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  1. newguy11

    Starting up after sitting for up to 7 months?

    That’s some politician math right there. 17 + 140 + 65 = $17! I joke I joke, glad you got your rig in good working order. For what it’s worth I rebuilt my quadrajet this year with a kit from quadrajet power ($40 I think) and I made a world of difference.
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    timing chain replacement selection advice / what if got after opening it up

    Re Recently pulled the 305 from my 1985. This engine had the nylon gear and was pretty sloppy
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    No Start and have adjusted switches

    No crank Vs No start. it sounds like you are describing a " no Crank" situation. you have battery power and when you attempt to start the truck the engine does not truck over correct? to me this identifies the problem is in the starter circuit between the ignition switch and the starter. the...
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    No Start and have adjusted switches

    Have you tested the starter yet? Place the ignition in the th position and jump the solenoid. Simple test to see if that’s your trouble...
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    Emissions issue

    This doesn’t look right. This part should be a manifold vacuum T The pic appears to show a thermal vacuum switch which uses engine coolant temp to turn those vacuum ports on and off.
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    Emissions issue

    Above is my hand drawn vacume routing for my sbc 350 after deleting the smog pump and associated valves. ( although I retained the egr ) I hope the above is of some use to you. I think restoring to factory or deletion the unnecessary equipment are about the same amount of work ( give or take )...
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    Emissions issue

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    Multimeters?

    Haha “there is only one thief in the Army, everyone else is just trying to get their **** back”
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    Another oil pressure gauge thread

    Here is where I am at now Manual gauge pressure : 45 lbs GM gauge: Key on : 0 psi Engine running: 60 + psi Wire grounded 0 psi Wire open 60+ psi Resistance across Gauge: Without resister: 85.5 ohms W/ ceramic resister: 45 ohms W/ only new 91 ohm resister: 45 ohms W/ both ceramic and new...
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    Poll: What '70s/'80s pickup would you own if a GM square wasn't an option?

    I sure like having a distributor on the front of the engine though.
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    Another oil pressure gauge thread

    I think I found my answer in the attached pic and the thread linked below. At this point I think the culprit is a bad wire. https://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/oil-pressure-gauge-troubleshooting.17296/
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    Another oil pressure gauge thread

    This seems like a relevant thread to jump onto. I’m having a similar issue and want to test a used gauge before I open up the dashboard I can see by looking at the back of the gauge that the bottom is ground but which terminal is keyed power and which connects to the sensor?
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    Plugs

    How much, if any difference do standard plugs make in a standard performance engine? I’m ignorant to the ins and outs of plugs but my thought is that they’ve must’ve figured them out by now
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    Oil pressure sensor 305 / 350

    1985 c10 I swapped my 305 for a new 350. And relocated the oil pressure sensor from behind the distributor to above the oil filter. FYI to plug the oil suppy hole behind the distributor you will need a 1/8 NPT plug, they can be had at any hardware store for 5$ or so. To mount the sender to...
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    Starting

    John, in my area I find that lots of guys are parting out old trucks. I think a Column could be had for short money
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    Things I wish I knew

    Recently completed an engine build and like the title says…. Concerning aluminum intakes or in my case a used edelbrock performer. I wish I had drilled and heli-coiled the water neck and distributor bolt holes BEFORE I installed the engine. Note to self aluminum intakes and steel bolts...
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    1983 chevy K20 no power

    My money is on the ignition switch or at least that circuit
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    Quality Diff cover recommendations needed

    Is it not worth refinishing a factory used cover from the boneyard? You know it’ll fit well.
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    What is this wire / connector

    Bringing this thread to the top again as I’m curious Showing my ignorant here but. Don’t automatics have neutral safety switches? Isn’t that why the truck won’t start when in gear?
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    What is this device?

    It looks like a Solenoid to me when power is applied it should allow flow. Why? No idea. I’m curious to know when power is applied. My guess is that it doesn’t belong. On another note your battery terminals look like they are arcing. Clean them nice and reassemble tight. Battery clamps do wear...
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    Any pics of the 70's paint scheme on an 80's truck?

    No sure what decade this paint scheme falls into but, I think it’s cool as hell.
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    Manifold vacuum Tee

    You are correct on that, the issue that I’m having is because of that bend in the photo. The Tee effectively bottoms out so the additional rotation is likely to strip the threads on the aluminum intake. I do have Teflon tape and will certainly do 2 wraps. You guys have been super helpful. I...
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    Manifold vacuum Tee

    Appreciate the pointers gents, The truck isn’t a 100 point restoration, it’s a very nice 85 that was underpowered. Upgraded to a mild 350 and I’m trying to have it as clean / professional and era appropriate as possible. I’m gonna try the corvette link since it is probably my best no risk...
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    What is this and what does it do?

    From my 1985- 305. I’m pretty sure it’s the egr bleed solenoid
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    Manifold vacuum Tee

    Gents, I’m looking to replace this manifold Tee off of my 1985 305 The tee came off of my factory intake and won’t tighten well on my aluminum performer intake. If I turn it To the position that is tight and favors accessibility I’m pretty confident it’s going to bigger the threads. For some...

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