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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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    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

    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

    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.

    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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    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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    Which rotors to buy??

    Hey ya'll wondering what's a good set of rotors to buy for my 84 c10. Will be doing some racing but not much at all. Was wanting to get drill and slotted and according to the reviews they are not that great. Basically jus for looks. I do not know which ones to buy. Was gonna get some...
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    Gas tank ???

    Hey ya'll, I just drop both tanks on my 84 chevy c10. Both had rust inside. So before i re-install the motor I'm going to change these out. Gonna buy new ones. Any recommendations. any difference from the black painted ones and the steel ones? thanks
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    Use or not to use Spray can clear coat

    Just wanna get ya'lls take on this.. I just painted the front clip of my 84 c10 with SEM Factory Black paint. It has a semi gloss finish. Just want to protect it a bit more. was thinking of using Dupli Color protective clear coat finish.. What do ya'll think. I will post pic of...
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    Timimg chain cover

    Just want to make sure before i purchase. I have a double roller timing chain on my sbc. The timing chain cover is rough looking. I already cleaned up the motor and want to install a new one. Question: Do I need to get a timing chain cover just for the double roller chain or do all the...
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    chevy c10 firewall grommets ???

    Hey guys, Do ya'll know where I can get grommets for the firewall?? I took off the old ones when i took out the motor and redo of the electrical wires. All help is appreciated!! Thanks
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    Which U-joints to get for 84 chevy C10

    Hey guys, Took off drive-shaft during removal of engine/trans. the truck has the orignial ujoints. Which ones should I get?? There's several brands. Thanks guys. Truck is for racing...not everday cruiser..
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    Do I need this part?? Install

    I'm ready to drop motor back in and redo electrical. Just want to make sure.. this switch/vacuum port is for lockup transmission??
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    LT4 hot Cam..Opinions

    This is the cam i currently have in my 383 stroker chevy c10. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/nal-24502586 What do ya'll think about this cam. Truck specs: air gap intake long tube headers edlebrock 650 cfm carb 1.5 roller rockers rear diff. factory as far I know 308?? If...
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    Repair firewall rust holes

    Wanted to get ya'lls advice on how to go about reparing holes in the firewall. I have 3 spots on the firewall that has holes due to rust. Water came through the cow past the old hard sealant. I will post some pics as soon as possible. the largest hole is about 1"-2" wide X 4" long. Thanks
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    Engine block Paint ????

    Need ya'll help on this. I'm ready to paint my SBC engine bolck. Going to be black. Just dont know what paint to use... Some say primer some say no primer. I was going to use the VHT spray can, but now I'm not sure. Guess I'm reading to much into it. I was told that I can use POR15...
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    Need help.. Looking to buy torque converter.

    Hey guys. I'm having a shift kit put in my th350. Wanting to also put a TC. I was looking at a stall around 2500-2800. Any suggestions to which one to buy and stay away from? Also should I get a lock-up one or non lock-up? Motor: 383 stroker with approx. 400 HP. Lt4 hot cam 218/228...
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    what ya'll think about my engine set-up

    Bought an 84 chevy Silverado c10 with 383 stroker motor What ya'll think about this set-up 4 bolt main 350 block bored .30 over 10:1 compression 218/228 LT4 hot cam 64 cc vortex heads crane roller rocker 10-1.50 Engine Pro lifters 5/16 X .083 Dual plane air gap intake 650 cfm...
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    Another new person...Houston texas

    Jus wanted to say hey... Got a 84 chevy c10 silverado with 383 stroker motor. Looking for ya'lls help on whatever questions I may have. Thanks, Later

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