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  1. Johnny Atomic

    Bluetooth alternatives

    My truck is pretty much all original. And I like it that way. But I want bluetooth streaming. I built a bluetooth speaker from a plastic case and car door speaker. But I want something better sounding. I've tried small bluetooth speakers and they suck, no bass, not loud enough, or too...
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    What parts do you carry with you?

    I like to carry a few parts with me all the time in case I run into problems driving a 40+ yr old truck. I carry a PCV, Thermostat, fuel filter, replacement belts, fuses, zip ties. I've heard of people always carrying an alternator and/or an ignition module. What do you carry with you?
  3. Johnny Atomic

    Big oil filter downsides? such as WIX 51794 or ACDelco PF932

    Is there a disadvantage to running a 2 quart oil filter such as the WIX 51794 or ACDelco PF932? besides the cost of an extra quart of oil and the higher filter cost?
  4. Johnny Atomic

    $20 Disco Dashlights

    Thought I'd show off one of the projects I've been working on for the last month or so. I was having problems with my dash lights not working. Turns out it was that the footwell light bulb was burned out and caused all kind of weirdness to ensue. I didn't figure that out until AFTER i had the...
  5. Johnny Atomic

    Dodge Parts??? Behind seat tray

    I saw this picture in an online auction for a 93 Dodge pickup. I was thinking I would much rather have this than the cardboad box GM provided. Does anyone know if is this a Dodge part, or some aftermarket company?? I would assume if its is plastic and aftermarket then it would have a logo on...
  6. Johnny Atomic

    Wobbly power steering pump pulley

    I've long had a pretty good belt squeak on startup that I haven't been able to chase down. It seems to be getting worse. I also noticed a little repeating squeak not very loud that seems to coincide with the wobble I now see in the power steering pump pulley. I don't have the typical power...
  7. Johnny Atomic

    Starter drag when engine is warm

    I'm having an intermittent problem with my truck. When the engine is cold it starts great. But if i try to re-start it after driving 20mins or more, the starter drags then will generally start. One mechanic said it was the battery ground cable. so I replaced the ground cable with a 2 gauge...
  8. Johnny Atomic

    PCV manifold or ported vacuum?

    Stupid question. Does the PCV go to manifold or ported vacuum?
  9. Johnny Atomic

    Alternator cable routing

    I have questions about the large cable out of the alternator on the "bat" connector. I see on some trucks they have a large gauge cable from the bat connector to the battery positive. I have an 1983 305 w/ quadradjet. Mine has a cable from the bat connector to same lug on the starter as the...
  10. Johnny Atomic

    Temp gauge problem

    I was driving my 83 pickup (305 bone stock) on the 4th and the temp gauge is pegging out to maximum, but the truck shouldn't even be warmed up yet. The coolant is cool to the touch. It stays pegged out even if the key is off, and even if the battery is unhooked. That would have to be the...
  11. Johnny Atomic

    '83 305 No more ESC, but now it is dieseling

    I was having intermittent trouble with my truck starting when warmed up, and diagnosed it as a bad ESC. I could bypass the ESC it would start, hook it back up would not start, bypass it again and it would start. I got another ESC module and now the truck will always start, but it runs badly...
  12. Johnny Atomic

    Bed mat for SWB Square???

    I’m having trouble finding anyone that sells a custom fit rubber bed mat for my SWB? Does anyone still offer one? I don’t want some hacked up looking “cut to fit” mat.
  13. Johnny Atomic

    Weird reverse light problem

    First time poster. I am having an issue with my 1983 Sierra Classic. The reverse lights work normally when the headlights are off, but they stay on anytime the headlights are on? Any idea where to start troubleshooting.

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