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  1. Blackdog3

    Alternator question

    Hey Gang, I been having issues with my electrical system this winter on my K30. First off its not stock, has a 12v Cummins in here. The Alternator that is on there is stock chevy 350. I do need a new alternator after making new grounds changing batteries etc etc. I am not sure what I have in...
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    Turnsignal question

    Hey Gang I got a weird turn signal problem. My right turn signal works but my left turn signal does not work up front only and in the dash. It works in the back just fine. My fourways work, occasionally, and when they do they work all the way around? I am baffled. Also another one for you...
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    85 Chevy C30 Crew

    Hey guys, its another one of those is it worth it threads. I change my mind quite often with squares. Its probably because 1. They are bitchin and 2. There are so many options, truck, burbrs, blazer etc. Anyway, my friends brother is selling an 85 or 86 chevy C30 Crew. Brand new interior...
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    Gauges with trip!

    Hey Gang, I went to a junkyard today to get a mirror for my HD and i came across an 84 C30 with a speedo with a trip meter. Is this a plug and play item with my 82 cluster? I also think it had the extra digit for 100,000 instead of just the 99,999. I am excited because they also had a pretty...
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    98 4L80 E questions

    Hey Gang, well my 98 1 ton project took a turn for the worst. Took the trans out of the truck, housing is cracked and cant be fixed. I found a 4l80E Case but I am unsure how to transfer the guts of my case to a new one. Any suggestions would be awesome. Thank Chris
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    Glove box latch

    Hey guys, My glove box latch is broken. One of my works turned int he wrong way to try to get it open and broke the button off the front. I tried to reattach it with some glue... didnt work. How do i get the latch out of the glove box? Thanks Chris
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    98 Chevy t Case

    hey Gang, Took out my rear drive shaft today to do the u joint. When i took the driveshaft out a good bit of fluid came out with it. Not sure if that is normal? For sometime i have had a little bit of drip from that area, i was told the t case seal is probably shot. Its not a big drip but now...
  8. Blackdog3

    6.2 and 6.5 Interchangeablity

    ... not sure if interchangeability is a real word but.... i have 6.5 that is dead. I can get a 6.2 long block with heads. I was thinking could i just change over all the 6.5 parts to a the 6.2 block? Anyone have experience with this?
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    I want a crew cab square!

    Like my status says i want a crew cab square! I been looking for awhile, my gf thinks its a bad idea since i have so many trucks.... i seached on autotrader to give myself and idea and I found an 84 crew cab black, for about 5 grand. What kinda price should i expect to pay for a truck of this...
  10. Blackdog3

    91 Chevy Blazer... 5 speed

    http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/2804329340.html
  11. Blackdog3

    How to replace this?

    Hey Gang, got motivated today to find out why my heat isnt switching around and think i found out why..... It looks like a little nail holding a plastic clip. How do i get that nail out of there? Also when i did the cummins repower i lost my source of vacuum to make that door function. Do...
  12. Blackdog3

    Spearkers behind the seat

    Hey Gang, well i need a radio. Since the truck is finally on the road I need something to listen too. The speakers behind the seats and the dash are shot. I was thinking about eliminating the ones in the dash and putting speakers in the door. I am having trouble locating speakers of such and odd...
  13. Blackdog3

    2 wheel drive to 4 wheel drive

    Hey gang, i might be taking on yet another project. I found an sweet 87 C20 in MI today. I am going to MI in about 24 hours. I have a K 20 frame and axles. I figured out swapping stuff over but i am thinking how hard is and what do i need to swap it over from the 2 wheel drive to 4 wheel drive...
  14. Blackdog3

    Update interior have questions

    Hey Gang, i am going to start doing an update to my interior soon. I just got back driving the truck and with the cummins things are a bit louder inside. As of now it has no insulation. I want to make it as quite as possible. I saw a product that is a spray on insulation of some sort, does that...
  15. Blackdog3

    Shifting trans in gear

    Hey gang. The truck is mostly back together now... should be on the road soon but i need a part I cant find on LMC. Under the hood where automatic shifter linkage is connected. There is or was a bushing of some sort there. Its gone any leads on if it was plastic or metal or where i can get one...
  16. Blackdog3

    Fixing the speedo via a plastic gear?

    Hey gang, i am not sure if this belongs here but.... again i have the trans out of my truck 3rd TC not sure whats going on anymore besides bad spacing causing a failure but i got a question..... A buddy of mine was telling me there are plastic gear that slide in or on the input shaft to tell...
  17. Blackdog3

    89 burb

    89 Burb i saw a few weeks ago and i posted about. 165K 4in lift 35s, 5500 bucks
  18. Blackdog3

    Another 400

    God Damn, today pulled into my shop to start the day.... what do i see trans fluid pouring out from under the truck. I had the trans rebuild a few months ago, finally got the truck on the road last week... put about 150 miles on it and the damn seal again blew out... what could keep causing...
  19. Blackdog3

    Temperatures for a Turbo 400

    Hey Gang, what is the normal operating temperature for a turbo 400? Since i mated the cummins to the 400 and pulling my landscape trailer, the temps have been going up. Its at 180 degrees, same as the engine temp. Sometimes it goes above 180 for the trans temp but its on a few ticks nothing...
  20. Blackdog3

    Wanted C20-or C30

    Hey Gang, I am looking for a 81-87 C20 or C30 truck. I have a spare frame and axles lying around from my attempt of restoring a 81 K20. I scraped everything because the body was so bad and need a complete truck with a title.! Keep you eyes peeled! Thanks Chris
  21. Blackdog3

    Freeze 12?

    Does anyone have experience with using freeze 12. I want to get the AC up and running so maybe i can take this bad boy on some trips. As for now she still sits in the barn..... Chris
  22. Blackdog3

    Truck pulling to the right, bad tire wear

    Hey Gang, my K 30 has been pulling to the right like crazy. It wants to keep wreaking its self if I take my hands of the wheel for a second. Also the right front tire is wearing funny, the outside of the tire is going treadless soon. Any ideas? Its a Dana 60 on 35's. Chris
  23. Blackdog3

    Hydroboost question

    Hey Gang, i am not familiar with hydroboost all that much. I know my brake petal was hard as steel and now it goes to the floor. The rear portion of the master cylinder was empty. I filled it up and i have to bleed the brakes now. But where did the fluid go? I am baffled. Is my hydroboost bad>...
  24. Blackdog3

    Overdrive

    Well my 82 needs overdrive. The 400 is a good trans but pulls too many rpms and with the 4.11 gears gets up to 65 pretty quick but thats about the fastest it can go. I need help deciding what to build or get. Below are a few options i thought of. 400 trans with overdrive from gear vendors...
  25. Blackdog3

    Should I or Should I not...

    I went to a junkyard yesterday.... looking for parts to start the restoration on that 81 Chevy K20. When I was there i came across a 68-72 Chevy K20, 4 speed Truck. The body was near perfect except for the tailgate and cab corners. It got me thinking... i love that bodystyle also... never owned...

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