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    Key switch to starter ??

    ******** Ok so let me get this straight ***** I need to clip the positive side of cap where coil wire goes in with a volt meter and and my other lead from volt meter to the red supply wire itself, crank the engine and if it falls below 10 volts direct current ( VDC ) side of meter the starter...
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    Key switch to starter ??

    Why : My key switch wires were burned and melted. So I replaced them with new wire from the auto parts store and used a bigger wire for lower resistance reasons. I thought this was the reason why the truck would`nt start during the start sequence, but would bump when you let the key switch go...
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    Key switch to starter ??

    I have a Standard ( clutch system) C10 1/2 ton P/U. I replaced my key switch starting wires from just past the fire wall plug to cab on the engine side. I hooked wires to solenoid, starter, alt and the junction that bolts down wires on fire wall. When hooking the Batt. back up to the truck it...
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    Blown Fuse

    I do want to thank you very much for your advice on this matter. I went as far as even smelling, ohming, dc voltage test and followed wires to tail and running lights ! Thanks to your suggestion I found the problem on the cigarette lighter where it was completely unplugged and laying on the cab...
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    Blown Fuse

    I have a problem that truck is blowing tail light fuse. I ve unplugged plugs from firewall and then plugged the main plug back into back of fusebox, without any wires plugged into tail lights or the wires plugged into fusebox the fuse blows anyway, but all my other fuses are fine and stay good...
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    whats this part ?

    Thank you retro C10 sport for your response !
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    whats this part ?

    Can anyone tell me what this part is and what does it do ? It plugs in above the fuse box
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    Rear disc brakes on the cheap

    Does anyone know ? Has anyone done this brake conversion yet ? If so can you supply info on front or rear calipers from the astro van for rear brakes on chevy, any detailed pics, and a complete parts list :hidesbehindsofa:
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    front grill lights come on during braking

    Where do I start when I apply the brake pedal and both brake lights and grill running lights come on ?
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    The distributor

    I have bought a new distributor, cap, rotor, coil, plugs and plug wires for my 84 truck as I am rebuilding it. I`m getting current to the coil but no fire to the plugs as I turn the truck over.... Any suggestions !!!
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    The " Starter "

    I am rebuilding an 84 and have come to a starter problem ! the engine that I had before was a 6 cyl. I have rebuilt an 8 cyl. I put all wires back where they belong and when I turn the key to the on position the starter engages instead of me turning the key switch all the way like normal. Any...
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    Rocker arm adjustments

    Mr Marty I thank you !
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    Rocker arm adjustments

    How do you adjust rocker arms on a rebuilt engine without it running first ? without any problems of it starting right up....
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    84 Exterior Doors

    Thank You for the advice ! I will do that instead or do like my bud said just buy a door from the junk yard !
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    84 Exterior Doors

    How hard is it to put a new outer skin on an 84 chevy ? What does it intel ? Are there special tools you need to do this " RIGHT "
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