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    th350 issue

    I have a bit of a frankentruck... originally an 87 v10 with a 305. Now has a carbed 305 out of an 84, th350 and a np205. I think the axles are original... I've been having a couple issues lately.... what seems to be happening is that if I fill up the fluid to where it should be hot it seems...
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    aftermarket radiator and electric fan options

    I've been driving my K10 a lot lately and fixing little and big problems as they arise. My truck doesn't overheat per say but the factory guage reads 200 all the time. I think thats what it always did and only goes up to 210 degrees in extreme heat. My buddy looked it a couple years ago with...
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    Engine advice; rebuild, replace or put on a new pan???

    Hey guys, I'm at a cross roads.... I haven't been able to do much with my truck the last couple of years because of work etc and having no free time... I actually have a couple weeks before I move and am technically unemployed so I could devote a week or so to getting the truck fixed up etc...
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    87 v10 fuel sending unit

    Quick question hopefully; I have an 87 V10 but the engine is from an 84 and she is carbed. The fuel sending unit is pretty rusty and I'm thinking of replacing it while I replace the fuel line. Should I use a fuel sending unit from an 86 or 87? It was originally dual 16 gallon tanks but...
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    Starting problems..... where do I start

    I haven't been on in a while... life... and haven't been driving my K10 much Technically she is an 87 but the engine is from a 84 and is carbed, 305. Four years ago I installed a Quadrajet from Shaun Murphy Induction on a Recc from here. It has been perfect until last week. It would start...
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    Steering column housing

    Does anyone have an extra steering column housing? The part that the bearings are pressed into. Mine is destroyed and I can't press new bearings into it.... I tried to upload a pic but the website was acting funny. thanks. I have paypal etc
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    wiper switch wiring

    I'm going to replace my turn signal switch because of no brake lights and I just noticed my wipers are acting up. I pulled the column apart and found the wiring that runs down the steering column for the wiper switch is frayed with exposed copper. Makes sense that the wipers wouldn't turn...
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    Bearing fell apart

    Doing the turn signal switch in my 87 v10 and this bearing fell apart. What do I call it and I'll try to pick one up tomorrow.....
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    Spring question

    Hi, after a 6 month hiatus I have started working on the old girl again. Its a 87 V10 that's been converted to carb. Stock suspension 31's but with a Rugby dump kit and a factory bed. The bed and frame was reinforced but besides that its pretty much stock. Last summer I por'd the frame and...
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    Turn Signal switch

    A tech noticed my brake lights are inop and said I'm loosing power at the turn signal switch. I've used the sticky here to tighten up the bolts in the steering column and think I can handle it myself but any advice on how to fish the old and new connector part through the column???? I'm sure...
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    Rear ebrake cables seized??

    Hi I haven't been on in awhile because work has been a little retarded the last year but I'm trying to get my girl back on the road. 87 V10. Last summer I replaced the rear springs, por'd the frame and sprayed undercoating under the bed. I also replaced all 4 shocks. Right after I...
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    Front door chrome bezel

    I'm finally doing the interior in my 87 k10. I think it's a silverado. I'm missing the chrome piece on the drivers side. Any one have one laying around or know where to get one. Thanks and price shipped to 06488
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    Horn just randomly went off and won't shut off, need advice quick

    87 k10 with carbed engine from 84. Quad headlight and I just installed headlight harness upgrade. It's over 24 hours and I'm on my second six pack about to start the grill and my horn randomly goes off. Horn hasn't worked since I ripped into steering column. Yesterday I installed a billet grill...
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    Headlight harness upgrade and modification to 4 highbeams

    I bought this headlight upgrade 7 months ago from lmc for $30 and finally installed it after I fixed my high beam switch. I am familiar with this type of setup from an upgrade to a jap bike I did. It is pretty simple and everything is labeled in English and Chinese. Normally current goes...
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    High beam switch inop for 18 months; finally figured it out.

    So I've had my truck for 18 months and learned a lot here along the way. I've read 89s's tutorial on tightening the steering column and after 5 tries I can do it in my sleep. My high beams have never worked. I can reach down and press it manually but that isn't practical when driving in the...
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    bumperettes 1987 k10

    I picked up a pair of bumperettes from somebody local and finally got around to installing them. They look pretty good but they point out to the sides. Is there a left and right side and i installed them backwards? or is it that the bumper is curved and these aren't the right ones. ????
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    vibration question

    My truck has been laid up for almost a month and I've been dying to driver her. I pulled the inner fenders and was going to replace them when I found a small amount of rust forming so it turned into a project and I used por on everthing. Long story short I go to drive it and now I'm noticing...
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    1972 dart Brake vacuum question

    I just picked up a 72 Dodge dart to play with. Its got a replacement 360 in it and runs like a top. The brake booster vacuum is hooked up to the intake. Is this ok or normal? I kind of understand the theory after reading up on ported vacuum for the distributor. I have only driven it a...
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    Rust repair under tailgate

    I have an rugby dump kit installed in my old girl. On the underside of the bed the "crossbars" are rusting out. They are still solid in most places but like the old saying the weakest link... I'm a total newbie and about to buy my first welder. How should I go about repairing these? I could...
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    knuckle and tie rod questions

    I finally had a couple of hours free today and tried to get my knuckles back on the truck after I put in new ball joints and had a shop press in new ujoints. I have 2 questions as I am stuck but think I know what I have to do. 1. The ujoint caps stick out past the ears of the axle. I am...
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    Steering arm nut question

    I'm finally going to get my truck together after a couple weeks. I have new ball joints, u joints in the front axles, spindles, spindle seals and bearings, trailing arm etc. I read that you have to replace the 3 nuts on top of the steering arm, knuckle and I sent my girl friend to the parts...
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    set of spindles 87 4x4

    I am in the process of destroying the second spindle on my truck. They are rusted in place and no amount of coaxing has been able to get them to loosen. Anyone have a set laying around that they would like to sell?
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    4wd ball joint replacement questions

    I thought doing the ball joints of my truck wouldn't be too bad but as usual I've come across a couple unforeseen issues. I'll try to document it in case anyone else comes across this. I replaced the wheel bearings and races and turned the rotors when I bought the truck about a year ago. This...
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    Quick question on ball joint replacement

    I'm doing ball joints on my 87 v10. It hasn't been apart in like 100 years and the spindle was rust welded onto the knuckle. I got it off after 2 hours of cursing but now I'm stuck because I don't have a large enough socket. What size do I need to remove the upper ball joint nut. I'm running...
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    Talk me into or out of TBI

    I have an 87 V10 with a 305 from an 84 that has been converted to carb. It came with an old Edelbrock 1406 and with a bit of cleaning and a new electric choke I got it running pretty good. I then got a Performer intake and a SMI Quadrajet and I got it running even better and about 12 mpg...

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