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    Wiring harness options

    I'm currently restoring a 1974 K10 which I'm converting from a carburetor to TBI. I have built my own harness by using new wire and connectors and also cleaning up and using some of the original harness. Much cheaper than paying 300 to 500 hundred bucks or more for a new one.
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    New wiring harness difficulty

    First thing you need to do is get on the internet, i. e., Google and find a wiring schematic for the entire truck. You will probably get lots and lots of hits. Then watch lots of YouTube videos. You'll find plenty of them. Watch them, buy some electrical testing equipment, and go to work...
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    Headlights go on and off

    The circuit breaker for the headlights is on the switch. Maybe it's worn out which may be why the headlights go off and on. I'd try a new headlight switch, or at least check the one that's on it.
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    Wiring Harness journal

    Looks like a barrel full of muli-colored snakes. Best of luck.
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    NP203 to NP208 swap?

    I think an NP205 will swap directly with the NP203 if you can find one. I'm currently restoring a 1974 K10 that I bought in 1974 with a Muncie SM465 and an NP205 T case.
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    Brake line, opinions needed.

    Like the one answer, buy copper/nickel tubing, a decent double flaring tool and bender from Eastwood or the internet, and go for it. YouTube has lots of good videos on doing this yourself. And, yes, either replace all your brake lines, or, at least inspect the ones you don't replace.
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    Intermediate steering shaft seal

    Does anybody have a source or a gm part number for the intermediate shaft coupling sealL
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    Steering shaft intermediate coupling

    I have a 1974 Chevy K10 and am trying to find the seal for the intermediate shaft coupling. Anybody know where I can find one?
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    Anybody see one of these before? Little Max

    I used to have one similar to this one. As I recall it came with the equipment so that you could actually weld with it, too.
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    What are these?

    Took my 74 K10 apart years ago to restore. Getting close to be finished and found these in the parts box. Anybody have any ides what they are and where they go?
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    Sm465 knocking while in reverse

    I put a Muncie M20 in a 55 Chevy years ago and had a clicking in first gear. Turned out to be a chipped tooth in first gear. Just some food for thought. Too, if your new one piece drive shaft is longer than 72 inches it's too long. I assume your truck is a long wheel base. If so, that's why...
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    SAE or synthetic

    I'm certainly no motor oil expert, but, to me 5W means 5W, as in 5W-30, and knowing what those number mean, is pretty thin, regardless of whether it's conventional or synthetic. I'll continue to throw away conventional oil every 3000 miles.
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    SAE or synthetic

    Supertech oil is made by Warren Oil Co., and is considered one of the best oils available today. For some reason Wal Mart quit selling a conventional oil. It's now either a synthetic blend or full synthetic. I, personally, don't use synthetic oil, as I change oil and filter every 3000 miles...
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    Wiring 'factory' gauges 'directly'???

    In my opinion, a Volt Meter is easier to wire, as a Ammeter usually needs at least 12 and maybe 10 gauge wire to mount it unless it's a shunted Ammeter.
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    Wiring 'factory' gauges 'directly'???

    I used all Autometer Pro Comp liquid filled 2 5/8 inch gauges and the 5 inch tach and speedometer. By the way, if anybody is interested, I have the original speedometer and fuel gauge (center mount) I'll sell for $75.00 for both. LMC gets $150.00 for both. Let me know if anybody is interested...
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