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  1. Backfoot100

    What new tools have you got lately?

    Lowes. I just replaced a locked up 1/4 drive ratchet a few months ago that was at least 30 years old. Said to go pick out one that compared as close as possible to the old one and bring it back to Customer Service. No problem at all.
  2. Backfoot100

    Truck runs...but won't restart

    Ok, you gotta clear some stuff up. What are you trying to accomplish with the key to the ACC position? It'll never run in ACC. ACC is to power accessories like the radio without powering the ignition system. Its designed that way. Or is your terminology for Accessory something other than...
  3. Backfoot100

    Help diagnosing power steering squeal

    I had a similar issue. Replaced the PS pump belt then the AC belt. Got the same annoying squeal when first starting.Tightened the crap out of the belts and it went away. The AC compressor shit the bed so I did a Sanden upgrade. Got it all put together and had that squeal again no matter how...
  4. Backfoot100

    Strange steering issue.

    Had the exact same issue with my PS Pump. As far as I know it was the factory pump. Replaced it with a reman unit from Napa about a year ago. Also replaced the seeping lines while I had it apart. Has worked perfectly ever since.
  5. Backfoot100

    Tuning Advice Needed

    FWIW my FIL bought a brand new '81 Olds 98 diesel. Shortly after that I bought and brand new '81 Olds Cutlass diesel. Both of us put well over 100k on them and the only problems we ever encountered was the fuel lines freezing up when it hit -20 on the thermometer one winter. Otherwise no issues...
  6. Backfoot100

    Keep Frying HEI Coils PLEASE HELP!

    You don't remove the dizzy to R&R the ignition module. I'm thinking that's exactly what the problem is. Thats the only other thing left.
  7. Backfoot100

    High Idle - Newbie seeks advice.

    I have to assume this is a first start up and you admit that everything is brand new. The timing could be so far advanced that it won't idle down. You try setting that? Or at start up the fast idle cam could be set way too high. Where you able to kick off the fast idle? You need to check things...
  8. Backfoot100

    Just a little tip for you

    Oh c'mon.... I'm sure not being used in our PC world now but this is how I was taught in the Navy to remember the color code. Bad Boys Rape Our Young Girls Behind Victory Garden Walls
  9. Backfoot100

    Sticky steering wheel and other plastic interior parts?

    I have this issue really bad with my Volvo's. The armour all is the only thing I've found that cleans them up. You have to scrub like hell and it actually takes a layer off but it's all that sticky shit. If you don't get it all off it will come back. Both my Volvo's have been great for several...
  10. Backfoot100

    spark plug pictures diagnostic thread

    #6 is oil fouled after 5k miles. Had some smoke on startup since I owned it. Compression test is 165-175 across the board. Very happy with that. Just finishing complete valve seal replacement with all positive seals. Factory seals were rock hard. Surprised this is the only plug that looked like...
  11. Backfoot100

    What have you done to your square lately??

    The lower carpet pieces on the doors of my Sub were missing the bright trim pieces. I got some new ones from LMC and put them on. Before front. Rear. After front. Rear. The problem is that LMC only carries the trim pieces for the front door so I had to do a little trimming for the...
  12. Backfoot100

    Factory Oil Cooler - What did they look like?

    I'm adding a tranny cooler and realized that my Suburban has a factory oil cooler. It must be part of the towing package like @Blue Ox said.
  13. Backfoot100

    Compressor fittings dont fit

    Damn guys, I found some info of what I'm looking for under the interior AC forum. I tied doing searches before posting but obviously was doing it wrong. Let me do some more reading now and I'll followup later if needed.
  14. Backfoot100

    Compressor fittings dont fit

    Reviving this thread. I'm looking for some assistance and hopefully part numbers guys have used to upgrade to a Sanden compressor. My original R4 was converted to 134 and lasted a few months before seizing on me. I decided to try replacing it with a new R4 vs. Sanden upgrade. I got one from...
  15. Backfoot100

    Gas tank cleaning

    I used mineral spirits and dumped a pound or two of new stainless bolts and nuts in it. Put my floor jack under one end and raised it up about 6". Lift up the other end and let it slosh back and forth a dozen times. Let it sit for awhile and repeat. I did that for a few days total and it looked...
  16. Backfoot100

    Replacement AC compressor

    You need to replace the rotary select switch for the AC. Its located on top of the temperature control assembly. Pretty easy to get to through the dash. That switch sounds like its been shorted out. That happened to mine. The AC compressor ran no matter what mode I put it in. The switch had a...
  17. Backfoot100

    Oil Pressure Gauge problems

    So I just wanted to bring this to closure. I got the issue fixed. If you go back and read the opening post, you'll see that everything I did pointed to a sender. The wiring and gauge tested good. The original sender worked for about a year and then quit. I got two other senders and every one of...
  18. Backfoot100

    Spring Cleaning...Wiper Motors, Horns, Mirror, Switches, Much more.......

    I call dibs on the four position power window switch and that Oil Pressure gauge. $25 plus shipping to FL?
  19. Backfoot100

    Tail Light Help

    I vote corrosion too but you clean them up. My license plate bulb socket was corroded bad. The base of the bulb broke off and was stuck in it. I completely removed it from the truck and with a little bit of diligence, some WD40 and a dremel tool, it cleaned up very nice. Put it back in and has...
  20. Backfoot100

    Weird wiper delay video

    Little update here. I still have issues trying to post a video so hopefully you can open the link below. https://photos.app.goo.gl/pka1HErbRCmVLP7u5 I got it fixed. I took the wiper pulse modulator apart and replaced five electrolytic caps on the board. Electrolytic caps can dry out over time...
  21. Backfoot100

    What to do...

    Pumping the throttle once or twice before you ever start it should be setting the fast idle cam. If the cam isn't setting right, it needs adjustment or the fast idle set screw needs to be turned up a little bit to increase your fast idle RPM. If everything is working and set properly, after you...
  22. Backfoot100

    V belts - good brand?

    My 86 has all V-belts except the alt. I had just put a new power steering pump V-belt on after I replaced the pump (Gates). Then the AC compressor seized so I obviously got a new belt when I redid the whole AC system (Dayco). I could never stop that bitch from sqealing as soon as I put on the...
  23. Backfoot100

    Gauges and dash lights won’t work

    Check higher up toward the windshield. Mine was easily accessible when I removed the gauge panel for other maintenance.
  24. Backfoot100

    fuel delivery issues ain't getting none

    God Damn autocorrect. Should be "Then crank it to see if it pumps".
  25. Backfoot100

    fuel delivery issues ain't getting none

    Disconnect the fuel tank inlet to the pump and hook up a makeshift line into a gas can. Then cannot to see if it pumps. That'll tell you if its the pump or the tank.

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