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  1. Backfoot100

    I think I just got screwed. Advice?

    I don't think in this case you could assume they would've found a simple valve body issue and restructured the bill accordingly. I didn't want to get into it as its a rather long story. My assumption was that they (the dealer) have this national database with my specific vehicle history and...
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    I think I just got screwed. Advice?

    Good points from all here. I'm more than willing to pay for quality parts as long as I know they're quality parts. The problem is that quality parts seem to be getting harder to find. I'd like to add my $.02 as long as we're at it. From a consumer perspective I can give an example of how...
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    Champion Iridium plugs at 105000 miles

    +1 See it all the time in the marine forums. Everybody thinks the iridiums, platinums, E3 and any other new fangled, high tech plugs are gonna be the Holy Grail of new found performance. Every one turns out to be a massive fail. There are a lot of old school guys who believe and have proven over...
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    Hi all does this look like the right float for a Holley 4160 ?

    That looks like the right shape but damn, a really cheap plastic imitation I've not seen before. Every Holley I rebuilt had a black float with a metal arm. Not sure if this some new fangled hi-tech plastic of the future or a cheap POS knock off. My gut says cheap POS knock off but again I'm no...
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    Tight Turn Signal

    Agreed. Also might not hurt to pull out the stalk and verify that the cable that runs from the stalk isn't being pinched between the stalk and the hole in the steering column when you try to operate the left turn. Hope that makes some sense. That cable can bind if you turn left or right and the...
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    Picture heavy. G10 nomad van

    Damn, that thing is sooooooo cool!!!
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    88 K5 4x4

    Been seeing this on my way home from work every day. Finally stopped to check it out. Windshield ad says 88, 454 w/rebuilt tranny but needs rear end rebuilt. $6k. Its gone every morning on my way to work and shows up again during the day sometime so I know it runs. In Central FL. I could look...
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    Working over a motor

    Finding a good shop to do machine work is like finding a unicorn. I built a 383 and it took me weeks to find a shop. I called at least a dozen of them. You better know what you're talking about when you call them but you find out in literally a minute or less if you want do business with them...
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    Stumble under Acceleration

    Could be a couple things... First, Holleys like to have the idle adjustment screws set while loaded. A second person is the best for this to keep foot firmly planted on the brake. Set for highest idle or highest vacuum while warmed and in gear. Second, the accelerator pump operates from an arm...
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    Heater hose length 85 K10 350

    I replaced both hoses in an 86 Sub w/350. I got 4' of each. One was perfect length and the other I think I cut off about 6" or 7".
  11. Backfoot100

    How to pick the right jack+stands

    One thing I'm anal about....once the vehicle is supported on the jack stands I grab hold of any part of the vehicle that is solid and shake the shit out of it. Usually the top of the fender with hood open. I mean I literally try and pull it off the stands. If I can move it even the slightest...
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    After getting the AC working once and for all in my Sub I had to do something with the rear air fan. It made this god awful noise whenever it was turned on. Like the fan was rubbing on something. After dissecting it i found that the plastic housing that holds the fan and the rear evaporator in...
  13. Backfoot100

    Your nightmare stories

    LOL....I did the exact same thing and I still don't understand.
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    Silly Question but could I possibly have an ECU?

    If you have white smoke coming out of the exhaust that isn't a good thing. That means you're getting coolant into the cylinders. Usually indicative of a head gasket but could be a cracked head or block too. That could certainly explain why its running so bad and may not even be that EFI system...
  15. Backfoot100

    New member from Louisiana

    Awesome looking body to start with. FWIW you ever decide to loose that bug shield or the running boards put it up for sale here. I know they've been sought after in the past. The bug shield is NLA for sure. The running boards are getting tough to find.
  16. Backfoot100

    Automatic Transmisison Temperature

    Actually the way it works is that by the hot tranny fluid going "against the grain" meaning bottom to top in the radiator, it has more cooling fluid going past it to do what its supposed to do. That is carry away the heat. If it runs "with the grain" or top to bottom in the radiator the hot...
  17. Backfoot100

    Retrofit AC upgrade results

    My stock AC system didn't work when I acquired the truck (86 Sub with 350, rear air and an R4 compressor on the drivers side). However, I was assured that the system did work when it was last checked at least 6 months prior. Living in FL I need the AC to work. I had the original system fill...
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    Adding Factory Roof Rack - Proper Mounting

    Back in the day...Jesus that makes me sound old... Anyway when I ordered my new Sub back in 88 I made sure it had a roof rack. It was actually a dealer installed option and mine was just installed with sheet metal screws.
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    New from North Texas

    Damn dude, that thing is beautiful. I'm partial to grey anyway.
  20. Backfoot100

    Mild 350 build. Opinions? Anybody?

    Been trying to figure out how to link a video to this. Been struggling. Guess we'll see. Technically challenged and I work for technology company....go figure. I don't do facebook, Instagram, Twitter or YouTube so deal with it. https://photos.app.goo.gl/yGTf6tvK4KH84jaK8 Highlight the link and...
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    Mild 350 build. Opinions? Anybody?

    One of the engine after I was done with it.
  22. Backfoot100

    Mild 350 build. Opinions? Anybody?

    86 American Skier tournament barefoot boat. Looks way cool being pulled around with a 86 Sub. This before the rebuild. This is after the engine rebuild and wetsanding, polishing and waxing the hull.
  23. Backfoot100

    Mild 350 build. Opinions? Anybody?

    FWIW I built a mild 383 for my boat with a retrofit roller cam and full roller valvetrain. All Comp Cams hardware was used and it now has 400hrs on it. I couldn't be happier with it. It isn't babied and runs at sustained 4K+ RPM barefoot speeds every time we have it out. I wouldn't hesitate to...
  24. Backfoot100

    TH350 aftermarket oil pan will not stop leaking bad

    Yeah, I have a totally new appreciation for cleaning out threads too. Running a tap into every head bolt hole before I put my headers on made it a most pleasurable experience. At the very least a shot of compressed air or a quick shot of brakeleen into a threaded bolt hole can be a life saver...
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    TH350 aftermarket oil pan will not stop leaking bad

    Hearing horror stories like this is exactly why I make sure to start every pan bolt with my fingers before ever putting a wrench on them. Clean the bolts beforehand too. Always takes a few a few extra minutes but soooooo worth it in the long run. I learned my lesson way too many times before I...

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