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  1. Rickf

    '73 Square needs a bed

    Long bed or short?
  2. Rickf

    Any Tricks for stuck oil filter ?

    I've had to beat the snot out of a filter while cursing the previous installer. Try smacking on the filters' base avoiding the engine block.
  3. Rickf

    86 K20 Shut Off off on Interstate

    Is the size (gauge) of the wire printed or branded on it? Is the wire flexible? Peel off the yellow tape and look for green crud, if so replace the wire with the proper gauge.
  4. Rickf

    Door Hinge Spring Replacement

    That's on my '93.
  5. Rickf

    AC Clutch Cycling Switch

    Mr. Bezos is sending me a 134a type switch tomorrow, four seasons part #36675
  6. Rickf

    Door Hinge Spring Replacement

    Oh ye of little faith, remnants of melted zip ties.
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    Door Hinge Spring Replacement

    The coil spring tension release from melting is way more exciting.
  8. Rickf

    Really weird air conditioning problem

    Are you sure the compressor had enough oil in it? I usually I drain & measure any oil when shipped, then add if needed the recommended amount.
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    Door Hinge Spring Replacement

    I do NOT recommend how I replaced my door spring. (1) I compressed the new spring as much as possible in a vice. (2) Used 2 or 3 decent size zip ties to keep it compressed. (3) Set the spring into the hinge and (4) Used a propane torch to melt the zip tie. I used the materials on hand, the door...
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    Oil gauge issue

    I use a 1/8" short brass nipple and "T" off of the factory location.
  11. Rickf

    Oil gauge issue

    A sender should match the gauge, not the year of the engine.
  12. Rickf

    Oil gauge issue

    You can always "T" in a mechanical gauge to get a second opinion.
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    what these studs for? A friend gave me this axel for my 73 K10 said it came out of a 73 blazer. Mine doesn't have these studs on it. I can't seem find

    What about a poor attempt at a track bar mount?
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    Valve seals for camel hump heads?

    ARF 180cc or 195cc heads are around $2100 for a pair, (from their website) what's a valve job with seats, guides & cc'd for older heads go for? Might not be that much more
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    Valve seals for camel hump heads?

    Have the heads ever had a valve job? If the guides are worn new seals might only be a temporary fix and a valve job will be in the future.
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    1973 k20 tranny swap

    I am a fan of a gear vendors overdrive unit, I have one on a '54 1 ton with a TH400 and 4.10's. They are expensive, it may be cheaper than a 700R4 built for towing or a 4L60e with a controller.
  17. Rickf

    harmonic balancer bolt?

    All of the GMC inline sixes from the 50's that I have use crankshaft/balancer bolts.
  18. Rickf

    1985 K10 6.2- won’t turn over

    You will need a 10mm deep socket to pull the plugs. Don't be surprised if one or more loosen but won't come out.
  19. Rickf

    Speedo cable length for 81 c10 6 cylinder saginaw

    I removed the gauge cluster on my '74 to change the bulbs, but I also replaced the circuit board.
  20. Rickf

    Air in fuel lines after sitting over night on 6.2

    Mine would do the same. When I loosened the fuel cap and parked down hill it would not loose prime. Turned out to be the "cold start" advance on the injector pump. Your results may differ.
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    Most affordable shipping for body panels?

    A few ago I had doors and a nose/grille section for my '37 shipped by greyhound bus from CA to MA. I had to pick them up at the terminal. Don't recall how much the shipping was, but must have been cheap (because I am).
  22. Rickf

    Speedo cable length for 81 c10 6 cylinder saginaw

    Try finding a universal cable that can be cut to length.
  23. Rickf

    Straight 8 Buick With Belt Driven FI

    A lot of hard tubing on the intake, maybe propane?
  24. Rickf

    Trailering your square body

    Hi Bloodhound, I used to work in that Starbucks building many decades ago when it was Calverts.
  25. Rickf

    Gas smell

    When I've done a fuel pump, I pull the rod out and use some grease to keep it in place. It only costs a little grease and a gasket. Past performance is no guarantee of future success, your results may differ.

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