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    @@@SOLD@@@ 85 GMC k1500 for sale

    The fellow I sold it to flew in from NY and drove it back. I think he is a member? He will use it on his farm in Upstate NY and has plans to fix it up in a few years. As far as a new Square I am on the lookout for a K5 Blazer. Havent heard from Hass the buyer hope he made it..
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    @@@SOLD@@@ 85 GMC k1500 for sale

    SOLD thanks for the free add.
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    No spark issue and needing help!

    To test for continuity you need a Volt ohm meter, Hobo freight sells a cheapy that works. When I worked on these rigs at the dealer 9/10 it was the module next was the pickup coil. Once you get a V/O meter you can test the integrity of the wiring. 8 volts is low to the coil on cranking. I would...
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    @@@SOLD@@@ 85 GMC k1500 for sale

    Thanks for digging up this old pic. Truck is pretty much the same as it is here.
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    Flowmaster 40s catalytic converter delete and o2 sensor replacement on 87 k5 blazer

    Pull dist cap and check if dist is worn out. No side play at all please. Did many @ the dealer. First place I would look with a no SES lite drivability issue.
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    @@@SOLD@@@ 85 GMC k1500 for sale

    Hi Folks, havent been here in a while but here goes. A couple of years ago I posted on the build of my 85 K truck you might be able to find it with some pics. Anyway it is time to let it go. It just sits and havent driven it much. It still runs and drives fine. Besides the 4in Rancho lift...
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    1985 K SWB for sale

    Have not been here for a while,Life happens. Anyway I am selling my 85 K 1500. Some details, New Rancho 4in lift, Regeared F&R with 373s.new windsheild,new streering box with the offset arm for the lift. new HTC coated hedders and exhaust to axle. Nice CD with amp and 10in box behind seat. New...
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    Timing chain question

    The engine in my truck appears to be original.How many miles ??? Question is did GM use a Nylon cam gear in 85.This is an 85 K PU with a 350 4V and 700.
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    Hughes Trans is in

    Finally got the trans in and am mobile again,just in time for another snow storm.A couple of mods from the 85 to 92s were necessary.The 85 has a 2nd gear sw in the valve body and a external sw.The 92 valve body dosent have a port to screw the sw into,just cut the harness and butt crimped the...
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    700r4 govenor

    Thanks Jim,Got it figured out I can just use the one out of the old trans DUH.
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    700r4 govenor

    Hi Guys,I am ready to put a Hughes built 700 in my 85 K1500. I got a while back and it was out of a 92 Burb with a 6.2. with 3k before the motor let go. Question is should I put a govenor for a gas motor in or leave the low rpm diesel one in. Also where can I source one if needed??
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    Help

    Check the wire @ choke for 12volts running,if no power check the C-H fuse @ fuse block. Your choke looks like its slamed shut could be the cause of your smoking issue.Hope this helps..
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    Catastrophic roller lifter failure

    I Have done quite a few of the LS cams.Seem to remember a service bulliten about roller lifter bearing failures and cam lobes with poor hardening.That thing is the worst I have ever seen.
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    Hughes 700r4 convertor questions

    Thanks Curt,Running 373s with bfg 33x12.5x15 wont be doing any serious towing.But ya never know..
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    Hughes 700r4 convertor questions

    Hi Guys,still dealin with my trans.The 52k mile trans I had a line on was 900$$ so it was a no go.Got another line on a Hughes built 700r4 with 3k on it for 800$$.The guy says it was behind a 88 burb with a 6.2 that threw a rod. He also says it has a deisel convertor supplied by Hughes.Question...
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    Not a Square but Cool

    My laptop is a POS so I have to post pics from work,easier said than done..Soon I hope.
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    Not a Square but Cool

    Just got back from Bridgeport Conn. to check out a 64 C2 for my bro,he was born in 64.Could not belive my eyes when I saw this rig.So the seller says hes had it for a couple o years and dumped $$$ in it.Body is nice NO frame rust a little @ the frnt body braces and this thing is an original...
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    Whats you gas mileage on your squarebody truck?

    Got 19.5 mpg on the last trip to Oregon.2800 rpm with 373s 700r4 350 carb and 33x12.50 bfg all terrains.Thats the hwy average around town I dont even check.Man I miss my Truck.
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    Digital Torque Wrench - Member Special

    Dose this thing do the angle torque like the 500$ Snap-on?? Still sounds like a deal.
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    700r4 is done

    I ment HRPC..
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    700r4 is done

    Yeah the Trans is out of a 92 Burb with 58K or so miles.The owner used it as his boat tow rig.It also is mated to a TBI 350 with a Mcullagh super charger.He went with a LS2/ 4L80E.According to the stickey post on I.D. the 700s this is the one I want.They say the trans is perfect BUT??? Are there...
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    700r4 is done

    Well I will keep it and fix as time and $$ are available.I pulled the plates and cancelled insurance.Found a 92 700 trans with 58K on it.Should be a good builder.The truck is parked @ my friends ranch and I could not see fixing it it and letting him tear more stuff up.Back to my gypsy...
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    700r4 is done

    I posted a while back about issues with the shifting on the trans.The culprit was the tv valve sticking causing HARD 1-2 shifts and no O.D. Got that resolved but knew the trans was on its last leg.So I babyied and all seemed well.I took an extended trip back east and parked it @ my buddies.I...
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    Help me identify this stuff (pics)

    Man I love that rear bumper.You dont have to put down the tailgate to sit and have a cold one.
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    How to fix loose gm steering column

    Used to do these ALL the time @ dealer got it down to 30-45 mins.I like the pin puller you made with a socket.Did you replace the canceling cam,looks like it was broken?

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