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  1. texasmike

    Latest mystery.........

    The 11 ft-lb came out of my Chilton GM 80-87 shop repair manual. Do you think I should back the hold down bolts a bit to see if that helps or is it too late?
  2. texasmike

    Nit Picking and Just Curious

    Some of you will think I'm just anal but being retired, with ample time on my hands, I just want everything operating the way it was designed to, or better. So here's the latest: I've recently noticed that after running an errand, when I return to the truck and start it, I see a puff of black...
  3. texasmike

    Latest mystery.........

    10-4 and thanks.
  4. texasmike

    Latest mystery.........

    Could raising the operating temperature (180 to 195) of the engine make it run a little richer, not quite as much as Elon ? Should I try turning the air/fuel mixture screws maybe a quarter turn and which direction do I need to turn to lean it out a little?
  5. texasmike

    Latest mystery.........

    Thanks Snoots. The temp sensors come with the tape on them and I don’t see how 11 ft lbs could crack the carb base sitting on a thick gasket.
  6. texasmike

    Latest mystery.........

    So, everything has been going well, truck running good so I decided to reinstall the original 195 degree thermostat and put in a new temperature sender to get a more accurate reading. While under the hood, I thought it would be a good idea to check the Q-jet mounting nuts and torque to 11...
  7. texasmike

    Anti theft devices

    This is a normally closed valve. Doesn't it seem best to have it normally open (not energized) and only close it with the hidden switch when you leave the truck? I park mine in a secure garage at home and would not have to close the valve.
  8. texasmike

    Anti theft devices

    I have found a valve that is manufactured by DC Electric which may work well for gasoline. I have submitted an inquiry to them and when I'm through, I'll let everyone know what I have found, hopefully by tomorrow.
  9. texasmike

    Anti theft devices

    Okay, so install a normally open solenoid wired to a hidden toggle switch and when you leave the truck, just flip the switch and the valve closes? Will water, air, or diesel work with gasoline?
  10. texasmike

    Anti theft devices

    How does it work and is a kit available with installation instructions? What about having a GPS tracking device for our ride?
  11. texasmike

    Anti theft devices

    I don’t know what that is.
  12. texasmike

    Anti theft devices

    Thanks, those are all good points. I appreciate the time you took to write them out. I like the delayed stop scenario you mentioned. At least the chance would be somewhat better for recovering the truck, albeit with a destroyed ignition switch along with a broken wheel lock and tilt mechanism...
  13. texasmike

    Anti theft devices

    I wish I could find the simjack lock, I would pay top dollar for one. Vital All-Terrain makes one that's similar but it doesn't look quite as sturdy and fit as tight. Has anyone tried one of these? Kill switches are good but they won't stop a thief from breaking in and completely destroying the...
  14. texasmike

    Anti theft devices

    Are any of you folks familiar with steering column lock covers? The best one I have found is a CarGard CG-1AC by Simjack. The problem is they are out of stock and don't know when they will get any more. You can't even find them in used condition. I understand that it's fairly easy and quick for...
  15. texasmike

    I bought a 1984 and don’t know what to do???

    I love my 84 C10 with 305 & 2:73, 700r4. I just got through hauling a half pallet of grass for my son. Had no problem at all
  16. texasmike

    Fuel pump pushrod won’t slide into block

    Just for grins, since your rod is not new, make sure it is not bent. My rod was so slightly bent that I could not tell except by rolling it across a perfectly flat surface. What are the chances of taking a correct size drill and turning it inside the hole?
  17. texasmike

    Sac religious bench swap.. Hear me out.

    I have a lower bench seat foam cushion (1981-87) that I purchased from USA1 Industries in 2019 for $200.00 + shipping. Long story why it wouldn't work for me and why I couldn't return it but I would sell it for $100.00. Problem is, the shipping would be around $75 because of the box size and I'm...
  18. texasmike

    Vacuum advance adjustment

    Thanks for the reply Rich, and BTW, I have read your excellent article from 11-22-15 many times. Since I have the Allen screw in the can of this Cardone distributor turned out all the way, tight, I'm hoping the advance will stay fixed at 16º. I think I'll drive it this way for awhile and see if...
  19. texasmike

    Vacuum advance adjustment

    Thanks for all of your time and help, Richard. I'm not sure if I followed all of that but I'll give it a lot of thought and give it time to sink in.
  20. texasmike

    Vacuum advance adjustment

    I decided to turn the Allen screw and find out how far it would go and then check to see if it would make a difference to the advance. It went 11-1/2 turns before it stopped and changed the vacuum from 25º (4 turns out) to 16º. My mechanical advance looks like this: 1,000 rpm 2º begin 1,500...
  21. texasmike

    Vacuum advance adjustment

    Thanks, that’s all good information. How many counter clockwise turns will it go and will it just stop? I had mine ten turns out and it would have gone further but I stopped for fear of it dropping out. I checked the timing with it all the way in, four and six turns out and saw no change to the...
  22. texasmike

    Vacuum advance adjustment

    I have a an '84 LE9 engine the original re-built Qjet carburetor and new CARDONE HEI distributor #84-1845 for a 1982 model (no electronic spark control like the 84 and 85 models). All of the emission systems have been removed and I've been trying to time it for maximum performance. I even broke...
  23. texasmike

    Help with timing mark

    I can't get a magnifying glass into the tight space where the saw-tooth tag is located and I still haven't had my cataracts removed so can someone please describe to me where 0 degrees is on this tag. As always, thanks for your help and patience with senior citizens.
  24. texasmike

    USA-1 Seat Covers

    I'm about 15 miles from Tomball, Corrigan.
  25. texasmike

    USA-1 Seat Covers

    I have a new, never used set in Saddle Tan that I’ll sell to anyone in the Houston area. I’d rather not go through the packing/shopping trouble. They’re from USA1 and are beautiful. I couldn’t use/return them because when it was time to install them, two years had passed and they didn’t fit...

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