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    Collapsed upper radiator hose

    Everything seems to be working fine right now my thermostat is similar just different manufacturer. Hose isn’t collapsing and overflow tank is operating as it should. Now I’m just trying to get my TV cable adjusted properly. Ha
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    Collapsed upper radiator hose

    Well the cap was not the problem I don’t think I had enough coolant in the engine block. I pulled the thermostat to make sure it was working correctly and the coolant was sitting well below where the thermostat sat. When I was running the engine I turned the heater on to circulate some coolant...
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    Collapsed upper radiator hose

    Ok I will try a new cap tomorrow and report back. I am working all day today.
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    Collapsed upper radiator hose

    I took the overflow hose off and blew thru it and it was clear
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    Collapsed upper radiator hose

    Like I said everything is brand new down to the hose clamps I double checked the pump I have a v belt system it is not reverse flow unless it was packaged wrong. looked up the thermostat it stated it is designed to allow trapped air in the system to escape. Unless it is not operating...
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    Collapsed upper radiator hose

    So I just installed my new engine in my 1984 K10. New rebuilt 350 stroked to 383. Started engine on run stand 2 weeks ago to make sure everything ran fine. Finally started up engine for first time today in truck annd engine ran fine. Ran for 45 minutes in driveway hoping to burp any air...
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    Engine stabilizer bar

    Well my plan is to bolt it in 2 locations where the current rods connect and have the stock hang over one inch and drill the hole for the rod to Connect to. I’m hoping that should be sufficient
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    Engine stabilizer bar

    Thank you I think I am going to go that route I will get a piece of stock about 9 or 10 inches long and attach the bar on the one side to that. I just hate eliminating it.
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    Engine stabilizer bar

    I just swapped out the engine on my 1984 K10 I’m currently trying to get everything back together. There are 2 stabilizer bars that connect from the engine mount plate and connect to the flywheel cover. My new oil pan is wider than the old pan and now the stabilizer bar on the driver side...
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    Radiator fan direction

    Thanks for the replies you guys are great.
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    Radiator fan direction

    I’m in the process of an Engine swap on my 1984 K10 , first time under taking an engine swap before. Decided to replace the clutch on the fan as well as give the fan a fresh coat of paint. I just want to be sure I’m putting the fan back on in the right direction. Does the Front stamp on the...
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    Rear driveshaft help.

    Well the driveshaft has been installed and road tested with no problems. Thanks for all the input.
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    Rear driveshaft help.

    The slip yoke was removed to replace the u joint. And the u joint that attaches to the rear differential is held in by 4 bolts and 2 clips so I have 2 identical ends in the shaft. I guess square root is right it’s 50/50 at this point.
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    Rear driveshaft help.

    So I removed my rear driveshaft to repair a leak coming from my transfer case rear output seal. Decided to replace u joints also And clean up the driveshaft. Then I wire wheeled the shaft and then decided to paint it. I accidentally painted over the my mark showing me which end was which...
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    New engine 84 K10

    Thanks. Hopefully I can get it to run as good as it looks.
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    New engine 84 K10

    Finally just completed my new engine for my 1984 K10. It has been 1 1/2 years in the making , this was my first engine build and I really learned a lot. Just wanted to share some pics.
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    What tire size you running and pic for bonus.

    Thank you Those are 15 x10 modular chrome rims I’m not sure who makes those ones. Us wheel has some modular 97 rims identical and cragar has a similar version. They were on the truck when I purchased it 4 years ago. They have Mickey Thompson center caps on the back but I can’t find any...
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    What tire size you running and pic for bonus.

    I enjoy all the pics. I am currently running 35 s on 15 inch rims going to be updating soon wondering if I should keep the current sizing

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