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    Low oil pressure in a new motor?

    Hey all, Been a while since I've been in here and I feel bad about that, haha. So I put in a new Chevy Performance 350 crate motor in my 73 about 500 miles ago and haven't really driven it much since I had to get a new truck for work. Anyway, when idling I get a PSI of 7-10lbs once the...
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    Selling my 73 SWB

    I am selling my 73 C10 truck. It has a brand new 350 that was just installed a month ago that only has about 700 miles on it. 700R4 transmission. There are literally too many new parts to list so I'll cover the important ones. New rear end built by Performance Industries. All new front end...
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    4 port fuel sender

    I put a single rear tank in my C10 from a blazer and also put in the matching sender, which has 4 ports. One of them goes to the fuel pump, the other I have as a tank vent. I blocked the other two. I can literally see the fumes coming from the vent line and it will fill my garage with the...
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    Dipstick lengths

    Should the length of the dipstick be the same whether it's on the driver or passenger side of the motor? Thank you. Brandon
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    Steering pump

    Hey All, Looking for ideas on a power steering pump. I have a refurbished one in my truck that is only a couple months old, and it's already shot. I'm planning on replacing it tomorrow afternoon, but am wondering if there are any others on the market that might be better than the ones at...
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    Crankcase pressure?

    Couple items. First I have a massive amount of oil coming from the dipstick tube, both where the tube inserts into the block and out of the top. I picked up a new tube and dipstick, but can't get the new tube into the block. I have a Exxon Valdez oil spill under my truck from the drive into work...
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    Time for a new engine

    So after many many hours of fixing and fixing and fixing, I think that the time has come for me to get a new motor. She is old and tired. I picked up this truck last June and it has been nothing but issues. I'll fix one thing, and another two issues come up. Now I'm pouring oil from the...
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    Removal of helper leaf in rear

    My truck is a heavy half ton and came with these extra small but stout leaf springs in the rear. I've lowered it with hangers and shackles, but the rear rides like crap. If I were to remove the small helper springs, would the rear of my truck go lower? It currently sits perfect and don't...
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    Is blower motor supposed to be off when off?

    When I have my slider switch in the off position, my blower motor still runs in the lowest setting. Is it supposed to do this, or should it actually be off? Also, I have a 4 speed options for the blower, and only 3 work. "Hi" doesn't work at all. Any thoughts as to why the other 3 speeds...
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    Stupid valve cover gaskets

    So I'm getting pretty frustrated with a leak from my passenger side valve covers. I picked up a Fel Pro Permadry gasket set and put it on this morning hoping to stop this f'ing leak. Get everything on and snugged down, drive to work, and it's still coming out the lower back corner. A pretty good...
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    Won't start!!!!!

    I'm about ready to sell this damn truck I'm so frustrated. If it's not one thing it's another. Just when I think I've got her operating well, something else happens. Today I fire her up to warm everything up. Fires on the first crank. Gotta stop and get gas. Put the key in to crank and...
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    LMC windshield weatherstripping

    Anyone used the windshield weatherstripping from LMC? I have one and when I went to pick up my truck from the glass shop, he didn't want to use it because "it would take too long to install" so he installed a used OEM seal from a donor truck. Well now it leaks like crazy and my carpet is very...
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    Ignition linkage in column

    This morning my truck wouldn't start. In the past weeks it would take me a few times to get the starter to actually engage, and sometimes, like this morning, nothing would happen even with the key turned all the way over. I have power throughout the truck, however the key wouldn't engage the...
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    Need better mileage

    So I finally got my first tank emptied today and filled it up. Figured out that I got a whopping 8.6 MPG. That sucks $hit. I have a 350 that has a Edelbrock performer intake. Been told that heads play the biggest part of mileage. Any recommendations for some heads that will help me with...
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    Valve cover bolts

    In my pursuit to figure out my annoying an persistent oil leak, I changed out my valve cover gaskets. Noticed that my valve covers where bent where the bolts go and got some new valve covers. I installed them and tightened them down. Today I now have a leak that is bigger than before...
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    Super hard starting motor

    My motor is really hard to start, especially in the cold mornings. I have a elec fuel pump and I let it run for a few seconds to pressure up. Pump the pedal a couple times and crank. Literally takes me a good 8 minutes of repeating the above mentioned steps before I can get it going. Once I've...
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    Oil sensor port

    I can't get oil to stop leaking from the oil sensor port on the back of the motor. I have used thread tape with no success. Looks like I'm going to have to pull it out again, and use sealant this time. Problem is that I have to pull the distributor in order the get it out. Anyone have this...
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    Sticky ignition

    My ignition switch is getting sticky. Any recommendation for a lube or spray of some kind that will smooth it out? Thanks in advance. Brandon
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    Bad luck with Fel Pro 1 piece pan gasket

    Anyone had bad luck with these? After installing it twice, I was then told by someone in the shop where I bought it that the one piece pan gaskets don't work well with the older block 350's, only the newer ones. That they will leak badly on the front portion that mates with the harmonic...
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    Rear discs

    I hate the drums on my truck. In fact I hate drum brakes in general. Thinking of converting my drums to disc. I found a kit from CPP and wondering if any of you have used it? I'm hoping that you don't have to pull the axles in order to install. I'd rather not have to do that if it's possible...
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    Tail lamp gas filler conversion

    Thinking of putting my gas filler behind my tail lamp and had heard there was a kit available. Does anyone know if this is true, and if it is, do you know where? Trying to get something dialed for my tank relocation. I've searched but don't see too much. Thanks in advance. Brandon
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    Ummm is this bad?

    Long story short, I was replacing my rear main seal last night, which is the last piece to the puzzle and I would have been driving my truck again after a couple of months of working on it, to find these little gems in the oil pump screen. The pic isn't that great, but there are 5 metal...
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    Wiper washer bottle holder

    Looking for a wiper washer bottle holder for my 73, and can't find one anywhere. I have only seen them available up to a 72, but it's not the same. Anyone have a line on where to get one? I can't stand not having my bottle mounted where it's supposed to go. Thanks in advance. Brandon
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    Accessory on ignition

    My accessory switch on the ignition didn't work when I got the truck, and have since done a complete re-wire front to back. When testing everything last night, the radio still doesn't come on when the key is set to the accessory position. Is this an indication that the ignition switch itself is...
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    Engine bay AC wiring diagram??

    I'm in the process of re-wiring my entire 73 front to back. One part that didn't come with the kit (American Autowire), because it isn't available, is the wiring for the AC system within the engine compartment and I can't find one to save my life. My AC didn't work prior to the re-wire, but...

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