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    Oil dripping around starter

    I found the source of the leak. It is leaking at the back of the oil pan around the arch. I pulled the inspection cover and the oils lines were dripping straight down it. So I left the cover off drove it around, then I could see the lines going down the back of the pan. The rear main does...
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    Oil dripping around starter

    Hi can you clarify what the leak actually was? Update.....I brought the truck to my local good shop that works pretty much on trucks. They said they had a camera and checked out the rear main....not leaking, all dry around it. So they said they saw oil coming down from the right rear back of...
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    Stake Pocket Body tie downs

    Thanks, looks good. Did you have to drill holes in the bed? I don't think my bed has any holes in it anywhere. I guess I can drill some holes as long as I have access to the back side to install and tighten a nut.......That's why I was thinking to use the stake pockets.
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    Oil dripping around starter

    Working on vehicles for over 45 years I know this. But what if the dip stick is incorrect and you add too much or not enough oil? I was asking about the proper amount of oil for a 74 5.7- is it 5 quarts or 6? I found so much wrong with this truck that I had to fix from people that did not...
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    Stake Pocket Body tie downs

    My 87 Squarebody has the typical stake pockets in the top of the bed. It has nothing in the bed for tie downs, etc. What do you guys use? Are the stake pockets standard size you can install the typical D Rings or loops that I see on line? I'd rather not drill in the bed to install anything...
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    Oil dripping around starter

    I want to ask about oil capacity for the engine. When that shop filled it with oil, they put in 6 quarts. It showed full to the dipstick line. When I recently changed the oil I measured 6 quarts coming out of it. I was not sure what to put in so I would not over fill it. I put in a little...
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    Oil dripping around starter

    Good point on the valve covers. I bought the correct valve covers for the year engine. They have 2 ports- actually three- one for PCV, one for breather and one for oil fill cap. There was a plug in the one for breather, I had to remove the plug and put in a grommet, then the breather. There...
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    Oil dripping around starter

    It would not surprise me if it was not done properly. The guy who runs the shop is really knowledgeable although I am not sure all of the techs are a high caliber. And that it took 2 months to do the work. I initially tried the shop out to fix my dual gas tanks issue. It would only pull from...
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    Help with Windshield Wiper Blades

    I ordered my wiper blade replacements from Classic Parts. They not only fit great but look original.
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    Fuel Line Repair at TBI

    Sure, next time I'm in the engine bay, I'll get a picture of my improvised fuel line.
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    Oil dripping around starter

    This is good idea, I'll take the cover off and have a look. When the rear main was done the first time, it definitely came directly from this area- this time, it's around the starter.
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    Oil dripping around starter

    This is interesting as the shop that did the rear main stated that they had to pull transfer case, tranny, etc. to do the rear main. It was leaking about the same as it is now but it needed a clutch so I had them do the rear main at the same time. It has a 74 block from a Chevelle or Monte...
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    Bought an '87 long bed on Bring a Trailer a few days ago

    Welcome, you did fine. I read BAT every single day and think I remember seeing this one. I check out every Squarebody looking at the picture to help restore my 87 V10 short box with the 4 speed. I paid top dollar for mine from a small dealer a year and a half ago. I paid way too much and I...
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    Oil dripping around starter

    I need some help diagnosing an oil leak in my 1987 Squarebody V10 with a 74 5.7 in it, SM 465 manual 4 speed. I have an oil leak, drips that originate around the starter dripping from both sides and flows down the protective plate at the bell housing and drips on the floor. I have looked all...
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    Front End Sheet Metal Assembly

    I just sanded, refinished, patched and re-painted my inner fender liners and entire front end. The fender liners came off easily, I did them separately. Then I just bolted them back on. I sanded, masked, primed and painted everything else once the front fascia was off, exposing everything nicely.
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