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  1. texasmike

    Possible new site for parts

    By chance I discovered this site (scam site) while looking for a throttle rod retaining clip. I found my item and then began searching "door lock solenoid", "alternator", "brake master cylinder", etc. They had the items which I believed were fairly priced and free shipping. I don't know about...
  2. texasmike

    Carburetor TV cable retainer clip

    Does anyone know if the TV cable retainer clip is still available? O'Reilly and Auto Zone did not have anything close. I believe the same clip is used to attach the accelerator cable to the carb. I may have blown the thing off with a blast of compressed air while blowing out the engine bay since...
  3. texasmike

    Wood bead seat cover

    Remember when round wood bead seat covers were the craze back in the 70's? I started thinking about them and wondered if they could work on a bench seat. A quick search revealed that there are a lot of them still being offered. The issue is that they are designed for bucket seats. I did find one...
  4. texasmike

    Bus Bar Ground

    Does anyone know where the bus bar ground for the door panel switches is located? I was hoping that it was behind the drivers side kick panel but it wasn't. While looking, I ran across a device attached to the bottom of the steering column. What is it?
  5. texasmike

    Power door locks

    This will be a dumb question for most of you; If I am getting 12v to my switches and either lock does not operate, if I use my meter leads and touch the red one to the center pen on the switch plug and the black one to touch one of the other two pins, shouldn't the solenoid go either up or down...
  6. texasmike

    Looks like bad news for me

    After my power door locks finally quit working and taking my door panels off at least four times, I finally discovered that the 30 amp metal fuse is getting 12v to the left connector and 0v to the right one. The fuse itself is good. Does anyone have any ideas on the cause? The thought of pulling...
  7. texasmike

    Automatic door locks not working

    My door locks have been working sporadically for the last 3-4 weeks and then, they completely stopped. I pulled off the drivers side door panel and there is no power going to the switch. I checked the 30amp accessory fuse and it's good. The black tape around the wires is a little frayed where it...
  8. texasmike

    Rochester Q-Jet running rich

    My original carburetor was rebuilt about four years ago and seems to perform well. I've noticed that after a short trip, about forty minutes later when I start the engine and rev it a few times, it blows a few puffs of black smoke. Is this something that can easily be fixed by adjusting the...
  9. texasmike

    Two questions, one about color and one about options

    I was reading a recent thread in which two separate guys included a picture of their '83 305 engine. What was the factory color of the valve covers for this engine? Last question, would a 305 sb with a q-jet, 700 r4 and a 2.73 rear end be an available (common) option for '85? Thanks
  10. texasmike

    AI Mechanic??

    Hey guys, I was wondering how many of you have seen and read this very interesting piece on mechanical diagnosing and repair for vehicles. It even mentions trucks in the era that interest us. This is a fun read, IMO, so enjoy.
  11. texasmike

    Quick question

    It's my understanding that cool/cold intake air to the carburetor provides the best performance. So, on a stock SB factory setup with a q-jet, would it be okay and not mess anything up, to remove the manifold vacuum hose from the air cleaner temperature sensor allowing the air door in the air...
  12. texasmike

    R4 compressor re-seal help

    I am resealing an R4 compressor and failed to place mark the nose cone (part that holds the shaft seal and shaft bearing). Can anyone tell me what position the hole inside the nose cone needs to go, top or bottom of the compressor. I figure its purpose is to drain the oil that lubricates the...
  13. texasmike

    Oil consumption?

    Does anyone know what the average/acceptable oil consumption might be for a 5.0L "H" series engine with 65k miles? When I started work on this original and stock truck (52.4K), a compression check showed #1 @ 175 and the remaining cylinders @ 180-190 psi. A small amount of soot accumulates in...
  14. texasmike

    1of 150 vehicles offered with no reserve

    Check it out guys. If you like to look at pictures, there are 103 of this '86 C10 from The Generous Collection. Current bid is $10,250!
  15. texasmike

    A/C Compressor, again.

    I recently had my auto repair shop install a NOS Harrison GM R4 compressor. They also replaced the evaporator, accumulator, orifice and also removed the condenser to make it easier to thoroughly flush it. Judging from the compressor part number (12328615) I figure it has been in the box and on...
  16. texasmike

    Gauge cluster information lights

    Just a quick question; my pretty much stock setup has all mechanical gauges so to settle my curiosity, can anyone tell me what lights should come on when I turn the ignition switch to the "on" position? Right now, the only
  17. texasmike

    Driver door will NOT unlock............Ideas?

    I met some friends for lunch the other day and when I tried to unlock the door, the key would not turn counter clockwise. I opened the passenger door and was barely able to clear the aftermarket console to get in the drivers seat. I drove to an old established locksmith, ran down the power...
  18. texasmike

    700R4 fluid level

    I recently checked the fluid level, engine running in park and fluid hot. Will anything be harmed if I leave the level about 3/16" above the full mark? Also, I sealed the hole in the center of the cap on the back of the slip yoke to prevent leaking from time to time. Will this damage anything...
  19. texasmike

    Tire valve stem dimension

    Does anyone know what the tire valve stem hole diameter is for a stock '84 C10 wheel? I want a little longer valve stem to make it easier to add air without removing the trim rim. I saw a kit on Amazon which allows removal of the valve stem without taking the wheel off and breaking the bead. Has...
  20. texasmike

    Ball joint

    I have had this truck for 5 years and put about 2,300 miles a year on it. It now has 64,600 ligament miles on a factory stock suspension and I have not been able to get the lower left ball joint to accept grease. I don't know how long it has been like that but the piece of rubber around it feels...
  21. texasmike

    700R4.output shaft leak

    The slip yoke on my driveshaft has a cap at one end with a hole in the center. The hole on the outside is about a 1/16” and much smaller on the inside of the cap. What is the hole for and could it be the source of an occasional fairly large fluid leak? There is nothing wrong with the output...
  22. texasmike

    A/C Compressor

    I located a beautiful NOS Harrison model no. 1131622 R4 compressor to replace the fifth automotive store unit. It is set up for R-12 so what needs to be done to prepare it for 143a refrigerant and will the original seals be damaged or adversely affected? Thanks.
  23. texasmike

    R4 Compressor Help

    Is there anyone on this site that has had any success with "NEW" R4 compressors being sold by the usual vendors: O Reilly, Auto Zone, Parts Geek, Rock Auto, and even a GM dealer in my location. I am having the fifth (5) one in the last five years replaced next week! The first two were Murray...
  24. texasmike

    Front bumper opinion on position

    I don't know of any square's close by that I can look at so I'm appealing to you guys/gals. Does this look like the front bumper is positioned correctly? It looks to me like the gap behind the bumper is too large and that the bumper guards should be a little more vertical? I had my mechanic put...
  25. texasmike

    AC Compressor

    Is there anyone out there who has an original 1984 GM R4 compressor setup who can tell me what the distance is from the front face of the unit to the center of the drive pulley. The specified Gates belt no. is 7555 and is 13/32" wide. It would also help to know what the length is for the spacer...

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