Recent content by fast 99
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Afrermarket fuel tank for 1973 k20 with dual fuel tanks
A bed tank may not be any safer. In a rollover it's likely going to be ejected and a side impact fuel will slosh to that side and either spew out fill cap and or vent. Another thing, frame rails on newer vehicles are wider to accommodate tank location. Then there is the driveline. With an inside...- fast 99
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Afrermarket fuel tank for 1973 k20 with dual fuel tanks
I owned 4 or 5 trucks that were under that class action suit. To my knowledge there was never a buy back. At one point we received a $500 credit on each vehicle toward a new one. Then another suit was filed, they lost, credit was gone. It was a long time ago someone correct me if I am wrong. We...- fast 99
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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HEI ignition module relocation
Don't waste your time. Failed modules are not that common if they are GM and well greased. Problem originates with poor quality parts and dried up grease. If your replacing one go to a pick and pull, find a used GM.- fast 99
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Engine Stalling - Bad EVAP/Charcoal Canister?
Possible reason for no response is OP is too long. Need to be more succinct. Occasionally a poster drags on with unnecessary diagnostic details. If we need more information to fill in the blanks someone will ask for it.- fast 99
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- Forum: Carb Fuel Systems
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1983 Chevy K10 Cab Search
It amazes me how much rust the east coast vehicles have. Rust in the NW is not even close to what you deal with. One of my trucks needed a 6" repair on one door sill that was it. A local pick and pull has at least 4 decent cabs too bad shipping would be prohibitive.- fast 99
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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Quadrajet hard start fuel bleed off.
Have seen the needles stick closed on various carbs. Filter should stop drain back. Leaving the clip off may not always be desirable. My trucks sometimes sit for 6 months+. They are going to have extended cranking no matter what. For trucks driven more frequently leaving the clip off could be...- fast 99
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Do I need an electric fuel pump!
Think about it this way. How many new trucks would have been returned to the dealer if this was normal? GM did not install electric pumps; they didn't need it. However if they sit for a few days fuel will evaporate from the carb. Could also be fuel leaking out of Q jet well plugs, weak pump...- fast 99
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- Forum: Carb Fuel Systems
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Removed heater box from '81 C10 to replace the heater core, easier than I expected.
Exactly. Used to dislike replacing heater cores in these old vehicles. Being a line tech, working on newer models with a 6-8 hour + flat rate this old stuff is a piece of cake AC or not. Worst one I can remember was a Nissan Maxima. Every bracket, brace, part came out by itself and lots of... -
1987 TBI Rough Idle Help!
On the distributor cap front, have seen cheap non Delphi caps crossfire inside the actual material they are made from. Should affect other areas of drivability.- fast 99
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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1987 TBI Rough Idle Help!
Odd you say idles fine in N and bad in drive? That's usually only a 2-300 RPM change. Check EGR. Most times a finger can be used to pull up diaphragm. If not, need to use vacuum, either suck on it with an extended hose or use vacuum pump. If ok move on to other possible vacuum leak areas...- fast 99
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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rebuilt sbc Oil pressure
That is on the lower side but should be ok. Assume you double checked it with a known mechanical gauge? About the only reasonably easy thing to do is install a HV pump. Had the same issue on a 350 but at idle was less than 10 hot, 30 at speed. Used the same 15-40 oil. Rebuilder said run it he...- fast 99
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Brakes locking up
If you do suspect wrong pushrod there is a tag wire procedure to check it. Takes 2 people. Remove all the fluid in the master. With a small piece of wire insert in the smaller front port. If wire can't be easily inserted, you have found the problem. Have the helper VERY slowly with hand only... -
Brakes locking up
Apply brakes then open bleeder on caliper. Is residual pressure present and when doing that do the rotors turn freer? Description sounds like something isn't allowing all the fluid to return. Takes very little pressure for disc brakes to drag. -
Q jet bolts question
2 - 5/16 x 3 3/4 NC 2 - 5/16 x 1 1/4 NC- fast 99
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- Forum: Carb Fuel Systems
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Starter not disengaging, shim it?
And here I thought the Boss Mustang folks were the only ones that didn't get along, silly me.- fast 99
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
