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  1. 53charlie

    Proper size AC condenser

    I am converting my 1987 Silverado to R134a. I have purchased (and returned) two condensers from large internet suppliers, height and/or width too short, mounting points did not match. Reading reviews in some of the auto parts chain stores, the exact same complaint, the size just does not match...
  2. 53charlie

    Need help sorting out no idle on new 5.7 TBI engine

    I have recently installed a new 5.7 long block in my '87 Chevy pickup. after i had the engine installed and connected i made a very stupid mistake (I was very tired!), first connected the positive cable to the negative battery terminal, and when i brought the negative cable close to the...
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    Driveshaft support bearing orientation

    Hi all, i am replacing the support bearing on my 1987 longbed. I have pressed the old one out but i am wondering if it was pressed in backwards? the support bearing is not symetrical, there is a front and a back, and there is also a small spacer, which i want to verify if it is pressed ahead...
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    Plan B in Memphis

    New to this website as of this week. A couple of months ago I bought a '87 longbed with a VERY tired original 305, it started and ran, but it left a smoke trail like the Space Shuttle. Over the Memorial Day weekend yanked the engine and TH400 trans and installed a TBI 305 / 700R4 from an '89...

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