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    Some cool cars I worked on in my old life.

    Catbox, the Viper Green 911 was a really fun car to work on. It is a 1972 with a mildly warmed over 2.7 liter engine. Just enough power to be entertaining but not so high strung it needed to be constantly fiddled with.
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    Finalized the installation of the headlight relay kit from LMC. It powers the headlights directly from the battery instead of battery to fuse panel to switch to lights. Easy install, I did have to enlarge the holes in the ring terminals for both the ground and battery leads. I mounted the relays...
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    Some cool cars I worked on in my old life.

    I have worked on old Porsches for about 30 years, professionally for about 15 until I threw in the towel. Mostly 356 and older 911 and 912 models. Here are some pictures of some of my favorites.
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    Headers for economy on 82 K10?

    By ported vacuum you mean timed vacuum and not manifold vacuum correct? Time permitting I will get the Mytivac out and see if the valve is working. My heat riser is connected, not sure if the flapperdoodle (thermac?) is functioning properly. How can I test that? Just observe? I do know that it...
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    Headers for economy on 82 K10?

    @SirRobyn0 I am not sure if my EGR valve is functional, it is not hooked up to a vacuum source and the Thermoswitch or whatever it is on the Thermostat housing isn't hooked up either. I would have to do some research to see what I need to get it working.
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    Headers for economy on 82 K10?

    I think I am just going to leave it alone for now. If I get headers I am going to fit them, take them back off, the wrap them and reinstall. And use dead soft copper gaskets.
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    Headers for economy on 82 K10?

    I have probably a million miles driving carbureted trucks of various sizes with manual trannys, from a 1961 Ford C-600 to 1980s GMCs with the last of the carbureted 366s. We leased one that actually had a Holley 4 barrel and tubular headers new from the factory. They made a bunch with square...
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    Headers for economy on 82 K10?

    Good points. Any real improvement would require a dedicated build. I don't think a bolt on EFI would make any real difference either. Carburetors are really a type of mechanical computer and whoever set up the Q-jet on this one did pretty good. If I ever did get any I would probably get...
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    The Future of Battery Electric Vehicles (and I don't like them)

    Like so many other facets of technology and economics, the stated justification is usually coupled to the desire for more control somehow. Electric vehicles limit the ability to travel long distances at will. They are more easily monitored and will probably end up with remote disabling features...
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    Installed LMC Repro Tailgate Hinges/Trunnions On My '82 K10, Not Quite Bolt On

    @AuroraGirl I just remember way back in the day doing mundane stuff like changing a bet I would need a 1/2 AND a 9/16, but on some old Mopars you can practically do everything with a 1/2" wrench
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    Headers for economy on 82 K10?

    My K10 runs great but was thinking of maybe putting headers on it and a lower restriction muffler if economy might be boosted a bit. It has a rebuilt smog era 350 in it with I believe the much reviled lightweight "624" heads and a QJet on a stock intake. Is it reasonable to expect any boost in...
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    Installed LMC Repro Tailgate Hinges/Trunnions On My '82 K10, Not Quite Bolt On

    Ordered a complete set of hinges and trunnions from LMC trucks, the originals on my 82 were worn and on the left side the weld between the cup and the base had broken loose. They seem to be well made. The bolt holes on the "hinge" portion that bolts to the taligate itself had undersized mounting...
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    Anyone dealt with LMC Trucks for parts?

    Sounds fishy. I have had great service and have never had to do that.
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    Anyone have Bilstein shocks on their stock 4x4? Shock brand questions.

    I have used Bilstein shocks on several different cars from a 59 Porsche to a 1986 Cutlass and they have always given a great ride and last forever. Currently they are $80 and change each. KYB which I have been satisfied with on other vehicles are half that, Monroe / Gabriel similar. The 82 K10...
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    Troubleshooting OPS and gauge 82 K10

    After I posted I realized that there was a resistor in the sender and that voltage is irrelevant.
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    R&R the fuel tank switch, disassembled and cleaned it. I THINK it is now feeding out of both tanks. UPDATE : I can now switch tanks and both are feeding.
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    Replaced the crappy Amazon window felts so I could return them. Cleaned and lubed the driver's window regulator, door lock and latch. Took the instrument panel cover off Installed a new headlight switch, the rheostat was bad on the original. Tomorrow I will do the other door window felt, may...
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    Troubleshooting OPS and gauge 82 K10

    Gauge moves very little and never goes to zero even when shut down. Gauge bad or sender? What is the operating range of voltage that the sender should be sending to the gauge?
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    Is there any hope for these tools?

    The easiest and cheapest thing to do would be to simply boil them in plain water for 30 minutes or so, then clean them with a wire wheel, brush, or steel wool. Just keep in mind that stiff bristles will remove details and ruin polished metal surfaces. More delicate surfaces require softer...
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    My 40 year old Harbor Freight floor jack failed, so I got a new Harbor Freight jack. I could probably have resealed the pump but I decided to retire it and see if I can make something handy with the carcass. Got the long reach high lift Daytona. Also bought a nice set of German wood handled Felo...
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    Is anyone having any luck buying a vehicle from Craigslist/Facebook Marketplace right now?

    I have pretty good luck communicating with online sellers. The problem starts when I want to dispose of something. Especially if I am giving something away, so many people will mindlessly waste your time.
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    Burnt valve 350...fix or swap to 383, 454, 6bt?

    Tear the 350 down and inspect everything, refresh as necessary. Redo the heads. Bolt a low pressure belt driven supercharger kit on it. But first, move.
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    Anyone have a good experience with Brothers Trucks?

    I ordered a set of door rubber on Amazon. I wasn't expecting OE quality but at least functional. Unfortunately the rear portion of the window channel felts isn't made properly and didn't offer a weather tight seal to the door. I watched a YouTube video created by Brothers and their rubber seemed...
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    Kobalt vs dewalt for a sawzall

    I will never give Kobalt or Lowes another dime unless I have no other choice. Their warranty is virtually meaningless as they seem to continually discontinue and replace items in their catalog and then refuse to replace broken items that are discontinued. A pox on their house.
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    1982 K-10 Exhaust Manifold Questions, And Looking To Identify Engine.

    The right exhaust manifold has what I think is a vacuum operated flapper in it. It's not hooked up, the ESC is bypassed, the charcoal cannister is hooked up except for the line going to the thermoswitch on the t-stat housing. The heat stove is functional. I want to get rid of that manifold if it...

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