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    What have you done to your square lately??

    I took mine to the grocery store.
  2. 7

    Anyone else have this "Turbo Diesel" plaque?

    It shouldn't be hard to find..
  3. 7

    Heavy vibration at highway speed under load

    Bad motor mounts will create an odd driveline angle that can cause a vibration. I would start there. The rotational slop in the driveshaft is probably worn spider gears and cross shaft, especially if you have been doing burnouts all over town.
  4. 7

    Engine stumbling/stalling in drive

    Pull the vacuum and check it again. The vac adance skewed your numbers. It'll probably smooth out after you readjust.
  5. 7

    Engine stumbling/stalling in drive

    Did you unplug the vacuum advance when you set the initial timing?
  6. 7

    Please help me solve this riddle

    The residue you are feeling is normal condensation under the valve cover. You're not losing coolant and you have decent compression and it runs fine 90% of the time. You don't have a head gasket issue. I would clean the egr valve and check the fuel psi..
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    Changing gear ratios: opinions/suggestions wanted!!

    Nv4500
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    Changing gear ratios: opinions/suggestions wanted!!

    The OD ratios in the newer 6, 8 and 10 speeds are not much higher than what was offered in the 80s. I'm not here to argue but turning 3k at 70 is far from useless and is acceptable.
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    Changing gear ratios: opinions/suggestions wanted!!

    Despite popular belief turning 3k on the highway is not a problem. Hell I've turned 3800-4000 for hours on end...
  10. 7

    Changing gear ratios: opinions/suggestions wanted!!

    A 4l80e with a standalone computer would be pretty slick here, otherwise I would go 4.10s.
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    Gas hog

    There definitely needs to be quantifiable data before you start throwing parts at it.
  12. 7

    never jerk a stuck truck with a chain

    I must be the only one here with farm experience. Chains are the only thing that will move a 30k tractor
  13. 7

    Gas hog

    Does it stink like fuel? Is it running ok besides the idle issue?
  14. 7

    Shop heater

    I have a 40x40 and will be putting in a mini split next year. I wanted it this year but put the money elsewhere.
  15. 7

    Recommendations while tearing down for valve job?

    Having done this job several times before, I recommend pulling the motor. It's only a few more bolts, and working bent over the fenders/cowl is such a PITA.
  16. 7

    big block starter replacement

    I have mine rebuilt. Usually costs around 50 bucks and done by the afternoon.
  17. 7

    Clutch cover and flywheel damaged out of the box?

    I would run that and not think twice about it.
  18. 7

    Coolant Hose Popped Off the Thermostat

    I wouldn't over think this one. Replacing radiator hoses used to be very common. I would replace the hose and move on.
  19. 7

    Fuel economy C10 with carb

    If you haven't tuned the new edelbrock you are leaving a lot of power and mileage on the table. Also timing with vacuum advance will make a big difference.
  20. 7

    New build 454 and the wife hates the exhaust smell

    Are the floors/quarters rotted out?
  21. 7

    Installing a New Exhaust System Including Headers

    Summit branded parts are usually very poor quality. I have had luck using a ratchet strap to pull on headers to move them around. Just beware that the shaft will move around in every direction, not just up and down.
  22. 7

    Finally got a new mig welder

    I find the cheap ones do the bigger stuff ok but make a mess of anything smaller than 12-14 gauge. You really need a good welder for body work.
  23. 7

    Surface rust. What are the best practices?

    I would stand that bed up and sandblast it. It will clean up fast. I wouldn't worry about warping it. That rust will blown right off.
  24. 7

    Press-in rocker arm studs migrating up.

    If the studs were pulling out there would definitely be some new valvetrain noise along with it. I believe you are seeing the effects of mass produced parts.
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