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  1. texasmike

    Radio ID

    How can I find out when this GM Delco radio (16023906) was manufactured and if it was available as an option in 1984?
  2. texasmike

    Replacing Radio

    thanks guys, I'll give it a try.
  3. texasmike

    Replacing Radio

    Thanks, is it very hard to remove the duct and is worth it?
  4. texasmike

    Replacing Radio

    I want to replace my original am/fm stereo with one that has the cassette player. How difficult is it to remove the radio and does the AC duct need to be removed? How much work is involved removing the duct to get working room under the dash on an 84 C10?
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    Exhaust condensation

    Okay John, here's the whole story from a shade tree mechanic on his 78 trip around our star: since I was going to be under the hood for a long time, I started by letting all of the air out of the front tires to give me a little more working room. You'd be surprised how much that helps and it...
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    Exhaust condensation

    Hey auroragirl, how did you come up with that Hank hill piece? I used to watch him when my boys were young and still at home, many years ago. Gave me a great laugh and thanks for sending.
  7. texasmike

    Exhaust condensation

    I just finished replacing the valve seals and all went fairly well. Number five exhaust valve had a broken inner (damper) spring which I replaced. Now I don't have the oil smoke on startup, however, I have a LOT of water vapor until the engine warms up. It even spurts a lot of water out of the...
  8. texasmike

    Engine to Firewall Ground

    Thanks Matt, that's what I'll do.
  9. texasmike

    Engine to Firewall Ground

    I just discovered that the copper strap on the left rear of the engine is completely broken (separated) from the fitting that attaches to the head. Since truck runs fine and everything works like it should, is it safe to keep driving the truck until I get it repaired? The bolt in the head is...
  10. texasmike

    Worn/cracked valve guide seals

    Thanks everyone for all of the help and ideas. Auto Zone rents tools for free so when I get ready, I plan to use the one they have. It may take a little longer but it looks safe and easy to use..
  11. texasmike

    Worn/cracked valve guide seals

    If the piston is at TDC just before ignition, both valves should be closed. Is the compressed air needed only to keep the valves closed (up) when the springs and keepers are reinstalled?
  12. texasmike

    Worn/cracked valve guide seals

    Good idea, what device/tool do they make to remove the valve spring?
  13. texasmike

    Worn/cracked valve guide seals

    I'm finally getting to the end of a 2-1/2 year and very expensive restoration of a company truck. It had 52,800 miles and was parked outside on the dirt in our yard in 2005. The owner gave it to me in 2018 when I retired and decided it would be nice to have a truck around the house. All...
  14. texasmike

    Rear driver side sag

    Thanks everyone, I'll most likely re-arch or replace them. Who would be the best vendor to buy from?
  15. texasmike

    Rear driver side sag

    I recently had the coils replaced and that helped but I still have about a 1/2" sag in the back. Has anyone tried blocking or shimming the leaf spring to fix the problem? Is that a good way to go and would it affect drive-ability in any way?
  16. texasmike

    OE Seat Belts

    What are the chances of finding some original seat belts for my 84? Color and webbing condition are not an issue but the mechanism needs to work well and have no cracks or breaks in the plastic covers. I have an after market set in the truck right now but would like to have more of an original...
  17. texasmike

    Seats, difference from 81-87 and 73-80

    I'm just now reading your post and here is what I can tell you. I have an 84 C10 Silverado for which I ordered a complete interior kit (81-87) from USA1, about a year and a half ago. My truck had the original fixed bench seat which had the seat belts passing through the seats. I needed a new...
  18. texasmike

    Exhaust smoke on startup

    The truck I have sat outside for 13 years before I started the resto work on it over two years ago. It has less than 53k miles on it and I noticed that on cold startup, it blows a lot of smoke out the exhaust that clears up quickly. Is that something I should be worried about and how much would...
  19. texasmike

    Horn button

    Thanks for checking Nate but mine isn't quite as rough as yours.
  20. texasmike

    Horn button

    I knew they had the gold one and I've been waiting to see if they do the silver one. Is that the one you are referring to (silver)? My original one is pretty scratched up but at least it matches all of the silver trim on the dash.
  21. texasmike

    Horn button

    Nate, can you send me a photo of what you have and let me know you want for it?
  22. texasmike

    Power Steering Gear Leak

    Thanks for all of the replies and help, guys. I plan to replace the input upper shaft seal. With the column assembly and both the inner and outer fenders removed, it shouldn't be too difficult. I'm getting anxious to get this baby bolted back together and back on the road after sitting outside...
  23. texasmike

    Power Steering Gear Leak

    I'm going to take a closer look and see if I can possibly replace just the seal for the shaft. It protrudes through an approx. 3/16" thick metal hexagon cover, about 4" in diameter, over the end of the gear box. It would take a HUGE wrench to unscrew that sucker! First, I'll have to find out if...
  24. texasmike

    Power Steering Gear Leak

    I'm about a year and a half into my restoration with the last 120 days spent at the body shop. The cab was the last piece to come off the chassis about a week ago. Yesterday, I made my weekly visit to the shop to pay for the weeks work and check the progress. The chassis has been washed, media...
  25. texasmike

    Underwater in Resto Project

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