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    Rust prevention

    I've been looking on YouTube about rust prevention for the doors of my truck. There is no rust in the doors at this time. Would like to keep them that way. I saw a video about melting petroleum jelly and pouring into the bottom of the doors. This got me to thinking about other products made...
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    Inaccurate fuel level reading

    Norwester, Thanks but I have already ordered a new gauge. Thanks again!
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    Inaccurate fuel level reading

    Blue Ox, I will try that. Thanks. I assume that is at the gauge itself?
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    Inaccurate fuel level reading

    Yes, gauge only reads between empty and 1/4. Both sides. Going to get a new gauge. Btw... could it be the printed circuit behind the gauges somehow? I'll surely find out when the gauge is removed I suppose.
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    Inaccurate fuel level reading

    My fuel gauge reads a little over 1/4 of a tank of fuel when full. The truck has dual tanks and the gauge reads the same way on either tank. Because of that fact, I'm thinking the gauge is the problem. However, I wanted to check with folks in the know if anyone has experienced this as it could...
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    Replacement steering wheel

    The Chevelle steering wheel arrived and it's in. Looks great! I had forgotten how thin steering wheels were back in the day. It's still an upgrade from stock.
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    Replacement steering wheel

    Thank you very much Andy!
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    Replacement steering wheel

    Hello all! I need a new steering wheel and thinking a 70 Chevelle 3 spoke type would look nice in the truck. The question is whether it would bolt in without any modification? I would buy the mount kit with the steering wheel from Austley's Chevelle parts. Thanks
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    No Start Situation

    Finally have time to work on the R10. Found the coil was bad. I have installed the new coil and the truck is running fine. Thanks to all that replied and gave advice. With the coil bad why would there be spark at a plug? Could it be that the spark was not hot enough? Very puzzling. Thanks again.
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    No Start Situation

    Well....made it thru the hurricane with no issues other than too much yard cleanup and assisting the neighbors. I did the ALDL test and it only showed 12. No other codes. I am going to rent a fuel pressure tester next and see what happens. I did pour fuel into the TBI to see if it would fire...
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    No Start Situation

    Thanks to all that have responded. Truck will have to wait until this Monday or Tuesday as my time will be taken up by hurricane prep. Hopefully I will have internet. Hopefully there will be power.
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    No Start Situation

    Thanks for clearing that up. I do see the fuel injectors pulse when cranking the engine. As far as the timing chain...I had the top end done about a month ago due to a leaking head gasket. Engine also received a new timing chain. Could this be an ignition control module if there is spark?
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    No Start Situation

    Yes. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT is on with the key in the on position. Not sure what "jumping time" means for the fuel pump. Is that controlled by the ECM?
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    No Start Situation

    87 R10 has spark and fuel but won't start. Was driving and engine shut down. Pulled plug and grounded it and there is spark. Had wife crank truck and saw injectors squirt fuel. Any ideas as to what has happened and what to look for?
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    Throttle sticky

    Rock Auto delivered a new accelerator cable. Just installed it and now the throttle is smooth as glass. I guess there is a difference between manufacturerers of new cables.
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    Throttle sticky

    I know this has been covered before. I have read most of the posts concerning a sticking throttle cable. So here is my problem... I have installed a new cable, verified the TV cable is not binding. I can operate the throttle manually (throttle cable off TBI) with ease. The throttle cable has...
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    Exhaust on a lowered truck

    1) I have noticed that the stock exhaust seems very low under the truck. Is this normal or could this be an issue done by the previous owner? The exhaust (where it joins at the 'Y' prior to cat) is the lowest part of the truck now. I think I have seen this before on other squares. 2) It's also...
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    Rack and pinion

    Thanks for the info. I had good luck with the rack & pinion on my Vette. I will look into the Jeep steering shaft. I also will have another shop look at the current alignment. It seems to track fine just has a wandering problem and seems I need to turn the wheel a bit more than needed. Is there...
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    Rack and pinion

    Has anyone installed rack and pinion steering on their truck? I just completed a 4" front drop along with a 5" flip kit. My only real complaint is the steering which may be due to the alignment. I used a rack and pinion in my 65 Corvette and am very pleased with the improvement. Looking for...
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    Air Conditioner drain

    My truck, 1987 R10, has developed an interior leak from the a/c. I have noticed the carpet is wet under the a/c box that's under the glove box. It doesn't seem to be coolant. Where would this normally drain? Don't want the floor to rust.
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    Chipping the ECM

    Thanks John! I'll do the tune up and look into headers. I believe I need headers with a o2 sensor bung.
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    Chipping the ECM

    Has anyone put a chip into a 87 R10 5.7 TBI? I seem to remember chips from the past. This is my first pickup and also my first computer controlled vehicle. I figure there should be some kind of performance mods for computers. Can anyone recommend a chip?
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    ReplacING power window motor

    Thanks for the info guys. I got the regulator installed but had to take it out and power the motor with a motorcycle battery to get it to move about a 3/4". Everything lined up after that.
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    ReplacING power window motor

    Interesting thread. I am in the middle of replacing the whole regulator assy. I have the new assembly in the door with the rollers in place. My issue is getting the threaded posts to get into the holes in the door. The posts are about 1" from where they need to be. I do have a bolt placed in...
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    Power window motor replacement

    Thanks Andy. I think I located the issue. The large curved gear is rusted to the point of lost teeth. I put a light inside the door and took pics. Gear is really rusted. Now the job is to remove and replace the regulator and motor.

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