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    Engine & transmission removal & reinstall general tips

    I always use a front head accessory bolt and a rear head accessory bolt on the opposite side with an adjustable load leveler attached to the engine hoist, I don’t trust aluminum intake bolts and always pull the radiator.
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    Thoughts on how to recover from a slightly cross threaded spark plug threads in head?

    I agree try a thread chaser not a thread tap
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    Distributor will hit edelbrock 3764 intake

    Bucket has it right, you can move or set the distributor in any position you want as long as where you drop it in the rotor aligns with the designated #1 on the cap and the engine is on TDC
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    How to mount 1983 (O-ring style) PS pump on 1975 K10

    You could have just bought adapters for the lines
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    The Best Carburetor?

    I’m going to stay out of which brand because any of them will work fine. In my opinion most people screw up by getting a carb which doesn’t match their engine setup. If you’re going with stock cylinder heads, cam and low compression pistons then a 600 cam carb should be the maximum size probably...
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    Help with grinding/whirring sound!

    Drive the truck for awhile but only until you hear the noise for 5 minutes or so then slowly stop and feel your hubs, if a wheel bearing is going bad that hub will be hotter. Also remember that the front brakes do most of the stopping so judge accordingly.
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    Driveshaft vibrations?

    I have been reading these driveshaft articles and one thing to remember is that the phasing is important , front end rear yokes same position driveshaft yokes also.
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    Passing CA Smog help - High HCs

    Put good fuel in it, let it run low then load up on isopropyl alcohol (dry gas) on the way to the test. Worked every time for me. Considering that you have no major problems.
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    This makes 0 sense to me! Heater hose route

    A couple things I just remembered alignment for the P/S pump was a trial and error pain but finally, and working with Old Air products on retrofitting the Sanden compressor to GM he pointed out the limitations of the compact compressor. I have a regular cab So I’ll be fine not something you want...
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    This makes 0 sense to me! Heater hose route

    I honestly can’t remember how much it was it’s the March sport track kit looks just like the picture you attached. Yes the p/s is a long handle strong bar adjust just like a stock V belt. I think the kit was $530. W/O any accessories, I got all new but shop Jegs and Summit for those. Have not...
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    This makes 0 sense to me! Heater hose route

    That alternator adjuster came with the March serpentine belt kit, works great. Might be available separately.
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    This makes 0 sense to me! Heater hose route

    My 84 came with this setup, water pump is plugged off. Somebody told me it was the HD cooling option which makes sense as my truck came from Nevada. Hope this is helpful.
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    Serpentine Belt brackets

    March makes reasonably priced kits for any configuration
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    Engine spinning backward when killed?

    Excessive oil in cylinder and or late timing
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    73 3/4ton 14 bolt rear to 84 1/2 ton emergency brake cables go old and adapt or adapt new to old?

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    73 3/4ton 14 bolt rear to 84 1/2 ton emergency brake cables go old and adapt or adapt new to old?

    More pictures
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    73 3/4ton 14 bolt rear to 84 1/2 ton emergency brake cables go old and adapt or adapt new to old?

    Ok here’s what I did. I went new. I got some kindorf or strut mounted that to underneath cross members drilled a 5/8” hole for cable on passenger side and installed clip to hold my. On driver side I just drilled out factory bracket. I bought the LMC cable repair kit and some 1/8 ferrule and...
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    73 3/4ton 14 bolt rear to 84 1/2 ton emergency brake cables go old and adapt or adapt new to old?

    Thanks, I going to get into it soon and then weigh my options. I’ll keep posting
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    Jeep tail light SS guards on my 84 Short stepper

    Thanks, I really think they turned out well
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    Jeep tail light SS guards on my 84 Short stepper

    Thanks, lit with brake on and just running lights
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    Jeep tail light SS guards on my 84 Short stepper

    Wanted to protect my new LED’S nothing available! Has 3 post rectangular truck lights like a Jeep Wrangler so a bought Kentrol SS guards for a Jeep. Add 3” to top and side of mount, 1 1/4” to bottom of stock 1/8” thick mounting plate. Weld up and move 3 whole mount holes, cut grove for light...
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    73 3/4ton 14 bolt rear to 84 1/2 ton emergency brake cables go old and adapt or adapt new to old?

    Which way is better when adapting 14 bolt 3/4 ton 73 rear to 84 1/2 ton as far as emergency brake cables go ? Go old or go new
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    A/C stock to Sanden to stock

    I called them, as you suggested and actually the compressor manifold I got from Jegs was there product. Anyway the guy told me to call Old Air Products because I didn’t know what I needed, So I did,I told them year make model of truck and what compressor I had. They told me what I needed so I...
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    New member, Timmy

    73 K20 Dana 44 up front & 14 bolt full floater out back also you have good eyes!
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    A/C stock to Sanden to stock

    Thanks, I’ll check their site and appreciate the tip about hose orientation

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