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  1. MikeB

    Factory air cleaner/cold air setup?

    This is the air cleaner setup on my 82 truck that originally had a 250-six. I used this hose or one similar to it. https://www.spectreperformance.com/9751-air-duct-hose-kit
  2. MikeB

    HEI Modules

    Have to ask why so many spares? I must be very lucky. Because in over 40 years and around 8-10 cars and trucks, including some 70s and 80s daily drivers, I've never had a module fail. I bought the spare module just to have one in case GM stops making them. And they're not getting any cheaper...
  3. MikeB

    HEI Modules

    Here's my spare. Bought it at Rock Auto earlier this year.
  4. MikeB

    Firewall circuit breaker

    Is this what you are asking about? It's a 1982 OE terminal block but with aftermarket wiring, so yours will be wired differently. This one connects 8 gauge wire from the starter BAT terminal to the fuse panel. Small gauge wire goes to alternator sense terminal. The metal strap is just a...
  5. MikeB

    2 cycle gas mix ratio

    It's more a function of the oil than the engine. It's been 30 years, but we always used high quality, name brand oils mixed 32:1 on motocross bikes. Back then it would have been Bel-Ray or oil recommended by the bike manufacturer, such as Yamalube.
  6. MikeB

    High Compression Woes, good fix??

    I have installed dual 1404 setups on a Ford 302 and Chevy 350. I added electric choke kits to the rear carbs. Both engines run great. No issues at all except access to rear carb idle mixture screws and adjusting front carb throttle linkage! Send me your e-mail address via a private...
  7. MikeB

    Air Compressor recommendations within my requirements?

    Whatever brand you decide on, my advice is to buy from a local store that sells and repairs compressors. I bought my Puma from Green Valley Compressor in Keller, TX north of Ft. Worth. They are knowledgeable folks who sell industrial quality stuff. The guy I dealt with has been there something...
  8. MikeB

    Cheap Horsepower

    When I saw this topic, it reminded me of a well-used truck I bought back in the late 80s that had a worn-out stock 307 with 2-bbl carb. It didn't choke and sputter but felt very sluggish. The first thing I did, of course, was change plugs and points and check the timing. Little to no improvement...
  9. MikeB

    "Monster" brand TH350?

    I stand corrected!
  10. MikeB

    "Monster" brand TH350?

    Monster may sell more transmissions that the next 3-5 companies combined. If that's the case, they'll get complaints than any of those companies. I have to wonder how many complaints they actually get about their TH350 and TH400 rebuilds. I suspect the vast majority are about the 700R4 and...
  11. MikeB

    "Monster" brand TH350?

    The last TH350 I installed was one I bought for $150. It was then rebuilt by a GM trans specialist friend of mine who used some kind of GM overhaul kit. He didn't change or upgrade any hard parts, although I think he said the kit's friction material was improved over stock. The PO had...
  12. MikeB

    Steering Wheel Too Close '84 C-10

    What Old Guy Bill said: If your steering wheel is dished, try to find one that's not. And decrease the diameter by 2". That's what I did on a 69 that I have.
  13. MikeB

    3” header back exhaust pipe kit for 2wd?

    I bought a kit for a short bed C10 from HeartThrob Exhaust many years ago. Actually spoke with Mike, who bends pipes. It was a 2-1/4" kit, but they may be able to do whatever you want. Check out the middle of this page: http://www.heartthrobexhaust.com/manifolddualkits.htm Looks like all...
  14. MikeB

    255/60/15 vs 275/60/15

    I think 255-60 tires look short on a pickup, unless it's lowered quite a lot. And 275-60s are a bit wider than optimal for an 8" wheel. I personally prefer a 255-70s on 8" wheels, like in the photo below. If I had a do-over, I'd go to 17" wheels with ~29" tall tires. But, as we used to say...
  15. MikeB

    84 K10 full exhaust replacement

    Headers don't fit? What a shocker! Seriously, stock manifolds should work fine for your stated goals. Or if 2.5" aftermarket ram's horns clear your motor mounts, they would work very well. Here are some 1997 5.7L manifolds on my 82 C10's mild 350 (RamJet roller cam and Vortec heads). Can't...
  16. MikeB

    edelbrock fuel line leak. Anyone else?

    Get in there with an inspection mirror to make sure you don't see any gaps. For years I used a 3/8" hose adapter with nipple pointing down on my old 1406, but it wouldn't totally seal on my new AVS2. Ended up filing down a casting ridge on the carb face that the hose was hitting. Maybe I...
  17. MikeB

    Have a great Snap On dealer finally

    https://sunextools.com/pages/warranty-programs However, it's not like they have anyone to stop by your shop every week. That is (or was) the Snap-on advantage. That and financing, I guess. I worked as salesman for a Nissan dealer back in the 90s. Don't laugh--I was between real jobs...
  18. MikeB

    Have a great Snap On dealer finally

    I'm not sure how Snap-On prices can be justified even by pro mechanics. After retirement, I worked part-time for a guy with 30+ years experience as a Ford tech, and later as a Lexus tech. He hired me to work in a shop he opened where all we did was work on classics and hot rods . He has lots...
  19. MikeB

    Update on my Ignition Module failure!

    Good info. I had never heard of the problem and would have guessed that if the coil secondary winding (output) was open due to a bad or missing plug wire, then there would be 12 volts on the primary winding, but none transferred to the secondary winding when the primary winding "collapsed" to...
  20. MikeB

    Update on my Ignition Module failure!

    Not sure. I used mine for the first time in probably 40 years a couple months ago on a Ford 302. Worked like charm. No reason not to run a points distributor if you have one. Points and condensers are still available. I have an old Mallory dual point that I'd try, but it doesn't have...
  21. MikeB

    Update on my Ignition Module failure!

    I used this GM distributor on my last truck, and it worked great for the next 3-4 years before I sold the truck. GM 93440806 Paid $147 for it in July 2015. Can't believe it's now $440! I've seen a lot of price increases since 2015, but nothing even close to this. As for modules, I have an AC...
  22. MikeB

    Whats your opinion these welders?

    Around 25 years ago, I bought a Millermatic 175 (230 volt) from a welding equipment store, where the guys took me in back and taught me how to use a MIG. Buying an American-made welder from a local vendor was important to me. Who knows where they're made now, but I'd still buy a Miller for the...
  23. MikeB

    Good ball joint brands

    I've used Moog steering and suspension parts on my last three project vehicles. Never had a problem with any of them. My current truck has >15 year old Moog ball joints, Pitman arm, idler arm, and tie rod ends. Things are still tight as a drum. I do know they are manufactured in several...
  24. MikeB

    Holley / Brothers trucks clearance sale

    Might have been a good investment.
  25. MikeB

    Sound dampening

    I'd be concerned that material on the underside of the roof may come loose, due to the roof's exposure to the sun. Then again, if you live in North Dakota... :)

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