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    305 build advice. Any and all advice is appreciated!

    Get yourself a “R” code L31 5.7 .Switch the manifold to a 4bbl. “R” code engines are roller cams with Vortec heads. They are the best flowing heads from factory. Bolt in swap with headers you’ll have a nice engine with more HP and Torque with good fuel economy. I found mine for $200 with 140k...
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    Steering Stabilizers - Singles vs. Duals

    TO CHANGE CASTER ON A LIVE AXLE. You would add shim/wedge to the spring/diff ,it would be making the pinion angle more to the transfer case (making it positive caster) It would roll the diff to make the angle more but changing the caster positive? The shim would be small but how small/big...
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    holley fuel pressure regulator

    The return line would still be there from the TBI. Thats why I say it wont work. You can't eliminate the regulator in the TBI. Right?
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    holley fuel pressure regulator

    Single inlet dual outlet (one would be for the pressure gauge)and is adjustable
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    holley fuel pressure regulator

    Can you use a Holley fuel pressure regulator to adjust the pressure to a TBI.I say no,buddy sez yes.I say it has a return line so it can't be used. He sez it can and possibly eliminate the regulator in the TBI. I got 10 bucks riding on this.Who is right
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    Push the brakes and the hazards light up (solid)

    Had that happen on a drag car I had.Would light the front turn signal lights on when brake was push.It had a bad 4 way flasher (4 ways did not work) and the 4 way switch was stuck on.
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    safe location to install heated O2 sensor in 87 tbi 305 with long tube headers

    OEM O2 is bad, needed a new one, so for 17 bucks I bought the harness.Single wire and 3 wire O2 same price.Headers are new so, What the heck. Kool aid or not I went with it,it made sense to me .SEPA gets cold in the winter time. I have to check clearance on where to mount.I will mount it in...
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    safe location to install heated O2 sensor in 87 tbi 305 with long tube headers

    I'v read that with long tube headers the exhaust cools down at idle and goes into open loop till the sensor warms back up, With a heated O2 it stays in closed loop for a better idle and better air/fuel mixture.Poss better fuel economy.I am a long way off from it running but when I get it...
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    safe location to install heated O2 sensor in 87 tbi 305 with long tube headers

    Thank you good info
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    safe location to install heated O2 sensor in 87 tbi 305 with long tube headers

    Location on header or if in the reducer 12 ,3 ,6 ,9 o'clock position? pics? Thanks in advance.
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    DIY4X dash

    Dumb question I think.When you say Toy do you mean Toyota?What size gauges are the Speedo and Tach.
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    Wood steering wheel

    There is one around me for $75 used.Been trying to get it but never an answer back. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1253440978090788?surface=product_details May you would have better luck.I offered $45 maybe that's why
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    Wood steering wheel

    If your looking for a factory wheel.they are pricey.Look on facebook market place or craigs list.There are many ones out there that are after market that you can get adapter kits for ,like Grant, Superior or Momo. Only one example https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/229969271164531
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    Cleaning of minor sludge with engine apart

    What do you do In your garage engine broke down to a short block, no cam.How do YOU clean it . Please don't say Gasoline.I have a friend who is paralyzed from the waist down from an explosion in a well ventilated garage.
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    1987 V10 Silverado Short Bed

    Just found you guy's.Thanks for the add. Old motor head getting back into building something. Had this 87 V10 SB Silverado sitting in the garage for 10 yrs. Barn find and could not pass it up too build some day and the time has come. Body has nice patina but missing trim in spots,frame solid...
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