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If you pull the drive shaft and start the engine and put it in drive, you run the risk of pumping all your ATF out on your floor... -
My '04 Blazer still has the same accessory drive that was used starting in '96. Iirc, my buddy's old '07 C1500 did as well. It's an...
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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...
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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:
