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    The wisest way to modernize a C20

    radio upgrade - about 15 yrs ago - has iPod port
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    The wisest way to modernize a C20

    NICE - always wanted to do that - kits were too much $$$$ tho
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    The wisest way to modernize a C20

    yes - enuf to get the job done - more clearance is "up high below the glass" - did it in my '84 about 25 yrs ago
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    Thermostat 195?

    just change it & get on with life; i've seen several new 'stats fail too soon in several cars , esp fromaftermarket brands .... buy the best known brand you can find
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    I guess I give up on the windows

    - since the window motors grd to door, the only hard connection of door to body is thru the hinges or door latch - seems like a good thing to try would be a grd wire twixt the door & body to rule out poor grd thru those aged components ?
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    Custom ignition switch not on column

    poor boy solution - the column mechanism on mine was screwed up long ago - i bo't a generic ign switch & installed it into the hole where the clock used to be - (the clock was bad anyway) - alternative was to buy a column & all the remove/install hassle that goes with - in your case the...
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    Cruise Control Troubleshooting and Info

    great thread! related question: my 84 CUSTOM CRUISE III tends to surge when engaged; just a little, but enuf to be annoying; throttle cable seems to be correctly taught, engine vacuum is good; (454 turbohydro 400), ideas would be welcome :) p.s. i have read this thread: Cruise control works...
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    headlamp warning chime device & location '84

    my 84 c20 driver manual says there is a "lights on" warning chime when Ign off; ... long long ago iirc i must have removed or disabled it ... that has cost me a dead battery a couple times :blah: where is it installed? , what is part number? , are they available? i am guessing it might just...
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    Wipers barley working

    - had/have similar problem - super SLOW - sometimes stop mid glass when using washer - - blows fuse - have older re-man NAPA motor - per other wiper threads here , ordered a NEW motor per advise on other thread - not yet installed (all grounds are good, so that's not the problem) (mea ciulpa...
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    454 kickback/dieseling after shutdown?

    does it come down to normal idle when you get off the pedal? very often - this can be caused by a throttle not closing completely - mine does that sometimes - could be idle arm adjustment; could be cruise arm or some other component is holding it open a bit; i've seen both problems &...
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    Flip up wipers arms?

    My '84 C-20 arm is only 15"
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    Flip up wipers arms?

    Dorman 42631 is Ford - picture shows spline type but spec says splines+flange nut - J-hook - Length: 21.75 IN My '84 C-20 arm is only 15" - interesting Dorman does not list an arm for it https://www.dormanproducts.com/p-19846-42631.aspx
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    wiper motor replacement choices

    good info - if i order the Amazon version i can send it back vs other online suppliers - i don't need it immediately since i rarely drive the truck & almost never in rain ... (deliver to home is a factor since i'm 20 miles from town & 40 from city with multi auto stores )
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    wiper motor replacement choices

    old Question re-inspired by this thread which recommends the WAI brand motors from Autozone or PartsGeek; thread says the WAI is made in Korea - but research says WAI is all made in China i find WAI WPM180 on ebay as the correct motor to fit my '84 C20 is the Parts Player "brand" motor sold...
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    intake tricks produce horse power

    fascinating - ya gotta wonder why K&N would market such a thing if they knew it was useless? vs a no-name from China i would understand
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