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    Air in fuel lines after sitting over night on 6.2

    suddenly, the last two nights, my sons blazer has been getting air trapped in lines wen sitting overnight. I can bleed and get it started, and it will be fine again till it sits overnight. Anyone have similar issue that may be able to save me some time from tracing the leak down? I guess its...
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    factory bumper carriage bolts?

    anyone know offhand if its 1/2-13 or metric? ecklers and LMC dont tell what size they are. Mine are rusted and crappy. The 1/2 die wont go on very well, so Im leaning toward metric. Was going to order new stainless ones from mcmaster
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    AC redo after sitting disconnected for a long time

    the 87 6.2 we bought has not had the AC working since long before we bought it I believe. Is there a simpletons version of troubleshooting the AC and where to check, verify etc anywhere on here? Like AC 101 for *********? I dont know squat about AC's but would like to try and get this thing...
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    ORD front lift springs caster correction needed?

    swapping some super stiff front 4" springs for a set of used ORD 4". Planned on reusing the degree shims that were in there, but the center pin hole is oversized and wont work with the new center pins I bought. (Old pack had a very long head that stuck thru the shims. DO ORD springs come with...
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    head light switch not releasing with button

    Anyone every have the button stop working on the headlight switch? Im wiring stereo stuff and need to remove the gauge bezel again, however, the little button on the head light switch to release the pull lever is not functioning apparently. I cannot get the damn thing out. EDIT: nevermind, Im...
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    Rock slider attachments

    A lot of the links for rock sliders are dead now. I see DIY and a fw others use the body channel to mount to. Im sure Kurt makes good stuff, but Im curious if anyone has had bad results from mounting to the boxed area over time. Was originally planning on mounting to frame, but then they will...
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    steering column shift collar orientation?

    putting my dash back together. I understand how the shift indicator clips onto the collar on the column. my collar has three "clips? that presses into the main column neck. Do they need to be oriented one way or another when pressed inside the column? I can get everything mounted up, but as...
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    interior paint codes?

    anyone have to codes for the dark blue and white? Was hoping to have a local shop mix it up for me.
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    Ecklers eurathane dash pad?

    anyone have experience with this version? Its currently for sale and not a whole lot more than a coverlay set up. https://www.ecklers.com/chevy-and-gmc-truck-urethane-dash-pad-assembly-1981-1987-61-336607-1.html#customer_q_and_a
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    deaver 63's

    anyone use deaver 63" springs in the back? found a local set for a pickup with a 4" lift. was thinking I would try with some CFM front hangers and stay with an upright shackle. Might be just the ticket for lift, ride and flex. spring rate is really the only question. Guess I need to call...
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    rustoleum, converter, what? before welding patch panels in?

    Im replacing some small sections of flooring that had begun rusting. Its right where the floor steps up and flattens out in front of the back seat. Where the 1/2 bolts are along the floor, that secure the floor to the underside bracing. I have cut out to decent metal, but there is still some...
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    lift kit identification?

    my sons new to him 87 has a lift on it. Its running 35" tires on 15" wheels. Has a 5" block in the back on what looks like stock 52" springs. the front has newer leaf pack, with thick red bushings, and the shackle is short, Im guessing stock, that is pointed forward at like 7oclock. Was...
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    6.2 vacuum pod removal?

    Do you need to pull the intake to replace the dizzy style vacuum pod? Can I just loosen the "dizzy to rotate it or does it not work like that? Currently the pod hits the intake and I cannot get the old one out unless there is something I am missing.
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    gauges are driving me nuts- gauge power ignition wires?

    SO i have spent hours trying to figure out why these damn gauges dont work. I have verified all gauges work individually, sourced a new resistor for the volt meter, check continutiy to grounds, etc, etc. Was expecting things to work today when I plugged it together and Nope, nada nothing. So...
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    vacuum pump-where to buy?

    I am having a hell of a time finding a source for a new vacuum pump or pod. Mine does not seem to be working. Its an 87 blazer with the distributer style vac pump. After hours of searching, most links I found are dead, the businesses that supposedly used to sell them, no longer do, etc. etc...
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    constant power b+ I need the right plugs for fuse panel

    I know on my fuse panel there are several constant positives around the orange wire in the upper left corner of the fuse box. I purchased standard motors ET 461 ignition taps, and they do not work in the battery locations. they do work in the key on ignition ports. Does anyone know the...
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    voltmeter diode replacement?

    anyone know where to buy a new diode for the back of my voltmeter. I suspect mine is broken and cannot seem to source them.
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    gauge refurb?

    Was watching videos of how to refurb, clean etc gauge clusters last night. 1. One of the videos showed that using a 9v battery, one could test the gauges by touching the back of cluster, the little prongs that hold the gauge terminals. When I do that, only the oil pressure gauge moves. ANd...
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    Single din install problem

    bought an 87K5 for my highschooler. trying to install a single din. Aside from the fact that all the wiring is hacked and connections are made with household wire nuts, Im making progress cleaning all that crap out. I found the yellow, black and gray wires and have read I will need to install...
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    seat belt and top hardware? need to source new bolts

    sorry for the newb question. I recently replaced the floors in my sons new to him 87 K5. i reused the seat and seatbelt bolts that plug weld on to the underside of the floor. The bolt that secures the female side belt to the floor is all rusted out. I think its metric, but cannot find any...
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    Cup holder conversion for center console

    sorry for the newb question, but I have been searching all morning. I have seen a conversion piece that will get rid of the square pockets in the factory 87 console I have, and allow for cup holders. I cannot find that again however. Does anyone know who makes those, have a link etc? Or...
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    replacement Parking lamp sockets? Sockets fall out of housings

    New to me 87 K5. Going thru electrical stuff to get it safe for my son. The front parking lamp sockets were falling out of the factory housings, not to mention they were super hazy. I replaced the hosings with clear units from LMC, and found that one of the sockets was bad in the process...

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