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  1. chmurphy

    New (dirty) oil filters?

    I was hoping I got some counterfeit filters but I went and got a filter from orilies and its even worse. I googled 'wix filter overspray' and i'm not the only guy that sees this stuff. Apparently when WiX was sold they moved manufacturing to Mexico and this is what we get. Regarding the...
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    New (dirty) oil filters?

    Out of curiosity I emailed WiX about this and they called me. They informed me that they don't have overspray : And they also said for the light duty platforms they used rolled threads, which these filters have cut threads, I even cut myself wiping them down. I'm planning on going...
  3. chmurphy

    New (dirty) oil filters?

    in case anyone else was curious, i researched a bit more and found a lot of people saying its normal machining residue (oil/shavings) and it seems they just wipe the filter off and wipe the threads.
  4. chmurphy

    New (dirty) oil filters?

    Been doing oil changes for the last 10 years and just in the past year I notice sometimes oil filters are dusty right out of the box. Is this normal? This is a new wix filter: and after wiping it with a towel: and some of what is on the towel is magnetic. Am i being a worrywart ?
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    Joined 3.5.21 - '76 C10

    Looks pretty sweet, keeping the paint?
  6. chmurphy

    high idle

    my kind of answer! truck does not have AC and yes defrost was on. Thanks a million !
  7. chmurphy

    high idle

    Hello, troubleshooting an issue with high idle in park and neutral and i narrowed it down to the choke (i think?). With the electrical connection to this (picture) connected, and the engine somewhat warm, the bolt looking piston (?) pushes out against the throttle linkage and causes the idle...
  8. chmurphy

    tv cable for 700r4

    ok did as you said and hit the button, opened the throttle via carb linkage, pushed the casing back and released the lock. Weather says its 41 degrees here and park and neutral idle is 900-1000 rpm while revers and drive is at 600-700 rpm. Is that normal?
  9. chmurphy

    tv cable for 700r4

    I've read a lot of the tv cable and wanted to make sure mine was set right, however it doesn't ratchet like all the things I've read, instead (with the button pressed in) the tv cable moves back and fourth freely. I just found that when I depress the button, I can pull the sleeve out with my...
  10. chmurphy

    Fix Slamming Doors - Striker Door Latch Repair

    Nice tip, already had the 1/2 pex at the house so free fix.
  11. chmurphy

    Vacuum line identification

    Great, thanks for clarifying. Much appreciated!
  12. chmurphy

    Vacuum line identification

    Hello, can anyone help me identify this hose? Several vacuum diagrams I've looked at didn't seem to show it. This is on a 86 Silverado 2wd 305.
  13. chmurphy

    rear drums not workin

    alright probably made the wife mad but re-adjusted the shoes a little more snug, and started the truck and voila they worked.
  14. chmurphy

    rear drums not workin

    Thanks for your help, i'll try to come back when i get it on the road and update.
  15. chmurphy

    rear drums not workin

    Doesn't feel like any resistance at all. Haven't driven it since the cylinders were replaced and brakes bled yesterday, and no the truck wasn't running. Does it need to be running? Some sort of vacuum functionality? Havent replaced the rubber line, I read last night that sometimes they...
  16. chmurphy

    rear drums not workin

    Hello, i got an issue with my rear drum brakes not working. its a 86 silverado 305 700r4 2wd reg cab long bed. I originally thought the wheel cylinders were bad so i replaced them, re-adjusted the shoes, gravity bled the rear, and when i wedge a 2x4 on the brakes the front brakes are working...

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