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    Differential swap

    I have a rear differential with disk brakes out of a 2004 tahoe. I'm thinking about putting it into my 86 k10. Can it be done without alot of Fab work. I know it will have to be cleaned up, and the perches will have to be welded in place,. But it does have the same gear ratio as my front 10...
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    JUST PICKED UP A 1999 YUKON SLT4X4

    Hello everybody, I just bought a 1999 Yukon, I have a bad u joint in the front driveshaft transfer case side. My problem is, I unbolted the straps from the u joint on the differential side, but I can't get the shaft to slide into the tc to remove it. I tried a big ass prybar between the yoke and...
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    Head gasket question

    I'm doing a head gasket job on my vortec 5.7. I ordered the felpro gasket set from rockauto, and they don't have any stamping "this side up". Can anybody tell me which side goes up on these gaskets?
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    Just bought a 1995 GMC C1500

    Just bought this 1995, GMC C1500 SLE, 5.7 TBI, automatioff the original owner. He had is sitting in his yard since 2014. Story is, his mechanic told him it blew out a freeze plug, and replaced it, I couldn't see a new way one one the block. Then he told the owner the engine was seized. So it...
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    K10 vs Raptor

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLCJ5AtkUOc
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    1990 Chevy, instrument lighting has a delay

    For some time now, I've noticed that when I start my truck and turn on the head lights, the instrument panel lights have a 30-40 second delay, after the headlights are on. This week the lights and the parking lamps have a 4-5 min delay. Was wondering if anybody can give me some advice on this...
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    Power Steering pump differences?

    I just finished up doing a serpentine conversion on my truck. I got everything off a 1990 C1500 2wd truck and transferred it to my 1986 K10 I'm using my existing high pressure and return hoses. Everything works extremely well except for the power steering, it is much tighter to turn the wheels...
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    1990 serpentine setup in my 1986

    Well, I finally found a serpentine system I wanted for a long time now. I found a 1990 C1500 at the wrecker yard, and I pulled the serpentine setup off of it. I Got the whole thing with all the accessories for $150. The reason I went with the 1990, is because it has provision for the smog pump...
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    Steering hydro assist

    Has anybody done a hydro assisted steering on the stock set up on a 10 bolt? is it possible?
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    HEI Distributer question

    I want to upgrade my distributer on my truck, reason being I currently have one that is from the 1990s. I've been looking at one on EBAY...
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    Edelbrock 1406 failed emissions

    Well, took my truck to emissions, they said something was wrong with the eddy 1406 carb. Can anybody tell me exactly what all these numbers mean? And possible push me in the right direction for a fix. I spoke with some friends and they recommended a rebuild kit. I just need a second opinion.
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    1990 350 tbi, strong gas smell in the cab

    My 1990 Chevy 1500 with a 350 TBI, has developed a strong gas smell inside the cab. I've also noticed it takes just a bit longer to start also. Anybody have any suggestions on a fix? or where to start looking?
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    Is this safe?

    Was looking online, and found this. Its a square with shackles on the front sides of leaf springs. I had never seen this done before.
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    Power window circuit breaker is extremely hot

    So I went to check the fuse panel, as to why my power windows stopped working on my 2005 Buick Lesabre. I went to pull out the circuit breaker, and burned the hell out of my fingers. I put in a regular 30amp fuse, just to see if the windows would work, and they did. Next morning the windows...
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    Chrome side molding

    I getting ready to order some chrome side molding for my truck from LMC. Was wondering if anybody had any tips and tricks, as to getting it on nice and straight?
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    Help identify this whistling noise

    My truck started doing this weird whistling noise. I only happens when I'm driving down the street between 15-30 mph, doesn't happen when idling in park when revving the engine. I've checked the vacuum lines, carburetor, belts, etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated...
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    Drive shaft question on position & balancing

    I've been seeing videos on u-joint replacement, and I notice that its recommended to mark the shaft and the yoke, for reinstalling the shaft in the same position. My question is why? If the drive shaft is balanced, what is it that takes it out of balance, if its put on 180* the other way on the...
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    Removing short bottom leaf from spring pack

    So I have this idea of removing the shortest bottom leaf of my spring pack, for a softer ride. Would like to know if anybody has done this, and what were the results. I have the Procomp 6" lift springs, and they are incredibly rough riding with the 20" wheels & tire combo I have.
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    454 build for k10

    So I bought this 1989 TBI 454 from a guy. I'm needing some help on where to go with it. I've never built an engine before, so I'm asking for lots of help. I tore it down, and zip-locked bagged everything. I took the block to the machine shop and had it super-cleaned( baked and shot peened), it...
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    Steering wheel position changes position

    A couple weeks ago I put in a new steering gear box, put the pitman arm and drag link together, took it for a spin, adjusted the drag link so my steering wheel was centered, all was good. Then all of a sudden a couple weeks later, I'm driving around normally, and my steering wheel is off center...
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    1989 454 Engine

    I'm gonna go check out this truck tomorrow afternoon. I'm looking for a BB-454 for my 86. The guy will sell it to me for $500, with all the accessories. He says it runs good and strong, has 160,000 miles on it. I want to rebuild it and do some upgrades. I was wondering if these 454s from that...
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    Power steering pump

    So yesterday I put in a new power steering pump in my truck. It cured my right side pull. But today I have no assist at idle, I have to rev the engine to get it to assist, but works great cruising. Bad reman pump?
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    Fuel pump issues?

    So I put a new in-line filter on my truck today, I started it up and it filled and you could see good flow through it. I took it out for a ride, opened the hood, and I could see the filter 80% empty, and fuel just barely spitting though the filter to the carb. The truck is running fine. I'm just...
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    Spark plug differences question

    So I went to put new spark plugs on my truck today. My truck is an 86, but its got a newer 92 carbureted TBI head engine. I got home started pulling the plugs and to my surprise, the new ones were shorter. Here's some pics. I installed them anyways, and my truck runs so much better &...
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    Stripped tranny oil pan bolt

    I have a stripped transmission oil pan bolt on my 700r4. I noticed the holes go all the way through the case. Can I put a longer bolt with a washer and a nut? Or is there another fix?

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