Recent content by wlwarnke
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What is this?
Power for High Speed on the blower comes from here and through the blower relay. All other speeds are fed directly from the blower switch, then through the resistors. -
Rear disc conversion with hydroboost system
When I did my K5 with caddy calipers. I used this master. Dorman M39052 Brake Master... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001PYNXLI/ Direct bolt on to the hydroboost. Went back later and swapped to the PV4 combo valve (disc/disc) after a few drives in the rain and the rears locked up prematurely... -
Looks like it's time to part with one of my squares
Down here in TX they’re quite valuable. The 77 C10 I’m working on at the moment (for a customer) was bought for $10k a few months ago. 100% stock other than it’s been lowered with wheels and tires. Rusty, rotted, but looks good in pictures. Tired 305 and TH350. I can’t believe he paid... -
LS swap transmission choice
Using the Advaced Adapter between the 4L60e and the mount in front of the NP208 will give you a very reliable VSS and allow you to keep the cable speedo out of the xfer case. It will also allow the crossmember to be retained, as well as stay in the stock location. I don’t know what it cost...- wlwarnke
- Post #16
- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
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About to ruin one of the nicest C3500's with an Ls.. Pictures
The dampers that change airflow from floor to dash to defroster. These are vac controlled. The old truck should have had a “black ball” connected to a vacuum line between the engine and passenger side firewall. Without that vacuum source, you vents will only blow out the defrost I believe. And...- wlwarnke
- Post #39
- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
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Help with wiring!
I don’t see a missing ground preventing the engine from shutting down. Plus there aren’t any grounds coming through the bulkhead. Truck will start fine, but can’t shut off the engine, if the headlights are on? HEI distributor? Single wire from bulkhead to distributor, usually pink and fairly...- wlwarnke
- Post #14
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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About to ruin one of the nicest C3500's with an Ls.. Pictures
Did you already make a bracket for the old AC compressor? Is that the old 75 pound compressor that takes 75hp to spin? I’d swap it out for something like a Sanden. They take like zero hp to spin and are rated for atleast 6000rpm. Not to mention all the nice brackets and fitting available...- wlwarnke
- Post #37
- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
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LS swap transmission choice
My buddy just used one of these for an A4ODe (I think) swap behind a 400M in a 79 Bronco. Works flawlessly.- wlwarnke
- Post #13
- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
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1986 c10 Steering column. does it matter what trans you have? going from TH350 to 4L75e
I’ve done several swaps to 4 speeds. It will use up all available column stroke but it has always worked. Like another user mentioned. Loosen up the bolt that secures the rod, Put Tranny in 1 and set column all the way down to 1. Then tighten the jamb bolt to the rod. If your pivot ball or...- wlwarnke
- Post #9
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Opinions Needed on Square Body Gauges LS Swap
The one that lights up the indicator showing that cruise is on.- wlwarnke
- Post #15
- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
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Opinions Needed on Square Body Gauges LS Swap
Yet another vote for DD. I’ve installed a few sets now. I did mine before the Ls swap and obviously kept them after. I just wish I would have remembered to add the cruise control input to the DD during the Ls swap when I added cruise. Spend the extra $100 and get the OBD2 BIM module. You can...- wlwarnke
- Post #13
- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
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LS swap transmission choice
Factory shifter should work just fine. Won’t need the PN switch as it was built in to your column. TCC brake switch should already be there also. With the VSS before the xfer case, your speedo won’t be accurate in 4Lo but Tranny will shift normal.- wlwarnke
- Post #7
- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
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LS swap transmission choice
I used the advanced adapter for VSS when I swapped to a 4L60e. Makes the 6 bolt ass end of the 4L60e look just like the 4 bolt 700r4 and adds a speed sensor. Kept the crossmember and everything in its original location as the 4L60e was like 1.5” shorter and the adapter measure 1.5” thick.- wlwarnke
- Post #6
- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
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Overdrive not working
If you are getting power on the orange test wire (just hanging under the dash) then externally, the trans is being sent a lockup signal. With the truck off, ohm this wire to a good ground. Should see about 23.5 ohms according to the manual. If so, the 4-3 switch and solenoid are "electrically...- wlwarnke
- Post #25
- Forum: Automatic Transmission
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Overdrive not working
It appears the 2wd diesel locked up every gear. The throttle switch unlocks below 10% throttle (think stop light, take off, coasting) Then briefly unlocks during the 4-3 downshift. Mine used to have this but when i converted to gas, i rewired so that it would basically be locked anytime it was...- wlwarnke
- Post #24
- Forum: Automatic Transmission
