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  1. 59840Surfer

    Can anyone tell me what this is??

    You're 100% wrong. The small cylinder-piston in the controller takes fluid to make it travel. This is not the same as brake wear --- it's totally out of that realm --- totally. If it takes fluid, it decreases the ultimate volume sent to whatever side of the brakes in which you've installed...
  2. 59840Surfer

    Drip Rail Sealant

    I have used windshield polyurethane glue on mine. Do NOT get it on any part of your (human) body. I know of what I speak here.
  3. 59840Surfer

    Computerized carb

    At least it didn't say: "Boeng Space Age Reliability"
  4. 59840Surfer

    Waen 2990 manual lockong hubs

    Bearing grease in the Warn hubs is never a good idea; they like a less viscous lubricant so they can move freely --- and they don't "move" once they are in position anyway --- so grease isn't even needed, although something to keep them rust-free would be nice. I have seen everything from...
  5. 59840Surfer

    Can anyone tell me what this is??

    The problem with the hydraulic brake controllers is that they "stole" some fluid from the discharge of the master cylinder, and whatever position they were installed in (front or rear) suffered a bit for pressure and application volume. Initially, they were designed for the old single-system...
  6. 59840Surfer

    Help! My coolant temp heats up fast in idle or slow-moving traffic (around 210F+) then decreases when I start driving (around 170F-190)

    To keep this simple --- even though it looks complicated --- it can be done to any dual fan system with the addition of one more coolant temperature sensor and some relays and a bunch of wire --- but I'll post a drawing of the way it should go for a two speed dual fan system ... 1. #s 1 & 2...
  7. 59840Surfer

    Help! My coolant temp heats up fast in idle or slow-moving traffic (around 210F+) then decreases when I start driving (around 170F-190)

    First --- what is your intention? Do you want then to run just one speed or would you like them to run as two speed fans?
  8. 59840Surfer

    Overheating 87 TBI

    I've written several articles about GM Drop-Center caps and I am not want to do it again unless there's some specific questions. I'll do a Copy/Paste on one I wrote a few years ago ... instead ... GMs all use a "drop center" cap in that the little small metal disc in the center of the cap...
  9. 59840Surfer

    Overheating 87 TBI

    Yeah --- they are fine for a while. Then they leak when the system is cooling, the liquid condenses and draws a vacuum in the system. The LeverCap is a weak spot and every time one of them came into a radiator shop I knew very well, that the owner would come out from behind his desk, rip it...
  10. 59840Surfer

    Weird solenoid looking thing

    There is an ECS Canister Filter listed --- year is important, but for the most part, they have some listed as (and there's a lot of crossover in various models for the same part): Standard Motor Products (SMP) Vapor Canister Filter fits Chevy K30 1977-1986 61KGJY Just pull it out and push...
  11. 59840Surfer

    Overheating 87 TBI

    Because they don't allow the system to hold a suspended vacuum after shutdown. ♦ This is important so the surge or overflow tank can supply coolant - in a solid stream of coolant with no air - back into the engine. I have had boneheaded customers let me persuade them to take the Lever Vent...
  12. 59840Surfer

    Help! My coolant temp heats up fast in idle or slow-moving traffic (around 210F+) then decreases when I start driving (around 170F-190)

    I tried the Hayden HD and my gas mileage got a big 3MPG hit beside the intense roaring. I ultimately went to the dual electric fans and wired them up like my '05 GM trucks --- low voltage and high voltage (6V v 12V) and got my mileage back PLUS! FTR ---> Newer GMs with dual fans, use a...
  13. 59840Surfer

    What locker shall I go for?

    I totally agree - with the same results. MY Eaton works in Reverse as well as Forward --- I cannot see how it could be any different ... It is a worm-drive and it's the difference in speed from the spiders to the carrier that would lock up in either direction.
  14. 59840Surfer

    Overheating 87 TBI

    PS --- you aren't using a Lev-R-Cap are you? Please say "No!"
  15. 59840Surfer

    Overheating 87 TBI

    I just fixed another GM with the same problem. The owner did everything just like you which makes it very hard to diagnose when they start installing parts like a monkey with its hair on fire and once everything is done, the problem still exists. Go back to basics .... assuming the...
  16. 59840Surfer

    Axle ratio help

    Partly true ----- on an open differential, the side and spider gears change the revolutions in relation to the driveshaft - so the numbers won't be anywhere near accurate. You can get in trouble with the Gov-Loc® system too because you CAN turn one axle slowly and the posi-effect won't hook up...
  17. 59840Surfer

    Quadrajet Spacers

    Q-Jets also have well-plug leaks. There is a kit --- maybe not anymore 'cause they were obsoleted a while back - but someone has them --- called "Home Plate" by Tomco that sealed the well plugs so they wouldn't leak the fuel from the float bowl. Resist the urge to use JB Weld - it is hard to...
  18. 59840Surfer

    K5 Blazer values… possibly buying 86 k5

    My orange K5 - '86 - is parked in the front of my yard and I had a guy yesterday drop in and offer me $13,000.00 for it --- and of course, it's not for sale. But here in - Montana, no-rust K5s are dearly wanted for big cash. I saw a cherry 89 K5 go for $22,000.00 a couple of months ago.
  19. 59840Surfer

    4.8/5.3 to 383

    I just drop by here occasionally to stir up some dust ... my job for today here --- is all but done.
  20. 59840Surfer

    Torque Converter and Transmission Assembly Question - Help Needed

    ... had a little trouble with your R&R guys I see huh? ANY person installing a transmission --- well, let me say this: they are the Numero Uno reason why transmissions fail. A good R&R Guy is worth a lot of $$$.
  21. 59840Surfer

    New 383 Stroker

    I know this is zombified --- but belated congrats to you. I hope your 383 is a better version than the one I inherited --- on that assumption, I'll never own another one.
  22. 59840Surfer

    4.8/5.3 to 383

    I see you've got witches involved --- I'm out and gone!
  23. 59840Surfer

    Rebuilt TBI 350 coolant in oil

    I'm not picking up on the block as to: what size, is it cast iron or aluminum, what heads are on it, what was the original engine size (cubic inches) what are the current heads from (350, 5.7, 400, etc.)? I've found mystery coolant migration into the engine oil from mismatched head's on the...
  24. 59840Surfer

    after doin front end clutch and steering column,truck feels like its in 4wd

    I only read a line or two from that way-huge monosentence and I got a headache ... but so far I see some responses that open a little info..... I've had the wrong master cylinder internal pushrod turn out to be too long and that keeps the brakes partially applied. I might be totally wrong here...
  25. 59840Surfer

    Wiper Control Module

    Well ..... long time ago it seems, I made this post and never closed it. FUN FACT: I know a guy who repaired me Peavey Bass Amp, and I gave him the non-smoked module I had to see if he could resurrect it. He tested everything he could ... but stopped short at the IC , which he said is...

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