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  1. Phil Black

    Torque rod bolt broken in bell housing.

    The single bolt that secures the torque brace to the transmission case. I have the 2 bolts for the rod to transfer case but need to make sure I have the right size for the transmission end of the rod.
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    Torque rod bolt broken in bell housing.

    True. Was able to spin it out tapping it around with a flat blade screw driver. Not sure the bolt was even the correct size. What is it supposed to be ? guessing 5/16?
  3. Phil Black

    Torque rod bolt broken in bell housing.

    I have an '85 K30. Looks like the last time the transmission was serviced, jackwagon snapped off the head of the bolt supporting the torque rod to the transmission bell housing. Not much room to work there. There is a bit (not enough to grip with vice grips) out of the hole. Looking for...
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    Welded, broken, re-welded PS pump bracket

    Truck is traveling this weekend - Son has it now. I will photo the lower part of the bracket Monday. Previous owner thought he could get by with a few washers to clamp on what was left of the existing bracket hole. Not enough hole to hold securely Weld is solid but in the immediate location...
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    Welded, broken, re-welded PS pump bracket

    I am tired of repairing my k30's PS pump bracket, 6.2 diesel. The bottom adjustment hole is completely snapped off. Top mounting hole has been welded 2x. Anyone have a complete, intact PS pump bracket for a 1985 K30, 6.2 diesel w/ AC?
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    New 1985 K30 owner

    Picked up a 1985 K30. 6" lift, 6.2 diesel. Central, IL. Solid body - very little rust and rock solid frame. Been a "car guy" all my life. I have had '70, '71 (current toy) and '72 Oldsmobile Cutlass convertibles, '73 Pontiac Luxury LeMans and an '86 Fiero GT. This is my foray into classic...
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