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    Dual Fuel Tank Question

    I have a question regarding this same matter. Yesterday, I dropped my passenger tank, which had not been in use for an unknown period of time, due to a dry rotted filler hose. The fuel that did come out of the tank was similar to diarrhea water but the tank was spotless inside-no sludge or...
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    Idle speed continues to climb

    Noted. Thanks again for sharing your wisdom.
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    Idle speed continues to climb

    Thanks for the reply. Should I set the “low end” or “top end” of the high idle speed at 1900? Meaning should it be at 1900 immediately upon startup and let it climb to whatever or should I set it where it needs to be to have it max out at 1900?
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    Idle speed continues to climb

    I’ve been messing with the high idle speed on my K30 for a few days now that it’s getting cooler out. Engine is a 454 and factory carb has been replaced with a Edelbrock 1406. A while back, Craig85 provides me with the correct idle speeds for my configuration: 700 and 1900 (high) It seems...
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    Help diagnosing power steering squeal

    Update: My alternator/waterpump/crank belt being loose was making my power steering pump squeal. Both belts ride on the crank and water pump so I suppose this makes sense. The plus side is that I now have an extra of each of the V belts that my truck uses. On to the next project!
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    Help diagnosing power steering squeal

    My truck is equipped with hydroboost. My power steering pump periodically howls like a banshee ever since I replaced my V-belt. My truck also has factory AC which has been bypassed via shorter V belt since before I purchased it. I elected to replace the belt (due to its unknown age) with the...
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    High beam, 4x4 and low range indicator lights

    Thanks for the photo. Now I know what I'm looking for. My parking brake and seat belt lights (upon startup only) both work.
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    High beam, 4x4 and low range indicator lights

    Yep, my high beams have always worked. I went ahead and purchased a new ammeter/voltmeter from LMC. I also purchased a factory replacement ground strap that goes from the passenger side head to the firewall. I keep hearing about this brake pedal ground...does anyone have a picture of it? I...
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    High beam, 4x4 and low range indicator lights

    As my handle would indicate, I have a 1984 Chevy K30 with the Scottsdale trim package. Truck is a factory big block with a 4 speed. Transfer case is a NP205. When I purchased truck approximately 1 year ago, the gauge cluster was half operational. I have corrected several issues by replacing...
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    Ammeter/voltmeter gauge suddenly quit

    Copy. Looks like I'll be taking the gauge panel apart then. Thanks!
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    Ammeter/voltmeter gauge suddenly quit

    As the title states, my ammeter/voltmeter gauge decided that it did not want to function anymore. A quick search on the google box seemed to suggest that this gauge obtains its reading via the printed circuit on the back of the gauge panel...is this correct? Or is there a sensor somewhere that...
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    Stainless Steel Long Tubes for K30 w/454

    Thank you for clearing up my confusion regarding exhaust port shape, it definitely opens up some options.
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    Stainless Steel Long Tubes for K30 w/454

    A whole new exhaust, including long tube headers, is the next item on my agenda. Despite the fact that I do not drive my truck over the winter (roughly Thanksgiving to Easter) I still want to spring for some 304 stainless headers since PA is very liberal with their road salt application. It is...
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    K30 454 headers

    A whole new exhaust, including long tube headers, is the next item on my agenda. Despite the fact that I do not drive my truck over the winter (roughly Thanksgiving to Easter) I still want to spring for some 304 stainless headers since PA is very liberal with their road salt application. It is...
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    Harmonic balancer removal issues

    My truck reliably ran at 160 degrees before changing the thermostat to the factory temp (210 from what I could find) a while back. It seems to run better at 210 than it did before. I lived in the Phoenix are on and off for 10 year between 2006 and 2019 so I know all about fighting overheating...
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    Harmonic balancer removal issues

    Update: Fine tuned my timing today. Total timing is now 34 degrees BTDC (all in) at approximately 3600 rpm. Mechanical advance adds 18 degrees. Idle timing is now set at 16 degrees BTDC. No audible pinging, good oil pressure, ~210 degree running temp, hot starts just fine and runs like a...
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    Harmonic balancer removal issues

    Balancer is on, truck is back together and idle timing is finally set to the factory spec of 4 degrees BTDC. Bextreme04, you could not have been more correct about the poor quality of OEM tools. Not only did I snap a puller bolt while removing the balancer, I snapped the main install bolt...
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    Harmonic balancer removal issues

    I believe I got the balancer installed. I was holding the end of the bolt instead of the body of the jack screw which was causing the whole assembly to rotate when I was tightening the nut. One thing I do have a question about is the fact that in all of the videos I’ve watched of this process...
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    Harmonic balancer removal issues

    Update: I managed to remove the broken bolt by using a easy out. This is the first time I have ever been successful with one! Also, after switching out the bolts supplied in the kit for grade 8 bolts and soaking the crank snout several times a day since this process began I managed to remove...
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    Harmonic balancer removal issues

    Definitely get a big block. My smog era 454 giddy ups pretty good, I can only imagine what a worked one would be like. Here is a picture of the sheared bolt. I was thinking, if I put the trans in gear, it would be far less likely that it’ll turn while I’m “tightening” the puller, right...
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    Harmonic balancer removal issues

    Probably not going to get a chance to monkey with my truck until next Friday. I am contemplating removing the AC condenser and grill so I can work straight in front of me vs from the top or from underneath...If this motor comes out for any reason, its either getting stroked to 496 or a crate...
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    Harmonic balancer removal issues

    As much as everyone seems to like the LS platform, a 5.3 would definitely be a downgrade from my 454. I'll try the heat and oil the threads of the puller once I get my broken bolt out.
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    Harmonic balancer removal issues

    Thanks for the reply. I had all 3 bolts completely threaded into the balancer which I imagine would have made them even? By crank snout I imagine you mean the exterior/perimeter and not the threads where the retaining bolt goes? I will keep the heat trick in mind in the event your other...
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    Harmonic balancer removal issues

    Decided to replace my separating balancer today since I finally have the time to do so. Bought an OEM tools brand puller to help me complete the job. The puller came with 3 bolts I needed, a "ducks foot" and the pressure pin which is tightened to pull the balancer. After several rotations of...
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    Timing woes

    Thanks, I will replace the balancer and report back.

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