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  1. skysurfer

    Need obscure bearing

    So possibly $50 for the correct part on top of the $35 you paid for an engine that can be flipped for $200? What's the problem? Back when I was fixing in-home appliances it was common to run into the homeowner that didn't want to pay for the necessary part to fix his dishwasher or whatever I...
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    Body mount bushings recommendations

    LOL.
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    Body mount bushings recommendations

    How often do they update their web page? The tech guy I talked to chuckled when I said guys are sure about graphite in their products. So as of info that's 15 minutes old I'm thinking it's not used anymore. Edit: Ok, to cut through the bs I called them again and talked to a different guy in...
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    Body mount bushings recommendations

    And there's still confusion on the difference between black and red. The short answer is there is none. It's the exact same compound used in both except for the color that gets mixed in. ES used graphite back in the 80's but discontinued it's use after they found it shortened the life of the...
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    Seeking A Good Home for a Truck That Never Let Me Down 7.4L 484

    Pm sent.
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    Air Compressor Time

    That scroll compressor is interesting. Rated at 100,000 hours, that means you could run it 8 hours per day, every day, for 34 years! It's also quiet at 69db, which happens to be the same noise level as the HF inverter generator I just got. Every time I start it up I realize that anything under...
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    Air Compressor Time

    Husky and some of the larger Kobalt compressors are made by Campbell Hausfeld. The pumps on them used to be made in the U.S. but not anymore, I've read they're from India now. I suggested @Mr Clean get the HF 60 gallon unit back in early 2016 but did he listen? Noooo.:Nonono: He got a 26 gal...
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    Getting the shaft...

    So now I'm wondering why GM used carrier bearings on some models and not others? At first I was thinking it was the difference between 2 or 4 wheel drive but highdesertranger says he has one on his K30 while my V2500 burb doesn't. Tried to google it and found no reason for the different styles.
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    ANYBODY ?

    Item #5 in chrome or black. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=91
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    Smeary glass

    Smeary glass is caused by the slow release (off-gassing) of chemicals used in the vehicle's manufacturing process. The list of chemicals is a witch's brew including toxic chemicals such as formaldehyde, benzene, toluene, heavy metals, and polyvinyl chloride. The problem is worse in newer cars...
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    Old truck...Nitrogen Strut hood props...

    Over the years I've had fairly good luck with gas struts. I've gotten into the habit of including them in my regular maintenance routine by wiping them down with some silicone spray on a rag to remove dirt from the piston rod. Dirt and corrosion can damage the inner seals and shorten the life of...
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    Master Cylinder line flip question....

    I've had two or three master cylinders on mine and the ports for the hard lines were not all the same orientation. At least one had the larger line towards the front, while the current one has it towards the rear. Never gave it much thought, I just massaged the lines around to fit as required...
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    Borgeson Steering Shaft: Anyone ever use it?

    It's been a long time, maybe 7 years, since I installed the 935 and don't remember having to drill any holes so either the one they provided lined up for me or I used the drill press and don't remember having to do it. If I did have to drill, I would have followed the instructions and only...
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    Smeary glass

    Try a 50/50 mix of distilled water and white vinegar with a few drops of Dawn dishwashing soap added in. Spray onto a microfiber towel first rather than directly onto the glass.
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    New member from Belgium...

    Is the emissions sticker still under the hood? The engines with lower horsepower were used in California vehicles with a GVWR rating over 8500. The bottom of the sticker should say if it's a California or a 49-state vehicle. (slightly off topic) I find it both amusing and disturbing that a guy...
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    Dana 60/14 bolt FF

    I think you cut the line too quick. I like to set the drag and play them for as long as possible. Type a response and then use google translate to send it in whatever the hell language they speak in Nigeria.
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    Options for Brake Upgrades

    For a stock setup they work ok, but for the many squares that have larger wheel & tire combos the factory brakes can't handle the extra rotational mass.
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    New and Drove this Home

    Hey, I grew up in Ventura! Welcome from 12 miles up Hwy 33.
  19. skysurfer

    Burb is no-go - fuel pump or filter??

    There's a black connector about 2" long sticking out the back of the loom circled here. Look for a single tan wire with black stripe.
  20. skysurfer

    Dana 60/14 bolt FF

    Wish they weren't 2500 miles away.
  21. skysurfer

    Options for Brake Upgrades

    I converted mine and besides the fact it was time consuming, it really wasn't that difficult. My mechanical skills are what I would call "average" and, for me, the most frustrating part of the job was the serpentine power steering pump. The pulley put up a damn good fight and there are bolts...
  22. skysurfer

    Anyone experienced this...

    In case you missed it in the reviews,, it sounds like you need a fairly large air compressor to pull the recommended vacuum while using this.
  23. skysurfer

    TBI "salad bowl" worth it?

    So this is what I came up with. The black port sticking through the side is for the pcv hose. I had to notch the top edge to match the bottom shape of the air filter housing. The bowl was pretty thin material and I didn't want it to crush when the wingnut was tightened down so I cut the...
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    TBI "salad bowl" worth it?

    The one in the pic is stock. I have another one sitting on the shelf that has been bored to 46mm and the horns are shaved. I'll see what I have, I'm in the middle of moving files out of Photobucket so I can delete my account with them. I don't remember taking a lot of pics because I wasn't...
  25. skysurfer

    On-Board Air Compresssor ?!?!?

    If you have any brands or part numbers for relays post 'em up. I went to the auto parts counter and ended up paying $20 for one. It would have helped if I knew exactly what I was looking for.

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