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    Gas in Oil!?

    Update on Gas in Oil issue: After draining the oil (and gas in the oil) and the oil filter, I replaced the mechanical fuel pump and the engine starts right up and runs well with no issue...and...after several days it will start right up which was a problem before due to fuel draining back from...
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    Gas in Oil!?

    Thank you for your time and knowledge. The oil had the strong snell of gasoline and was way up over full on the dipstick so I believe that as well and thinning of the oil was what was causing the oil to spew… I just can’t see where it spewed from as yet. I’ve drained and replaced the oil and...
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    Gas in Oil!?

    Thank you for your responses. I suppose the best thing to do is replace the fuel pump and give it a try. One thing I’m concerned about is where did the oil leak out from and will the oil leak out again when running. Also, will replacing the pump stop the fuel from leaking back from the fuel...
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    Gas in Oil!?

    I have two issues. One causing the other with my 86 C-10 which has a 350 with 4-barrel Ellerbrock carb and intake. It's a project and doesn't get driven yet. After sitting a few days the gas seems to drain back from the fuel line, it takes a lot of pumping the gas peddle to get fuel to the...
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    question about gmc vs chevy

    I recently bought an 86 Chev. C10 that has GMC badging (likely due to donor fenders and tailgate) and while I own a 94 GMC Z71 which I bought new) I intend to remove the GMC badging and go with Cheverolet as I believe Chevy has a higher favorability amongst car people and… because it is a Chevy...
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    What years will Instrument clusters work for an 86 with auto trans and a/c?

    Thanks for your response. I have several projects and I may reduce them… starting with this truck.
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    What years will Instrument clusters work for an 86 with auto trans and a/c?

    Here are pics of the instrument cluster. Thanks for any info!
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    What years will Instrument clusters work for an 86 with auto trans and a/c?

    Here’s the pic of the VIN tag at the left dash area. Rivets look to be OEM. It appears the truck may be a hodge-podge of parts of which I will need to resolve to make it right. It is for sale or trade if anyone’s interested.
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    What years will Instrument clusters work for an 86 with auto trans and a/c?

    Now I’m even more confused!? The title shows an 86 and matches the VIN number on the dash…are you suggesting the steering column has been replaced with an 83 or older model?
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    What years will Instrument clusters work for an 86 with auto trans and a/c?

    Not sure either but they stated it was based upon the pic I provided. Thus the reason for investigating.
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    What years will Instrument clusters work for an 86 with auto trans and a/c?

    Thanks again for your suggestions.
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    What years will Instrument clusters work for an 86 with auto trans and a/c?

    Thank each of you for your replies. I was advised by someone that from the look of it the instrument cluster was incorrect that truck. Someone had replaced the seat with. Buckets from a Suburban. They also replaced the door trim panels which are for a power door and mine had manual windows. I...
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    What years will Instrument clusters work for an 86 with auto trans and a/c?

    Here’s what I have currently.
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    What years will Instrument clusters work for an 86 with auto trans and a/c?

    Which years interchange with 86 for instrument cluster? I was told that they differ depending upon the year and want to see if mine is correct or requires replacement as none of the gauges are working. Thanks!
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    Do I need an electric fuel pump!

    Thank you all for your replies! The carbonator and intake manifold are Edelbrock. I was thinking of having the electric fuel pump as a primer as Copymutt suggested. Not sure what a "widowed Needle" is.
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