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  1. dsteelejr

    Oil gauge issue

    If you’re adding a second gauge to have a second opinion I’d add a wet gauge and it would be best installed behind the distributor so the tube has the least distance to travel, less chance of it chafing or breaking. An electric pressure sender mount anywhere. It’s easier to run wires than metal...
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    LED Tail Light conversion… Carolina Truck Shop

    I dunno, but I just buy LED bulbs from Amazon.
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    Shakey Gauge

    Check the ground on your fuel sending unit. There’s a positive pink wire running from the bulkhead connector on the firewall under the hood that runs to the fuel sender on the tank. The ground is a short black wire with a ring connector and bolts to frame. That connection gets corroded with...
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    Shakey Gauge

    The speedometer is a mechanical gauge driven by a cable that plugs into the tail housing of the transmission or transfer case. There is nothing electrical with the speedometer. It’s not uncommon for the the speedometer needle to bounce around. The cable is binding up. Disconnect the cable at the...
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    New guy here from Wyoming.

    Welcome. Good to see another Wyomingite here.
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    Upgrade order

    Really? Was it even worth the time you took out of your day to type that? I've helped out fellow square body enthusiasts on here, giving away (not selling) hard to find parts to others on this forum to help them with their projects and then there's dealing with BS like this. The juice isn't...
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    Upgrade order

    Have you looked into Edelbrock's top end kits? They include heads, intake, cam, lifters, timing chain, all bolts and gaskets. Kit comes with everything you need except rocker arms. You can use your stock rockers or aftermarket rockers up to a 1.6 ratio. I went with Comp Cams roller rockers. Just...
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    Engin try’s to die when lights are turned on

    What does your ammeter read before and after you turn on the lights?
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    Wanted 80s GMC Sierra badges

    Do you still have those camper special badges? I'm looking for some for my '73 C20. Those have the correct GVWR.
  10. dsteelejr

    Best Choice for Drivetrain

    First, I meant to say that TOWING while in OD on a 700R4 will cook it. I should start proof reading before I hit post. Going fuel injection is your choice. It’s your money and your truck. Do what makes you happy. While carbs will never be as efficient, you can get plenty of power out of a new...
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    Best Choice for Drivetrain

    Instead of just throwing a pile of cash at the problem you could make incremental changes until you get the results you want. Since you said you’re towing I’d start with ditching those 3.08s and install some 4.10s. If you want more power put an RV cam in that engine. I don’t see how installing a...
  12. dsteelejr

    Cab Mount Bolts/Captured Nut Loose

    Happened to me. Had to cut open from the inside of the cab behind the seat and weld the nut back in place.
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    fuel gauge needle

    Glad it works. Even though it worked when it took it out a year and half ago there is always that thought in the back my mind that for whatever reason it quit working and I just sold a bad gauge to someone. Good deal.
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    Intake is Outgoing

    @Jimbarry Definitely looks a lot nicer than that butchered aluminum intake. That cast iron is a bit heavier, isn’t it? Gal at the post office was struggling with it. Her scale said the package was 54 pounds. I used about a whole roll of duct tape on the box because I was afraid of it bottoming...
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    To Cut Or Not To Cut

    Wiring diagrams work. I’d trust a factory diagram before I’d trust something someone else made up.
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    To Gasket, or not to Gasket?

    I’ve had issues with leaking valve covers is the past. I like the comfort of taking the extra measure of using aviation gasket maker with it.
  17. dsteelejr

    Switched Power for Electric Fan Relay

    Not sure what year your square is, but just so you are aware at least some years, if not all, wipers were on the accessory circuit with the radio, so your relay will be powered with ignition on and accessory power.
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    New edelbrock 1406

    :wtf2::roflbow::rotflmao:
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    New edelbrock 1406

    Oh man, there was thread some months ago about whether to run with a PCV valve or two breathers. Everyone had something to say and it turned into hair splitting over which side the PCV valve should be on because of the crankshaft counterweights creating air swirls in a certain direction in the...
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    New edelbrock 1406

    I run Edelbrock carbs on both my squares, a 650 cfm AVS2 on a 350 and an 800 cfm AVS2 on a 454. I love ‘em both. Speaking from experience, @Bextreme04 is 100% about too much fuel pressure. You’ll never be able to get the carb fully tuned as long as you’re running too much fuel pressure into...
  21. dsteelejr

    Electrical Schematics

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    Old six cylinder stuff

    Thanks
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    Old six cylinder stuff

    I'm not sure if the 228 is compatible with the 235 or 261. I'll pass it along to my buddy and see if that's something he'd be interested in.
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    What is this Fitting?

    I forgot the name of it, but it’s purpose is to send vacuum when the engine is at operating temp. It receives vacuum from the carb and transfers it to the other lines, but only after the engine has warmed up. I had an ‘84 K5 about 20 years ago and had to deal with that crap and from what I...
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    Old six cylinder stuff

    I talked to my buddy and he says he’d like to buy the whole truck from you if you’re willing to sell it. Let me know what the engine is and send some pics if you could, please. He said the engine is probably a 235 unless it’s been swapped out.

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