Recent content by skysurfer
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4 speed saginaw for 60$
I had that on an El Camino after a trans swap. Mine had a red light in the switch assy so I wouldn’t forget to turn the reverse lights off. I found the switch (plus brighter bulbs) was also good for signaling people driving behind me with their brights on. Usually, a couple of flashes would...- skysurfer
- Post #7
- Forum: Transmission & Transfer Case
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Catch Cans
Slightly off topic. I have one of those Amazon specials on my woodchipper. If installed on something that vibrates, the mounting bracket breaks at the 90-degree bend. I made a new one with steel and all is well. (Sadly, I did not notice any performance gains from the red color)- skysurfer
- Post #3
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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1987 Suburban v1500 - what separates the v1500 and v2500?
I believe the V2500 came standard with the 14b semi-float rear axle, while the C2500 had the full-float. An option to changing the rear springs would be to add some helper bags. I’ve had Ride-Rite helpers on mine for 20+ years with no issues except I went through some poor quality onboard air...- skysurfer
- Post #9
- Forum: Differential & Driveline
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What new tools have you got lately?
Icon snap ring plier set. Not something I use often, but when I do, I've been dealing with a pair that has a broken tip and that's frustrating to say the least. These get good reviews, and come with .038", .047", and .070" tip sizes. They're stamped USA, but I'm not sure if that means "MADE" in... -
how fast is your power window?
I have Armstrong windows in mine as well. It's comical when someone under 30 is riding with me and I hear *click click click* as they hit the power lock switch trying to control the window. They don't know what the big handle is for, and when I tell them, they invariably crank it both ways a few...- skysurfer
- Post #6
- Forum: Electrical & Audio
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Under-pad replacement suggestions?
Good to know a source, thanks Hucked. I've scrubbed the carpet with Purple Power and a stiff brush, rinsed with a 3800psi power washer, and it still smells like gas. It's been hanging up outside but it needs more than fresh air. Today I'll start trying the other suggestions the www says to do... -
Under-pad replacement suggestions?
So, if you didn't see my recent post in the rant thread, I spilled a gallon of gas inside the 'burb. Made a bit of a mess, but it could've been worse I guess. The bright red two-stroke mix made it pretty easy to see where it went. The carpet will have to be saved no matter what, I don't want... -
Lawn/ Garden tractors/ Riding Mowers, Cool Mods and tinkering
Bought this Husky in '05, has 230 hours on it now. These are essentially the same as the Craftsman riders, but I got this one because of its 15hp Kawasaki V-twin engine. Runs really well. I've replaced the spindle bearings a couple of times, and just recently replaced the spindles themselves... -
Factory power steering cooler? 1991 Suburba
My '89 V2500 has one. Nothing specific in the rpo codes for it, unless it was bundled in with the "KC4 Cooling system, H.D. engine oil" which is the plate-style oil cooler.- skysurfer
- Post #6
- Forum: Lifted & Off-Road Systems
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Spray vs Plastic Bedliner
I did find a good use for the rattle-can spray liner. I've been using Herculiner to coat the underside of my riding mower's deck to keep it from rusting. I'm not as diligent as I should be after I mow, and the wet clippings often get left under the deck. I bought the mower in '05 and the deck is...- skysurfer
- Post #17
- Forum: Paint and Body
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Spray vs Plastic Bedliner
I've had both. The plastic drop-in liner did far more damage than it prevented. Dirt and sand gets underneath them where it acts like sandpaper, removing paint, then moisture collects in the dirt causing rust. It did the same thing along the top of the bed rails where the liner wraps over the...- skysurfer
- Post #5
- Forum: Paint and Body
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New door seals, new problems.
I could barely shut the rear doors on my Suburban after installing new gaskets. That was thirteen years ago and they still require a firm hand to close.- skysurfer
- Post #8
- Forum: Paint and Body
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Harbor Freight Tool/Product Review
Long Term Update: My HF 8" 3/4 hp bench grinder started making some gawd-awful noises last week and removing the wheels confirmed the noise was coming from within. WTF? I just bought this thing in '88 and it's giving me trouble already?? To be fair, this grinder is old enough that it has the... -
Weird level action contraption on rear brakes
It adjusts brake pressure according to load. Search LSPV, it’s been covered in quite a few threads. -
350 TBI in California
Having been a Cali smog equipment compliance inspector at one point in my life, I’d say the chances of a tech noticing the different heads are practically zero. Unless the tech happens to be a hardcore square fanatic, he probably wouldn’t know a Vortec head if you dropped it on his toes. These...- skysurfer
- Post #3
- Forum: Engine & Performance
