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    Fuel Pickup

    Didn't even think about vapor lock, had that happen in the past. Not fun. 3 port it is, thanks.
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    Fuel Pickup

    Doing a frame off on my '89 square body. Swapping a carb'd 454 for the 350 tbi. Tanks and pumps are junk so along with everything else they are being replaced. My question is since the tbi needed the return line hence the 3 port pickup, can I switch to the 2 port since I don't need the return...
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    Wiring question

    Sad to say I created one of the aforementioned wiring umm....we will call it a unique fix. Wiper control in turn signal broke so no wipers. Ran a hot wire to the correct wiper motor and to a toggle switch. At some point switch fell off so wires where just pinched together if it was raining. Was...
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    Wiring question

    I checked out painless, they didn't seem to have what I needed.
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    Wiring question

    I agree. We knew we had some electrical issues as the pumps would intermittently not work. Quick fix was adding a ground wire directly to the pump wiring. Also the wiring going to the main switch was ran from the batt via a nice red wire. Had the same wiring for the trailer brakes as well as...
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    Wiring question

    I agree with this statement. Not sure what the previous owners specialty was but it was not wiring of any sort. I can do the wiring, slowly, but it would be done right. Problem is I'm not sure I want too. Luckily this year came with the carb swap we are doing so I know it shouldn't be too bad. I...
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    Wiring question

    Besides rewiring tge main power for the windows, a mechanic had to do some rewiring when it shut off and there was zero power...no one could find out why so he ran a jumper basically from the batt. Not sure either way will be enjoyable. Just fishing for advise.
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    Wiring question

    1989 R3500 Crew Dually. Frame off restoration in progress. Originally had a 350 TBI, will be swapping in a carb'd 454. New tanks with standard pickups. Obviously with eliminating all TBI sensor, fuel pumps etc....there are a bunch of unnecessary wires as well as the computer. Question...
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    Restoration help

    Thanks, will give them a try.
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    Restoration help

    Would like close to stock springs. SD SPRINGS has them as well as the over load. Just not sure how stock they are as they have different load ranges available. Both my leafs have multiple broken leafs in the pack as well as deformed over load. Any names of places would be great.
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    Restoration help

    My son is doing most, if not all the work. 18 and is having fun. Wants it as a show, sunny driver truck. Will never haul again.
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    Restoration help

    Finally found gas tank supports, took a bit. Would like prebent ss brake lines. Found pieces but not main run. May have issues with locating upper and lower control arms. Oh a steering column would be nice, tilt is broke, planned on rebuilding. Front suspension is 87 for sure as is column...
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    Restoration help

    Easy fix till you try finding parts. Anywhere from 86 - 89 used on it. Mostly 87 so far.
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    Restoration help

    Bed is in excellent shape too. Getting ready to remove it via a tree. Lol
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    Restoration help

    Not bad really. Most of frame has been cleaned and sealed.
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    Restoration help

    I have owned this truck for about 11 years. Driven it in winters and all that. The frame has only surface rust from the cab back. Cab has very minor rocker rust and one cad corner. Fenders all is just surface. It looks like it was factory undercoated.
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    Restoration help

    Think that is what I am going to have to do. Then just find the appropriate sleeve to go in the middle. It looks like the mounts are about 6 1/4" apart but not being installed its hard to measure.
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    Restoration help

    Need this impossible to locate part.
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    Restoration help

    Saw many of these kits so to speak. Problem is the don't include the end links, only the bushings. The one moog has is too short I think.
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    Restoration help

    Moog seems to possibly have them however since the truck is disassembled i cant get the mounting pount distance measurement. Never assume you can just get new parts. Lol
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    Restoration help

    Restoring an 89 R3500 crew dually. Frame off restoration that my son is doing and I am having a difficult time sourcing some rear suspension parts. This truck is a mixture of years from the factory, mostly 87 components. Anyway I am trying to find rear sway bar end links. I have tried LMC...
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    Hydroboost help

    I do believe I have an issue with my hydroboost system, maybe, well we'll see. Unit was replaced roughly 8 years ago when peddle went to the floor and had zero and I mean zero brakes. Fast forward to 2 weeks ago, pedal went almost to the floor again. Checked brake fluid and rear reservoir was...
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    Steering Column Question - Thoughts

    Thanks for the input. I knew the stalk was and easy, although tedious fix. Was not sure about the tilt as the whole thing moves so I didn't know if something broke or what and didn't want to rip into it to find it was toast. Luckily it's not my daily so that helps. You are right about getting a...
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    Steering Column Question - Thoughts

    I have a '89 R3500 with the older style, not what is found in '89 1500 or 2500, steering column. Cruise and tilt. Question is this....tilt is about shot, can move the wheel up about 3-4 inches which makes it interesting to drive. Turn signal switch I believe is failing fast for the right as once...

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