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  1. jake wells

    Looking into a new compact car.

    Went looked at a 2021 chevy spark ls no bells or whistles just white paint and a manual transmission. Seems like a nice car to drive to work or go on a trip and priced under 13k it seems like a deal to me. If i get enough back on taxes i am thinking or combining my stimulus and return to put a...
  2. jake wells

    Timing advance and retard on a SBC

    The picture explains it all your welcome :33:.
  3. jake wells

    it has potential.

    c10 shortbed diesel? short bed anything is hard to find here and the price seems okay. https://nashville.craigslist.org/pts/d/la-vergne-custom-deluxe-c10-square-body/7237464073.html
  4. jake wells

    I could choke a GM engineer!

    The quick disconnect heater hose connection on a LUE 4.3L Vortec mine was leaking and i went to replace it and the bastard broke off flush with the intake! It took me a hour of using a pin punch and a hammer to get it out not sure why in the hell they would use pot metal like material. But it...
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    Tear down and build videos of TH350 & TH400

    Thought these videos where nice and thought i would post them here to see if it helped anyone because it has helped me out in the past about how transmissions worked. Tear down. 1. 2. Build. 1. 2.
  6. jake wells

    WTB: Cantilever tool box

    Looking for a craftsman box like this or kennedy prefer it not to be beat to death and in good working order.
  7. jake wells

    Screaming Jimmy

    453T and a Spicer 5 speed in a 77 GMC C25 i want it :drool: :burnout:. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1977-GMC-Sierra-2500/224089171254?hash=item342cc16536:g:kh8AAOSwNZFfFzWe
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    Icon tools

    The boxes and the ratchets look ok but what the fug is up with the price? I can get a cheaper set up from the snap off tool truck.
  9. jake wells

    my daily patina s10

    Just a stock 86 s10 with a 2.5 and a borg warner T5 has a limited slip 4:10 axle not fast and sort of loud and about to replace the stock worn out TBI unit for a rare new old stock Holley 300 cfm TBI unit. Just waiting on the tbi gasket to come in because it requires a thick gasket for the...
  10. jake wells

    The el cheapo 1978 4dr nova base

    Got this for a low sum it is a base model with no options and features a 250 I6 3spd manual which is getting a S10 T5 swap. No a/c power steering or power brakes but does have a radio. The axle is 2:73 which is going to get swapped later. Still fun little car to drive and it is a work in...
  11. jake wells

    WTB 73-87 am/fm radio oem or aftermarket

    the radio died in my 75 it let out the magical smoke im looking for either factory or aftermarket am/fm with speaker/power harness. i don't have the heart to cut my dash.
  12. jake wells

    need sylvania bulb numbers for the direction indicators and instrument lights in my 75 c10

    can't find the numbers to save my ass for the turn signal light on the dash and the instrument lights in the cluster. if you can get it in sylvania part numbers that would be awesome.
  13. jake wells

    can the model year reveal what 350 was used in my truck.

    the only thing i can find is that my truck has 145 hp but not much else. i know the spid sheet on my other 75 i use to own designated the 350 4 bolt main with heavy duty emissions was a LS9 engine. the spid is missing on this truck. can anyone give me any specs for my engine? i have the vin here...
  14. jake wells

    odd turn signal problem on a 75 c10

    this problem just showed it face after getting the truck home. when applying the brakes the right turn signal light aluminates the left bulb doesn't light when the switch is moved left but the right lights up but doesn't flash and i don't here the flasher under the dash either. could this be a...
  15. jake wells

    1975 c10 350 2bbl emission hose routing diagram.

    Anyone have a copy of a 1975 Vacuum hose routing diagram? I can't find one anywhere on the internet. I have a picture of what it looks like but a diagram would be better.
  16. jake wells

    what brand of fuel do you run in your square?

    i happen to run marathon in my stuff including my square since the fuel mileage is the best. the difference is quite dramatic when i use either murphy from walmart or shell which is odd.i have also noticed spark knock at times with murphy. shell doesn't cause any spark knock but my economy...
  17. jake wells

    my gas sipping beater i drive to work.

    its ugly, cramped, the seats suck and the heat doesn't work but it gets 41 mpg 283,000 miles but the 5spd makes it tolerable. if the fuel tank is bone dry it only cost 23.00 to fill it at 2.30 per gallon dump the clutch in first and it will squeel those 13'' tires :driver:.its a 94 ford aspire...
  18. jake wells

    looking for shocks that work good and wont break the bank.

    i have tried the lower end monroe shocks and i just cant get any more than two years out of them with my other cars is there a better shock that is cheaper than 40.00 each.
  19. jake wells

    dexron VI in a th350?

    i got two cases of this stuff laying around is it okay to use in a th350 or should i used normal dexmerc III?
  20. jake wells

    sticky gummy steering wheel.

    is there a better way to get the sticky goo off or buy a aftermarket wheel?
  21. jake wells

    dash speakers

    i have a 82 c10 with factory dash speakers and they are bad. just wanting to know what size are they and is there a stock equivalent available. my radio is the factory am/fm stereo
  22. jake wells

    advance adapter's ranger torque splitter

    looking into one for a sm465 2wd just wanting to know which one will fit. they have two different sizes either the 4.686 retainer index or 5.125 retainer index not sure maybe one of you expects can chime in its for a 75 model c30. http://www.advanceadapters.com/categories/complete-units/91/
  23. jake wells

    CLR to remove light body rust.

    seen this on the 67-72 forum and thought it was cool so i thought i would share. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=447159
  24. jake wells

    amp gauge in dash

    my amp gauge is not working but my truck is changing and i used a multi meter on the wires going to the guage and im showing its charging could i use a volt guage in its place or would i run into problems?
  25. jake wells

    correct thermostat for my truck

    i have a 180 t stat in my truck and the heat is ok but would like better heat would a 195 work ok or cause problems? And one more thing is a 195 t stat a OEM temp or is the 180 OEM temp can't seem to get anything out of the stealerships here

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