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75gmck25 replied to the thread Larger steel wheels.Wheel Vintiques has a lot of classic wheels. I’d just take a look through what they offer. -
75gmck25 replied to the thread Temp gauge not reading.Bottom line - based on Rockauto site, the TS76 sending unit or equivalent is probably the one you need, unless your cluster is '79 or...
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75gmck25 replied to the thread Debugging my AC problems.If your compressor is working, and if you can find a shop that will recharge the system for a reasonable price, most other parts are...
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75gmck25 replied to the thread 1985 305 keeps dying after a few seconds.Disconnect and plug the fuel line so you have no gas coming into the carburetor. Then start it up and see if it smooths out and runs...
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75gmck25 replied to the thread Temp gauge not reading.Temperature sending unit resistance and the matching gauge has changed over the years on a squarebody. For example, if you have an '82...
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75gmck25 replied to the thread Truck cranks and starts and dies immediately.The wiring colors at your starter are not original. - red wires appear correct, but there should be a fusible link in the small red...
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75gmck25 replied to the thread Firewall mounted terminals.Main power (large gauge red cable) runs from the battery positive to the starter. The starter terminal then has a 10 gauge wire that...
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75gmck25 replied to the thread Speedo working but Odometer not working.The mechanism for the odometer is pretty simple, but relies several internal parts moving reliably. My guess is that a tab broke off...
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75gmck25 replied to the thread Engine install.I installed mine with the exhaust manifolds already bolted on. It worked fine, but it was a PIA to jockey it around to line up and...
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75gmck25 replied to the thread Black wire connected to indicator lamp.It may be the black cluster ground wire. On older trucks it was grounded to a post on the top of the emergency brake, but I think newer...
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I ordered the 73-80 bench seam foam and tan seat cover from LMC, and today I started stripping down the seatback. When I unboxed the...
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75gmck25 replied to the thread Hello from Virginia.I tried to get regular Virginia inspection on my '75 K25. The first thing he did was look under the hood (visual emissions equipment...
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75gmck25 replied to the thread TH350 transmission.Checking it with a tach is the best start. These trucks echo like tin cans, so noise from the engine is amplified. When I replaced cab...
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75gmck25 replied to the thread 8' bed question.IIRC, the only unique bed feature of my ‘75 Camper Special was two cutouts in the front panel. The ElimiPitch camper brackets bolt to...
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75gmck25 replied to the thread Get a Clean Look and Strong Support with Luverne® 6" O-Mega II™ Side Bars I Free Shipping.Am I missing something? According to the search function on their site, this vendor does not make a running board or any other product...
