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  1. dougbert

    Fuel Tank Plastic Shields

    Anyone know of a source for the fuel tank plastic shields. I have one but need a 2nd one for the other saddle tank dougbert
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    Above glove box box ?

    ESC was an early attempt at knock sensing etc. I did a 5.3L swap and yanked that puppy and all its wiring out dougbert
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    3/4 ton axles

    well I stumbled on this thread today - good stuff Last year I built up a 14bff with disc brakes and got it install on my K1500 last month and now carry 2 spares, 1 for 6 lug fronts and 1 for 8 lug rear. The same donor I got the 14bff from is a 1977 3/4 suburban.. My plan is to pull the...
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    15" rims over 8 lug 10 bolt front and 14 bolt

    got my rig running last year on 16" tires (33" TreadWrights) on 6 lug wheels, and just installed my 14bff 2 weeks ago. At the moment, I carry 2 spares, one 8 lug and one 6 lug. But I have in the queue the spindles off of the same donor vehicles for the 14bff, for the front. I just bit the...
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    ac vacuum lines

    http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/additional-tech/1601-everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-vacuum-advance-and-ignition-timing/
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    PieceOfQ-JetWontStart

    Cliff performance has a 1 YEAR queue on rebuilds, he does a great job dougbert
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    PieceOfQ-JetWontStart

    and Cliff literally wrote the book on Q-Jets. You have to understand them to get them to work well dougbert
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    lets talk 14 bolts....

    Just last week I installed my 14bff 10.5" axle in my truck documented over several pages of my build thread at http://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/1984-k1500-coming-alive-again-with-a-2002-5-3l.14428/page-37#post-378936 My plan is to acquire an ARB air locker (I have on in my 1986 FJ60...
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    84' k10 3/4 ton axle swap

    I have a 1984 K10 with a 5.3L silverado engine in it I am swapping to 14bolt FF rear. In my build thread I start that discussion at http://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/1984-k1500-coming-alive-again-with-a-2002-5-3l.14428/page-35#post-363704 then over several pages have info on the new diff...
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    Upgraded steering gear selection

    any mid level gear box recommendations out there, way above Autozoo and below the PSC?
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    RETRO-Mod: Jeep intermediate steering shaft

    just did this mod on my truck at http://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/1984-k1500-coming-alive-again-with-a-2002-5-3l.14428/page-44 BUT the one I ordered via ebay was NOT from a XJ, but something else, I had to do different mods to install but it works dougbert
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    14 bolt 10.5" rear disc conversion

    I am going the Cut Bros. route on my 14bff that I will install into my K1500 which currently has a 12-bolt rear. Documented in my build thread at http://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/1984-k1500-coming-alive-again-with-a-2002-5-3l.14428/page-37#post-378936 I document following their instructions...
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    Dually disc conversion

    I found an option from Cut Bros with a possibly cheaper option https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1Bfrv5SpptudmQ3Yk5SdWgzOFl0MlBQdWIyZy1FcGhaZEMw/view https://www.facebook.com/CutBros/ I have bought the adapters, and priced out the other AC Delco parts and it came to about half the cost of...
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    Adjustable Proportioning Valve

    well this discussion seems be what I need and more answers It has started to rain here and I find my rear tires locking up fast. I need to reduce the pressure to the rear. Anyone with some good options. I had found that Jegs adjustable pressure valve as well. dougbert
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    Replacement seat upholstery

    I had a quote of $500 to redo the bench seat here in Utah
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    Dougberts build thread of the 1984 Coming alive again has been moved

    To the Under Construction forum at http://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/1984-k1500-coming-alive-again-with-a-2002-5-3l.14428/ dougbert
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    6.0L Fuel system question!

    http://www.lt1swap.com/identify_vortec_engine.htm quote FUEL SYSTEM INFORMATION 1999-2003 4.8, 5.3, 6.0 all had a fuel rail with 3/8" supply line and a 5/16" return line. The fuel pressure regulator is on the fuel rail, and has a vacuum line to the intake manifold. In 2004, truck engines...
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    LS Swap fuel question

    Read Scotty Baccus doc on dual tanks. Great doc
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    86 K10 5.3 swap

    Try Zep 505 Commercial Cleaner and Degreaser, found at HomeDepot for one. Comes in a squirt bottle and I would spray that stuff on grime and let it soak. Rinse and a lot of dirt comes off. Use a brush more can come off, but did it for my intake and it helped. I also soak in purple power/water...
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    86 K10 5.3 swap

    Please see my signature for a motto of vehicle improvements. :)
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    2002 - 4.8L to 5.3L or should I go to a 5.7L?

    this engine is awaiting $1000 cash in order to send it to the machine shop. $500 for the machine work including boring to 94mm (93+1mm, or .040 over) and $500 for the gasket kit. I have the rods and pistons and crankshaft. Also need rings. With the cashflow crunch, it might take some time to...
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    86 K10 5.3 swap

    hey need pics.............
  23. dougbert

    90-91 VSS Electronic Gauge Cluster to Analog Speedo Models

    I did release that plug on mine, but don't remember how at this point. I will take a look as the cluster is only part way install dougbert
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    90-91 VSS Electronic Gauge Cluster to Analog Speedo Models

    gauge pictures all powered up - except for the speedo Completed task #7 from the TODO list: DONE Cluster tested Need to install the Tach now dougbert
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    90-91 VSS Electronic Gauge Cluster to Analog Speedo Models

    Built a test harness for the suburban cluster tonight. I used test leads with alligator clips on them. Cut them in half and soldered to the wire leads of the extra male Instrument Panel plug I bought. see last pic I tested everything except for the speedometer (since I don't have a sine...

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