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  1. 1lejohn

    Pulling all the smog stuff

    What others have stated if it was a carb you can pull most of the smog junk. If it's TBI I wouldn't. You could remove the cat then you can remove the air pump . My 85 had a cat with an air pump, heat riser, EGR and EST. The cat was removed when I bought it along with the other junk. Being in...
  2. 1lejohn

    Engine Carbon Cleaning

    Better run a catch can with that LS or it will build up crud. They send a bunch of oil to the top end when run hard that the engine will pull back in the intake.:)
  3. 1lejohn

    Duramax/Square body swap? Thoughts?

    https://inthegaragemedia.com/duramax-powered-chevy-k2500-hs-customs/ I just ran across this article today. They built super nice rig.
  4. 1lejohn

    What's that switch? (In Cig tray, With photos)

    Maybe an old alarm. Some of them had on off switches , or a panic switch?
  5. 1lejohn

    Head Light Bezels

    Thanks for the reply. Mine are the smooth ones.
  6. 1lejohn

    Head Light Bezels

    I was wondering if the GMC and the Chevy bezels are the same. They look like it from the pics in the LMC catalog. I am thinking of buying the chrome ones for a 4 light GMC truck . I have a Chevy. I had painted mine black , but they are peeling and look like junk.
  7. 1lejohn

    Engine runs fine yet loses power intermittently

    Fuel pressure? Float bowl level , Dirty fuel filter? The spark advance weights maybe sticking?
  8. 1lejohn

    Improve 1/8 mile et

    Some easy tricks are running a short belt which only drives the water pump, or an under drive main pulley which slows down all the acc. You might try exhaust cut outs. A good torque convetor is usally worth a couple of tenths. I think your gearing is ok. Taking the tailgate off is an easy...
  9. 1lejohn

    Exhaust manifold question

    Was the OEM one set up for the heat riser valve?
  10. 1lejohn

    79 K-10

    I found a picture of my stepdad's 79. He had it set up for surf fishing. We would fish at Indian River inlet in DE. We also took some trips to NC and the Outter Banks. We fished for Blue fish and Speckled Trout. Fun times. I was 12 to 14 years old then.
  11. 1lejohn

    Rear Leaf Spring Bushings

    I replaced the rear leaf spring bushings awhile back. :cool:Here are some pics of the job. I still need to do the front rear spring bushings. That looks like a difficult job to do with the springs still on the truck. I replaced the stock shackles with ORD and their greaseable bushings. On the...
  12. 1lejohn

    Rough Country 4” with 35’s

    Nice truck. It has a great stance. I have been wanting a 4" lift with new springs frt and rear.
  13. 1lejohn

    Say no to Cracks

    I don't have an oil cooler on my truck. I did have to drill out the hole on the crossmember of the truck over size in order for the hole in the bracket to line up. Typical bolt on stuff. Nothing a large washer couldn't fix.
  14. 1lejohn

    This is probably a bad idea, but I'm too cheap to pay for a tow.

    AAA for the win! I'm a19 year member. I have had several tows home from the now torn down Houston race way park.
  15. 1lejohn

    What new tools have you got lately?

    I have one of their floor jack :)
  16. 1lejohn

    What new tools have you got lately?

    I have worked with all different brand tools my whole life. I'm an Instrument /Electrician by trade. For electrical work Klien tools are the best hands down. Most of their tools are still made in the US. I have used Proto, Williams, SK,Ridgid , Channel lock, Snap On and others for the wrenching...
  17. 1lejohn

    Meet Betty

    Here is a pic of the SPID.
  18. 1lejohn

    Quiet muffler recommendations

    The super turbo type for the win. Jegs and Summit have their own brand for cheap. I'm running a pair of them on my truck . Headers and duals exiting behind the wheels.
  19. 1lejohn

    WTH! CRACKED FRAME AT PS GEARBOX. Whats the fix. Check it out.

    I installed the brace on mine. The frame is not cracked. I recommend doing the brace before connecting the hoses to the box . It is a tight fit under there. I like the tubed crossmembers for the hitch, winch etc.
  20. 1lejohn

    Air Filter woes

    You can try Summit Racing. Just do a generic search and the web site will list the filters and sizes in the description. Example gen 1 chevy 350 air filter.
  21. 1lejohn

    Meet Betty

    The dual snorkel air cleaner asy. is a Spectra brand. It was the first mod the boy made when it was his truck. The chrome is cheaply done. I sprayed it with Krylon ceramic clear. Trying to keep the rust at bay. The housing requires a small plastic spacer to clear the Eddy 1406. They are pricey...
  22. 1lejohn

    Just brought home an 85

    The body looks good except for the dirt, good luck with your project.
  23. 1lejohn

    Reman 350 stumbles and misses

    Do you think the cam was broken in correctly? The dizzy may have moved if the hold down bolt isn't tight. The carb has some trash in it? The fuel pressure is low. It could be any of these. The simple checks in my mind are the following. I would check the timing. I would check the plugs and...
  24. 1lejohn

    Meet Betty

    She has been in the family for 14 years. I am the third owner. I bought it from a neighbor. My son abused her through high school. It was originally a 305 with a 700R4. It had a 350 in it when I bought it. That motor blew a head gasket while I was driving it, so I bought a new Chevy 250 HP...
  25. 1lejohn

    ORD sway bar disconnect

    I installed these a while back along with new spring bushings, and all new ball joints etc. I added the cover for its look. The stock steel cover is actually thicker and would resist rock damage better.

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