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    Retaining rings for rear wheel bearings

    Thank you very much. I finally figured it out just as you describe. Sometimes I just need push. Been an ASE for 50 years and still learn everyday. Joe
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    Retaining rings for rear wheel bearings

    Hi Spencer, I have the 74 service manual lt shows only 1 retaining ring. The text however is quite clear about bending the long tab of the retainer into a slot of the outer nut…… I may have just answered my own question. The one retainer is used for both retaining nuts. Let me try that otherwise...
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    Retaining rings for rear wheel bearings

    Hi Guys, I’ve got a 1974 C20 11” drums and I disassembled them to check brakes and bearings. Upon inspection and reviewing the service manual it appears I’m short a retaining ring on both sides. Disassembly was one retaining nut, a tanged retainer and then a retaining nut and flat washer with...
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    1977 C20 Heavy duty with 11.15 drums?

    I have a 1974 c20 and it has GVW of 6400lbs with 11” drums. When I had them off they were so heavy that I couldn’t carry them upstairs to the sandblaster. I can’t imagine trying to deal with the 13” drums. Joe
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    What’s the best way to fix/clean up this wiring problem?

    I’ve seen it done where the secondary wire goes to a power block mounted on the fender well and all the wires hook to the power block. I’ve seen the power blocks with up to 10 spotsto hook wires. I was really impressed with how neat the whole thing was. Joe
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    Intake Manifold RTV Dry Times

    Hi Guys, Would I put the sealer on all four surfaces or just the front and rear rubber gaskets
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    Check out my rear end

    I’d pull the drive shaft and double check the u joints. Outer axle bearings would be worth a look. Joe
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    A Technical Comedy [Only After the Fact]

    That’s interesting. Had a similar problem on my recently acquired 1974 c20. Finally went to eBay and got two brand new door locks with 2 keys for $12. Joe 1974 Chevy c20 1967 Pontiac GTO
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    Idle Mixture Screws Do Not Adjust Anything on 1974 454.

    I had a similar problem on my Pontiac GTO. Did everything but nothing worked. This was after having my heads done at the machine shop. Finally figured it out-with the last valve job they also shaved the heads; it was the third time getting the heads shaved. Turns out the pushrods were now too...
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    New from northern Maine

    Welcome from Minnesota. I lived in Bangor back in the early 80’s
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    Fair price to switch a V10 front and rear diffs to 373 from 308 gears

    That sounds like a workable plan. I’ll ponder that for a it
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    Replacement Panels - All Created Equal - Yes or No?

    I got 4 panels from LMC and was surprised by their thickness a weight. I’m new to the truck resto and didn’t know about AMD. I’ll have to see if they have a current catalog.
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    Fair price to switch a V10 front and rear diffs to 373 from 308 gears

    I’m looking for a 308 or so gearing for my 1974 c20. Don’t like the 410’s I currently have. I’d be looking for a drum to drum swap if anybody is interested. Joe
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    Carb replacement recommendation?

    Ive got the 650 on my 74 454 and it acts quite nicely. Now if I could only get rid of the obnoxious exhaust smell. Joe
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    2.73:1 Rear - Do I have a chance in hell to......

    I’ve got a 454 and 410 rear if anybody is interested
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