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The bed is only 400 lbs. I’m sure a couple of joists could handle that weight. Fat people are supported by smaller joists all the time...
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292’s also have the fuel pump behind the motor mount, 250’s (and 230, 194)have it in front of the motor mount.
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I googled the casting number 473483, it's a 1975-79 250ci. I don't know much about 6 cyl engines. My main interest is the 4cyl...
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I have a complete '25 engine in my doodlebug,Presently stuck with atf and acetone in the cylinders. I am curious to its value as the...
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Want to build a good horsepower, good fuel economy engine for a 1978 c20 with stock 350. I don't know much and need help.
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This is what I'd recommend for you to get better performance and not break the bank with your skill set should be able to do the most of...
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I am 75 and starred working on cars in 1965. You would wise to read this book: “Trailer Life's Rx for Rv Performance and Mileage...
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I would not use the bumper to tow anything over about 3-4k lbs, but I am assuming you are using a frame receiver and using the term...
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A sawzall, a redneck and a cucv walk into a bar.....
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And how come LEDs only light in one direction? Didn't we cover this yesterday? I'm more concerned with why did he have leaves,under the...
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1986,if it's a 700r4 there is no modulator. Turbo 400 Turbo 350, pull the rubber vacuum connection off of the modulator,see if there's...
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I've had a couple of short c`10's. AL intake, long tube hedders, q`jet, RV cam, 6cyl gears. Always good power and 10 mpg. Nobody builds...
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I got a great idea,drive the truck a while as is,evaluate it,sort out the known problems. Next we can evaluate,does it burn oil,does it...
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Do you know your motor is in good shape to start with? Tearing the engine completely apart to replace pistons is MUCH more complicated...
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Torque is your friend in a pickup. A good RV cam, properly tuned Qjet carb, and a good tune-up (cap, rotor, plugs, wires) would be...
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For starters, these old square bodies aren't very aerodynamic, therefore fuel economy isn't one of their strong suits.. Second item on...
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