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    Fusible link issues.

    Hey Everyone, I have a 78 C10 that I am trying to get back on the road and the wiring is an adventure. I blew up the original 454 and am trying to finish hooking up a replacement. Today when I tried to bump the starter a big puff of smoke appeared. So I know this is the fusible link getting...
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    Do you guys think this is Rod Knock?

    Thanks for your help guys. I have the rest of the week off and ill have time to work on it. Cant wait to cruise around once i figure it out.
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    Do you guys think this is Rod Knock?

    Hey Guys i could use some help with identifying the most likely cause of the sounds my 454 is making. Ill give some background first. It started overheating and lost power on the highway. Temp got up 235 when i got it pulled over and shut it off. I never lost oil pressure during this and now it...
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    Having a Hard time identifying Engine using casting code.

    Hmmm....that’s funny it’s a 454 engine but I can’t see the block casting number because of the firewall.
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    Having a Hard time identifying Engine using casting code.

    Hey Everyone I’m new to the Chevy world and I recently bought a 78 C15 and I’m trying to identify the engine in the truck and where it came from as it is not the engine the truck was built with. The Casting code is right by the timing belt cover and it looks like 106061SC. I also include the...
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    Hello Everybody need some buying advice.

    Hey Guys figured I’d give you an update. It has no Bondo that we can find the body panels were all replaced and the truck is put back together, used a magnet and everything is metal. The frame has been sandblasted and painted. As for the funny marker lights he had those red ones on just in case...
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    Hello Everybody need some buying advice.

    Hey Guys thanks for the advice. The owners son wasn’t very helpful the first time I went to see it and it was buried in behind some trailers so I couldn’t drive it. I’m going back tonight to actually drive it and speak to the owner. I suppose one thing to bring up is that in all of Canada there...
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    Hello Everybody need some buying advice.

    So i guess I'll introduce myself first. My name is Justin, I am 31 and live in western Canada and work in the oil and gas industry. So I have been looking for a cool muscle truck to work on with my daughter. I have found a listing an hour away from my house for 1978 C10 Stepside with the...
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