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    Painting rally wheel rim

    is there a particular “off white“? I really don’t want super glossy bright white when I do mine. But I’m afraid of looking cream.
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    in tank fuel pump with Edelbrock carb

    problem is, this block was cast with no for a mechanical pump. It does NOT have a block off plate for where the pump should go. It has nothing. Like a G.I. Joe’s privates, cast smooth. so, Rick and everybody, what would be the best set up? I don’t care whether the pump is in the tank or not...
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    in tank fuel pump with Edelbrock carb

    it does not. It’s an 88 or newer block and it was not cast for a mechanical pump.
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    in tank fuel pump with Edelbrock carb

    Still fixing previous owners set up, what is the best way to address? I have a 350 with an Edelbrock carb. I want to move the electric fuel pump into the tank. What exactly do I need to do that? I know that Edelbrock says they don’t want more than 6 PSI. so what’s the best way to run it...
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    new glass options

    SPID she says A01 tinted glass. Obviously doubtful that the front glass is the original still, but the other three probably are.
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    new glass options

    I am replacing front window glass. On all the sites I’ve looked at so far there seemed to be basically two options, green or clear. It’s hard for me to tell, which is going to match the original glass best?
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    parking brake light and proportional valve

    OK, follow up, So I pulled out the switch and I stuck a narrow screwdriver down and moved the shuttle valve back to center. put the switch back in and so far everything seems to be running right. Light went out and hopefully will stay out. going to buy a centering tool to have on hand next...
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    parking brake light and proportional valve

    brake light came on and stayed that way for a couple of days so I followed the advice on the other threads. I bled the front and rear passenger brakes to see if that made a difference. It did not. Once my son showed up and i could bleed it 2-man style I Went back and bled everything again from...
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    new AC, dead at idle.

    all good! cheap Standard solenoid and cut my own bracket. $65. works like a champ.
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    new AC, dead at idle.

    thanks. my buddy has a plasma table and is gonna cut me an “edelbrock” bracket. found a reasonable solenoid so now i know my plans for the fourth.
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    new AC, dead at idle.

    OK, I finally took some time and read the book. Looks like the original idle solenoid was built into the Rochesters. there is actually a light green wire in the wiring harness that I’ve been wondering about for sometime that was never connected to anything, and that is the connection for the...
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    new AC, dead at idle.

    OK, thanks. I found the Edelbrock one that goes with my carburetor and it’s pretty high dollar for $245. Just wondering what other options might be cheaper maybe this? ACDELCO 2142138
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    new AC, dead at idle.

    just installed a completely new AC system in my 79. At idle, in gear, with air conditioning on, RPMs are dropping into the 400s and it dies on me when I try to move. I can adjust the idle up and that’s all well and good while the AC is running but as soon as you turn the AC off idle is running...
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    diagnosing mystery rattle/ flex plate clearance

    yes that’s what i did. vacuum holds after line is clamped and it’s in drive. but now maybe it’s less of a lope and more of a stumble due to the big rpm drop
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    diagnosing mystery rattle/ flex plate clearance

    well, it held a vacuum when I did as you suggested. Holds pretty steady around 18 or 19 Hg. here’s the clip: But whenever it goes to drive, it’s still a bit lopey. not as bad as it was when I first got it I don’t think but it’s definitely dropping about 200 RPM as soon as it goes into gear...
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    diagnosing mystery rattle/ flex plate clearance

    sounds right. mine is staggered that’s an answer then. thanks.
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    diagnosing mystery rattle/ flex plate clearance

    yeah, it’s still leaking. It’s better than it was when i got it by far but I’m gonna have to address it again. I’m getting very different suggestions from Summit, rock auto and O’Reilly on the flexplate size. based on the block information and the transmission, summit is saying a 153 tooth and...
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    diagnosing mystery rattle/ flex plate clearance

    I’ve had the flex plate off to replace the rear seal and there weren’t any cracks. But i’m replacing the flex plate anyway The thing i would really like to know is if that less than a 1/16” gap with the bell housing is typical?
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    diagnosing mystery rattle/ flex plate clearance

    i added links to the videos of flexpkate and tc to my original post above.
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    diagnosing mystery rattle/ flex plate clearance

    sorry i thought that was included 79 C10 2wd 350/350 Numbers indicate transmission is likely a rebuilt 79 350. The engine, at least the short block, is an 88 to 91. 305 TBI heads. Like I said, a bit of mish mash when I got it.
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    diagnosing mystery rattle/ flex plate clearance

    it’s an HEI. i set timing to 8° BtDC and about 34 total timing. it idles like a champ. only When in gear at a stoplight does it get rough.
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    diagnosing mystery rattle/ flex plate clearance

    i’ve had this 79 for a couple of months and I’m working my way through all its problems. It’s had a pretty good intermittent rattle when under decent acceleration that I have assumed might be broken blades in the torque converter. at least that is where the sound seems to be coming from. I...
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    Striped Vinyl

    interesting that they still used it in 81. i really like it. sms auto fabric has the material.
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    Striped Vinyl

    they have the material at sms auto fabrics
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    AC Compressor Change - Accumulator/Orifice Tube Criticality

    about to start repairing my own system on my 79. not sure about viability of my compressor as i’ve only had the truck a couple months (how to test compressor?). system was previously converted to 134. anyway, what are the pros on cons of an upgraded compressor vs the original style?

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