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  1. hambo

    SM465 getting hot?

    Hey GM Squarebody, The past week or so while driving my truck I feel a lot of heat coming off of the transmission boot and shifter of my 87 V20. I have a small trans fluid leak so I thought it was low so I put around a quart in until it was full. However, even after filling it up its still...
  2. hambo

    Adding a Second Tank to an Original Dual Tank Truck

    Okay thanks for the info. I'll order an 87 tank. Should I order news straps while I'm at it as well? Do they tend to snap when removing? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  3. hambo

    Adding a Second Tank to an Original Dual Tank Truck

    Okay. So even the 85 tanks won't work?? How are they different than the 87? Because of the sending unit/internal pump on the 87 is the sending unit hole different on the 85 tank vs the 87?
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    Adding a Second Tank to an Original Dual Tank Truck

    Thanks for the info. Would you know where to find like a full diagram of the dual tank system? And could I use the sending units that are currently in the tanks on the parts truck even though its an 85 so its carburetor? And where exactly are the charcoal canisters? The side of the tanks?
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    Adding a Second Tank to an Original Dual Tank Truck

    Hey GM Squarebody, I'm looking to add a second tank to my truck. It originally was a dual tank truck but the old drivers side tank rusted out so the previous owner just took it out. Now my passenger tank is leaking so I figured I'd replace both tanks so I can have two again. I found a dual...
  6. hambo

    Looking for 8ft long bed for an 87

    Looking to buy a long bed in good condition. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  7. hambo

    Installing second fuel tank?

    Hey GM Squarebody, My 87 K20 has a fuel leak. Once it started, I noticed that the fuel tank had been patched previously. Now, I'm going to replace my fuel tank. However, my truck has a 2 tank bed and I was wondering How easy it would be to install a second tank while I was replacing the...
  8. hambo

    Dually bed to srw?

    Hey gm squarebody, my trucks bed is pretty rusted out. All I can find on CL is a rust free dually bed. Could I pull the fenders off and repaint it? How many holes do the fenders leave in the body? Any chance someone has a pic of a dually bed with the fender off? Thanks
  9. hambo

    New Starter Clicking

    Okay. I'll probably just go get a better quality starter. I had the battery tested at walmart a month ago so I think its good. But I'll double check.
  10. hambo

    New Starter Clicking

    Rebuilt/remmaned
  11. hambo

    New Starter Clicking

    Hey gm sqaurebody, I put a new starter in my truck a few weeks back and it worked awesome for about 10 days. Then, i went to start my truck one day and the battery was dead. I didnt leave anything on. Then when i hooked up jumper cables, the starter would just click click click. I have...
  12. hambo

    Driveshaft problems…

    Hey gm squarebody, I messed up replacing a seized carrier bearing on my driveshaft. Its an 87 k20 with a 1 ton driveshaft for some reason. So I dropped the 2 piece shaft off at a shop figuring they could replace it for around $100. Today the guy called and he says they also need to weld in a...
  13. hambo

    Replacing Carrier Bearing?

    A few weeks ago I had my k20's rear carrier bearing support snap from what I assumed was a seized bearing. I got the replacement part and discovered someone put a one ton driveshaft in my truck sometime in the past. This was probably because it was 2wd, but someone converted it to a 4x4 with a...
  14. hambo

    NV4500 swap?

    Get Gm squarebody, I was wondering how difficult it would be to swap a nv4500 into my 87 k20 with a 454tbi? I currently have a sm465. Would I be able to reuse my current clutch pedal and hydraulic booster? I found a nv4500 on CL from a 94 k3500. Would the bellhousing bolt straight up?
  15. hambo

    Taillights not working!

    Did you ever end up getting the lights working? Im having sort of the same problem. I have no brake lights, just turn signals and the tailights. Maybe its my MFS switch. Any update?
  16. hambo

    All lights work except brake lights

    Still trying to figure this out. Havent had much time to work on the truck lately. I noticed when i toich the running light wire together with the ground on my trailer wiring to my tool box, only the reverse lights come on. Dont know if that means anything though. Is it true that it could really...
  17. hambo

    Rattling sound while accelerating?

    So I've been thinking, and I dont think I have the cash to do a full rebuild. I just want to basically tear apart the engine and check the bearings, replace them if need be, and replace any other parts that may have been damaged from the lack of oil. And Im guessing ill need to replace the oil...
  18. hambo

    Rattling sound while accelerating?

    No I wish he would, but he says he has to go through all the other units in our class, and wouldnt have time for me to bring it in and tear it down. Thanks for your opinion on the book. I think it will help too. Ill order that soon.
  19. hambo

    Rattling sound while accelerating?

    Okay. Thanks for the info. Thats what I figured but the only way to really know will be to tear it apart which I plan on doing. Im just a highschool kid who took auto class this semester where we stripped down a v6 and put it all back together so I have a little bit of idea what Im in for but...
  20. hambo

    Rattling sound while accelerating?

    I still don't exactly know what bearings I need to replace. I think its the crank bearings? I was going to buy a rebuild kit off summit for $230 like this one: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/fem-205-6086m022/overview/year/1987/make/chevrolet/model/r20 and also an oil pump because mines...
  21. hambo

    Rattling sound while accelerating?

    Yes I got what you were trying to say with the difference between spun and wiped bearings. Thank you for that explanation. Although since my knowledge is very limited I still dont exactly know what bearings you are talking about. The bearings on the crank? And I only heard the engine...
  22. hambo

    Rattling sound while accelerating?

    Okay. I'll do that. Is there any chance that if I see no metal whatsoever, I can just replace the oil pump and see if thats the cause of no pressure? Any chance that the engine would be okay to run if theres no metal in the oil?
  23. hambo

    Rattling sound while accelerating?

    So now, what should I do? Im in highschool, and only have about $500 to my name after buying the truck. I have very limited mechanical knowledge. I am taking autos classes and have learned some, but I feel it isn't enough to rebuild an engine. Right now I feel like I should pull the pan, check...
  24. hambo

    Rattling sound while accelerating?

    Bad news. I didn't get any reading on my gauge. I bought a 300psi air pressure gauge from HD, a 90 elbow, a 4inch extension, and a 1/8 to 1/4 converter threads. I tefloned everything, and screwed it into where the sending unit was and nothing. The gauge was facing down at an almost 90° angle...
  25. hambo

    Rattling sound while accelerating?

    I am planning on getting the home depot gauge you posted. What kind of hose/tubing should i use between the connection at the gauge and the block? diameter? does material matter? and does the length of the hose matter or affect the pressure reading at all? Is any length good? just want to make...

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