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  1. texasmike

    Gas smell

    Thanks for the suggestion, Cal. When I began working on this truck in Sep. 2019, it had a cheap jerry rigged electric fuel pump by-passing the mechanical pump. I removed both pumps and after much grief and bad words, finally got the push rod out. It was bent so I bought a new rod and pump and...
  2. texasmike

    Mileage question/opinion

    You can read more about it in the similar threads below, about bumper position. After sitting outside for thirteen years, on the dirt and facing due west, the sun, humidity and rain did their work on it in the usual places, cab corners, sills and floors. Bed and tailgate were in good condition...
  3. texasmike

    Mileage question/opinion

    Thanks for your comment, you are the only one who replied to my question which was posted a long time ago. I tend to agree with you except for the fact that I have been connected with this truck since ‘92. It’s a long story that I recently posted in a thread about the front bumper position. I...
  4. texasmike

    Front bumper opinion on position

    Yeah, there’s so much more to the story because of all of the people I was around in my 27 year tenure, who were connected to the truck. Even the way that old picture surfaced and came to me. I am very lucky to have it and could probably write a book. I have kept everything as close to stock as...
  5. texasmike

    Front bumper opinion on position

    All interesting stuff and all part of the provenance. The picture in my information block, was taken in 1986 and the gentlemen and his wife are the mom and dad of the owner of Reddico Construction Company. The truck was purchased new for the company fleet so Mr. Redd could use it for his company...
  6. texasmike

    Front bumper opinion on position

    Thanks for the picture and you’re right, my bumper lines up with the parking light in about the same place. I have been wondering if it needed to go back about 3/4” to remove the gap between the back edge and whatever that painted piece is called when you look down on ithe top of the bumper...
  7. texasmike

    Front bumper opinion on position

    I want to thank everyone for their comments and here is what I’ve concluded: 1. The bumper is tilted a little forward. 2. The right side needs to go back an 1/8” and down a 1/16”. 3. It needs to slide left an 1/8”. This would equal perfection and I’m just not sure, right now, if it’s worth all...
  8. texasmike

    Front bumper opinion on position

    This is the original color combo. Truck is restored to 95% original and just turned 62k. Whenever I need to leave the house, this is my driver, rain or shine. The folks around here enjoy seeing it and let me know. A lot of fun!
  9. texasmike

    Front bumper opinion on position

    That’s kinda where I’m coming from, nuts. I realize that no one else, except seasoned square body owners, would notice it. I need to go to some shows or meets to see for myself. Thanks for your reply, that’s a good idea. It would take a lot of work to enlarge those holes. I wonder how difficult...
  10. texasmike

    Front bumper opinion on position

    I don't know of any square's close by that I can look at so I'm appealing to you guys/gals. Does this look like the front bumper is positioned correctly? It looks to me like the gap behind the bumper is too large and that the bumper guards should be a little more vertical? I had my mechanic put...
  11. texasmike

    AC Compressor

    Jason, I'm not very proficient with typing and this internet stuff. I'm in the process of buying my fourth compressor. This one is a Four Seasons 58240 and the mounting flange distance is 1.5". All of these compressors are manufactured by Standard Motor Products (SMP) at a factory in Mexico. My...
  12. texasmike

    AC Compressor

    Hey Dan. I didn’t get a single reply to my questions. Certainly I’m not the only guy who has had to replace an R4 compressor. And someone out there has got to have an old original compressor laying around to tell me what that distance is from the face to the center of the clutch pulley. Really...
  13. texasmike

    AC Compressor

    Is there anyone out there who has an original 1984 GM R4 compressor setup who can tell me what the distance is from the front face of the unit to the center of the drive pulley. The specified Gates belt no. is 7555 and is 13/32" wide. It would also help to know what the length is for the spacer...
  14. texasmike

    Gas smell

    I used the longer bolt method to hold the rod in place. There was a note in the box suggesting to pack the pump with heavy grease to keep moisture out and to lubricate the pumps moving parts. It claimed that small block engines do not produce sufficient crank case pressure to lubricate the pump...
  15. texasmike

    Gas smell

    Has anyone had any experience with the Spectra # SP1007MP pump that Classic Industries is selling?
  16. texasmike

    Gas smell

    I ended up paying $69 for what was supposed to be an ACdelco OE pump. It turned out that the box was original but the pump had a round symbol that indicated it was foreign. The pump arm spring was internal and not external like many show. I’m not sure which position is OE. I put it on and will...
  17. texasmike

    AC Compressor Belt

    I’m not sure if it bottoms out but it stretches and starts to fray and then slips. It doesn’t take very long for the width to narrow.
  18. texasmike

    AC Compressor Belt

    7555 is the correct one for a OE stock setup, approx. 7/16" wide. I told the shop that replaced the compressor, I wanted to keep the original one but they turned it in as a core. All of the new OE compressors that I have looked at require a 1/2" (95 series) belt to fill the clutch pulley. The...
  19. texasmike

    Fresh oil

    I've always known that it's a mind thing but because I enjoy the thought and feeling, I leave it be. I must admit however, that my post has generated the response that it did. I have learned a thing or two and had some great laughs. Thanks everyone.
  20. texasmike

    Fresh oil

    I should have know where it was, just a brain fart I guess. Hell, I was born in this great state and have lived/worked here for my entire 80+years.
  21. texasmike

    Fresh oil

    Thanks for the heads up, I didn't know you were a travel agent. It's a little too far for a country day drive but if I had a Camper Special, I would probably do a sleep over.
  22. texasmike

    Fresh oil

    Scott, I'm not sure where Burleson is but if it's not too far from Conroe, I'd be happy to swing by from time to time and put some miles on your GMC.
  23. texasmike

    Fresh oil

    Is it just me or does anyone else, after laying on the ground flat on your back, think that the engine seems to run a little better and smoother following an oil and filter change?? Just wondering.
  24. texasmike

    Steering column interchange

    Did I miss the '84, Column shift, Automatic transmission, w/tilt and w/delay wiper?
  25. texasmike

    Fuel Pump?

    I'm not sure if this thread is still working but I thought I would give it a try. Summit lists two pumps for my 3 line stock '84 305ci with Q-jet. The first one is a Carter Muscle Car Pump M6626 for $29.99 and the second one is a Delphi pump MF002-11B1 for $16.99. A close look at the Delphi...

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