Recent content by CorvairGeek
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Found a free motor and can't find identification
My corporate blue, '78 292. Chances are the OP has an integral head 250 as well.- CorvairGeek
- Post #10
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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locked in
Worn out lock actuators/solenoids can jam too.- CorvairGeek
- Post #29
- Forum: Electrical & Audio
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locked in
Since the hood can't be readily opened from only the outside, like my Squarebody, here is my parallel wired unlock (only) switch in the back of the truck. Hopefully, it would override enough to get the car opened. Haven't needed it in almost 10 years though.- CorvairGeek
- Post #20
- Forum: Electrical & Audio
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locked in
Typically in GM speak, it is the turn signals/flasher/seat belt buzzer and fuse area.- CorvairGeek
- Post #19
- Forum: Electrical & Audio
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locked in
Switch is most likely, I just had the chance to grab all when I fixed mine. My car had a lot of switch use (and miles), so it made sense.- CorvairGeek
- Post #16
- Forum: Electrical & Audio
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locked in
Being I was not far from back surgery when my incident happened, I had pulled the fuse in my car too. I wasn't in any condition to go rooting around looking for the relay in the right front kick panel, besides being so shocked the system could malfunction this way.- CorvairGeek
- Post #15
- Forum: Electrical & Audio
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locked in
If the lock function of a switch sticks, or the relay itself, these are the symptoms you will get. These old style GM lock motors/solenoids are so powerful, you cannot turn the lock cylinder or overcome the lock button, you will only pull the linkage apart. I warned family members to try the...- CorvairGeek
- Post #8
- Forum: Electrical & Audio
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Show your daily driver
I finally sold the Caprice (page 1 of this thread) last month after much procrastination, having owned it since it was new. Replaced it with this over 2 years ago. Still only has 17K miles.- CorvairGeek
- Post #592
- Forum: Other Vehicles
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Dash/radio lose power on ignition wires
Make sure you have the correct switch to swap too! Tilt and non-tilt column are different. The rod moves in the opposite direct between columns.- CorvairGeek
- Post #4
- Forum: Electrical & Audio
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New member from Montana, '81 C10 longbed, 250 6 cylinder
Welcome from Idaho (and the 6 cylinder club)!- CorvairGeek
- Post #13
- Forum: Introduction
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$40 well spent on OEM buzzer
The Buick & Cadillac horn option (I've found it as U88 on Cad and U09 on Buick) added a C & D note horns to the existing A & F notes. The Rochester products / Delco Remy horns had the note molded into them.- CorvairGeek
- Post #8
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Finally snagged a fuel injection emblem.
I recall it being on the front fenders of Parisiennes with 4.3L V6s starting in '85.- CorvairGeek
- Post #5
- Forum: Exterior
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Member from Mississippi
Welcome! I enjoyed my time in Pascagoula and Biloxi (pre Katrina).- CorvairGeek
- Post #7
- Forum: Introduction
