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thats why a vortec late 90s one is worth it, its got more hp, a balance shaft (a huge win for smoothness), and its still a SBC under the... -
Old Guy Bill reacted to 75gmck25's post in the thread OEM cylinder head castings - 1977 K10 with
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Quite a few original 350's were replaced by Goodwrench 350's, usually purchased from the local dealer. The Goodwrench engines were... -
It's unlikely that you are actually getting vapor lock with the symptoms you are reporting and the equipment you have. If it was vapor...
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Old Guy Bill reacted to Drauka99's post in the thread Precision windshield gasket, self locking or lock strip? with Like.
yeah I had the hook with the ball on it to open the seam a little and the plastic spoon to press the flap down in and lots of soapy...
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Old Guy Bill reacted to Broken85's post in the thread Precision windshield gasket, self locking or lock strip? with Like.
FYI, I paid a guy to put mine in, but I bought the windshield seal with the chrome insert from LMC ahead of time so he would have all...
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Old Guy Bill reacted to bucket's post in the thread Precision windshield gasket, self locking or lock strip? with Like.
When I did the one that was similar, the local glass shop gave me a little plastic "spoon" to help with the install. In combination with...
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Old Guy Bill reacted to chris3353's post in the thread Precision windshield gasket, self locking or lock strip? with Like.
I justhad my 89 done,,, I Called a glass company. New glass with tint/antenna plus new lock strip gasket and installed for $350. I...
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Old Guy Bill reacted to Drauka99's post in the thread Precision windshield gasket, self locking or lock strip? with Like.
I did mine with that style as well. It was a VERY slow process, done an 1/8" at a time. The locking strip one HAS to be easier...
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Imho for a driver, just keep it cleaned fairly often and hit it with spray paint, as needed. The heavier and stronger coatings tend to...
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Also, @DoubleDingo post is spot on. Personally, I'd likely seriously consider doing a basic refresh on the 283 and swap in some form of...
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In the mean time, you can adjust the clearance between the shift levers at the end of the column and it's very simple. There's a collar...
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Old Guy Bill reacted to ali_c20's post in the thread Buying one of these trucks just wondering if it’s a good deal or not with Like.
GMC branded replacement parts like grills and emblems are not that common and often more expensive. Both trucks will need a full rebuild...
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That was fast, lol. ...or did you just find where you put your old ones? :rofl:
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I just fixed another GM with the same problem. The owner did everything just like you which makes it very hard to diagnose when they...
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Old Guy Bill reacted to Camar068's post in the thread Has anyone done this? Some ideas or tips could help. with Like.
some info in the post here on GMSB. Search here and google is your friend. The fewer the words the better. Such as squarebody tilt...
