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  1. MikeB

    How quick is your Square?

    That's a good thing, right?
  2. MikeB

    Dual carburetors on 250 I-6?

    I replaced a tired 250-six and 3-speed manual in an 82 C10 with a 350/TH350. Trans crossmember stayed in the same location and driveshaft didn't need to be modified. Same would be true for a Muncie, and I assume a Saginaw 4-speed as well. AutoGear sells an all-new Muncie replacement with a...
  3. MikeB

    Dual carburetors on 250 I-6?

    Thanks Mike, ill keep it in mind! However, I have since ordered the 4bbl Clifford intake (with the adapterl and a 2bbl Weber. I hope this will give me the performance I can use, as well as finally solve the s#!tt¥ carburetor/intake setup that has plagued my truck with issues pretty much since I...
  4. MikeB

    Dual carburetors on 250 I-6?

    Back in the early 90s I had a very basic 81 F150 with the 300-six engine. Later bought an 81 C10 with a 305 for my son. I have to say the Ford had better throttle response, was more fun to drive, and a heck of a lot easier to work on. Of course the Chevy 305 was hampered by, wait for it, a...
  5. MikeB

    Dual carburetors on 250 I-6?

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  6. MikeB

    Dual carburetors on 250 I-6?

    A 4bbl manifold with a Holley 390 vacuum secondary carb, or even an Edelbrock 500, would not be overkill at all. The small primaries are good for crisp throttle response and the secondaries open no more than required by engine demand. And you won't have to mess around with rare multiple carbs.
  7. MikeB

    What glass setting tape for vent window? (No LMC)

    I have used two-sided adhesive tape designed for attaching side trim. Use lots of Windex on both sides to keep things slippery so you can maneuver the tape and glass into place.
  8. MikeB

    Ring and pinion swap

    Carrier "break" for 8.5" 10-bolt is 2.56/2.73. That means 3.73 gears would work with your carrier even if your truck had 2.73 gears. Simply google it. Also, I would opt for a crush sleeve eliminator kit (spacer+shims). That way you don't need to torque the pinion nut to 300 lb/ft or more to...
  9. MikeB

    Opinions on an Engine Swap for 81 C10

    I'd go with option #3. I ran the basic 350/265hp Goodwrench engine in a 69 C10 for several years, and it worked great with an Edelbrock #1406 600 cfm carb and dual exhausts. It made good torque at low-mid RPM and got decent fuel mileage. I also put them in a friends' vehicles -- a 55 Chevy...
  10. MikeB

    Lowering kit is lower than expected... issues!!

    Hopefully, but they won't help if the tires are rubbing the fender lips on turns. That's an expensive fix! 1-inch taller springs would solve both the inner fender and fender lip problems.
  11. MikeB

    Mutha trucking Vintage Air

    Start video at 10:45 to see control panel installation.
  12. MikeB

    carburetor size on a 350

    Yes, but the Q-jet primaries are tiny for great throttle response, and the secondaries open just enough the satisfy engine demand, which is not 100% open on a 350. That was the beauty of those carbs. You could probably put one on a 265 and it would work just fine running around on the tiny...
  13. MikeB

    'Puff' on start up! valve seals need replacing....

    Sounds like what's happening is oil is slowing leaking past guides into cylinder(s) when engine is not running. If your heads don't have push-on seals, oil leaking past guides can be at least temporally cured by installing these "umbrellas" seals on the valve stems under the retainers. Al they...
  14. MikeB

    8.5 inch 10-bolt overhaul kit

    USA Standard/Yukon Gear overhaul kit for GM 8.5" 10-bolt differential Brand new in shrink wrap USA-made Koyo bearings and races Also includes pinion seal, shim kit, ring gear bolts, pinion nut, crush sleeve, and marking compound. $50 plus actual shipping costs, or pick up near Fort Worth, TX...
  15. MikeB

    Gas tank pressure - air rushes out when the the gas cap is unscrewed

    I really like the evap system. No gasoline smells in the garage! On my 82 the vent line ran from the tank to the canister, as usual, but then just vented to atmosphere, because I didn't have a purge valve or carb designed to work with it. Still had no gasoline smells because the path to...
  16. MikeB

    Who has Experience with Sunex Low-lift Transmission Jacks?

    The bad Amazon reviews seem to be mostly from guys doing heavy duty truck work. I'd say it would probably work fine with any auto trans you'd find in a car or light truck. However, if you buy it from Summit, they will take care of you if you have a problem. They will also match the lowest...
  17. MikeB

    Terrible Gas Mileage

    Did it get better mileage in the past? Does the engine run as well as it always has? Does it by any chance have an old cat convertor? How about a closed heat riser valve? Does your 1985 model have an electronically controlled Q-Jet? Depending on axle ratio and tire height, 12-14 mpg should...
  18. MikeB

    Best Cordless Tools?

    I only have one Milwaukee tool, a heat gun. It looks and feels like quality, and it's served me well for many years. Bought it to replace a $15 HF gun that started shooting flames (!) the second time I used it.
  19. MikeB

    Best Cordless Tools?

    I've had good service from a Bosch 18-volt 3/8" driver/drill and 3/8" impact wrench. I've owned the driver/drill and two lithium ion batteries for approx 15 years. Bought the impact wrench a few years later -- tool only, no batteries. Those original batteries still hold a charge a lot longer...
  20. MikeB

    Lunati street master

    If your main things is a lopey idle, then that cam should do it. It's similar to the old 350hp/327 cam but with a tighter LSA for engines with lower compression than 11:1. What's your static compression ratio? I'm guessing the cam would like at least 9.5:1. With less than that, your lope...
  21. MikeB

    Cut New Dash Pad For Speaker Install?

    I used a dash pad from Cheyenne Pickups that had perforations for a center dash speaker, which let me use this 4x10 RetroSound speaker. Certainly not great, but much better than OE, and would be a good combo with some 6x9s mounted in enclosures behind the doors...
  22. MikeB

    New TH350 shift linkage from Lokar

    I bought one of those kits several years ago when I converted an 82 C10 to TH350 from 3-speed manual. I also used a rebuilt 82 tilt/auto trans column. First problem: It was not a straight shot from the lever on the column to the trans shift stud, so I had to bend the Lokar rod. Next: The...
  23. MikeB

    What new tools have you got lately?

    Cabinet for my bench drill press and more storage. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-28-in-W-x-33-in-H-x-18-in-D-1-Drawer-2-Door-Steel-Garage-Base-Cabinet-G2801B-US/304082053
  24. MikeB

    New Member from PA

    Looks like a survivor. Job One: replace that rear bumper.:)
  25. MikeB

    how long does polyurethane last?

    I replaced worn suspension bushings with poly on 69 and 82 pickups and a 55 Chevy car. I did not notice a stiffer ride over tar strips, etc. What I did notice was (1) better steering response with poly control arm and sway bar bushings, (2) less engine movement with poly motor mounts, and (3)...

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