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What have you done to your square lately??
That probably eliminate the fan clutch, might have someone ride in rear area of the burb to isolate noise heard coming from rear of vehicle Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk -
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What have you done to your square lately??
Is it only speed related? Or is it rpm related? Noise only occur when vehicle in motion? This can help eliminate items if you can really pinpoint when noise happens. -
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What have you done to your square lately??
Probably pinion bearings, as you said noise occurred in straight line driving. If it was smoking, be prepared to replace all bearings and seals. I would also inspect the carrier and gears for signs of overtemp. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk -
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What to do...
My 2 cents... I agree with both of you! In a racing type environment, where everything matters, I would index. Those guys remove and "read" spark plugs after every run. In a daily driver I check the plug gap and install. Kind of like balancing an engine when rebuilding. To the OP, remove the...- Poppy 87
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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What to do...
My 2 cents... I agree with both of you! In a racing type environment, where everything matters, I would index. Those guys remove and "read" spark plugs after every run. In a daily driver I check the plug gap and install. Kind of like balancing an engine when rebuilding. To the OP, remove the...- Poppy 87
- Post #102
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Rare valve covers?
I have a brand new set of those I bought in 1981 for a 67 camaro I drove in high school. Blew the engine before I could install them!- Poppy 87
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What have you done to your square lately??
You mean to tell me that you actually found a place that rebuilds starter motors? I thought they were a thing of the past (like magazines), good to hear! -
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5.3 LM7 going in my 87
Have you considered a hydro-boost swap? Improve braking with the added LS power Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk- Poppy 87
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- Forum: Engine Swaps (Gas) LS, Vortec, LT1 , etc.
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86 GMC won't start sometimes!
Check for fuel, fire (ignition), and compression in that order- Poppy 87
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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What to do...
Not sure what year that your truck is, but HEI distributor came out in '75. Also if the shop said that they "test" the module, it is not a breaker points ignition, as they are not fitted with an ignition module Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk- Poppy 87
- Post #61
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Needing help with block id
You'll never know what lurks beneath those valve covers! I'd be checking that prior to deeming them to be trash stock heads. Hell it's a '78 block... just sayin- Poppy 87
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Power Brakes
Damn, you got a warning? I swear my dad could get me and my brother from the front seat and not even slow down! Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk -
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1994 S10 1Ton SAS
Damn, what cause the lug stud failure? Corrosion? Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk- Poppy 87
- Post #64
- Forum: Other Vehicles
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How do I choose rockers?
If you use guide plates get hardened push rods Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk- Poppy 87
- Post #9
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Power Brakes
If I already have the vacuum booster, I would get the vacuum hose from engine to booster, hose to intake manifold fitting, check valve that goes into booster. Proportion valve is hydraulic component, don't believe it effect brake assist on C10. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk -
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Power Brakes
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot. Could you please be more specific in the request for information? Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk -
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87 tbi would not start
I would check ignition coil first, then module Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk- Poppy 87
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Aftermarket ECM for TBI / SPEEDUINO
Have you considered fitting an OE flex fuel system in your rig? Say an ecm and fuel module from an L59 Tahoe, Yukon, etc. Parts are plentiful and though not plug and play, could be done on the cheap! Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk- Poppy 87
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Exhaust/Mufflers
Good thing you have the timing set properly, could have blown carb out it back fired. Ask me how I know. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk- Poppy 87
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Link Belt vs. (Double) Roller Timing Chains
I would find the best quality AMERICAN made double roller timing set and be done with it! Buy once cry once. That's a labor intensive job that I wouldn't skimp out on, kind of like replacement of an oil pump Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk- Poppy 87
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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What have you done to your square lately??
Yes it is worth it. I use dielectric grease on ALL connector exposed to environment. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk -
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What have you done to your square lately??
The mystery additive was probably something that our government deem dangerous to the environment Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk -
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What have you done to your square lately??
I resemble that remark! An acquaintance of mine swears by Marvel Mystery Oil Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk -
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H - Pipes
I'm going to do an X-pipe when the new motor goes in. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk- Poppy 87
- Post #40
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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H - Pipes
Awesome! I call my 87 R10 Bessie too! Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk- Poppy 87
- Post #38
- Forum: Engine & Performance
