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  1. GTME94

    TH400 Kickdown switch information...

    Perfect! I'll push up on my switch and see if it adjusts. That picture shows it is pretty far away when the pedal isn't pressed. I was thinking something was missing on my truck since it was so far away but I didn't try to move the switch. Some of this old stuff gets brittle and breaks after...
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    TH400 Kickdown switch information...

    Thanks, From the chevell forum link, it looks like it might be adjustable but mine seems a loooong way from the pedal, too far for adjustment.
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    TH400 Kickdown switch information...

    Hey Slick, Can you post of picture of the gas pedal to switch area? I found my truck has a large gap between the switch and the pedal and the PO taped a gear on there to take up the space. If fell out the other day as I was trying to pass someone.
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    Fuel gauge (dual tanks)

    I cleaned the ground to frame for my LH side gage and it started working properly. I need to do the same for RH side but it is behind the shield for the fuel tank switching valve and I didn't have time to get it done.
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    new guy from michigan

    Welcome from yet another Michigander.
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    What was your first Vehicle?

    This is where it gets tricky by what you mean as first vehicle. First that you bought or first that you could actually drive. First car I bought was 57 Chevy, 2 door hardtop, Bel Aire, V8 power pack. Bought it when I was 14. No drivetrain. Still have it, sitting in my folks barn, waiting...
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    Bleed after new Master Cylinder?

    I think my master was only $24
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    Bleed after new Master Cylinder?

    Bob, I don't remember, is you truck a camper special? I just replaced my master cylinder last month. With mine being a camper special it has a different brake system than just a normal 3/4 ton. I was at the Zone and Advanced. Got the wrong one the first time. Finally got a good counter guy...
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    Fixed my driver side gas gage (bad ground to frame). Threw on a quick coat of wax. Tried to fix electric window switch. Pass side window doesn't work from the driver side switch but does work from pass side. Ran out of time to complete that job.
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    Transmission? Motor? Need some direction.

    Try temporarily removing the gas cap and see if that helps. I've heard of instances where a fuel tank that can't draw in air as the fuel is sucked out can actually create a vacuum inside the tank and then the fuel pump can't pump enough fuel to the engine under load but it is enough for idle...
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    Electric Fans

    I've got stock cooling system, 4 core with mechanical and electric fan plus aux engine oil cooler on my 454. I noticed the coolant temp really goes up when going in slow traffic. I then noticed the coolant temp sensors are in the cylinder head so any reduced flow rates really show up on the...
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    Changed the master cylinder. Had a small leak out the back near the booster. Took a couple of tries to get the correct one. There are too many brake options for these trucks and having a camper special with heavy duty brakes makes it more complicated. Oh, also used it to tow the boat to and...
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    Michigan

    Welcome, sounds like we need to have a west Michigan get together. My truck now lives in the Holland area.
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    454 secondary air filter screen?

    Ok, it is out, truck seems to idle better. Haven't had a chance to drive it yet.
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    GM and Ford Getting in Bed together on transmissions.

    GM and Ford already shared design on Front Wheel Drive 6 Speed transmission. Ford calls it a 6F35, not sure what GM calls it.
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    454 secondary air filter screen?

    Anybody know about a secondary mesh filter inside of the air cleaner on a 454? Mine has one and it looks pretty blocked. I'm thinking of taking it out, however it is attached with some sort of glue or goop.
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    I drove my truck today! My first time for a "real" drive. Drove it in to work. In my build thread I mentioned that I moved into a new house over the weekend and all I had driven the truck was around the block since my dad drove it up to Michigan from Georgia. Ran absolutely perfect.
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    ACC Carpet with mass backing, remove the all the factory stuff?

    I've never installed new carpet but I know they recommend laying the carpet in the sun or under some heat lamps to let it soften up before installing. Also using a heat gun to carefully get localized areas to stretch into place.
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    Painting

    I'd paint them first and then put the bed on the truck. Then paint the rest of the truck. Them more assembly and disassembly the more chances of scratching something. You don't really see those panels very well anyway so as long as it's close I wouldn't worry about it.
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    rust repair?

    Rust never stops and keeps growing. If it was me and I didn't want to do body work and have to repaint I'd try to at least put some rust convertor on the backside to slow down the rust. May not be the perfect solution but would slow it down.
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    Multi-Function/wiper/cruise question

    Thanks guys. I'm glad that the PO column swap made the upgrade the "easy" way rather than having to dig into the column to change the wiper switch.
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    Multi-Function/wiper/cruise question

    I did some searching and couldn't find this answer. Also, since I'm about 900 miles from my truck I can't just go look at it. Here's my question. '86 Auto, tilt column. Truck was built with cruise, std wipers. Current steering column/switch is intermittent wipers, no cruise. Can I...
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    Steering column/key lock/protector like "The Club"?

    Has anyone seen an anti-theft type device that goes around the steering column to protect the lock cylinder? I'm envisioning a metal device with a hinge that you put around the column and locks with a padlock. It would prevent a thief from breaking the lock cylinder and starting the truck. A...
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    Power Steering remote reservoir hose???

    Here is a more open view of a 454 front end. 1986 454, with A/C and dual AIR pumps. alternator is removed from top left, AIR pump removed from top middle.
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    How do YOU keep your door jambs clean?

    Sometimes at the end of the wash process while still having a bucket of suds and soap mitt, I'll open the doors and use the soap on the jambs, then close the door and try to rinse the soap out through the door gaps. This gets the worst layer of crud off but doesn't get rinsed all the great...

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