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  1. MikeB

    NOS GM 7805365 -- Bearing, Steering Column Bowl, Lower

    I bought this over 10 years ago for use on a 1982 C10 non-tilt column, but didn't need to use it. As I recall, it serves as a bearing on the lower end of the shift bowl. I do see that it's listed for hundreds of 70s-80s GM vehicles, from trucks to Corvettes. And if you need one, you probably...
  2. MikeB

    350 to 400 swap... Worth it?

    What kind of heads does the 400 have? None of them from the factory had decent heads, with the possible exception of the 4bbl version used in the Monte Carlo for a short time. You have to look at more that cubic inches to determine how an engine will perform. Performance-wise, a 350 with...
  3. MikeB

    Hooker Manifolds SBC

    Glad to see they fit square bodies well. Last year I bought a set that was on sale for my 2WD 1969 C10. Very high quality and nice looking product, but they would have hit the motor mount and alternator bracket on the drivers side, and interfered with the Vintage Air A/C compressor on the...
  4. MikeB

    305 to 454 Engine Swap?

    Down and dirty option with no computers or electronics: 454 with carb and TH400 trans. And keep the truck's existing 2.73 gears. The big block's torque will spin the tires for 100 feet in low gear, and highway RPMs will be tolerable.
  5. MikeB

    O'Reilly sux balls !!!

    Gates K060956 $26 plus free one-day shipping and free returns at Amazon. Google it. I just bought some USA-made Gates radiator hoses at Amazon. A few bucks more than Rock Auto, but free shipping and free returns. My NAPA and A/Z store prices? Don't even ask.
  6. MikeB

    O'Reilly sux balls !!!

    In my case that would be Circle Auto Supply in west Ft. Worth near (surprise) the Weatherford Traffic Circle. Always 2-3 old guys (probably 35-50) who worked behind the counter full-time. They knew where a lot of the parts were, but could also find the right catalog page in a couple seconds...
  7. MikeB

    O'Reilly sux balls !!!

    I would have guessed a $71 belt at O'Reilly would have cost $50+ shipping at Rock Auto. But, more than 3 times much is crazy! I used to live near an O'Reilly store and bought several things from them over the years. I would say they were typically 25% more than Rock Auto, but I didn't have to...
  8. MikeB

    TH350 5 neutrals (delayed shifting/won't go into gear)

    How would you use the Gear Command feature on a street truck? Have to say I've always been able to keep a TH350 in second as long as I needed to, but must admit the speeds were probably under 60 mph.
  9. MikeB

    I'm at a loss..

    Does the old drum get the hottest no matter which side it's on? If already asked and answered, well that's what happens with long threads and lots of guys simply trying to help.
  10. MikeB

    TH350 5 neutrals (delayed shifting/won't go into gear)

    I'm not familiar with gear command. I'll have to look it up. Just don't go overboard on line pressure, or you will have some brutal shifts that can't be good for the drivetrain.:oops:
  11. MikeB

    I'm at a loss..

    I would not assume this is a combination valve problem. And I would certainly would not buy an aftermarket brass valve (like the common PV2) that is prone to leaking. (Edit: Wilwood makes good stuff, so they would probably be the exception.) I haven't read all the posts here, so I don't know...
  12. MikeB

    TH350 5 neutrals (delayed shifting/won't go into gear)

    Which brand? I highly recommend TransGo's 350-1&2 Reprogramming Kit. I've installed at least three of them over the years, as far back as the late 70s! So, they've been around a while and their tech support is great. The main difference between Stage 1 & 2 is the pressure regulator spring...
  13. MikeB

    TH350 5 neutrals (delayed shifting/won't go into gear)

    Man, I've never seen a valve body gasket that looked like that. I guess it could be your problem. I'd suggest removing and checking the valves and springs on the side of the valve body to make sure they move freely. Even then, I have to wonder about junk in the valve body and the fluid...
  14. MikeB

    I'm at a loss..

    I chased a similar problem with the rear brakes on my 82 C10. No drag at all when cold, but one side would hardly rotate when hot. Using an IR temp gun, I recall one side being 100+ degrees hotter than the other. I swapped the drums from side to side and the problem followed the suspect drum...
  15. MikeB

    Battery Wiring - New to This

    That extra pigtail is common on generic positive battery cables. It was used in earlier vehicles, such as 67-72 trucks. In that case it was connected through a fusible link to something known as a "splice" that joined it to the alternator output wire and fuse panel feed wire. On later model...
  16. MikeB

    Jegs Wiring harness versus Painless Wiring Harness

    Doesn't sound too bad to me for a shop with lots of overhead and employees to pay. If I were still doing projects out of my home garage, I'd probably charge 40 hours at $45/hr. I've done three Chevy trucks (66, 69, 82) and two cars (37 Chev hot rod & 55 Chev) and I'd say the square body was...
  17. MikeB

    Jegs Wiring harness versus Painless Wiring Harness

    I doubt you'll find a wiring harness support specialist at Jeg's, whereas that's all they do at Painless. And check out the awesome Painless documentation. I actually referred to their 100+ page square body kit document when installing a generic kit in an 82 C10. If you're going to re-wire...
  18. MikeB

    Factory Rubber Cab Mounts or Polyurethane?

    The ProThane poly cab mount bushings under my 69 C10 still look like new after 28 years. Some say they make the ride harsher than rubber mounts. However, for those who can feel the difference in an old pickup, you have a more sensitive butt than me! A 60s-70s Cadillac maybe, but not a truck...
  19. MikeB

    Who is or has run a 307?

    My 69 C10 had a stock 307 with a TH350 when I bought it used 35 years ago. It was really a slug. Felt like there was an anchor dragging at highway speeds. First thing I did was add dual exhausts and generic turbo mufflers. They were only 2" pipes, but helped significantly compared to the...
  20. MikeB

    Ls swap or not?

    That's a combo you will probably never see at any car show. And if it's running fine, keep that engine! I know nothing about diesels, but there must be some tips and tricks that can help it make a little more power. My only experience with LS engines is rebuilding a 99 LS1 to LS6 specs, but I...
  21. MikeB

    How to increase your odds for success at automotive wiring, electrical installation and trouble shooting.

    How about small gauge wires that have been bent and tugged on many times over 40-50 years? I found one where the wire strands were broken, but the insulation was OK. It was a coolant temp sender wire that was hanging on by a strand or two. No wonder resistance was high and the gauge read low...
  22. MikeB

    15x8 rally tire sizes

    255-70x15 on 8" Rallys with shallow trim rings. I think 235-60 would look a bit small.
  23. MikeB

    1982 custom deluxe 250ci

    From a post I made just a few minutes ago about my 82 C10 with a 250 six: BTW, my conversion from six with manual trans to V-8 with auto trans was not trivial. Had to research and find lots of parts, such as any bracket you can name, along with a new radiator, fan, shroud, pulleys, belts, PS...
  24. MikeB

    My beige 1982 C10 custom deluxe

    Pretty cool! My 82 was similar - a base model with a 250 six and no power anything except steering. Ended up with a 350/TH350. I had it for 8 years, but sold it to make room for a 69. BTW, my conversion from six with manual trans to V-8 with auto trans was not trivial. Had to research and...
  25. MikeB

    Electrical genius advice needed,....

    I don't know about a 78, but an 82 has two 12 volt feed wires running through the bulkhead connector to the fuse panel. They are two large diameter red wires. (My 82 used metric wires that were somewhere between 10 and 12 gauge.) Anyway, make sure you have 12 volts on those wires.

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