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  1. OkieFishMan

    Water Temp Question

    I was afraid someone might agree with what I have been kinda been thinking in the back of my head. I have not ever done a water pump on a big block. I've done several on small blocks, and small block chryslers. Hopefully it doesn't require pulling every damn accessory off. Water pump will...
  2. OkieFishMan

    Water Temp Question

    I've used two different gauges and sending units, one an electric sender, the other gauge mechanical. Both read within 5* of each other when used in the exact same location of the driver side head (I've swapped them back and forth twice). I've just been told several times that the head...
  3. OkieFishMan

    Water Temp Question

    I have my aftermarket water temp gauge hooked up to it's sending unit with the sending unit in the head. It has a 180 degree thermostat, but the gauge always reads around 210-215. That seems a little hot to me, or do the heads run a bit hotter that if the sending unit were in the intake? I'm...
  4. OkieFishMan

    Swap to an 8.1 Vortec?????

    Thank you 1984Dually!! If I decide to go that route I will definitely have some questions. I have a while to decide, as I probably won't start this project until next summer.
  5. OkieFishMan

    Low Oil Pressure???

    Alright, so I have been working on my '84 C2500 and the 454 seems to run great. I pulled my gauge cluster out and cleaned the contacts and printed circuit and the gauges now all work. But I have noticed the when I start the engine cold, the oil pressure will show 30lbs or so at idle. Once its...
  6. OkieFishMan

    Swap to an 8.1 Vortec?????

    Since it will be a tow engine, as I will be pulling 10k regularly, I don't want to get to crazy with compression, especially with iron heads. I'll prob go no more than 9:1 so I won't have to run more than 87 octane and won't have to worry about detonation becoming a problem when it gets worked...
  7. OkieFishMan

    Swap to an 8.1 Vortec?????

    I think that since I already have a 1 piece rear main 454 sitting in my shop, I will just build it. I'll put a roller cam in it, could very easily buy a scat stroker rotating assembly, ditch the peanut ports for some regular oval head and freshen them up, bore it .030 over, toss on an edelbrock...
  8. OkieFishMan

    Swap to an 8.1 Vortec?????

    Yeah, I could see where it would be worth it to pull a complete engine from the salvage so I could have everything. Holy smokes I have options! Decisions Decisions........ Are the vortec 454s (vortec 7400) very tunable if you were to install a different cam?? I know nothing about the world...
  9. OkieFishMan

    Swap to an 8.1 Vortec?????

    So many options my head is starting to spin........
  10. OkieFishMan

    Swap to an 8.1 Vortec?????

    You read my mind. That is the other option. I really would like to ultimately end up with fuel injection. My current 454 runs good, but it is leaking pretty bad out of the rear main. That keeps me from wanting to do much to it in its current state. I have no idea on the history of this...
  11. OkieFishMan

    Swap to an 8.1 Vortec?????

    I found that thread earlier, its a good one! Lots of good info there. I've spent some time digging on this swap. I will also have to swap the sm465 to hydraulic clutch. Decisions, decisions.
  12. OkieFishMan

    Swap to an 8.1 Vortec?????

    The SM465 will have a Gear Vender Overdrive behind it, which I now will help mileage, but I am also doing it to effectively have a 7 speed. I just want it to have plenty of tow power. Pulling my 10k fifth wheel, I have never got very good mileage, no matter what I tow it with. This truck is...
  13. OkieFishMan

    Swap to an 8.1 Vortec?????

    I'm seriously considering locating a good used 8.1 Vortec and dropping it in my '84 GMC C2500 Crew. Seems to be a pretty straightforward swap. From what I know it will mate up to an SM465, of course I imagine I would have to come up with a flywheel. From what I understand I'd have to notch...
  14. OkieFishMan

    Help me please! PS Pump and they keep sending me the wrong one!!!

    That's what I did. I changed out the reservoir twice. Both times the new pump was junk. And the picture at the top is just a picture of the general shape of the pump. And that shape is correct to the 80-85 454 trucks from what I understand. The newer design with the wide reservoir will not...
  15. OkieFishMan

    What Spray In Bedliner Should I use???

    Yeah, that's always what I've heard when you do it yourself, it never ends up very thick. And the do it yourself kits are over $100. I've heard a lot of good about Line-X, but never used it.
  16. OkieFishMan

    What Spray In Bedliner Should I use???

    I'm looking for recommendations on spray in bedliners. What brand do you like and why? I plan to get one done in a week or two.
  17. OkieFishMan

    Help me please! PS Pump and they keep sending me the wrong one!!!

    I believe I agree! Those pumps were junk.
  18. OkieFishMan

    Help me please! PS Pump and they keep sending me the wrong one!!!

    Well, after putting on 2 pumps from O'Reilly's and neither working, I took the truck to my mechanic to let him do it. He laughed. Doesn't think to highly of their PS pumps, so apparently I am not the only one to have this problem.
  19. OkieFishMan

    Help me please! PS Pump and they keep sending me the wrong one!!!

    Yeah, it takes a day or more to get anything here in Enid. I took everyones' advice and was able to remove the reservoir from the pump. They had just the pump here in town, so now I am in the process of putting it all back together. So hopefully I have this whooped now. As for O'Reilly's...
  20. OkieFishMan

    Help me please! PS Pump and they keep sending me the wrong one!!!

    Alright, my power steering pump is bad and I am replacing it. My pump looks like this: I ordered one from O'Reilly's and the picture of what they ordered looked just like this. However, they have now ordered 5 of them and they all look like this: This style will bolt to my brackets but...
  21. OkieFishMan

    Can't find a grill for 1984 GMC C2500

    Thanks for letting me know. I want to stick with a GMC grill. Certifit has an '85 GMC grill for $59.99 so I am going to pick one up tomorrow, since I'm headed to Oklahoma City to pick up my brand new seat belts and reupholstered seats. Gonna be a fun day tomorrow. lol
  22. OkieFishMan

    Can't find a grill for 1984 GMC C2500

    Certifit in Oklahoma City has an '85 grill for $59.99 but my experience has always been nothing fits as good as an OEM part. That National Parts Depot has them in stock (so it says online) for $99.99 so that could be another option. Thanks for the help guys. Hopefully MrMarty51 has the grill...
  23. OkieFishMan

    Can't find a grill for 1984 GMC C2500

    Is it a GMC grill? If it is, I am interested.
  24. OkieFishMan

    Can't find a grill for 1984 GMC C2500

    Nobody has a replacement grill for the 83-84 GMC trucks. I've tried LMC Truck, Classic Parts, Classic Industries, Brothers, Certifit, and no luck. They all say backordered and have no idea when or if it is coming in. Any other places I should try? Will an '85 grill bolt in its place...
  25. OkieFishMan

    Best radiator for towing 10k

    Yeah, I've just been looking at aftermarket radiators and you can get 2 row aluminum, 2 row aluminum with larger 1.25" tubes, 3 and 4 row copper/brass. I have no idea what would be best.......

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