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    Which electric fans to get?

    Hey guys, Haven't posted n a while been swamped with work... I was looking into getting some electric fans along with the shroud for my truck. 84 chevy c10 383stroker. The radiator measurements are.. H- 21" X W-29.5 X W- 2.5. I've been looking and do not know what to get. Thanks
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    do i need this wires and what are they for?

    Hey guys, just dropped in my motor and gonna start the wiring. Can ya'll tell me what these wires are for and if I need them. I do not have a lock up tranny. thanks a bunch !
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    What to buy and to re-use

    Hey guys, I have an 1984 c10. When I bought it the owner gave me all the lines needed to hook it up. I re-did the motor and want new AC system. Wondering what to keep and what to buy new. I bought and installed new Evap. Bought new condenser. should I re-use the accumulator/dryer...
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    Harmonic Balancer Install help-- SBC

    Yea. TDC was right at 0 on the damper! Don't know if I was lucky or everything is line up right and nothing moved on me. Hope all goes on good and not have n e problems!
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    Harmonic Balancer Install help-- SBC

    here is the new timing tab Mildolon tab for 6.325 ATI Damper. I called about the clearance and the rep told me that it is suppose to be a really close tolerance. Damper moves freely and does not hit the timing tab. blue tap is when I was finding TDC and marking it.
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    Intake manifold install question

    That's what I was thinking. Thanks !
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    Intake manifold install question

    Quick question. Going to drop the motor n a couple of days. Should I install the manifold since its on the engine stand or should I install it after I drop the motor? Jus thinking if it will interfere with the chains from the engine hoist and cause problems. Thanks
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    Harmonic Balancer Install help-- SBC

    Bought the timing pointer for my ati 6.235 damper. Right fit and looks good, it should for paying $40.00 for it. Will post pics..
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    Harmonic Balancer Install help-- SBC

    the balancer went on with no problem. When it bottomed out it stop and so did I.
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    Harmonic Balancer Install help-- SBC

    the tab covers the entire width of the balancer..
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    Harmonic Balancer Install help-- SBC

    Hey guys.. I install my ATI harmonic balancer on my sbc. I also installed a different timing chain cover. So when I went to install the timing tab I could not see the timing marks on the balancer. Did I do something wrong? I installed the balancer with the installer kit. Or do I...
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    oil pan bolts for Milodon oil pan with fel-pro gasket

    Thanks for all ya'lls help and advise. I should have ask about applying anything to the gasket before I install it. It's still not to late to take off the oil pan and remove all the sealant. I checked it lastnight and tried to take some of the excess off and that stuff is on good. Should I...
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    oil pan bolts for Milodon oil pan with fel-pro gasket

    Didn't use Felpro Gasket.. I used the Milodon 1 piece gasket. Have the picture above of the gasket. It's a black gasket with washers built into the bolt holes to prevent over torqueing. Gasket is even on all sides.
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    oil pan bolts for Milodon oil pan with fel-pro gasket

    finished up installing the oil pan. Went on with no problem. Here's some pics of the motor. I used a torque wrench to torque the bolts down to 12 ft. lbs. but the torque wrench I have (3/8 drive) I was not able to feel 12ft lbs. So I just got 1/4 drive ratchet and snug the bolts. I...
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    oil pan bolts for Milodon oil pan with fel-pro gasket

    its thicker than the old gasket around the timing chain cover. is it meant to be thick for the seal to be tight on the timing cover?
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    oil pan bolts for Milodon oil pan with fel-pro gasket

    thanks guys. My mistake. I ordered a milodon one piece gasket. Here are some pic.. I jus laid the pan down on the gasket and it has a gap on both side of about 3/8". so basically the pan will shift to the left or right when trying to secure it. Is this ok or do I need a different...
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    oil pan bolts for Milodon oil pan with fel-pro gasket

    Hey guys... I have a Milodon oil pan with a fel-pro one piece gasket. The gasket seems kinda thick and need different set of bolts to accommodate the thick gasket . Is this Ok or should I go with a different kind of gasket. The pan seems like its bending a bid on the ends when im...
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    Fuel hose clamp tightness ???

    Hey guys, this might be a dumb question... How tight do yall tighten your hose clamps. I'm replacing fuel tanks and was jus wondering. I tighten them until the hose doesn't slip off the fitting. If I can pull the hose off I tighten till the hose doesn't slide off. Thanks yall.
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    Gas tank install question.

    Didn't think of that !! Yea I got a small camera and ran it through the top of the tank to see if any hoses were kink. All looks good. All 3 hose are fine and not rubbing on n e thing sharp. Installing the tanks were the worst part of my rebuild so far!!! Won't do one again!! Man it sucked!!!
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    Gas tank install question.

    I have already installed the driver side 16 gallon tank.. And it was hell !!!! I had to give each line from the sending unit to the hard line a good amount of hose slack so that it will loop and not kink. Jus wondering if that is OK to do or not?? I dont feel like taking off the bed of...
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    Fuel filler hose

    Do ya'll know of anyplace that sells the fuel filler hose for the gas tanks. Its for an 84 chevy c10 dual 16 gallons tanks Looks like the only place I can get them is to order them form LMC. Jus wanna check before I place a order. Thanks
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    Gas tank ???

    Sounds good. Less work for me! For once. Thanks for the help! -steve
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    Remanufacured calipers ??

    looking to buy some calipers for my c10. Whats ya'lls take on re-manufactured calipers?? Or should I jus get new ones?? Thanks. Was looking at the AC Delco 18FR623 Professional Durastop. Thanks.
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    Gas tank ???

    Cool. Thanks man. Could you paint the exterior with spray on bedliner? Or just leave them as is?
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    Gas tank ???

    I got both tanks in. Seems like the have a grease coating inside and out. Do I need to flush the inside of the tank out?? If so with what... Thanks

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