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    Ignition problems

    I did this and have been driving it around the ranch, started many times with no problems. I went ahead and bought the electric ignition switch part so that I have it in case I have another failure to connect, so far so good.
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    Ignition problems

    I can't find an OEM switch, I have had bad luck with aftermarket electrical parts for this truck in the past, suggestions for what brand I should buy?
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    Ignition problems

    Thank you i found it under "electrical" Thank you I see now. I think I may have inadvertently backed the key out a teeny bit and thought the cylinder wouldn't unlock. I think if I am going to fix it I probably should just get all of these parts. Is there anything else that should be replaced...
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    Ignition problems

    Do you meant the housing? This is what came up when I searched: https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/chevrolet,1979,k20+pickup,6.6l+400cid+v8,1051805,ignition,ignition+lock+housing,12030
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    Ignition problems

    I think maybe I need to replace both the ignition cylinder and the switch on my 1979 Silverado. Here's what has happened: Two times in the past week or so the ignition failed to connect when I turned the key to the start position, but when I tried again it started both times. Today it failed...
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    Intake plenum gaskets

    Okay now I just need to learn how. Hope I can see well enough to see the marks.
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    Intake plenum gaskets

    The guy that looked at it recently checked it and was happy with it, I need to learn how to check it myself, something I have never done. I just looked at a video of it, I need to see if my timing light is a good one or a cheap one, hopefully it will work. Edit: My timing light is Innova 3551...
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    Intake plenum gaskets

    I hauled hay this morning, started up with 3-4 pumps. It runs ok but seems rough, sometimes hesitates when taking off. I know this doesn't explain much but I think it still needs help, not sure where to go from here.
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    Intake plenum gaskets

    How come 2 "mechanics", one in a shop, couldn't figure out it needed an accelerator pump? I know for a fact the first one used the old one because a new one didn't come with the kit. Just venting here, I have a lot more questions about the truck since I am using it quite a bit now, but will...
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    Intake plenum gaskets

    No it used to run good enough to pull a trailer, priming has been a problem for a long time even though I had it worked on twice, then it started getting worse so I was afraid to try pulling the trailer, it was weak at low speeds and I don't know if it would have pulled a hill. I hauled 4 loads...
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    Intake plenum gaskets

    I got the carb off the truck and apart today, got the air horn off ok. I poured the gas that was in there out. The power valve with the two needles was stuck and a little bent, and the needle valve was completely off and the wire spring that holds it on the float was off. How did that happen...
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    Intake plenum gaskets

    Is the part indicated in the picture just for air conditioning? If so can I remove it? AC is history in this truck.
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    Intake plenum gaskets

    Ok thank you. I have it off, it needs a new mounting gasket anyway.I think I'm just going to replace the accelerator pump and clean it up and check the float for now, Many of the other parts have been recently replaced. I know there are charts that come with rebuild kits that tell where the...
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    Intake plenum gaskets

    Don't I have to remove the top to replace the accelerator pump?
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    Intake plenum gaskets

    1. Ok changing the accelerator pump today. 2. Yes but I think it needs a grommet, got a new one today. 3. Pretty sure fuel filter is correctly installed but I'll check 4. Yes I think so I'll take pictures of what I think are vacuum cannisters. Can I eliminate them or do I just need to find...
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