Recent content by texasmike

  1. texasmike

    Gas smell

    I used the longer bolt method to hold the rod in place. There was a note in the box suggesting to pack the pump with heavy grease to keep moisture out and to lubricate the pumps moving parts. It claimed that small block engines do not produce sufficient crank case pressure to lubricate the pump...
  2. texasmike

    Gas smell

    Has anyone had any experience with the Spectra # SP1007MP pump that Classic Industries is selling?
  3. texasmike

    Gas smell

    I ended up paying $69 for what was supposed to be an ACdelco OE pump. It turned out that the box was original but the pump had a round symbol that indicated it was foreign. The pump arm spring was internal and not external like many show. I’m not sure which position is OE. I put it on and will...
  4. texasmike

    AC Compressor Belt

    I’m not sure if it bottoms out but it stretches and starts to fray and then slips. It doesn’t take very long for the width to narrow.
  5. texasmike

    AC Compressor Belt

    7555 is the correct one for a OE stock setup, approx. 7/16" wide. I told the shop that replaced the compressor, I wanted to keep the original one but they turned it in as a core. All of the new OE compressors that I have looked at require a 1/2" (95 series) belt to fill the clutch pulley. The...
  6. texasmike

    Fresh oil

    I've always known that it's a mind thing but because I enjoy the thought and feeling, I leave it be. I must admit however, that my post has generated the response that it did. I have learned a thing or two and had some great laughs. Thanks everyone.
  7. texasmike

    Fresh oil

    I should have know where it was, just a brain fart I guess. Hell, I was born in this great state and have lived/worked here for my entire 80+years.
  8. texasmike

    Fresh oil

    Thanks for the heads up, I didn't know you were a travel agent. It's a little too far for a country day drive but if I had a Camper Special, I would probably do a sleep over.
  9. texasmike

    Fresh oil

    Scott, I'm not sure where Burleson is but if it's not too far from Conroe, I'd be happy to swing by from time to time and put some miles on your GMC.
  10. texasmike

    Fresh oil

    Is it just me or does anyone else, after laying on the ground flat on your back, think that the engine seems to run a little better and smoother following an oil and filter change?? Just wondering.
  11. texasmike

    Steering column interchange

    Did I miss the '84, Column shift, Automatic transmission, w/tilt and w/delay wiper?
  12. texasmike

    Fuel Pump?

    I'm not sure if this thread is still working but I thought I would give it a try. Summit lists two pumps for my 3 line stock '84 305ci with Q-jet. The first one is a Carter Muscle Car Pump M6626 for $29.99 and the second one is a Delphi pump MF002-11B1 for $16.99. A close look at the Delphi...
  13. texasmike

    Gas smell

    Thanks, everyone. I haven't yet searched for a Carter pump but I did see that Rock Auto lists only two higher end pumps, one is a GMB for $26.79 and the other is a USMW for $22.79. Has anyone tried either of these brands and what was GM's part number for the OEM pump?
  14. texasmike

    I need a good 84/87 steering column.

    You should call Outback Truck Parts on Spring Stuebner in Spring Texas, 281-350-9072. Ask to speak with Paul. They specialize in 1960-87 new and used parts. This place is amazing and he has really been organizing over the years. They have four metal buildings/sheds full with rows of hoods...
  15. texasmike

    Gas smell

    Hi everybody. I jumped in the stock '84 C10 yesterday to head to the store and started smelling gas about a half block away. I pulled over and raised the hood and saw gasoline pooled on top of the fuel pump. I couldn't see where it was coming from so I headed back to the house and turned the...
See more

Latest posts

Forum statistics

Threads
42,268
Posts
912,617
Members
33,774
Latest member
DucatiDave
Top