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emissions help?
Cap, rotor, plugs, have less than 500 miles on them. Same with the oil. Cat converter has over 200k on it. Besides al the rest of the weirdness I had 2 tests yesterday. First test I drove the truck to get gas 3 miles, 1 mile to test, waited 10 minutes to get tested at idle and got a 243 ppm...- waterpirate
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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emissions help?
Where exactly is that? I am going to chase the volts tomorrow. The other clue is that is swilling fuel??? Eric- waterpirate
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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emissions help?
Thanx for the reply. I am digging into it as we speak. lol Eric- waterpirate
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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emissions help?
So the 87 tbi heavy chevy failed inspection today, 20 points high on c02. Any suggestions before I send it to the shop and get a 200.00 waiver? It seems to idle a little high, and has the OG catalytic converter. Other than that it runs ggggrrrreat! Except for todays fail. Eric- waterpirate
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Chop the top? Or don’t, that is the question...
Tilt the roof line to the front like a rat rod when you chop it. Eric- waterpirate
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- Forum: Introduction
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Chop the top? Or don’t, that is the question...
Chop it, tilt it, and slam it, a package deal imho. Oh and build a killer power plant to smoke the ass end on demand. Eric- waterpirate
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- Forum: Introduction
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Are cheap welding helmets any good? (recommendations?)
I bought the 100.00 auto dark at lowes 6 years ago. No complaints. Eric- waterpirate
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- Forum: Garage
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Has anyone done an 88-91 TBI swap into their 79-86 square? (2WD)
Hi and welcome from DE. Plenty of threads on here about swapping everything into anything. Eric- waterpirate
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- Forum: TBI & EFI Conversions
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Hello My First Square body
Hi and welcome. Nice rig, want to see more of the hears. Locally a high end trim carpenter had one, had his miter box set up on the casket slide in the hearse. It was his signature move. CDL is no biggie, read the book, take the written test, take the driving test. The pain in the ass is...- waterpirate
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- Forum: Introduction
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Short box swap? Dirty talk Wednesday ?
So I got a lead on a parts truck that has a short box. My box in the back is rotted at the tailgate hinges, and I smoked the tailgate years ago doing a burn out with a cast iron radiator in the back. lol. I have a 87 v10 short box. So the question is, will any short box fit? I think the...- waterpirate
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- Forum: Exterior
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Bought the truck now what?
Hi and welcome! Make a list, start with mechanicals, then the lipstick. Eric- waterpirate
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- Forum: Introduction
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Would different shocks make a difference?
I am pretty sure I put the Gabriels on my sled last year. They replaced the set of red riders from 20 years ago. lol It was a improvement! I got mine at napa. Eric- waterpirate
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- Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
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1987 TBI intake and heads on early style block
Where did you get your plug wire brackets? My wires are a hot mess compared to yours. lol Eric- waterpirate
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Call this a slant 6?
I have to know. Did the turbine lock up and spun the power unit, or did the power unit fall out of its frame? Eric- waterpirate
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- Forum: Garage
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1987 TBI intake and heads on early style block
Yea, I got a bad lifter LOL Eric- waterpirate
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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1987 TBI intake and heads on early style block
Just performed this swap with lots of help from the folks here. 85 donor motor, installed tbi heads and the tbi from my toasted 87 motor after trip to machine shop. Very happy. Worked the truck yesterday, runs like a swiss watch. Eric- waterpirate
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Help diagnosing power steering squeal
This^^^^ Belt issue Eric- waterpirate
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- Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
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Double Barrel Shotgun Scoop
The Corp stickers make the whole thing! Eric- waterpirate
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- Forum: For Sale
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88 Caprice Classic Wagon
Local guy has one with all the chrome shaved off, matt silver, nice tires and wheels. He hauls his dalmations around in it. Eric- waterpirate
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- Forum: Other Vehicles
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Headache rack ideas
In the world of pipe fitters or drillers, it is a union that has 2 ears on either side, also referred to as a " knock off union ". It can be knocked off with a hammer in seconds and re assymbled. Eric- waterpirate
- Post #31
- Forum: Aftermarket Accessories
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Swap body instead of engine, tranny, front and rear ends etc...
Swapping a body onto another frame is a real pain, switching manufacturers can be even worse. There are plenty of cummins fans doing motor only swaps, and plenty of solid advise and parts lists, kits. I would stuff the motor you want into the truck you want and be happy. This from the guy who...- waterpirate
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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