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  1. Itali83

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Charged up the a/c. My compressor seal leaks. This is the last season for that compressor. I’ll get another one next spring. Gotta love my old stock of R-12. Works so much better than 134a. Also put in a new starter. My old one would just click several times and then start. I need my truck...
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    Priming engine oil on a Detroit.

    You can take an air tank on some sort. One from an old truck. Fill it partially with oil, put a line from the tank to the engine where there is an oil galley plug. Use compressed air in the tank and voila! Primed engine. Probably be a good idea to use a filter between tank and engine if you are...
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    I took the control arms off to replace the upper and lower control arm bushings. Only took 2.5 hours to get both sides apart and off the truck. Now I realize why the previous owner did everything BUT these bushings. They’re about impossible to replace and install without the proper tooling. I...
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    Body work on my '86

    I think that’s awesome that you have a friend that’s willing to show you a trade and that you’re willing do take the time to learn. This is a skill you’ll always have and no one can take from you. This is how the masters of a trade learn. I’m not knocking books or classroom learning, but this is...
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    85-88 GMC grill letters

    Hey guys. Can someone tell me why some of my trucks have separate G M and C letters on the grill like in the first picture and others have molded in G M and C letters. All of my GMC’s are 4 eye Sierra classics. The two I have with separate letters are for sure all original as mother GM made...
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    2wd front sway bar end bushing

    Ok thanks, I got poly bushings from Napa, I’ll just get two more for the end links. Ben
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    2wd front sway bar end bushing

    I’m not sure but was kind of thinking that. Anyone tell me for sure? I’m planning on rebuilding the front end and want everything in hand before I start. Thanks. Ben
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    2wd front sway bar end bushing

    hey guys, I need a part number or source for the front sway bar end bushings. The ones that mount to the lower control arm. Napa doesn’t have a listing and I’ve searched but only find the middle bushings that mount the bar to the frame. I’d prefer polyurethane but would take rubber in a pinch...
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    ‘88 Burb spare tire filler panel?

    That’s the spare tire wheel well. It’s recessed into the floor.
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    87 K10 LS in Maine!

    Welcome from southern Maine beautiful truck.
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    Blue two tone trucks

    Yeah, I’ve got two parts trucks with the factory two tone design so I’ve got good examples to show my paint guy. I knew that burban wasn’t factory correct but just wanted to show the colors I’m after. Ben
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    $10 Alcantara look-a-like headliner

    Awesome. That looks great. Ben
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    Blue two tone trucks

    I’m in the process of picking paints for my suburban. Going with blue and white two tone paint. Does anyone have a two tone truck that still has the factory pin stripe tape that separates the two colors? I’m looking for a close up picture of it to see the color pattern. I’m assuming that that...
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    R-12 refridgerant to 134

    What I’ve found to be the number one overlooked thing is the low pressure cutout switch. It’s adjustable. No one knows that it seems. When switching to r134a, you need to adjust the switch to let the low side pull down to a lower pressure than it did with r-12. If not, especially at idle, the...
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    "The Highway Hauler"

    I’ll second the overdrive is nice but not needed. If you have a budget to stick to, use what you’ve got to work with now. If you go right out and get an overdrive trans, you really need to think about rear end gearing so that you can take advantage of the new gear set. Then, you need to make...
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    350 tbi timing

    I only ran 87 octane just because I’m cheap but 5 degrees is still very safe with cheap gas
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    Diesel radiator

    The core of mine is getting soft in the bottom corners and starting to weep a bit. Structurally it’s fine, just age and corrosion is taking its toll. How many rows is your radiator? I don’t tow or anything strenuous with this truck, but do want to make it long road trip ready for some trips...
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    350 tbi timing

    I’ve always put a few degrees into my Tbi motors too. I usually set it 5degrees with absolutely no issues. Ben
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    Diesel radiator

    hey guys, I’ve searched and found a lengthy thread about the diesel radiators and how only plastic ones are available from local parts stores now. I have found some all aluminum ones online also. From the guys who’ve bought aftermarket radiators, how have they held up? I hate the look/idea of...
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    Suburban sub box design and locations

    Yeah, I’ve already mounted my amp in my console because I never put things in there anyway. Plus I’ve installed usb and charge ports in there for new age accessories. I do have 3rd row seating and use it with my 3 children. I have tie down mounts I’ve put in the rear “bed” area to tie down...
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    Suburban sub box design and locations

    I’m looking to put 2 10” subs in my suburban but don’t really want to loose and space. Yeah, I know, not possible. But, I’d like some ideas from you guys where you’ve placed your subs. I’m even thinking of an easily removeable box so if I do need to fold down the seats for cargo, I can just take...
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    Rear roof wind deflector suburban

    Thanks guys, I was more wondering if there was anything on the inside of the roof like support ribs to drill/bolt through or whatever. I’ll pull the a/c panel down and look up. I may make little plates so I can sandwich the roof skin just because I do everything overkill. For sure am not going...
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    Rear roof wind deflector suburban

    hey guys, I just got a rear wind deflector for my suburban. Take off original style. I didn’t remove it but it came with all exterior brackets and bolts. My question for the guys who have them is this. What do they use to mount to the truck with? Are there threaded inserts that are added when...
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    6.2 with 700r4 converter lockup

    hey guys, I’ve got an 87 suburban with the 6.2 and 700r4. This is my first 6.2. I’ve had several ‘87 tbi Jimmy’s and some early 80’s carb’d pickups all with 700r4’s and am very familiar with the operation, theory and switches involved with converter lockup. That said, my 87 burban won’t lock...
  25. Itali83

    Manual GP solenoid

    Get the “Ford starter solenoid” every parts store has it and it’ll handle the amperage the glow plugs pull. Mine works mint. Ben

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