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  1. Redfish

    What have you done to your square lately??

    I didn't want to...but old age is happening.
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    Wheel not centered in. . .

    One other thing that may happen is to get the "turnbuckle" on the steering far enough out of adjustment that the wheels actually do steer/turn further one way than the other. To check this simply get the front wheels pointing as directly forward as possible. At this point the steering wheel...
  3. Redfish

    Unusual radio issue

    After I finished the re-wiring of the '73 Bronco, brother-in-law had someone else install a RetroSound radio. And then Weird Things began to happen. The instrument panel lights stayed on anytime the key was on and they were VERY BRIGHT. The parking/running lights were on all around but they...
  4. Redfish

    2003 Acura MDX

    I don't see anything at all wrong with that vehicle. Style is good for weekends and special events. Reliability and comfort are good for everything else. This entire deal is proof that Good Things happen to Good People. Enjoy it or sell it and enjoy whatever it helps you purchase.
  5. Redfish

    Are these dual shocks factory. Pic inside. 1987 K10 long bed truck

    My '87 V1500 doesn't have dual shocks. I don't recall any of those trucks coming with a dual setup from the factory but that doesn't mean they didn't. Why do you only have one leaf spring? Those trucks came with two leaf springs on the front. You know that in '87 they were no longer K10...
  6. Redfish

    What have you done to your square lately??

    I loaded it up with firewood. It makes me happy to use The Old Truck.
  7. Redfish

    Lacking power, 87 Sierra 5.7l TBI

    Knock Sensor.
  8. Redfish

    Lacking power, 87 Sierra 5.7l TBI

    That is absolutely a possibility. Mine was doing that and the difference was significant. Glad you remembered that component, I changed/replaced so much on my '87 that I seem to have forgotten half of it!
  9. Redfish

    Lacking power, 87 Sierra 5.7l TBI

    The Magic Wire has to be unplugged on the TBI trucks to eliminate the spark advance and allow you to check the timing. It is a single wire, the plug is just to the side of the steering column and beneath the brake booster. Unplug it with the engine off. Check/set the timing with the engine...
  10. Redfish

    Lacking power, 87 Sierra 5.7l TBI

    I would think that if you have the breather cover off and the engine running you can see if the injectors are both pulsing.
  11. Redfish

    Lacking power, 87 Sierra 5.7l TBI

    I would be curious about the exhaust, to add to @squaredeal91 said, is the catalytic convertor still on the truck? Restricted/plugged exhaust is a possibility after all these years. I would want to know about the timing. Get a timing light, unplug the magic wire (its under the brake booster)...
  12. Redfish

    55 Chevy Step Side 3100

    I took this pic at Cruisin the Coast because this truck is the same color as my friend's. I take pics of these trucks and send them to him just to torment him for letting that truck sit and rot.
  13. Redfish

    55 Chevy Step Side 3100

    @Vbb199 first, it is GREAT to see you posting here again. Second, my best friend drove a '55 like that when we were in high school and college. It was painted the same blue as the passenger fender in your last pic, the color under the 3100 badge. They still have the truck but it hasn't...
  14. Redfish

    2 inch Rough Country Lift 76 K10

    I went with a Skyjacker lift and modified it slightly to suit my taste. You can call it a 2 inch lift. I am running the 33x12.50-15 Coopers. This is MY look, it may not be what you want.
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    Decorative front license plate poll

    I put a fake license plate on the front of mine with the year of the truck. I enjoy folks asking me what year it is but I figured it would be nice at car shows and really anywhere I might leave it parked. My home state of Louisiana doesn't require a front plate so this didn't create any legal...
  16. Redfish

    New TBI injectors causing surging

    You can buy a throttle body rebuild kit that includes the Orings and whatever else is required to freshen up your original injectors. It's not expensive, I picked one up from O'Reilly's.
  17. Redfish

    IS 350 TBI compatible with E10?

    I have been running E10 in my 1987 TBI with no apparent issues. It probably has some effect on the rubber components of the fuel system but I have not seen that yet. I switch from E10 to pure gasoline depending on availability and honestly cannot tell any difference in performance or fuel mileage.
  18. Redfish

    Pulling all the smog stuff

    Every single time I open the hood of my '87 I am grateful that it is not the '84 my Mom owned. I am slowly doing what I can to restore mine to all of the original components. I want to get it back to what it was originally. But we do not all want the same thing. I have seriously considered...
  19. Redfish

    1987 R10 Radiator Leak

    I just replaced mine and I was In A Hurry with no time to explore options. I went with a direct replacement from O'Reilly's because I Needed It Right Now! and couldn't be picky. I know we all hate the idea of plastic...but my 2500HD Duramax came with a plastic and aluminum radiator and it...
  20. Redfish

    Pulling all the smog stuff

    My 1987 had been butchered a little bit so I can probably give you some decent input on this. 1. You can just removed the drive belt from the pump IF you no longer have the catalytic convertor. 2. If you have removed the cat and you still have air getting into the exhaust you now have a...
  21. Redfish

    85-86 ZY6 paint stripes measurements

  22. Redfish

    86 K1500

    That truck looks awful. You should sell it. To me!:) That is a great looking truck, welcome to the forum.
  23. Redfish

    Cruisin the Coast ‘23 - show pics added!

    For probably the first time in my life I said, "WOW! Look at that cool Ford Maverick!" There were actually quite a few Mavericks that were not only cool, they were actually beautiful. I can't even believe I would type something like that...
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    Cruisin the Coast ‘23 - show pics added!

  25. Redfish

    I guess I give up on the windows

    Boats in a saltwater environment forced me to learn electrical troubleshooting. My bosses in my plant are trying to force me to get better at electrical. I always try to avoid work though...

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