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  1. MikeB

    Harbor Freight recalls 454,000 jack stands

    I second what member "bluex" said. Imported but double-locking and very sturdy. Available in 12-T and 6-T.
  2. MikeB

    Dash pads

    I installed one from Cheyenne Pickup Parts last year. It's a real pad, not a plastic cover. It is made of padded vinyl bonded to a plastic base, not metal. It looks very nice, except for the defroster vents don't fit snugly to the top of the dash, and that part of the cover is not clipped to...
  3. MikeB

    Drop kit recommendations that don’t require notching the frame

    If you're willing to notch the bed support rails above the shackles, you can use dropped shackles and dropped hangers to get approx 4" at the axle. You will then have to use shorter shocks. The absolute top of the line would be mono leaf springs and shackle/hanger kit from RideTech. VERY...
  4. MikeB

    Young Broke and Wanna Go Fast

    If you want to go fast, make sure your brakes and suspension are up to the task!
  5. MikeB

    Upper Radiator Hose has no pressure

    Hardware store? Don't get tubing, get heater hose at an auto parts store!
  6. MikeB

    Upper Radiator Hose has no pressure

    What do you expect to feel there? Even with coolant running through the hose, it won't feel like it's pressurized. Does it get hot? Have you tried removing it from the radiator to see if coolant shoots out? Does your lower hose collapse when the engine is running? On another note, I have...
  7. MikeB

    Rubber or poly bushings

    I have used brand name poly bushings (Energy Suspension and Prothane) for suspension & steering components in every old vehicle I've ever owned. I also used poly cab mounts on a 69 C10. Frankly, the only difference I can tell is the vehicles have quicker steering response, and are generally...
  8. MikeB

    396 cam choice

    You probably have an 8.2" 10-bolt. Not exactly up to the task of handing big block torque. At least a torque converter will ease the blows to the drivetrain! I'm not a BBC guy, but would keep cam duration @ .050" in the range of 220 degrees, for example 218 intake/228 exhaust. The only cam...
  9. MikeB

    ignition switch kit/gear selector

    Exactly. Could be the ignition switch needs to be adjusted on the column. My brand new switch took some fine tuning before I could get power in the ACC position. You know where the switch is located, right?
  10. MikeB

    Anyone used Western Chassis lowering kits?

    Good job!
  11. MikeB

    Anyone used Western Chassis lowering kits?

    I've had good luck reaching Western Chassis in the past. They need to see how poorly the hanger fits. Have you tried using this form? https://westernchassisinc.com/help.php?section=contactus&mode=update My hangers are from Belltech. The holes didn't line up perfectly, but not as bad as...
  12. MikeB

    Anyone used Western Chassis lowering kits?

    Please take another shot so we can see the entire hanger. Are you sure those hanger are made to fit a C30? What did you use on your frame? Looks nice. And tough.
  13. MikeB

    Let's see your GM squarebody stickers!

    Does the decal go on the inside or outside?
  14. MikeB

    Warped drums

    Yeah, no fun at all. And when I re-learn the tricks, I don't do another one for years, so have to start all over again.:confused:
  15. MikeB

    Small cap for dist?

    Made-4-You centerbolt wire looms https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mfy-5035612
  16. MikeB

    Small cap for dist?

    Yes, but the concept is the same.
  17. MikeB

    Warped drums

    A guy on one of the truck forums (maybe this one) had a similar problem that he traced to a brand new, but sticky wheel cylinder. And I recently had an issue with one side locking up prematurely and getting a LOT hotter than the other side. Swapped the drums from side to side and the problem...
  18. MikeB

    Priming oil until it comes out of rockers 5.7 1992 engine

    For whatever reason, I have found that rotating the crank 180 degrees at a time will eventually get oil to all the rocker arms. Maybe it isn't the rotation, but simply the fact that I keep on turning the pump. ???
  19. MikeB

    Front shock bolt torque

    And after torquing to spec, you may very well be the first person to ever use a torque wrench on a shock fastener.:D
  20. MikeB

    Small cap for dist?

    What is your distributor model number? That cap you listed is for 96-97 Vortec engines, not for an MSD distributor. Call MSD to see if they offer anything. BTW, wire routing without a gimmick cap doesn't have to be messy as long as your #2 and #3 wires are long enough.
  21. MikeB

    Battery disconnect switch...what gauge wire?

    I don't like the idea of adding 6 ft of cable, regardless of gauge, between battery and starter. It also means two more connections and a pair of switch contacts to add resistance to the circuit, or downright fail. Especially if it's Chinese-made.:( If you do add a switch, I'd first talk to...
  22. MikeB

    Wolverine Cam Question

    "Closes at 64". That's pretty much in line with other 266 cams from the 80s-90s. If you google Blue Racer, you'll find they had a decent reputation back then. Fast ramps like the newer stuff? No. Easy on the valve train and lobes? Yes. Reminds me of the GM factory cams and other 80s-90s...
  23. MikeB

    Wolverine Cam Question

    Yes, looks like a good cam for low-mid range torque. It's probably happy with 8.0-9.0 compression ratio. Be sure to read up on breaking in a flat tappet cam.
  24. MikeB

    Warped drums

    A problem with turning drums is the arc changes, so the shoes no longer conform to the drum ID. Back in the day, mechanics would "arc in" the shoes to match the brake drum arc, but now days they just replace the drums with new ones, or at least they should. I've always had good luck with...
  25. MikeB

    Trailer hitch with factory bumper

    Which bolt-in trailer hitches will work with the bumper in the photo below? Looking to rent a 5x8 U-Haul trailer when we move to a new house this fall. Truck is a C10 with base suspension (3+1 leafs), and I don't have any idea how much weight it can tow. All comments and pictures welcomed!

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