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  1. Rickf

    1982 250cu fuel issue

    What came first, the new carb, fuel pump and filter or the stumbling? Have you tried to crank it over with the fuel line disconnected from the carb to check flow? Have you tried to put air pressure (5psi max.) to test between the tank and fuel pump inlet hose to check for restriction?
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    6.5 turbo swap with a/c

    Not going to fit with the stock a/c box, plus with the stock turbo exhaust manifold's down pipe won't clear the frame and or cab without a body lift. Look for a center mount turbo setup from a van or humvee, good luck with that. Look for an aftermarket a/c kit that eliminates the firewall box...
  3. Rickf

    What year box do I have?

    The bed of my '74 has 5 bolts vertically holding the side to front panels. There are 2 fairly close together at the top next to the stake pocket.
  4. Rickf

    What year box do I have?

    My '74 has round, (exposed gas caps) filler holes.
  5. Rickf

    ‘87 454 R20 eye watering exhaust w/ windows down

    Just curious, have you pulled and looked at the spark plugs?
  6. Rickf

    Distributor will hit edelbrock 3764 intake

    Are you not able to set the ignition module on the other side of the post?
  7. Rickf

    '84 K20 Suburban re-wire

    The HEI wire on a gas harness can be used to activate the diesel injector pump. It probably needs to be a bit longer and there may be a few other minor changes that I can't think of right away.
  8. Rickf

    Th400 kickdown switch

    Flower power.
  9. Rickf

    4 sail section

    "Three of the best salesmen that ever sailed" .... if the quote isn't understood, google Dizzy Doctors.
  10. Rickf

    C20 - Trailering vs. Camper Special

    Pic's added to original post.
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    C20 - Trailering vs. Camper Special

    My '74 is a camper special. It has brackets on the front fenders for a slide on & over the cab camper, it came with towing mirrors (since removed), dampening absorbers from inside the cab to the bed and four camper mounting brackets at both ends of the bed coming off the frame. I'm not sure if...
  12. Rickf

    C20 - Trailering vs. Camper Special

    Is there a SPID (Google it) still inside the glovebox lid?
  13. Rickf

    Question on upgrading gauges

    A used clock without a "guarantee to be in working condition" can be a crap shoot. Plus think about what is the newest used gauge cluster, 30+ years old? I've purchased several gauges & printed circuits from LMC and never been disapointed.
  14. Rickf

    Rear camera installation

    My rear camera needed one power supply when the vehicle is on and one signal (reverse light) to turn it on. Is your setup similar?
  15. Rickf

    Bed swap issues?

    If you center the rear axle in the wheel well opening, there will be a larger than "normal" gap between the bed and cab.
  16. Rickf

    UPGRADE BRAKES on a 79 K25

    With larger rotors, matching calipers & brackets, you may need a larger size wheel & tire combo.
  17. Rickf

    Engine Crossmember Replacement

    Depending on what part of the north east you are located, where the truck came from and how much road salt was used, frame parts may be in the same condition as what you have. Do you have welding equipment and know how to use it? If you need to replace the "cradle", why not take it out, inspect...
  18. Rickf

    Spark plug gap closed fresh rebuild

    Get one of those economical (cheep) scopes and take a look at the top of the piston.
  19. Rickf

    350 sounds like a diesel engine

    Drain the oil look for "glitter" and cut the oil filter open and check for metal particles.
  20. Rickf

    Vintage Air Gen V (5) or replace existing compressor, etc., for 1987 R20 Suburban?

    I put a vintage air R134 a/c system in my mid 80's CUCV blazer many years ago. It would do ok for the front but not for the rear seating, and I did a pretty good job of insulating, sound deadening and window tinting. Maybe their system has improved.
  21. Rickf

    Driveshaft too short after lift?

    Before you have the driveshaft lengthened take the cap off the end of the yoke and check the condition of the seal/packing. If needed change the seal/packing clean the old grease out and pump some new grease in until it leaks out the weep hole near the u-joint. Then have the driveshaft lengthened.
  22. Rickf

    Running Hot at Highway Speeds with A/C On

    An excessive number of bugs committing suicide and plugging air flow through a/c condenser and or radiator.
  23. Rickf

    Flywheel tooth count

    Does the offset starter bolt pattern indicate the flexplate tooth count?
  24. Rickf

    Wire size

    Is it my 72 year old eyes, or is that a crack on plastic?
  25. Rickf

    What is this please!

    Looks to be missing the pressure gauge.

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