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  1. Rickf

    Rear frame support/crossmember on 2wd

    I replaced mine with a piece of "C" channel.
  2. Rickf

    Transmission swap questions

    Depending on the budget, I would go with a TH400 + a GV overdrive. It's probably the most expensive option, but it would be bullet proof.
  3. Rickf

    Boxing Frame

    A boxed frame does an excellent job of trapping sand and road salt.
  4. Rickf

    1977 K30 draining battery

    1) Is the replacement a one wire alternator? 2) voltage gauge or idiot light?
  5. Rickf

    Restoring A/C

    There's also a 12v electric compressor option.
  6. Rickf

    Anyone running this engine?

    British Petroleum in a different context.
  7. Rickf

    Light Wire from Instrument cluster

    Hot glue or JB weld might work, any old used plastic may be as brittle.
  8. Rickf

    Turn signals don't work when headlights are on

    Try replacing the side marker LED's with incandescent bulbs and see if the issue goes away. You may have the wrong type of LED's.
  9. Rickf

    Steering column help

    My money is an issue with the aftermarket steering wheel adapter. None of the factory levers seem to move when the steering wheel wabbles. If you know what brand wheel & adapter you may be able to find installation instructions and/or a parts list.
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    Steering column help

    If you hold the upper part of the column still, will it move when the wheel is wobbled?
  11. Rickf

    Help finding front exhaust pipe (manifold-to-cat) for my '81 C10 250 inline-six

    You may end up going to a shop with an exhaust pipe bender, I did.
  12. Rickf

    Container based shop: 2 post lift placement advice?

    If you go with a Quick-jack type, place it where you can open both vehicle doors.
  13. Rickf

    Where can I replace this?

    Is that a non ATF Suppressor that attaches to the blower motor? You may need to try a salvage yard.
  14. Rickf

    Help on where this cable fits into?

    It kinda looks like the fiber optic for the ashtray/lighter.
  15. Rickf

    My dash lights and gauges don’t work.

    Were all the gauges and dash lights working before you changed things?
  16. Rickf

    6.2 Liter diesel return line

    Many decades ago I made one out of brake line. It wouldn't hurt to flare the ends and use clamps.
  17. Rickf

    73 K20 parking brake cable routing and hardware

    Are you in a hurry? My truck (a '74) is outside and it is mud season, otherwise I'd take a look and/or pic.
  18. Rickf

    Kind of a strange cooling system issue

    Put the thermostat and a thermometer in your least favorite pot, fill with water then turn up the heat, check what temp it opens. You will also confirm if a watched pot never boils.
  19. Rickf

    Spark knocking, pinging, detonating

    How "built" is it? Were the heads cc'd? Domed pistons? Cam specs? A little more info is needed. Try 93 octane and see what happens.
  20. Rickf

    To seal or not to seal rockers

    I would put one or two drain holes and maybe squirt some "fluid film" type anti corrosion product even though you probably don't need to worry about road salt during winter.
  21. Rickf

    C30, 85 with a narrow dually

    A few decades ago, I had a K30, 4 tire C&C and put an 8 foot bed on it. There was a larger than stock gap between the cab & bed when the axle was centered in the opening. Maybe move the rear axle a few inches forward for a better look.
  22. Rickf

    TH400 trans mount bolts

    1) I'd get some tools, 2) go to a local hardware store 3) remove one of the remaining bolts and find something the same size. But that's me.
  23. Rickf

    Oil Pressure Gauge Diagnostics

    Are you able to "Tee" in a mechanical gauge to get a 2nd opinion?
  24. Rickf

    What bushings to use for TH350 shift linkage?

    Bring an old bushing to a local hardware store and pick through the selection.
  25. Rickf

    Another door cylinder lock question

    And remember it's the gas vapors that ignite, not the liquid.

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