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    ‘83 K5/new engine: how do I break-in engine before taking to shop to have exhaust installed?

    Basically, the break in procedure only specifies an oil system priming, check and adjust timing at 36deg btdc at 4000 rpm, warm engine to 180deg, drive at varying loads for 30 miles, 5-6 medium throttle accelerations to 4000 rpm and change oil, etc. So, going back to my initial question, how can...
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    ‘83 K5/new engine: how do I break-in engine before taking to shop to have exhaust installed?

    New engine with hydraulic roller cam break-in.
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    ‘83 K5/new engine: how do I break-in engine before taking to shop to have exhaust installed?

    Soon to be installing a new crate SBC 350 into my restored ‘83 K5. I’ve decided to go with exhaust manifolds instead of headers but my question is how can I break in the new engine without having exhaust pipes installed that I’ll have to take the Blazer to to have the pipes installed? Or, should...
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    ‘83 K5- need help with broken 4WD shifter cover housing.

    Happy to do $40 plus shipping. Please send Venmo or cashapp info. Thanks!!
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    ‘83 K5- need help with broken 4WD shifter cover housing.

    ‘83 K5- my 4WD shifter cover/housing is cracked around the mounting screw holes and melted around where the bulb is located. Summit, MotorCityK5 and LMC Truck doesn’t have any type. I seem to recall seeing aftermarket ones but don’t know what brand they are. Any recommendations? Thanks!
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    ‘83 K5/4” lift/4WD: Still in need of header fitment recommendations for new crate SBC SP350 w/“D” port heads/angled plugs.

    I didn’t receive any responses to my previous post for the same subject so I’m posting again in hopes of finding someone that is running the same or similar configuration that can tell me what aftermarket headers or exh. manifolds that they could recommend for my ‘83 K5/4” lift/4WD/new crate SBC...
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    New crate engine oil priming/ ignition timing impact if the distributor is mis-installed

    Thanks, everyone for all the good advice! I’m a couple of weeks away from installing the engine and am glad to have you all for good information. This Blazer restoration has taken me about 5 years. Health issues, family, lack of facilities, other priorities and projects have prolonged my Blazer...
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    K5: LMC vinyl flooring underlayment recommendations?

    I cut and installed the 1/4” yoga mat using thick double sided tape over the sprayed in Lizard skin ceramic thermal coating and laid the vinyl MIP on top. Lots of work but now the floor has a nice durable padded feel to it.
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    Roof Sheet Metal

    Follow up to my previous reply. After using the crude technique I described in my previous reply and pics, I also had to cut an access panel into the interior roof skin which allowed me to bang out the remaining dents in the outer roof skin and spray Eastwood chassis paint with the provided long...
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    Where can I buy ‘83 K5 high headrest bucket seat foam? Can’t find!

    So, after much frustration, research, your replies and from talking to an upholstery professional, it is true that the seat frame that came out of my Blazer is not original to my ‘83 Blazer and is likely from a ‘70’s Blazer and cannot be re-foamed because the foam was originally sprayed on or...
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    Beware- LMC Blazer seat upholstery/foam mismatch

    I ordered bucket seat vinyl upholstery and seat foam from LMC Truck for my ‘83 K5. Beware that LMC lists the vinyl for ‘78-‘87 models and the foam cushion set for ‘78-‘86 models but the two are NOT compatible (see photos). The vinyl was correct with a more rectangular head rest shape but the...
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    Where can I buy ‘83 K5 high headrest bucket seat foam? Can’t find!

    I’m restoring the high headrest bucket seats in my ’83 K5. I ordered new black vinyl upholstery and seat foam from LMC. The upholstery seems correct but the seat foam does not fit the frame and has more angled sides of the headrest than the original buckets. I called LMC and confirmed that I...
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    K5: LMC vinyl flooring underlayment recommendations?

    I found the Jegs tiles but are 1/16” thick. I would like at least 1/4” thick padded product with an adhesive backing that will stick to the textured Lizard skin heat barrier that I sprayed on. I’m going to experiment with a Yoga mat or camping sleep pad and put double sided tape on it. Any other...
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    K5: LMC vinyl flooring underlayment recommendations?

    1lejohn, I can’t seem to find it on Jegs. Please send a link.
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    K5: LMC vinyl flooring underlayment recommendations?

    ‘83 K5: I will be installing the LMC vinyl (MIP) flooring and would like to know alternatives to the underlayment insulation that was provided with the vinyl flooring. I have already sprayed Lizard skin ceramic thermal coating on the floor and I don’t necessarily need to have a sound deadening...
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    New crate engine oil priming/ ignition timing impact if the distributor is mis-installed

    Great advice! Thank you all so much!
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    New crate engine oil priming/ ignition timing impact if the distributor is mis-installed

    I’ll be installing a new GM crate 350 into my ‘83 Blazer soon. While the engine is on the stand, I’ll need to pull the distributor to prime the oil system. I’ve not done this before although I’ve watched videos of the process. I’m just curious how the engine will operate in the truck if I don’t...
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    Air compressor good quality hose recommendations? Not as simple a request as you might think.

    Thanks! I have been reading reviews on different hoses listed on Amazon. I pay more attention to the bad reviews instead of the good reviews. People complain that the fittings tend to blow off the Goodyear/Continental hoses along with other types and brands of hoses. I think I’ll take your...
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    Air compressor good quality hose recommendations? Not as simple a request as you might think.

    I am in need of recommendations on a very good quality compressor air hose. I bought a hose reel with a brown 3/8” /250 psi hose from Harbor Freight about a year ago. The hose sucks (blows, rather) and has developed many leaks of which I have had to continually make the hose shorter by cutting...
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    New 0 miles crate engine/old Odometer/vehicle registration?

    Thanks for all your replies. I just wish the DMV was as timely and responsive as my squarebody brothers! Lol!
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    New 0 miles crate engine/old Odometer/vehicle registration?

    So, since it is exempt, I could reset the odometer or install a new odometer with 0 miles to coincide with 0 miles engine and drivetrain.
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    New 0 miles crate engine/old Odometer/vehicle registration?

    Actually, I got a hold of the county Vehicle Registration department and explained my situation. They said to remind the state inspection place that my Blazer is exempt and the renewed registration would indicate that, as well.
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    New 0 miles crate engine/old Odometer/vehicle registration?

    I have completely restored the Blazer with all new drivetrain. In Texas, reporting the miles is required however, I once bought a ‘68 Cutlass fully restored in Michigan and in that state the odometer can be reset to 0 miles and can be reported as such for registration purposes with documented...
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    New 0 miles crate engine/old Odometer/vehicle registration?

    So, if I decide to install a new gauge to coincide with the new engine what miles do I report for inspection/registration purposes? 0 miles (on new gauge) or the old odometer reading? When I had my ‘86 C10 inspected, it had new New Vintage digital gauges that weren’t yet calibrated and didn’t...
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    New 0 miles crate engine/old Odometer/vehicle registration?

    I will soon be installing a new crate engine into my ‘83 Blazer (restoration near completion) with the original odometer. What is the best way to begin tracking the miles driven with the new engine? Can/should I reset the odometer to match the new engine and if so, how and is it legal in this...

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