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    Knocking under load/hard acceleration

    Hmm, I'll give that a try tomorrow, thanks Marty!
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    Knocking under load/hard acceleration

    I don't know that I can re-create the sound without driving it. It won't do it in neutral.
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    Knocking under load/hard acceleration

    Thanks, I plan on doing that Kleedus, it's helped me in the past. GP, it does not blow black smoke at all. You can smell that it's a little rich, though. Mileage is unknown, as this engine is a donor engine that I used to replace a failed 4.3 v6. The 86 c10 I got it out of had a 4.3 from the...
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    Knocking under load/hard acceleration

    Thanks for the replies, To answer all of you guys: Paw paw: The oil looks clear, I'm about 2000 miles into my last oil change and it is getting a little darker. Smells a little like gas, I am running a bit rich. My oil pressure gauge is bad and fluctuates, but always stays between 30-60 psi...
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    Knocking under load/hard acceleration

    My engine just developed a knock coming from the engine area when I accelerate hard at the end of 1st gear and through 2nd gear, never in third that I can hear. The sound does not happen when revving in neutral, and just started yesterday. Oil seems fine/full. It almost sounds like a rod...
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    Question on headliner install

    Nice job! Makes it look so much better, doesn't it? Was it a pain to hold up while putting it back in? I know when I did my amc eagle, it was a PITA to hold the headliner up and instal it by myself without messing it up. I'd recommend anyone that has an old headliner to do this. It's not as...
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    Trans Swap Conversion

    Do you plan on beefing up the engine? If so, it may be too much for a T5. My '88 s10 with the "iron duke" 4 cyl came had a T5 world class. I liked it, never gave me any trouble, but I'd think hard about it before putting one behind a 350. And I would never power shift it.
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    Bvllsh!t on craigslist.

    Interesting 1 ton retro
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    Coolant overflow doesn't drain back to rad.

    Ok, between the new cap and new hose, it is all functioning normally now. Thanks guys. I'm guessing the cap, because it was a bit rusty and the rubber appears to have deteriorated a bit.
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    Coolant overflow doesn't drain back to rad.

    That's why I said it would either leak if it was low enough, of wouldn't matter if it was above the water line. That's the cap I got, two gaskets and a spring. I just finished replacing the reservoir hose. The old one didn't look bad at all, so I have a feeling I'll be back to the drawing...
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    Coolant overflow doesn't drain back to rad.

    No, I see no leaks whatsoever. When I disconnected the reservoir hose from the neck of the rad and held it a few inches lower in elevation, coolant flowed through it easily. So I don't suspect a clogged line. It seems that any coolant I add to the radiator just ends up in the reservoir...
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    Coolant overflow doesn't drain back to rad.

    The problem happened with the old stock cap. Earlier today I replaced with the same style (cap with spring and seal, twist on). I'm not yet sure if the problem is fixed but i will know soon. This is the stock style, as well as what I replaced it with. Is it what you're talking about...
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    Coolant overflow doesn't drain back to rad.

    The last few days, my radiator will be like a quart low, and my reservoir will be full above the cold fill line. It is not draining back into the radiator for some reason. Anyone ever had this problem? I just got finished replacing the radiator cap and making sure the line from reserve to...
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    I have been wondering about this. I have heard many square owners complain about the heaters/defrost. If it's due to a gap in the ducting in a/c equipped squares then that would explain it, because I have no a/c but amazing heat, even compared to some new vehicles.
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    Alternator

    I agree, I think 140 would be ideal. No more than 180. If you can find anything in that range I would go for it.
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