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  1. justhorns

    New RockAuto discount code

    Just got this. Have fun Code: 284975829159277400
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    I didn't even have to rebuild it. The secondary air doors were stuck closed as the dampners were removed and not connected (front removed, rear connected to full vacuum. Disconnected the remaining rear ones, and doors now open on demand. A little rough on response, but the truck has its power back.
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    I have a visitor in for service! 350 with a quadrabog runs like **** over 8000 feet of altitude. Cannot pull the hills. (it doesn't fit in the shop)
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    Best tires

    Yokohama- Great in every respect.
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    Thank you for your honest opinion, and you are correct. The first was a landlord who wanted to fix the place up and charge more rent, The second shop was a rich guy who decided to retire, by firing everybody.
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    I picked up my 350 SB at the machinists shop (#1), and took it to machinists shop (#2). Number 1 is going out of business and laid off everybody with zero notice. "pack up and get out" he told em. One guy had been there for 24 years. My Friend,Bob, who was doing all the work on my engine is...
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    Fixed my brakes without actually touching them. I had a problem with High speed braking (in rush hour traffic that jams up suddenly. Hit the brakes and the rear end would try to come around. My truck is a 250-6 manual with manual not assisted brakes. Long bed, and usually empty. I had a...
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    Ls swap mounting issue

    Driveline industries in Denver can shorten and lengthen existing driveshafts. I'm sure yours can too. Also, you must ask yourself "where do I want the motor?" How is fan/radiator clearance (should still be big). It seems to me that getting the distributor away from the firewall would be a big...
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    Well, roughing up the paint was hard work. The first coat of coating was awful, streaky. I Made the mistake of putting a matte finish on white paint. Second coat was better (I had enough, barely), but, the paint was chalky before I started this, and the matte finish on white was just wrong. I...
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    Cleaning up my truck for VGG wipe on clear coat (matte finish). Also, after coating, I will install a new axle half shaft to replace the one thats bent and has been wiggling for the last 19 years. More photos to come after the clean and coat.
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    I replaced my cheapo ignition module and put a delco one in. Took the cheapo one and threw it in the glove box.
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    Can the heater core be turned off?

    Easy- Build a loop with both ends going to the engine. Just plug the heater core hoses, leaving coolant in them. And connect the two hoses coming off the engine. When winter comes next month, just put the hoses back as they were. If you have the connectors before you do it, you could cut the...
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    I love tools, but as I work on all sorts of vehicles, I have a more universal kit with metric and SAE sizes and lots of bits and it comes in a blow mold stupid box. I use it all the time. This one from HOBO junk for $40. But, It works well on many vehicles. Customers always ask me "HUH, how'd...
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    I think I fixed my thermostat housing leak. It's leaked slightly since I got "Ralph". I tore it apart a year or so ago, but it did not fix it. It was just enough to lose a quart or two every month. A few weeks ago, I noticed the rad was full!. And the cap "popped" when opened. Checked it before...
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    I have that same crane... And a friend who cannot lift his bike into the back of his truck because its too high
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    Gas pedal is too far away for me

    I think in my truck, there are two bolts in the clutch pedal, Loosen them and you can move the pedal location.. gotta go look for sure, but for my wife I was going to adjust them. (81 C10 250-3 speed)
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    Carb at high alt

    No, I have a 250-6 with a Varijet 2. The VArijet is the cr*p.
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    Carb at high alt

    I live at 5800 feet, and drive up to the hills up to 10,000 all the time. Original cr*p carburetor, and it does fine.
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    I got a lift

    Its a MaxJax, and I do not recommend it. But, the size is right for me. BendPak are a bunch of unreliable screw balls.
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    I got a lift

    I located my lift in the garage specifically to lift Ralph up for service
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    NAPA Power Steering Pump?

    Just a note about Napa. I worked for them for 2 years about 5 years ago. A friend of mine was made district manager, and they have been working on eliminating "old" parts from their inventory. Parts for our Squares will slowly fade from their shelves.
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    NAPA Power Steering Pump?

    My O original pump still in place after 44 years. Previous owner took it apart and cleaned it. Don't know about bearings. 6 cylinder pumps are very similar or identical to V8 pumps. No leaks, no problems. It used to leak, but it was the hoses, which I replaced.
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    NAPA Power Steering Pump?

    I go to a hydraulics shop and they make hoses for me. GM uses funny fittings, so they made an adapter from the pump, and used standard parts for the rest of the hose. I told them how long I wanted it so it fits correctly.
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    2002 RAV4 massive oil leak

    Do a compression check and verify the blown head gasket.
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    Bought a scooter.

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