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  1. 79Scott

    Lift Blocks

    Hey Guys, Looking for a set of 2" lift blocks for my 86 Silverado (2wd) to level out the ride height in the rear. I've looked around the interwebs and would like to know what company sells a good product? Thanks
  2. 79Scott

    leaf spring bushings

    Hey guys, Please excuse my ignorance but what is a rear forward spring bushing in regards to rear leaf springs? I assume the front bushings are different than the rears on the leaf springs? Thanks
  3. 79Scott

    Ride Height

    Hey guys, I am looking for the stock ride height (for the rear end) measurement for an '86 Silverado (C10) SB. I have a published dimension from the ground to the tailgate (27.6") but nothing else. Thanks
  4. 79Scott

    seam sealer for rear chrome bumper

    Hey guys, My 86 has a chrome bumper that is diamond plate along the top (Stepping Surface) and some of the gray "seam sealer" has come out. It appears to be a silicone base sealer to keep water out of the welds. Any idea what its called and where I can source some? Thanks
  5. 79Scott

    700R4 Rebuild cost

    Hey guys, Just curious what the approximate cost would be to rebuild a 700R4 transmission? I got a quote for $2300 and feel that's a bit high. That was for removal, rebuild and reinstall. Thanks
  6. 79Scott

    Misterious Shimmy 45-55mph OD

    Hey guys, My 86 Silverado has a shimmy between 45-55mph while in overdrive. Problem has been there for a while, front wheel bearings, tie rods and idler arm have been replaced. Seems odd to me that it does it in overdrive. Going to get the tires balanced in the next week or so. Thoughts on what...
  7. 79Scott

    Rear end sag

    Hey Guys, Just wondering why my Silverado sits low on the rear end? Not sure if that is the factory stance or not and I'm not sure the last time the shocks were replaced. Truck has 76k on it
  8. 79Scott

    c10 5.0L rear diff fluid

    Hey guys, was going to change my rear differential fluid over the weekend. What is the factory suggestion? 75w/90? and how much? Thanks
  9. 79Scott

    Bumper Gaurds

    Hey guys, I am looking a getting a set of bumper guards on my C10. Are they available in the aftermarket world? I did a quick search and didn't come across anything. Thanks
  10. 79Scott

    Rear Brake Identification

    Hey Guys, I was curious if there is an easy way to determine what side drums and shoes are on my '86 Silverado (2wd short box)? They keep locking up on me and I was just going to replace all the hardware in them. Trying to avoid pulling it apart and then waiting on parts. Thanks
  11. 79Scott

    '86 interior colors - Red

    Hey guys, I ordered a set of red door pockets for my Silverado from LMC, got them last night and the color is quite a bit different than my stock interior. The door pockets are red as compared to my interior being more of a burgundy or dark red. Does anyone know what the oem color red interior...
  12. 79Scott

    Bench Seat slide adjsutment

    Hey guys, The bench seat in my 86 Silverado does not "lock" into position on the passenger side. I found a spring on the floor under the seat and see how the locking mechanism attached to the cable is supposed to work but have no idea where the spring attaches. Is there sketch floating around...
  13. 79Scott

    Interior Rear View Mirror

    Hey guys, Have any of you ever replaced the glass in the review mirror? Mine has delaminated and looks like crap. Taking a quick look at it I couldn't figure out if the actual mirror comes apart or not. Thanks
  14. 79Scott

    Transmission ID's

    Hey guys, How can I tell what transmission I have in my truck and if its original to the vehicle? Thanks
  15. 79Scott

    Dyeing seats

    Has anyone ever tried to dye the seats in their truck? My seat is very good shape just a little faded from being so old. Don't really want to have it reupholstered. Thanks
  16. 79Scott

    Fuel Tank Selector Valve Leaking

    Hey Guys, Any reason why the fuel tank selector valve would be leaking gas? I filled up the right side fuel tank the other day and when I pulled into the garage gas was running down the frame rail. It appears the selector valve has a built in drain?
  17. 79Scott

    '86 C10 temp gauge

    Hey guys, The temp gauge in my '86 Silverado stays pinned at max temperature at all times, I am guessing the coolant temp sensor is bad? Truck runs fine and doesn't overheat or anything. Thanks
  18. 79Scott

    L6 intergrated head vacuum line

    Hey guys, would someone happened to have some photos or a good diagram (other than the sticker under the hood) for the routing of vacuum lines on a 4.1L integrated cylinder head? Thanks
  19. 79Scott

    79 c10 exhaust

    Hey guys, been a while since I've been on here. I have a quick question regarding the exhaust on my truck. I bought a new catalytic converter for my truck from rockauto because the original owner butchered up the one that was on the truck. The converter does not line up like the previous...
  20. 79Scott

    Vacuum line routing

    Hey Guys, I need a bit of help routing the vacuum lines on my 250 integral head I6 motor. I did take some photos before I pulled the cylinder head off and now I'm in the midst reassembly to the point of hooking everything back up and the photos aren't the best. Would anyone have some detailed...
  21. 79Scott

    setting valve lash on an integral head

    Hey Guys, I am following the service manual on how to set the valve lash on my L6 and I have followed it by setting the distributor to the number one cylinder adjusting the proper valves (3/4 turn past the friction point) turned the engine over to get the distributor to the number 6 position...
  22. 79Scott

    Valve Lash 250ci

    Hey guys, I just reinstalled the cylinder head on my 250ci integrated head and need to set the valve lash. Reading through my Haynes manual it says tighten 3/4 turn past the point that you cannot spin the pushrod........is that right?
  23. 79Scott

    Exhaust leak at manifold

    Does the integral head exhaust manifold have "donut" gaskets between the manifold and exhaust Y pipe? The reason I aks is one of the areas around one of the connections was leaking pretty bad. I removed the Y pipe and it looked like there are donuts there but hell if I can get them off. OR is...
  24. 79Scott

    '79 C10 choke light

    Hey guys, I just replaced the carb on my 4.1L (2bbl quadrajet) C10 and hooked the electric choke up. The original owner from whom I purchased the truck from had disconnected it I assumed because the choke housing on the carb was gone. With the choke now hooked up the choke light on the dash...
  25. 79Scott

    250ci exhaust manifold

    Hey guys, I need to replace my exhaust manifold gasket and was wondering how many exhaust manifold bolts there are? Also with the stock exhaust where can I buy the gaskets located in between the manifold and main exhaust? The two donut gasket...... Thanks

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