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  1. BJedi76

    Paint preparation

    I’m getting old and my hands aren’t what they used to be. I’m just dinking around, wanting to paint some parts, but I don’t have the hand strength to wire brush them clean anymore. I can use the orbital sander for smooth parts, but does anybody have any suggestions for odd shaped parts, like...
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    ATF capacity

    1986 GMC K1500 NP 208 There’s seems to be some great debate over the fluid level. I have read: - 2.5 quarts/5 pints - 10 pints/5 quarts - fill till spill My Chilton manual says 10 pints. My Haynes manual says Fill until pours out. ‍♂️
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    Flip up wipers arms?

    Our square body wipers don’t flip up so you can clean the windshield. You can only raise them a few inches WHILE you are cleaning the windshield or removing snow/ice. Anyone know if there are alternative (or aftermarket) wiper arms that will fit, which flup up and stay up until you put em...
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    Steering stabilizer

    1986 GMC K1500 Are there different steering stabilizer bars? My steering stabilizer was bent and i had someone replace it with one off of a suburban, but then my stabilizer shock didn’t fit. Can I just buy a different shock or do I need a different stabilizer bar?
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    1986 GMC K1500 w/305” on 700r4. (292” swap)

    Has anyone put a 292” on a 700r4? How did you solve the TV cable issue? Does it need a different torque converter? Any other issues &/or suggestions?
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    1986 700R4 leaking

    The pan was leaking, so i replaced the pan gasket, but apparently it had more than one leak. It is now leaking a lot less, but it is definitely leaking out of the torque converter cover. What are the possible leak pionts at/near the torque converter …& can such a leak/seal be...
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    Runs out of fuel…

    1986 GMC 1500 Sierra Classic 4x4 SWB w/Q-jet 305”/700R4 I rebuilt the Q-jet (I didn’t replace the 2 (throttle butterfly) seals on housing I have to prime the carburetor or spray starter fluid on air cleaner to start it. It takes a few tries. Once it’s running, I can turn it off and it will...
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    Water pump/power steering pump, shared mounting bolt/stud

    1986 GMC 4x4 Sierra Classic 1500 SWB W/305” on 700R4 I bought a new power steering pump mounting bracket from Summit. It is so extremely different from the original, that at first, I thought it was the wrong mount. Lol Anyway… The water pump & power steering pump share a couple mounts...
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    Front hub specialty socket

    1986 GMC 1500 Sierra Classic 4x4 SWB w/305” on a 700R4 I’m doing the front brakes. what is the size of the specialty socket for removing the first hub nut? and what makes it “special?”
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    Fuel supply issue

    1986 GMC 4x4 Sierra Classic 1500 SWB Q-Jet feeding a 305” on a 700R4 if I start my truck every single day, it always starts, but if I don’t use it for a couple days, I have to prime the Q-jet. - rebuilt Q-jet (both pull-offs are new) - new pump to carb, steel line - New fuel pump - New fuel...
  11. BJedi76

    700R4 torque converter cover

    1986 GMC 1500 Sierra classic 4x4 SWB w/305” on a 700R4. I have personally seen two different thicknesses of these torque converter covers. I hear a rumor that the thicker one is for 4x4s. Does anyone know if this is correct. There seems to be plenty of these online for sale, and I would...
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    Distributor

    1986 GMC sierra classic 1500 SWB 4x4 305” on a 700r4 I have bypassed the ESC & removed it. I also bought a new distributor. My question is; “Did I buy the wrong new distributor?” is there a difference between an ESC distributor and non-ESC distributor? I know i can just jump the...
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    GMC grille emblem

    1986 GMC Sierra Classic 1500 SWB 4x4, 305” on a 700r4 I made my own grill out of expanded steel and I’m looking for a red GMC grille emblem. i’m not fond of chrome, but I’ll take what I can get. LMC wants $130. for the one they sell.
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    Looking for a steering column

    ‘86 GMC 4x4 Sierra Classic 1500 SWB w/305” on a 700r4 in Alaska I’m looking for a complete tilt steering column. LMC quit selling my particular steering column. And even when they did it was $1100..! All I’ve been able to find, on my own, is a place on the East Coast (4000mi away) that...
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    700r4 lock-up

    ‘86 GMC 4x4 Sierra Classic 1500 SWB w/305 on a 700r4 I have been looking for the patch cord between the transmission lock up four pin connector & the vacuum actuator switch on the firewall. I asked a local transmission shop mechanic if he could acquire one. He told me that simply...
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    86 GMC w/non electronic carb

    I have an older thermostatic carburetor (converted to electric choke) on my 86 GMC 1500. I am curious as to what wires Are no longer needed from the firewall plug. Are there wires that I have to bypass or Eliminate? and is that box that is screwed up under the dashboard behind the glove box...
  17. BJedi76

    Key Powered Pink wire with black stripe?

    What is this wire? It is key on, powered it comes from the firewall block and it is pink with a black stripe. 1986 GMC 1500
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    Starter wiring options

    1986 GMC Sierra Classic 1500 SWB 4x4 There seems to be two distinct methods for starter wiring. I cannot find anything to tell me why there is a difference. Whether it was a year thing or model are they just changed methods at a certain point. One involves the red 4g power wire from the...
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    About differentials

    I have a 1986 GMC 4x4 Sierra classic 1500 SWB. I live in Alaska so, half of the year I’m driving on ice and the other half I am driving on pavement and earth. I don’t haul things or tow things. my question is; What is the highest ratio rear end for highway mileage that I can get with...
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    86’ K15 starter wiring

    There are three wires attached to my starter. 2 to the large bolt & one to the small bolt. 1) main battery red wire to large bolt 2) smaller red wire (I assume to the ignition switch 3) on the small solenoid bolt (I assume close is the circuit with the ignition switch.) my question is... is...
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    1986 K1500 Fuel system

    1986 GMC 4X4 sierra classic 1500 To make a long story short, I ended up with a Frankenstein w/mismatched parts from all sorts of squarebodies. I am trying to rebuild it, but I I am having trouble deciphering what actual parts I am supposed to be acquiring. for example; I am currently...
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    Mechanical fuel pump

    4x4 86’ GMC sierra classic 1500 w/305” Had a fuel leak down near the pump. I decided to just have the fuel pump and the steel line going to the carburetor replaced. I pick the truck up from the shop, drove 7 miles to the gas station, and then 8 miles home. 15 minutes later I...
  23. BJedi76

    need new carburetor

    I am in Alaska & my 1986 4x4 GMC Sierra Classic 1500 needs a new Quadrajet for it’s 305”. It has a 700R4 transmission. The one I’ve got has had it and besides it’s the wrong carburetor. it’s for an older truck I just want the proper one, but I’m having a little trouble figuring...
  24. BJedi76

    Electric choke power source

    I have an 86’ 4x4 GMC Sierra Classic 1500 swb 305” 700R4 I have an old carburetor and I’m changing the thermostatic choke to electric. what is the best source for the power? thank you…
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    Front driveline too short

    86’ GMC 4X4 Sierra Classic 1500 SWB 305” 790R4 I bought a used front driveline from a wrecking yard. I replaced the front U-joint. When I went to install it, it bolted right up to the transfer case, but fully extended it’s about a quarter inch to 1/2 inch too short. does anyone...

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