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    Tire Recommendations

    I got 65,000 street miles out of the last set of KO2s I put on my K10. 31x10.5s. They're worth it for snow and going off road hunting a couple times a year, but still perfectly streetable. And always white letters out!
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    Latest Lost Cause Project: 1979 Z28

    The engine in my '79 has a driver's side dipstick. It's a little close to the brake lines, but not an issue. I appreciate your efforts to keep from going LS. Keep up the good work!
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    700r4 & Edelbrock TV Bracket

    @PartsMan79 do like Ricko says and research the setup instructions on bowtie overdrives website. I'm using their TV Made Ez system to control the 200-4R under an Edlebrock carb in my Camaro. It's well worth the price if your not confident in the system you currently have. I had nothing for that...
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    Need to replace rubber fuel lines on top of both tanks….

    Sometimes the bolts holding the bed down can be pretty crusted in place. The condition of your truck may dictate which method is easier. I'd hate to have to torch bed bolts just to deal with gas tank issues. On the other hand, laying on your back and eating rust isn't typically enjoyable either.
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    Really tight front brakes!

    You should be able to turn the front wheels by hand. There should be some resistance, if you give them a good spin and let them free wheel they might spin an additional half to one full rotations, maybe one and a half. If that's not happening, I'd bet your front wheel bearings are too tight. I...
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    Thread sealant on header bolts?

    If your valve covers are beat up with a deformed edge, they'll still leak after replacing the gaskets. Just something to consider.
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    What will cause this to happen in a 208 Transfer Case (Pic Inside)

    :popcorn:
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    After installing aftermarket tach the truck will not start

    I bet this is it, too.
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    Gun Rack Spacing

    It's still legal in MN when traveling to and from hunting locations, as long as you stay out of the three major metro counties and towns of 2,500 or greater. It also needs to be unloaded. I suppose I should play around with the rack and my shotguns. Does anyone have an example spacing to start...
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    Gun Rack Spacing

    How far apart are your gun rack bars mounted? I'm referring to the brackets that bridge the rear window opening. I got a rack from @bigcountry78 awhile back, and now I'm thinking that I need to get it mounted before I go grouse hunting in a couple weeks. I haven't made time to install my...
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    Spark plug gap closed fresh rebuild

    The spark plugs from my engine look like they were smashed differently than yours... I still had these 2 riding in my truck. If you're lucky, your plug was bent before installation.
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    Spark plug gap closed fresh rebuild

    The number 6 plug in my K10 has closed up like that on 3 occasions. Each time a peice of the piston bounces around and closes the spark plug gap causing the engine to run poorly (compared the baseline ). I replce the spark plug and it keeps going. That's a high mileage 305, and not a fresh...
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    Help with grinding/whirring sound!

    I had a set of locking hubs go bad on me. That made a grinding/whirring sound directly proportional to wheel speed. Replaced them and the truck was happy again.
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    New Tires, What should I do for wheels?

    Thank you all for the input earlier this spring. I'm finally following up with " before and after" pics... I ended up cleaning and repainting the wheels myself, and I'm pleased with how they turned out. I also gave the hood a backyard paint job last month. I was tired of hearing my wife...
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    Heat box swap

    This isn't necessary... These squares have been melting the coldest of ice since the day they left the show room. Something is farqued with your heat... ^ I'm pretty sure this is correct. Before I hooked the vacuum line up in my K20, the vent would blow harsh warm air in the summer heat. ^...
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