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    Spark plug gap

    I changed spark plugs approximately 12000 miles ago and I gapped them .45. Going through the truck this morning I checked this #2 spark plug this is what I got. My question is should I pull them all clean them and regap at .35? Or get new ones and gap them .45? I need some help on this one guys...
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    Lokar throttle/ kickdown cables

    Hey what's up guys I have a question to ask. I have a edlebrock 1406 carb with the 700R4 trans. The current throttle setup on my truck is a cheap POS so I got the lokar corrector bracket throttle cable and kickdown cable. Has anyone used this setup? And if so how should I go about hooking...
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    6.2 tune up

    Hey guys and gals I have a few questions to ask. My son's 1985 M1009 is getting a replacement radiator this weekend. We also want to do a tune up on it. Just basic I want to change ALL the filters and we have to put new oil cooler and trans cooler lines in the truck also. I got the box style...
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    Spark plug gap

    I set my spark plugs at .45 on a 350. I see guys saying .35 am I doing any damage to truck? Should you against the chevy recommendation?
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    6.2 diesel radiator

    Hey guys and gals I know this is a long shot but if anyone from Jersey on here has or knows where I can get a used radiator for my son's m1009 I'd appreciate the heads up thanks.
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    Found a 4l80 with t-case

    So a buddy of mines Dad has a 4l80 and t-case combo out of a 93 3/4 Ton for a great price. My questions are what should I look for to make sure it is a 4 l80 and what t-case it is? Also what should I stay away from? He said the truck it came out of was wrecked that's why I'm asking and also...
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    Done with 700R4

    Well transmission went again this morning on my way into work. It still has warranty just rebuilt 3 months ago. My question is has anyone on here done the 4l80 swap on a 350 208 transfer case before? If so what vehicles have the trans I need and what year? I'm going to start aggressively looking...
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    Shift soft into OD

    Ok I had the 700 r4 rebuilt about 4 months ago it shifts fine fluid clean level good. Now I have been noticing when on the throttle about 60% around 55 mph it goes into od kinda softly and motor kicks down while doing so. Around town under half throttle shifts fine no complaints. I feel like the...
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    OEM 8 lug wheels

    I've been searching for factory rims and cap sets for my truck 83k20 8 lug wheels what are the exact dimensions? Or if someone can give me the link on here I can't find it on here thanks.
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    Military beadlocks 8-lug

    I will pay to ship for a reasonable price. Also interested in 8 lug older style wheels that someone could part with.. Help a brother out slim Pickens up here in Jersey
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    Electric choke

    I have the edlebrock 1406 carb on the burb and the electric choke is not hooked up. Never was since I bought it about 8 months ago. My question is could I be doing damage to the carb? I see two tabs on choke but only one red wire that is in the vicinity of it could someone post a pic of there's...
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    Black Max Skyjackers

    I just put them on this morning wrong bushing had to cut and fab a little bit but they need to be done front shocks that is. Not sure yet which shock yet for the back but these seem to be decent. A quick question what steering stabilizer did they put in these things from factory? From now on I...
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    Idle acting up

    Drove the truck to get some smokes and I noticed the idle is a lot slower and deeper sounding then usual almost like a big cam lol. Throttle response and start-up no problem or change on highway over 50 same thing fine. Its an edelbrock 1406 and mainly stock. I've only cleaned the outside of...
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    Silverado 10 Emblem

    Took the truck out to a local car show and came back some co**suckers took the emblem off the passenger side of the truck. If anyone has one I would appreciate it if you could messege me.
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    Battery died

    I changed all broken fuses and added one that wasn't in it's place and now there's a drawl on the battery I assume because she almost didn't have enough amps to crank today. My question is what's the best way to troubleshoot where the problem is? The power locks only work passenger side. And all...
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    Shocks 86 suburban

    So the driver's side shock on the truck is loose and making a lot of racket. Before I get new ones I would appreciate if you guys could steer me in the right direction. I have the corporate 10 bolt up front SF 14 bolt rear 33 inch tires. What's the best way to get an exact measurement of the...
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    Sticking with the 700

    The shop I went to pulled,rebuilt,and put back in 1300 plus tax so I had to I was jammed up needed the truck its my daily so an upgrade was postponed for now. I got a new trans cooler to replace the old one. While the trans is out should I have anything else done it pairs with the np208?
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    Chevy graveyard

    I might've just setup good deal with parts also a 85 3/4 ton chevy pick up in pieces though. Going later on today I'll take alot of pics so please critique everything ultimately I am doing a 700r4 to a th400 swap and possibly a 205 tcase.
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    Idiot I am no trans fluid

    The truck shifted fine until OD and went in short and fast red flag immediately. At the next stop sign pulling away shifts into second and poof no more third gear no clunking noise of any kind manually shifts but no more 3rd or 4th. So I limped home and checked fluid and like a punch to the gut...
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    Front end alignment?

    Truck is getting loose up front and also alot more play in the steering. It is a daily driver so my questions are is there anything.I can do myself to at least to identify the problem first.I'm kinda strapped and before I bring it to a shop I would like to give it a shot. Is there a forum on...
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    Fuel Filter question

    Whats the correct mileage to change the fuel filter in these carburated trucks?
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    Which radiator?

    I have a 2 core old brass radiator thats got a leak. My question is should I have the old one repaired or get the 4 core aluminum one from Auto zone 144 bucks?
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    Timing or adjust carb after exaust install?

    Just got the exaust put on today. (Pics on here already) Do I need to adjust timing or carb after the install I noticed she is a little hard to start after warm up and definitely running 10 degrees warmer. The shroud is not back in yet getting a e-fan this weekend. Everyone I talked to told me...
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    What emblem am I missing?

    It's a 86 K10 sub I was wondering if anyone knew the other emblem I'm missing. Another thing the emblem I am holding in the pic is missing the two knob thingys in the back what a good way to attach it back on the truck?
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    2 1/2 inch exaust Flowmasters

    Ordered these today the ole girl's getting an exaust next week. Wondering if anyone had this same setup and if so did it have any better performance?

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