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CCalSgt replied to the thread 1985 C20: Carb not getting fuel.Any time my carb lost its prime I would need to pour fuel straight into it to get it started. After a start it would stay primed. Also...
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CFill the float bowl with fuel. Try and start it. With the float bowl full, it should run long enough to pull fuel from the tank. If not...
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CCalSgt replied to the thread AC system recommendations.I cant speak to the daily operation of the vintage air system because my truck is still not finished but the install was straight forward
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CCalSgt replied to the thread Do I even need a gas tank vent tube?.Once upon a time when I worked at a Full Service gas station, many of the squares (and a few others) we would flip the hose nozzle...
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C$221.00 from Summit for manifold back dual kit Just pick your offset in/out mufflers. But a nice single exhaust isn't bad either...
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CIn high school, I had a ‘76 Nova with a 305 2 bbl. Right after my dad and I got it on the road and I started driving it, the single...
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CWell , 52 year old Grit dog decided that 10 year old grit dogs favorite exhaust was the quick and easy answer. Side pipes ftw!
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C4 speed would hold up I'm sure, but most likely not what you want. Your only option really is a t56. You're not going to get what you...
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CCalSgt replied to the thread Disassemble Clean Roller Lifters, for L31 Vortec SBC.Great write up! I went through this when I did the L31 for the Squircle. Getting them apart with the oil varnish groove is a PIA, but...
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CCalSgt reacted to RanchWelder's post in the thread Disassemble Clean Roller Lifters, for L31 Vortec SBC with
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When it's time to re-assemble each clean dry piston, spring, plunger and stainless cap, make use of a hex nut driver, so you can squeeze... -
CCalSgt reacted to RanchWelder's post in the thread Disassemble Clean Roller Lifters, for L31 Vortec SBC with Like.
Cleaning your roller lifters can go a long way to saving money on a rebuilt Roller Engine. First carefully remove the clips with a pick...
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CCalSgt replied to the thread 5.3 LS SWAP 82 C10 QUESTIONS.I know Holley makes retrofit fuel pumps with a big sock on the bottom that works without baffling. They were stupid expensive when I was...
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CCalSgt reacted to RattleSnack's post in the thread 5.7 back fires through carb but timing is good. with Like.
Looks like you tried all the usual suspects... Did you double-check your spark plug wires? Maybe you got some mixed up. My next guess...
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CCalSgt replied to the thread Has anyone done an L31 Vortec swap?.Thanks for the compliment…
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CHoly crap. I'm at reply 300. This thing is AMAZING. As much as I want to go all in on it, sitting idle for 15 years so far, I just...
