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    Mechanical lift pump blank plate?

    Plenty of hours in the shed lying on concrete over Christmas playing with the fuel system and the mechanical lift pump appears to be dead. At the moment i have swapped to an electric pump and may keep it as I can buy electric pumps off the shelf in the UK. What do we all do with the old...
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    6.2 Manifold back exhaust with international shipping?

    It’s up and running and the work continues. The exhaust is shot, rotten, snapped. I can always go custom but don’t want to throw that kind of money about yet. Does anyone know where i can get a manifold back system for the 6.2 diesel V8? With shipping to the UK? Before I jump in and go...
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    New workshop!!!

    Absolutely love it. Been on routing the new heavy duty power cable. Should have that all in place this weekend ready for the electrician to connect it all up next weekend.
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    New workshop!!!

    I’m still on doing the finishing touches. Got a heavy duty power cable to run from my house to a new breaker in the workshop, sockets and wiring to do. UFO style lights are fitted but need wiring into the breaker. Overall absolutely thrilled with it! Did some work on the Ram last week and it...
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    New workshop!!!

    40’ x 25’ approx 15’ high in the middle, levelled floor, 2-3” of hardcore and 6” of RC35 concrete.
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    New workshop!!!

    To this…
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    New workshop!!!

    It’s been a hard 14 months. All projects and work on motors has been paused due to a house move. After much uncertainty, access issues, solicitor problems my wife and I finally completed our purchase on Friday 29th!!!! Why am I telling you this? I’m in the UK, with UK sized garages for UK...
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    Michelin 325/85/16 tires

    Don’t suppose any of you run these tyres? My K30 is currently on 38” monster mudders on 16.5” rims. They are old, perished and just knackered! Tyres for 16.5” rims just don’t exist in the UK but i can get those michelins part worn with minimum 11mm tread for £150 each. Bargain compared to...
  9. J

    Is this a TH350 & which flex plate???

    I was thinking of the actual external mechanism. All the little rods that operate the gearbox.
  10. J

    Is this a TH350 & which flex plate???

    Is that just all the link arms & bushes?
  11. J

    Is this a TH350 & which flex plate???

    Excellent, thanks chaps. Next question then, is the 139 tooth flex plate the correct one? It is a 6.2 diesel.
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    Is this a TH350 & which flex plate???

    I cannot find a serial number anywhere the manual says, most likely its all just too grimey and i’ve not cleaned it well enough. One website says you can go off oil pan shape & bolt pattern which suggests its a TH350. Before i order bits if anyone could confirm. Thanks.
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    Starter bendix spacer

    I’ve checked most of that out. Got brand new batteries to go on it the other day.
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    Starter bendix spacer

    Been a while since i posted and also a while since i had a spanner in my hand. Short story. Bought a non running franken truck. 6.2 diesel. (In the UK) Starter stays engaged and cranking when the key is released. Starter is an ACdelco. Wiring checked. Starter bench tested. Tried shims. Saw...
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    Starter not disengaging, shim it?

    All teeth look to be ok. I think thats just the photo. Thats the sticker off the starter. I’m presuming its the right one but couldn’t tell you. Its just the one that was fitted when i got it. Number 323-447 tally with the gm starter listed on Rock Auto.
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    Starter not disengaging, shim it?

    So this is taking longer than i want to figure out. Pretty much ruled out it being a wiring issue. Disconnected all the ignition wiring. Battery straight to the starter and short the starter ignition to the battery, still sticks in. Bench tested the starter multiple times. All seems...
  17. J

    Starter not disengaging, shim it?

    Thanks for all the info chaps. I’m away with work till fri/sat but will do more testing when I’m home and report back.
  18. J

    Starter not disengaging, shim it?

    It’s a bit of a frankentruck as it’s a C10 body on a K30 chassis. Any idea or photos of where this relay is/should be?
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    Starter not disengaging, shim it?

    Bigger batteries sourced. Big boost pack sourced. Some circuit testing done. Permanent live is good. Earth is good. Ignition live seems good, have power on/off as the key is operated. Turn the key, starter engages. Release the key, ignition off starter stays engaged and continues to spin...
  20. J

    Starter not disengaging, shim it?

    The batteries are almost dead in it. Been using the 4.7 V8 booster pack. Have a look at all the connections tomorrow.
  21. J

    Starter not disengaging, shim it?

    So it has new oil, filter, coolant, cranked by hand fine. Put some power to it and it span over on the starter, sluggish but span. Turned the ignition off and it kept on spinning. Checked around and the starter hadn’t disengaged from the ring gear. Thought the solenoid or starter might be...
  22. J

    Do 16” wheels fit K30 brakes?

    I’ve seen lot’s of pics and threads on here of people running 16” wheels but I am still unsure of some of the differences between the 10/20/30 series. Do 16” wheels clear the brake drums and calipers on a K30? Just deciding what size wheels to get and the selection of tyres in a suitable size...
  23. J

    Safe lowest tire pressure for 16.5” wheel.

    I was completely wrong. So very very wrong. At 0 psi on the gauge i gained, maybe a quarter inch on height. Front wheels off. Bare rims on. Rolled on. Swapped back to tyres. On sourcing some bald 10/16.5 tyres of like a bob cat skid steer. Bald bald ones should be about 27/28 inch diameter...
  24. J

    Safe lowest tire pressure for 16.5” wheel.

    Nothing at all above to remove. Just a steel beam. Had a couple of brick width removed and fully opening barn doors fitted to give maximum width. Absolutely love the truck. Can’t wait to get it home and usable.
  25. J

    Safe lowest tire pressure for 16.5” wheel.

    Thats the long term plan.

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