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  1. MrHorsepowerLSx

    Losing power assist when fluid warms up

    Swapping my pump to a new pump (hydroboost unit) fixed my steering dilemma’s. I also installed a cooler I had from a GM800 that was laying around. It’s the little things that count :)
  2. MrHorsepowerLSx

    Anyone used the old ash tray for something (else) that's interesting?

    Congrats on the great progress
  3. MrHorsepowerLSx

    Losing power assist when fluid warms up

    My head does something similar, I can relate. Then I come home and see the family and forget all about those thoughts………..until I lay down to try and sleep. Then I’m screwed lol
  4. MrHorsepowerLSx

    Losing power assist when fluid warms up

    That question is definitely above my pay grade
  5. MrHorsepowerLSx

    Losing power assist when fluid warms up

    That’s wild how some call for it and others don’t
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    Losing power assist when fluid warms up

    …………..how do you know :)
  7. MrHorsepowerLSx

    Losing power assist when fluid warms up

    Well after farting around with the truck this morning and digging through some parts boxes I had a hydroboost unit and pump assembly. I harvested the pump and swapped it into my K10’s pump housing after a through cleaning and tahhdaa!!!! Power steering is currently staying and not overheating in...
  8. MrHorsepowerLSx

    What problems will I have when installing a 6 inch lift?

    I’m a fan of rear shackle flips for they serve 2 purposes 1st they lift about 4” from the start 2nd they help correct pinion angle without having to drop the t-case. My build has a 6” kit consisting of new 6” front springs with degree shims and a 4” shackle flip with 2” add a leaf in the rear...
  9. MrHorsepowerLSx

    Losing power assist when fluid warms up

    I was told something very similar when redhead tech center called me back. They said they run ATF in the boxes because it runs cooler the standard PS fluid
  10. MrHorsepowerLSx

    Losing power assist when fluid warms up

    Exactly. I’ve had problems before with “new” things being bad Redhead tech center called me back, they said to run atf in the pump and swap the pump first before sending back the box. I’ll try that and report back
  11. MrHorsepowerLSx

    Losing power assist when fluid warms up

    I did use PS fluid. I don’t use ATF in my pumps
  12. MrHorsepowerLSx

    Losing power assist when fluid warms up

    Pump is new I’ve replaced or rebuilt everything on the truck as it is being restored
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    Losing power assist when fluid warms up

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    Losing power assist when fluid warms up

    I’m having an issue with my PS. I have assist while the fluid cool on a cold start but once I start turning the wheel a few times the fluid gets hot and I loss my Power assist. I have a new redhead gear box, and I pulled the pumps relief valve and cleaned it out and did a fluid flush. The pump...
  15. MrHorsepowerLSx

    Trying to get fuel to my engine, a novice's saga...

    Didn’t know that GM had a “fix” for them. I know there are 2 different well plug sizes. My 86 still had the Q-jet and had a leaking plug well. While I had it removed I sealed them up and haven’t had an issue with the carb since I swapped it onto another project.
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    Trying to get fuel to my engine, a novice's saga...

    A little more food for thought, I didn’t see what type of metered fuel leak you have on top of the motor but if it is a quadrajet the possibility of leaking fuel wells could be an issue. It has been covered on the site.
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    Squarebody Surprise (and why I joined here)

    Welcome from NJ
  18. MrHorsepowerLSx

    Bed prep if getting spray in liner???

    Hahaha that make chuckle hard
  19. MrHorsepowerLSx

    Metal prep for frame

    Blasted my frame to bare metal, blew it down with compressed air, wiped entire chassis with acetone realllly good and applied POR-15 using a foam brush. Shines like glass and was under a tarp outside for a year and still looks like the day I applied it. The product on its own is not UV stable...
  20. MrHorsepowerLSx

    Bed prep if getting spray in liner???

    I’ll chime in here. My bed is quite solid for a truck that saw salt covered roads, but my truck did have a drop in liner for I don’t know how many years, but it was in there long enough to remove the paint in some areas to bare metal. While I did have my bedsides off for prepping, the same...
  21. MrHorsepowerLSx

    6" lift what wheel and tire size can I fit? I want 35's but don't know how wide of a tire and rim i can fit.

    Yes a K10 re-gearing is totally dependent on HP/TQ of the motor. It is a good idea to gear down with larger tires to prevent the motor for working so hard. I geared my truck with 4:56s, the truck from factory had 3.08’s. So it would’ve been a total slug with 35s and a gutless 305. I now have a...
  22. MrHorsepowerLSx

    What are these parts called, and where can I find them?

    Those columns are definitely tricky for sure. My column isn’t a tilt so it was pretty simple to rebuild. Keep at it, persistence pays off
  23. MrHorsepowerLSx

    What are these parts called, and where can I find them?

    That shaft is still a nice quality piece. I’ve used them before in the past. Keep us updated with the results
  24. MrHorsepowerLSx

    What are these parts called, and where can I find them?

    Don’t waste you money on the Borgeson shaft, you can swap in a 84-94 Jeep Cherokee steering shaft for way less and it will still have u-joints instead of the rag joint. It’s a direct swap BTW
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    What is this thing, and other questions

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