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  1. PhotonFanatic

    What's the good AC compressor these days?

    Trouble is, if something doesn't work out, you are the warranty. Might end up costing a lot more than just taking it somewhere.
  2. PhotonFanatic

    What's the good AC compressor these days?

    I have the original style compressor that would've come with an 87 truck. I'm guessing it's the dreaded R4. Also I can't do a conversion right now, so I'll just need the best replacement I can get. Given the necessary repair order, is it possible to some of the work myself and save money on...
  3. PhotonFanatic

    Belt jumped to other pulley

    Anyone ever have your power steering belt jump onto the crank pulley? And just keep working that way? I was crawling around under the truck and I noticed that one of the power steering pump belts was on the wrong pulley. Somehow it has worked it's way onto the crank pulley. Is this indicative...
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    What's the good AC compressor these days?

    Been reading a few threads where parts quality is in question, even on new name brand parts like AC Delco. Apparently quality is suffering right now. So I thought it best to ask what the good AC compressor is these days. It's for my 87 TBI 350 truck. Next question! The compressor is dead...
  5. PhotonFanatic

    What's the midway point between long bed and short bed?

    For some reason I only just now saw this post. Looks like a kid's toy! I think I got one of those in my Mcdonalds happy meal in 1985... gotta have something more... grown up looking lol!
  6. PhotonFanatic

    How should I solve this starter problem

    Thanks! I'll see if I can get one. Got more time to work on the truck now, so I'll see if they have one at the local starter rebuild shop. They'll know exactly what I need to upgrade I'm sure. Especially if I tell them the info posted here. EDIT: Basically this one. If it bolts right up, I...
  7. PhotonFanatic

    How should I solve this starter problem

    Do you have a link to the one you used? I didn't know AC Delco made a better starter for these trucks.
  8. PhotonFanatic

    How should I solve this starter problem

    I'm not one to go on fixing things that aren't broken. Two years ago it appeared to fix the whole problem. Ground wire died, replaced it and everything worked fine for a time. What else do you do? No pics right now cause I've got it all apart and I'm redoing some of the wiring. It would just...
  9. PhotonFanatic

    How should I solve this starter problem

    Maybe someone makes a better starter. A brushless one.
  10. PhotonFanatic

    How should I solve this starter problem

    Yeah already replaced the negative battery cable for this reason. About 2 years ago. It was completely corroded inside. Now the problem appears again.
  11. PhotonFanatic

    How should I solve this starter problem

    I'll just start adding ground wires to alternator and starter and see what happens.
  12. PhotonFanatic

    How should I solve this starter problem

    Was thinking about this post - What exactly did you mean when you said "You may have fixed something"? I was always under the impression that tapping it was a temporary solution.
  13. PhotonFanatic

    How should I solve this starter problem

    It is a new AcDelco starter. I've heard parts quality has been suffering lately, but I had already bought the starter and just had it sitting on the shelf. There's a place in my town that rebuilds starters and alternators. Maybe I should take it to them? It would be nice to avoid paying the $45...
  14. PhotonFanatic

    How should I solve this starter problem

    Got an 87 truck with TBI 350. My starter has been giving me grief. Recently the started died, and the new replacement seems sluggish. Sometimes it won't muster the power to start the truck, it just does that slow turn-over thing. The one where it sounds like the battery is low. But I checked all...
  15. PhotonFanatic

    Do aftermarket speaker mounts make 6x9's clear the cab?

    Well that probably depends on the type of insulation you use. That butyl rubber with aluminum backing isn't likely to cause rust. If you don't like that stuff, you could always use the sprays, like Spectrum Sludge. So it would act more like a paint. Depending on where all you are able to spray...
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    Do aftermarket speaker mounts make 6x9's clear the cab?

    I guess they probably also need a little speaker box to really do their job well. Like you see in some car door speakers. Forget what they call it but affects the sound. Just a bare speaker won't sound as good. All of this might require more fab than I thought. Maybe build the little box to fit...
  17. PhotonFanatic

    Do aftermarket speaker mounts make 6x9's clear the cab?

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCWD7VJ7/ Seem to work fine but you'll have to drill holes
  18. PhotonFanatic

    Can I modify a window sweep with silicone?

    Some of those weird tapes might be worth looking at. I don't think this is the right one, but maybe if there was one that had a non-adhesive backing. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0155KELRW/
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    Can I modify a window sweep with silicone?

    Yeah that would be ideal, but the trouble is I ordered the seal too long ago. Now they don't want it back. Guess I've learned my lesson. When you order parts you have to install em now, or else!
  20. PhotonFanatic

    Can I modify a window sweep with silicone?

    If anyone is curious, the problem with this new seal is that the corner is not round. I looked at the driver's side, and it's just a round flowing corner in that area. This new one is angular, and it has a metal tab on the back, in the corner. So I'm guessing it's for some other vehicle, that...
  21. PhotonFanatic

    Can I modify a window sweep with silicone?

    It seems they sent me the wrong window felt for my 87 truck. Maybe it's for a van or something, I dunno. It's the window sweep, and you can see the problem in the pic. When the window meets at the top, there is still a gap where you can see light coming through. That's the only problem area, I...
  22. PhotonFanatic

    Window sweep doesn't quite fit

    I bought the precision brand window sweeps for my 87, but as you can see from the image, one doesn't quite fit. I don't know if it's something wrong with the door, or my installation. The driver's side seal fits fine and works fine. In the top left of the pic, you can see that the window...
  23. PhotonFanatic

    TBI backfire and dies at idle

    Let me see if I have this right: I need to unplug the tan and black wire near the brake booster, and then set the timing. After setting the timing, plug the tan and black wire back in. Correct?
  24. PhotonFanatic

    TBI backfire and dies at idle

    Well I got some more time to work on the truck. The timing light shows that the timing is off. Looking at it while the engine is running, it's about 1.25, maybe 1.5 inches away from the mark. To me that seems like a lot. So here's my question: If I use the distributor to set the timing, what...
  25. PhotonFanatic

    Where does the engine smoothness come from?

    Got any tips on making it run even more smooth? If you had to take a TBI 350 and get it to run even smoother, what would you do? Next question: At what point to aftermarket parts upgrades affect the overall smoothness of the engine? And start to transfer vibration to the driver. I'm trying to...

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