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  1. MikeB

    Warped drums

    Yeah, no fun at all. And when I re-learn the tricks, I don't do another one for years, so have to start all over again.:confused:
  2. MikeB

    Small cap for dist?

    Made-4-You centerbolt wire looms https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mfy-5035612
  3. MikeB

    Small cap for dist?

    Yes, but the concept is the same.
  4. MikeB

    Warped drums

    A guy on one of the truck forums (maybe this one) had a similar problem that he traced to a brand new, but sticky wheel cylinder. And I recently had an issue with one side locking up prematurely and getting a LOT hotter than the other side. Swapped the drums from side to side and the problem...
  5. MikeB

    Priming oil until it comes out of rockers 5.7 1992 engine

    For whatever reason, I have found that rotating the crank 180 degrees at a time will eventually get oil to all the rocker arms. Maybe it isn't the rotation, but simply the fact that I keep on turning the pump. ???
  6. MikeB

    Front shock bolt torque

    And after torquing to spec, you may very well be the first person to ever use a torque wrench on a shock fastener.:D
  7. MikeB

    Small cap for dist?

    What is your distributor model number? That cap you listed is for 96-97 Vortec engines, not for an MSD distributor. Call MSD to see if they offer anything. BTW, wire routing without a gimmick cap doesn't have to be messy as long as your #2 and #3 wires are long enough.
  8. MikeB

    Battery disconnect switch...what gauge wire?

    I don't like the idea of adding 6 ft of cable, regardless of gauge, between battery and starter. It also means two more connections and a pair of switch contacts to add resistance to the circuit, or downright fail. Especially if it's Chinese-made.:( If you do add a switch, I'd first talk to...
  9. MikeB

    Wolverine Cam Question

    "Closes at 64". That's pretty much in line with other 266 cams from the 80s-90s. If you google Blue Racer, you'll find they had a decent reputation back then. Fast ramps like the newer stuff? No. Easy on the valve train and lobes? Yes. Reminds me of the GM factory cams and other 80s-90s...
  10. MikeB

    Wolverine Cam Question

    Yes, looks like a good cam for low-mid range torque. It's probably happy with 8.0-9.0 compression ratio. Be sure to read up on breaking in a flat tappet cam.
  11. MikeB

    Warped drums

    A problem with turning drums is the arc changes, so the shoes no longer conform to the drum ID. Back in the day, mechanics would "arc in" the shoes to match the brake drum arc, but now days they just replace the drums with new ones, or at least they should. I've always had good luck with...
  12. MikeB

    Trailer hitch with factory bumper

    Which bolt-in trailer hitches will work with the bumper in the photo below? Looking to rent a 5x8 U-Haul trailer when we move to a new house this fall. Truck is a C10 with base suspension (3+1 leafs), and I don't have any idea how much weight it can tow. All comments and pictures welcomed!
  13. MikeB

    So, the 350 was rebuilt, huh ?????

    Would be interesting to see the roller cam specs and find out what kind of valve springs they are using.
  14. MikeB

    unjunking the quadrajunk

    Yeah, the AFB was a great carb. A loooong time ago I had one on a fairly hot 292 (283 +/.060") that was original equipment on a 300hp/327. That was probably one of the best carbs I ever had. Good thing, too, because I knew very little about carbs back then.:D
  15. MikeB

    So, the 350 was rebuilt, huh ?????

    Who's the supplier of the blueprinted and balanced Vortec crate roller long block? If he's running a mechanical fuel pump, make sure the block is machined for one.
  16. MikeB

    Strange brake dragging problem

    Having worked with cars and electronic equipment for longer than I care to admit, I can say they have a lot in common when it comes to troubleshooting.
  17. MikeB

    unjunking the quadrajunk

    I apologize for the "bad mechanic" comment, but stand by what I said about Holleys and Q-jets. Guys like Jon at The Carburetor Shop would say it's difficult to make the universal carbs perform as well as Carter, Holley, or Rochester carbs built for a specific engine and transmission combo. For...
  18. MikeB

    live and learn AGAIN (Brakes)

    Have a post here somewhere about my left rear brakes dragging and prematurely locking up. And like what you saw, IR temp was SIGNIFICANTLY higher on that drum. Swapped drums from side to side, and the problem followed the drum. I have a new Raybestos drum on order, but if the problem returns...
  19. MikeB

    Strange brake dragging problem

    Thanks for the tips guys. But I don't think I have a problem with springs, parking brake, or not enough grease on the backing plate nubs. Yes, springs were new when I did the brake job. Wheel cylinders, too, but probably made in a ChiCom plant. When I first noticed the problem, I backed-off...
  20. MikeB

    unjunking the quadrajunk

    Have to say the title of this thread upsets me. Quadrajunk? Really? It's one of the most versatile carbs ever made. And, "Holleys aren't reliable and not great for the street." Total BS on both counts. It's the bad mechanic who blames his tools, or in this case, his engine parts. If you...
  21. MikeB

    Strange brake dragging problem

    Swapped the drums from left to right and the problem followed the drum. Only thing I can think of is the drum gets out of round due to the heat generated by driving and braking. When at ambient temperature, it slides off and on the shoes easily, just like the other one. No sign of dragging on...
  22. MikeB

    Strange brake dragging problem

    Thanks, guys. Got that recommendation to swap the drums from a friend and MP Brakes as well, so it sounds like a plan. Took the truck for a 3-4 mile drive this morning and didn't get the "grab, release, grab, release" that I got yesterday after freeway driving. Also, measured the temp of the...
  23. MikeB

    Strange brake dragging problem

    Just occurred to me that maybe the axle bearing is spinning in the tube. I once saw this problem with a 8.2" 10-bolt when I went to pull the bearing and it almost fell out! Don't know what the symptoms might have been, because I bought it from a guy had who bought it from a guy a few years...
  24. MikeB

    Strange brake dragging problem

    After 50 miles or so of driving and stopping, especially from higher speeds, the left rear shoes on my 82 C10 start dragging. When I let off the gas to slow down, the brakes seem to lightly pulse – “grab, release, grab, release” with each revolution. Acts like a high spot on the shoes and a...
  25. MikeB

    84 k10 silverado engine decisions

    Didn't notice HP and TQ ratings, but with a similar intake, carb, and exhaust, they're probably around 15% more than the base 350 Goodwrench engine I mentioned above. Which fuel pump did you use? How about carb and intake manifold?

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