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    Replacement Panels - All Created Equal - Yes or No?

    I need to order a couple of body rust repair panels and looking for opinions on the common suppliers: LMC, USA1, Brothers (Holley), etc. Are there any that should be avoided because of fit or quality? Need the cab/floor support pieces for under the drivers side floor plus maybe some other misc...
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    Cab Removal Questions

    Getting to the stage in my project where I need to remove the cab from frame and get it on a rotisserie, which is the style that would (on a car) mount to the front and rear frame mounts on the underside of the body. Figure I can just shorten the tube between the rotisserie uprights and mount to...
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    Wanted Cruise Control Rod/Link

    Looking for the rod/link that goes from the cruise control vacuum servo to quadrajet, for mid 80s 350 sbc, appears to need to be around 8 to 8.5 inches in total length. Not sure if they made that link that long, but the approx 7 inch long link that I got at some point (not original) is too short.
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    PS Pump Differences

    Hello, just wondering if there are any noticeable differences between power steering pumps used on a 1987 3/4 ton 4x4 (350 V8) compared to a pump used on an 83 3/4 ton 4x4 (350 V8)? Looks like the 1983 pump has PN 7839797 and the 1987 is 26003927. I have the 87 pump and would like to use it on...
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    DELETE

    Looking for 2 groove pulley (press on) for Saginaw steering pump. Used with air conditioning. 5.75 pulley diameter. PNs 14084343, 14023174 or 354325.
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    AC Conversion Questions

    Hey folks, converting the old R12 system to R134a and I've searched a lot on this site and had some of my questions answered, but have these two remaining. 1. Orifice tube. It's normally suggested to replace the tube. If I look in the ACDelco online catalog, I see several orifice tubes that are...
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    TRC Actuator and Air Conditioning Solenoid Question

    I have a 1983 3/4 ton with 350 V8 and heavy duty emissions that has the throttle return control (TRC) system with a vacuum actuator at the carb. I want to add air conditioning to the truck, which would mean adding the AC solenoid to the carb to increase engine speed above idle when AC is on. I...
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    Heartthrob 4WD Dual Exhaust

    Merry Christmas everyone! Anyone installed a Heartthrob manifold back dual exhaust on a 4WD truck with the wavy-style crossmember? I think they started using that crossmember in 1987, a little different than the "W" crossmember used on 1985-86. Maybe I'm trying to do something that's not...
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    Saginaw Steering Gear Rebuild - Special Tools?

    Forgive me if I'm beating a dead horse but couldn't seem to find similar threads...I'm preparing to rebuild a steering gear from an 87 3/4-ton 4x4 and wondering how many special tools are actually needed for the process? The Shop Manual shows a bunch of J-number special tools used to remove...
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    81-83 vs 84-87 Cab Mount Question

    I was looking on the LMC Truck website for cab mounts and saw that they have different rear cab mounts for 81-83 and 84-87 trucks. I'm putting an 83 cab on an 85 frame, so this has me wondering what set to get? Is the difference in the cab or the frame that would require something to change in...
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    Front Driveshaft Question

    Is there a grease seal or cap that's used on the 4WD front driveshaft to keep dirt out of the spline area where the two parts fit together and slide? There's a cap that's threaded on the short end...does that retain a seal? Thanks for the help!
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    EFE to Manifold Gasket Question

    Not been able to find an answer on this site when searching so will post the question. What does the gasket look like that goes between the EFE butterfly valve and the passenger side exhaust manifold? This would be for a late 70's 350 V8. Is it a flat gasket or some kind of a tube that fits...
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    Torque Converter and Transmission Assembly Question - Help Needed

    Hey all, last night I was assembling my rebuilt TH400 with new Torque Converter to the engine and in my first attempt I did not have the torque converter seated completely in the front of the transmission. I didn't realize this until I had attached the transmission bell housing to the back of...
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    VEGE Torque Converters?

    Anyone have experience using a VEGE torque converter? I've rebuilt my TH400 and need a new or remanned converter and Summit Racing sells a VEGE. Don't need anything fancy, stock stall speed is fine for my application. Never heard of them so wanted to see if others can provide any insight to...
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    Plug Wire Retainers

    Looking for metal tabs that are used as reinforcement for holding down valve covers and also hold plastic spark plug wire retainers. Looking for both metal pieces and two wire plastic retainers. Thanks!
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    Spark Plug Wire Holders

    Looking for some help/suggestions on spark plug wire holders that appear to use the valve cover bolts/clamps. For me it's hard to tell what's being shown in this excerpt from the 1979 Service Manual. Looking for something similar for my late 70s engine that will be using similar exhaust...
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    Water Pump Bolt Length

    When I removed the water pump from my late 1970s 350, there were three different lengths used. Since there isn't a difference in thickness in the water pump casting, and I don't see much difference in the block, what length is correct? Four 3/8-16 x 2" bolts? Thanks!
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    QJet Questions

    I'm in the middle of a QJet rebuild and have a couple of questions. The carb that I'm using does not have electric mixture control (blue connector on air horn) but it's missing the black plastic insert that is shown being used in place of the mixture adjusting solenoid. Is this insert needed or...
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    Correct Exhaust Manifold Bolts

    Hey folks, looking for some help in the correct hardware to use. I'm switching back to OEM exhaust manifolds on my 350, and wondering what hardware to use. The engine had headers on it and those bolts are too short for the cast iron manifolds. Is there a kit sold with the right hardware? (not...
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    GM 458169 SMP DSV16 Source

    Anybody know of a replacement for this part? Gm 458169 which is a check valve for vacuum spark control. Aftermarket part is DSV16 which is out of stock everywhere.
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    Vacuum Spark Control

    Hello folks, wondering if anyone can provide some photos or info on how the components circled in the attached photo. This is a 1983 GMC 2500, 350 "M" code engine (HD V8). It's a mess of vacuum hoses that don't go anywhere, so I'm trying to get some of the functionality working again, such as...
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    T-Fitting for Oil Pressure Gauge and Switch

    Looking for the fitting that goes on the back of a V8 for connecting both the oil pressure sensor and oil pressure switch. This would be for a truck with dash gauges and electric choke. See photo.
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    Engine Paint Color Question

    Maybe this belongs in either Engine or Exterior subforums, but just wondering what the engine color would have been for a 1983 GMC 350 V8? Truck's engine is a replacement but I want to paint it as original before putting it back into the truck. Thanks!
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    Transmission Oil Cooler

    Looking for OEM remote transmission oil cooler, lines, and brackets for K20 with 350 and TH400 transmission.
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    Vehicle Hauling Question

    Not sure if this post belongs here or somewhere else on the board, but looking for recommendations on finding someone to haul a parts car from Houston TX area to Dubuque IA area. Any online message boards or other places to post such a question? It's a parts car so doesn't need any special...

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