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Stalling Issue
I’m following. Have basicly the same problem. Idles like crap.kinda like a really big cam. In gear at a stop it wants to stall. Just bought this truck and dont know the history. Someone swapped in a 454 into a k 5- BryanS
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- Forum: Carb Fuel Systems
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K5 almost killed me brakes to the floor
The old master had bits of rubber coming out around the piston so I’m assuming it was No good. I think I have a blown wheel cylinder too b/c there is fluid leaking from a drum. Yeah I was going to bleed everything until it it ran clear. -
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K5 almost killed me brakes to the floor
Well….i was going to start bleeding and went to passenger rear and there is fluid leaking out of the drum. Did not see that yesterday. -
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K5 almost killed me brakes to the floor
Thanks. It just looked weird to me. I think I have a vacuum problem as the low idle is pretty loopy like it had a huge cam. Does Mean anything the black check valve was a little oily? Got my new MC installed and going to bleed everything now Really appreciate your help -
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K5 almost killed me brakes to the floor
I’m generally not looking to changes things for the sake of changing them BUT after yesterday I need to be confident that I have brakes:) I’ll buy gold brake lines if in my head they will help me stop do you know what this is? It’s on the vaccume line before the booster check. Is kind of oily... -
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K5 almost killed me brakes to the floor
I’m going to do everything lines, calipers im pretty happy with the 454 that’s in here so far :) -
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K5 almost killed me brakes to the floor
Truck drove from Alabama to FL 2 weeks ago. Lost the radiator along the way but otherwise went well. I’m going to go piece by piece and do the lines, calipers, drums, parking brake….maybe rig an anchor I can deploy in emergencies -
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K5 almost killed me brakes to the floor
Awesome thank you I’ve had the truck for about 2 weeks and the pedal is attached :) -
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K5 almost killed me brakes to the floor
Thank you for the quick response! Yes master was full. I know the booster will not make pedal soft but I thought if I had the master off now would be the time for the booster. That said I would much rather have an ugly booster that works than a pretty one that does not Stupid question… how do... -
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K5 almost killed me brakes to the floor
New to me 82 k5 Brakes went to the floor and stayed there. Tried lifting pedal with my foot to pump them….nothing I just happened to not wreck and was able to get back to my driveway. Pretty lucky because I was about to beat on the truck to see how she ran after playing g with the carb. Don’t... -
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New FL K5 here
I really don’t know what anyone did prior. I’m super smart and bough this truck without even seeing it. This VIN said it was an 82 with a diesel. The body is perfect no rust nothing soft straight and clean. Except the doors are sagging 700r4 And a big block I’m assuming is a 454 because...- BryanS
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- Forum: Introduction
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New FL K5 here
Hi everyone! I’m new here. I have have a 82 K5 with a 454 6” lift on 35s I just bought this truck and looking for advice on all my planned upgrades and recommended shops/suppliers Also looking for people local to treasure coast FL to meet up and go wheeling- BryanS
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- Forum: Introduction
