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What have you done to your square lately??
I looked at our truck and am not sure what the hole's look like, but you can get various sizes of aluminum plug buttons at the hardware store. Put some pooky around it if you need to keep water out. But for you, welding may be better choice. -
What have you done to your square lately??
Probably keep more of the mud off you, and assume you can still roll up a window even. Keep ya from getting your hair messy. Looks good! -
What have you done to your square lately??
I thought this was humorous. I didn't panic (mostly). For those who have a garage or shop NOT full of stuff. Pics are in order of, 1) final result 2) Issue, you see it? 3) plan 4) Yay! Had to giggle internet to figure out how to remove drawer. Two screws, sh!t in the way...drill with 90°... -
Newbie here!
Cool truck, and maybe a burb behind it? Good group to learn from. Welcome.- Sgt Gus
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- Forum: Introduction
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Just bought this 87 square body in TN and it’s now home in North Carolina where i’m going to restore it
Squarebody approved. Welcome from Texas!- Sgt Gus
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- Forum: Introduction
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What new tools have you got lately?
Well nothing cool. I spent 3 hours going to two different napa's and two trips to autozone yesterday to get everything I need to finish assembling a wheel today. Scored spindle nut socket for $11 on closeout table though. -
14 bolt FF missing parts?!
Thank goodness. I get wound tight and stressed. PN: Dorman 618-132 Thanks, I'll finish assembly tomorrow! -
14 bolt FF missing parts?!
Is this right? Am I missing a spindle flat washer, 2nd spindle nut; lock washer? Would seem dangerous! Going through y'alls threads on assembly. Pics show how it was, one spindle nut, key, and clip...feedback?! -
1984 Winnebago Elandan 31ft Class A Motorhome w/ Chevy 454 Big Block 7.4L Engine Owner in need of engine part identification/emissions hose help.
My 04 Burbon is not quite there yet. It needs it, LOL. Kidding, kidding, sorta.- Sgt Gus
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- Forum: Introduction
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1968 327 in a 75 stepside
I also love those huge deck rear bumpers. Make a great seat when you just need to sit a spell.- Sgt Gus
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- Forum: TBI & EFI Conversions
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1968 327 in a 75 stepside
Great read. Could OP need to double check push rod length? If cam timing is off, would more than one piston show valve kiss or rods bent?- Sgt Gus
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- Forum: TBI & EFI Conversions
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1984 Winnebago Elandan 31ft Class A Motorhome w/ Chevy 454 Big Block 7.4L Engine Owner in need of engine part identification/emissions hose help.
No emissions test on vehicles over 24 yrs old in Texas.- Sgt Gus
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- Forum: Introduction
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****CAUTION, PLEASE READ****
It's also worth noting, that anything you post is searchable via the net. I've done searches for topics and specific things to see it bring me here as an option, and including my own posts. Not certain if relevant. -
Hello Howdy!
Love it! Keep her running! She looks fine to me. Welcome, great forum!- Sgt Gus
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- Forum: Introduction
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Engine start-up, Lean code 44
Did final break-in. Truck ran great. Will drain and fix some leaks (see Betty Blue build page). Aluminum coolant fittings and oil coolant hose. Arugh Idled in park at 740ish. Forgot to ck in gear. We'll mess with cking base timing and exhaust lean code after a little leak fixing.- Sgt Gus
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- Forum: TBI & EFI Conversions
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New project owner
I saw that too. Great find. Better shape than my 04 (other than running) body wise!- Sgt Gus
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- Forum: Introduction
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My 86 454 Conversion to Propane / Gasoline dual-fuel
Doesn't propane burn very hot? Just curious if it effects engine temp and cooling needs.- Sgt Gus
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Oldsmobile 88
This one is forsale if your adventurous. I imagine if it has orig engine parts are hard to find. Well, probably all parts. I've seen quite a few restored on the net though.- Sgt Gus
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- Forum: Other Vehicles
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What have you done to your square lately??
Shinny and new. Hope drivers doesn't have a CAT in front of the bracket like @JamesSam . -
What have you done to your square lately??
Crap your CAT is in the way of the front bracket. Mine is not. I be no help. You can try. If no open gas neck etc I use met gas torch on nuts after PB. May break or have to cut. Someone will chime in after morning coffee I bet. -
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Engine start-up, Lean code 44
Awesome, gut was telling me that. Ran twice so, 20 minutes total. Definitely getting hot. Will do last one today. Drain refill. Set idle timing tomorrow after warm up. Stock is -4, and think edelbrock says -3 for cam.- Sgt Gus
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- Forum: TBI & EFI Conversions
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What new tools have you got lately?
She found value in it despite my protest. We have a couple more now. On sale at chi freight. -
Engine start-up, Lean code 44
@gmbellew, I think your right. I'll go on-line...thought that maybe when I typed. I'll ck voltage and psi again too. But the laptop is up my geekside ally. Thx- Sgt Gus
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- Forum: TBI & EFI Conversions
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What new tools have you got lately?
One of the 1st things I got for my daughter when we started on her truck. :rolleyes:
