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  1. da_raabi

    I knew this trans was dead... TH350 Rebuild

    Looks like I'm tackling another trans rebuild. Built my first 400 last year, and its going strong in my daily driver C30. So after thoroughly TRASHING this craigslist TH350 in my Camaro, its time for a rebuild. Symptoms: 1. Its a craigslist tranny. Nuff said 2. End play bad enough to make me...
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    Original Digital Radio

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    Big block chevy build, 489 stroker

    Wow. Very cool. I see you went with domed pistons. What kind of heads/CR are you looking for? Also, since you went that far, why not go all the way to the 496?
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    Original Digital Radio

    It seemed to stop working when it started getting hot, like a heat sink was not hooked up right or a component was missing some solder or something. The radio still worked, but not entirely well. I don't want to sugar coat it. This thing will need some work, without a doubt. I debated sending it...
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    Diamond plate running boards

    OMG I WANT THOSE SO BAD. Too bad you are about 1000 miles away. Shipping would be INSANE.
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    Original Digital Radio

    I've got one that had some issues with heat. It could probably use a rebuild. I think the knobs were dirty inside too. I've got it in a box in the attic. I won't let it go for free, but make me an offer and I'll probably let it go. It has the tape deck, and looks exactly like the one in the OPs...
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    Power steering cooler question

    No problems with my in-line Hayden coolers for the past 4 years. Using one for the power steering and one for the trans. Both have worked well, no leaks or anything. And at less than $40 for the big one on the trans, I can't complain. As to the in-line filter, It has not leaked or caused issues...
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    Right fuel tank fills left tank

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    Power steering cooler question

    They probably won't recommend a cooler unless the vehicle came with it from the factory. It appears that coolers only started to gain popularity later in the 90s on vehicles with towing packages. My 99 Durango had a little one for that reason. I believe the bigger trucks get them too. So in my...
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    Power steering cooler question

    I've always used the white jug (Valvoline?) from the auto parts store. It's cheap enough and seems to work. I have a persistent leak somewhere in my system so I top it off fairly frequently. I'd also recommend a filter before the cooler. I did this. It helps keep everything clean inside. For...
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    Where do you buy your parts

    I buy most of my parts from Advance Auto. I order online and pick up in store. I do this because I can usually get a 20, 25, or even 30% off coupon through a quick google search every time I order. On top of that I can get speedperks rewards that can knock another $5 or $20 off the order too...
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    Old gm video about full floaters

    That was cool. I like the one on how a differential works too.
  13. da_raabi

    Help plz Low Rpm Engine Knock

    I'd say flexplate or even torque converter bolts. The RV engine I put in my Camaro had loose TC bolts when I ran it for the last time in the donor RV. Made a hell of a racket. If I remember correctly it was a sort of slapping sound. Either way, its a quick and easy check, just get under there...
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    What is a Beau James Edition?

    Thats FUNNY. So they were literally saying this truck was PURPOSE BUILT for picking up chicks? SWEET!!!
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    Help me identify a vibration

    It was the cause of the cracking noise only. I drove to work today and the vibrations is still definitely there. It's like a buzzing. I noticed when I pulled the d/s that there was a lot of play in the pinion. Not up/down or side/side. Rotational. As in there was slop in the gear and I could...
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    Help me identify a vibration

    Figured out the issue with the "cracking" sound up front. Turns out something WAS cracking, just not quite what I thought. See anything odd here? Looks like somebody with little hands decided to play a trick on Daddy while the truck was getting its driveshaft fixed... Dang kids.
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    Help me identify a vibration

    Interesting. Do you happen to have a link for that? I'd like to read more on the process of elimination he went through etc.
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    Help me identify a vibration

    Whelp. That's right over my head. I'm decent with electricity and circuitry, but I think its a bit much for what I'm dealing with here. On another note, I suddenly started getting a loud CRACK noise from the driver's front wheel well after sitting for a bit. Haven't dug into it yet, but the...
  19. da_raabi

    BBC cylinder head opinions..

    Ever thought about a set of Gen VI heads? With the stock pistons they should up your CR to around 9.5:1 or so, and they breath like the big oval stock heads. Might be worth looking into for cheap.
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    Help me identify a vibration

    That's what my Dad was saying. Too bad I don't have friends...
  21. da_raabi

    Help me identify a vibration

    Center bearing was replaced, everything is bone stock. I'm not sure how I could adjust the pinion angle. Maybe a different transmission mount? The rebuilder did notice that somebody had shoved the 2 pieces together and boogered up the splines. He said he cleaned them up then painted big white...
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    Help me identify a vibration

    I've had this for a while, but recently it started getting worse. It only happens at highway speeds of 65+. It feels/sounds like a vrrooooommm.... vroooooommmm.... vroooooommmm. I can feel it in my butt, but not through the steering wheel. I do also get a speed-specific vibration/shake a...
  23. da_raabi

    Dually wheel questions

    I'm in the same boat as Bucket. Much wider tires up front with zero issues. 2wd stock (probably saggy) height.
  24. da_raabi

    who do y'all like for oem type leather/cloth replacement?

    I talked with a dealer tech about 2 years ago about a similar situation. They said the same. Around $1200 for a leather conversion. Considering we are talking dealer pricing, that's actually crazy good. I can only imagine cloth would be cheaper. I'm thinking they can do that because they can...
  25. da_raabi

    Wheel stud lenght needed?

    If you go with aftermarket wheels, why not go with extra-long aftermarket lug nuts too? They make some pretty nice ones for not a whole lot of dough. Any color you like too. Just search amazon/ebay/etc. Guarantee you will find something you like.

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