bay wiring

    Also, posted on this board, we have most of the electrical diagrams for our trucks. Don’t buy a book. First they are free here. Second, the chiton book for our trucks are dead wrong or lacking information.
  12. spanky55amg

    Bvllsh!t on craigslist.

    1984 Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab Short Bed C10 You read that correctly. Hahaha. https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1984-chevrolet-silverado-crew/6254161350.html
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    Bvllsh!t on craigslist.

    The market for squares in Texas is horrible as a collector. Great as a seller.
  14. spanky55amg

    Switched over to LEDs in the dash now nothing works

    I can see that and I'll raise you one. I got into a dispute with the popo about what blue and white is. As in he pulled me over at 3 am just to see if I was drunk. Then tried to explain that he pulled me for my "blue" lights. I had white LED's in my front corners and halo fog lights in my Trans...
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    Bvllsh!t on craigslist.

    Its removed alright. :laughing1:
  16. spanky55amg

    Bvllsh!t on craigslist.

    https://texoma.craigslist.org/cto/d/1984-c10-pickup/6314172921.html How is it a daily driver but you parked it due to running rough because your son overheated the engine??? And I always love a "body in good shape, it needs paint and interior work, and at minimum new head gaskets."...... And...
  17. spanky55amg

    Switched over to LEDs in the dash now nothing works

    I am one of the IT engineers at work. I just do not want to have to hassle with anything else. We are blocked on some things because of bank's compliance. I hate banks but thank god I dont work in the health field.
  18. spanky55amg

    Howdy to all

    Welcome!
  19. spanky55amg

    Switched over to LEDs in the dash now nothing works

    Ill have to check out the ebay link at home. We are wide open to Amazon here, but not Ebay... go and figure.
  20. spanky55amg

    Switched over to LEDs in the dash now nothing works

    Do you remember what they were. I was in AZ the other day and they wanted something like $10 a bulb. I hate that I cant see cluster lights at dusk. Its almost impossible to know if I have my lights on or not. And yes, I could just check, but its nice to just look to see if the cluster lights are on.
  21. spanky55amg

    Switched over to LEDs in the dash now nothing works

    Yes, unless you specifically bought dimmable LED's.
  22. spanky55amg

    Engine for offroading

    Down here in Dallas, E85 is usually around the same price as 87 octane. That said, I have never known anyone with a Mazdaspeed 3/6, Evo, or Subbie that has ran straight E85. We all usually cut it with 93 octane. But this is for street cars where we want more boost. If it were a race application...
  23. spanky55amg

    speedo questions

    Im going to check these out. Thanks!
  24. spanky55amg

    Hello from KY (1986 C10 Custom Deluxe)

    Nice truck. Im with you, I have a rust free truck. Although easier to come by in Texas, its still hard to find one totally rust free. I hate the color of my truck but its all original.
  25. spanky55amg

    Rebuild 454 or Swap in Cummins, Powerstroke, or SBC.

    The question is, how much is a pre-made rebuild vs having this one tested, bored, milled, honed, rebuilt? And as much as a 5.3 or 6.0 almost drop in our trucks, the cost of getting one and then fabbing up the thing will cost you $1000+. Figure an engine being $500 then you need mounts and fan...

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