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  1. 1lejohn

    water leak into cab through floor vent over brake pedal

    There is also a grommet that enters the engine compartment above and to the left of the pedal. Mine is dry rotted and let water into the cab. it's below the duct can't see the water running up and off the duct.
  2. 1lejohn

    Wipers barley working

    I've found that the wire terminals back out of the plastic connecters. It looks like the connecter is plugged into the end device be it the wiper motor , distributor , etc. When actually the wire is pushed back away from the spade connecter. I had this happen on the distributor connecter. The...
  3. 1lejohn

    Proper process for painting most of your interior parts

    I would add one more step to the process and clear coat the parts. I painted most of my interior 7 years ago. It lasted pretty good except the top of the door panels. Heat and arm sweat does a number on them. I 'm thinking the clear coat will help.
  4. 1lejohn

    Brand Recommendations for front end components.

    I 've bought some MEVTECH parts, for my 04, 2500 ,and the old 85 K-10. They seem to be a heavier casting . They have more metal then most of the other brands I've used. I don't have any wear data on them yet. Time will tell! Rock Auto stocks them.
  5. 1lejohn

    Right fuel tank?

    If you buy the brackets they come with the straps. I ordered both thinking they were separate parts.
  6. 1lejohn

    383 Stroker or 6.0 LS??

    Well put Reckless. I might do a LS swap using a carb or an Edelbrock T-body system. My son wanted me to do a LS swap on my truck. They are all the rage here in the Houston area. IMHOP its a lot more effort then most guys think or will tell you. They all seem to have bugs to work out at the...
  7. 1lejohn

    AFR Tuning- Old skool vs. New school

    I just installed my wide band LMC2. I found my truck running rich at idel when hot about 12.9. , when its cold its 13.9 to 14. I need to work on that. Like the above post at part throttle or curise it's running 15-16. At full throttle it s 11.5-12. The truck runs better then it ever has. The...
  8. 1lejohn

    Windshield Wiper Motor Upgrade

    The cables do connect together at the bottom of the column thus by passing the module. The wipers will work on fast and slow. You will not have the delay or park function. I have had a couple of the modules go out on me. You have to park the wipers by holding the switch and letting off at the...
  9. 1lejohn

    New steering box and now this....

    I had a similar issue when I replaced my steering box. It was pouring out fluid. We centered the wheel and adjusted the linkage. It was fine for a couple of days until I heard a large pop. The axle was sliding along the front leaf spring pack. It had the same problems as as your truck. I...
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