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  1. Slooptin

    Dana 60 front spring perch measurement?

    Anyone know the distance between the top of the spring perch (diff side) and the top of the axle tube or centerline? I'm trying to get a measurement because my driver side spring perch is bent/buckled and I purchased a replacement, but it isn't tall enough so I'm going to have to shim it. I...
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    6.5 Swap

    So, I currently have an 85 k30 (454/400) and I've been toying around with the possibility of a swap, mostly for mileage (i.e. possibly diesel, but definitely overdrive). I have a line on a 92 k2500 with a 6.5 and I'm assuming 4l80e (not specified, but its not a 5 speed). I feel like I'm pretty...
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    454 starting issues

    I definitely needed a new coil. The Tach/yellow wire on the old one had rubbed up against the metal coil housing (not sure what the correct term is) and I ended up replacing the module as well. The biggest issue was the fact that I put my carb gasket on backwards and it was preventing the...
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    454 starting issues

    Got it sorted out. Thanks all!
  5. Slooptin

    454 won't idle

    Solved. I'm a dumba$$ and put my carb gasket on backwards
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    454 won't idle

    So I just recently did some work to my 454 (head gaskets, headers, oil pan gasket, rear main seal) and am trying to get it running again. I can get it to start and idle for a second and then it dies. When I start it, it runs up to about 2500 rpm as the choke opens and the revs drop slowly over...
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    454 starting issues

    Ya it was the module. Started after I replaced it but it won't stay running for some reason. I spent the afternoon messing with the mixture & idle screws and the timing and still no dice. I can kind of keep it running if I'm quick with the gas pedal, but it won't idle for the life of me
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    454 starting issues

    Ok so i think it was the module in the distributor. Now it will start, but almost immediately dies and is still backfiring through the carb
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    454 starting issues

    did this and still no spark. I'm getting 12v to the coil with key on and ~10-11v while cranking
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    454 starting issues

    No, but I did remove the oil pump to do the rear main seal
  11. Slooptin

    454 starting issues

    Thanks. I've run through pretty much all of those tests except for the pickup coil and the exploratory surge test so I'll try those. Can someone verify that I'm setting static timing correctly? I'm going mad over here trying to figure out what I'm doing wrong: 1. Turn over engine until the...
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    454 starting issues

    Hey guys, maybe someone can help me, I'm at a loss. Just did head gaskets on my 454 and went to start to set timing and stuff and nothing. its getting fuel and 12v to the distributor, but no spark. I even swapped a new cap/rotor/coil/wires and still nothing. In theory, everything should work...
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    454 oil pressure sending unit

    Awesome, thanks
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    454 oil pressure sending unit

    I'm in the process of doing head gaskets on my 454 and while I'm waiting on parts to arrive, I wanted to fix a problem I'm having with my oil pressure gauge. I don't think it's reading accurately, because with key on/engine off, the gauge shoots up to 30psi and with the engine on, it's pegged at...
  15. Slooptin

    Steering box valve issue

    Thanks guys, I decided to bite the bullet and just get a reman box
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    Crew cab exhaust

    Anyone know who sells an exhaust kit that fits a crew cab? I'm looking for 2.25" or 2.5" kit that has all the pipes I need to run true duals out the back. most kits I'm finding are for suburbans or single cabs
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    Steering box valve issue

    Its almost too deep to be honed. I know I'm running a risk killing the teflon seals installing the valve again (and two were broken when i pulled it out), but since there's no fore/aft movement and its just rotating, would these grooves mess with anything?
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    Steering box valve issue

    I'm in the process of rebuilding my steering box and I noticed some pretty serious grooves in the bore where the valve rides (also I'm not a steering box expert so the terminology may be wrong). this would be a deal breaker on an engine and I know it will mess up the teflon seals on the valve...
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    Quadrajet choke question

    Sorry to dig this up one last time, but if I switch to an electric choke, am i running one wire from a power source to the switch and then another wire from the switch to the choke?
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    454 vacuum line question

    Thanks! My passenger side valve cover has a chrome edelbrock filter on it, no pcv valve. There is also a similar sized port at the bottom (probably not visible in the pic) that connects to the drivers side valve cover. can I just tee into that? And For the TSV, if its not in use, then i just...
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    Quadrajet choke question

    Thanks guys, appreciate the help/knowledge
  22. Slooptin

    454 vacuum line question

    Ok, I'm re-installing my Q-Jet in my truck and had some questions about vacuum line routing. I'm trying to follow the vac diagram, but it isn't matching how this truck came to me or really making a ton of sense (I'm a carb novice). the PO also disconnected everything from the charcoal canister...
  23. Slooptin

    Quadrajet choke question

    Gotcha. I think mine may have just been out of adjustment + hot air tube was rusted apart + primary pulloff was shot. so those may have been contributing to the choke not working originally. Just trying to figure out what the PO messed with. I'll post some pics when its all back together. I'd...
  24. Slooptin

    Quadrajet choke question

    Hey guys, got a carb issue I'm trying to sort out. my carb (17080512) was set up to have a secondary choke pull off (hot air choke), and currently doesn't have one. I'm rebuilding the carb and I was originally having an issue with the choke not closing on start up. could this be the culprit/is...
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    low temp reading

    well, I changed the temp sensor in the cylinder head with a new one and problem solved! Although now, I'm seeing that it is overheating after i drive it around, especially in stop and go traffic. Anyone have any ideas as to the cause before I start running through a laundry list of potential...

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