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    Engine Block Heater for SBC 350

    Sweet thanks! Sounds like the freeze plug heater is the way to go. Out of curiosity, where does "soft plugs" come from? I guess it just means freeze plug but I haven't heard that before.
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    Engine Block Heater for SBC 350

    For the freeze plug ones, what's the best way to get a freeze plug out? I've watched a couple videos and in one, the guy drilled a hole in it and used a slide hammer which would be easy but probably drop metal shavings in the engine. And in the other, he tapped one side of the plug with a punch...
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    Engine Block Heater for SBC 350

    I like the idea of the magnetic ones, but I can't tell with some whether they have adhesive to be stuck to the pan or if they're magnetic pads. I'm thinking of those rectangular orange ones. Could you suggest a brand or send a link? Thanks
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    Engine Block Heater for SBC 350

    Thanks for your reply. What does the battery have to do with this? And if you think there is a different problem, is there a way I can troubleshoot? One thought I have is that previously I haven't adjusted the electric choke coil on the carb. I should probably do this as it will have a different...
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    Engine Block Heater for SBC 350

    Hello, As winter approaches, I want to be able to start my truck in less than 30 total seconds of cranking. I live in Wenatchee, WA and last winter got down to about 0 degrees F. I've looked at different engine heater options and I see coolant heaters that get installed in the freeze plug...
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    Temperature gauge won't move from cold

    Hello, I've set up this experiment with a new temperature sending unit I bought and my original gauge, so that I didn't install it then realize the sending unit wasn't the problem. I figured out where these wires should be run based on checking for continuity in all of the wiring of the temp...
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    Cutting out/dying while driving

    What is the float level and how do I check that?
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    Cutting out/dying while driving

    What does it mean to check fuel volume? like how fast its flowing? and what tool do you use for that?
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    Cutting out/dying while driving

    The truck always starts up fine after AND always does well when I give it WOT whether from a stop or starting to go up a hill. its just when I give it gas for a while that it starts to bog. Does that still sound like an HEI issue?
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    Cutting out/dying while driving

    My 1978 K20 just started hesitating a lot and often dying when driving uphill when I have to hold the throttle, even less than half open for more than 10 seconds. 350 engine with brand new Holley carb. Little Edelbrock red fuel pump and a fuel filter with a return line. The filter and pump were...
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    3 inch rake after tuff country 4 inch lift.

    Recently installed a 4" Tuff Country lift on my 1978 chevy K20 and there's about a 3" rake now. Here are the fenderwell height differences before and after lifting: Driver front: +3". Passenger front: +3 1/2". Driver rear: +5 3/8" Passenger rear: +6 15/16". I'm not sure if the big difference in...
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    Front drive shaft splines showing?

    Im installing a 4 inch tough country ez ride lift on my 1978 chevy k20. It has a double cardan 2 piece front driveshaft and after installing the new springs, the splines are barely showing where the drive shaft slides into itself. Is this okay? its moved quite a bit from where it was riding at...
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    Rear wheel drive with NP-203?

    1978 Chevy K20, TH400, NP-203(all time 4wd), all time 4wd hubs. I'm wondering if I can simply install locking hubs and make this rwd. I asked someone and he said that wouldn't work because the t-case would just send all the power to the end with least resistance, so when I unlock the hubs, it'll...
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    14 bolt spindle nut torque

    Thanks so much! exactly what I needed.
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    14 bolt spindle nut torque

    I'm reassembling the rear wheel assemblies on my 1978 K20 and I can't find any torque specs for the spindle nuts. It's a 14 bolt full float axle and there are 2 spindle nuts with the spider looking washer thing between the nuts. Everything I can find on YouTube is for the new chevy 2500s and...
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    Steering Correction

    like this...
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    Steering Correction

    I'm working towards installing a 4 inch lift on my 1978 K20 and just wondering which option to go with between a dropped pitman arm and a raised steering arm. (I've heard the raised drag links are junk). Also, I've heard that with a 4 inch lift I probably wouldn't to lengthen my driveshafts, but...
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    2 or 4 inch lift kit

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    2 or 4 inch lift kit

    Good to know thanks!
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    2 or 4 inch lift kit

    I'm thinking of lifting my 1978 k20. I think the 4 inch would look the best but a 2 inch would be okay. I want to avoid having to mess with the driveshafts, so I'm wondering if I'll have to get longer driveshafts with the 4 inch lift or if I can just run the stock ones. Also probably going to go...
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    Rim fitment for 1978 K20

    Looking into getting new rims. The originals are 16.5 so I have the option of going up to 17 or down to 16. It looked like there wouldn't be any room to get smaller wheels because of the brake calipers so seems like 17 is my only option, but also I don't know much about offset and backspacing...
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    Bearing and race

    So I’m rebuilding the hub assembly on my 78 K20 and I only have until Friday. My AutoZone order keeps getting pushed back and I don’t think I’ll be able to finish by then. I’ve already installed my races (those were in stock) now waiting for my bearings to ship. But I’m wondering if I can just...
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    Steering slop

    I don’t think I can take it lock to lock when I’m not moving. There’s just a lot of buzzing and resistance. But if I’m moving at all it will turn just find. It’s a new pump and I bled it manually and with a vacuum (only once though, maybe I need to do it more). I just put in shop pro PS fluid. I...
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    Steering slop

    Ah, so do this without jacking it. Thank you.!
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    Steering slop

    What is the Jeep steering rod upgrade? I know my passenger upper ball joint is junk but can that cause play in the steering? Also I’ve turned the steering wheel when it’s jacked up and there’s still some delay before I see the wheels turn, so I’m pretty sure the old tires aren’t causing the...

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