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What have you done to your square lately??
Well, roughing up the paint was hard work. The first coat of coating was awful, streaky. I Made the mistake of putting a matte finish on white paint. Second coat was better (I had enough, barely), but, the paint was chalky before I started this, and the matte finish on white was just wrong. I... -
What have you done to your square lately??
Cleaning up my truck for VGG wipe on clear coat (matte finish). Also, after coating, I will install a new axle half shaft to replace the one thats bent and has been wiggling for the last 19 years. More photos to come after the clean and coat. -
What have you done to your square lately??
I replaced my cheapo ignition module and put a delco one in. Took the cheapo one and threw it in the glove box. -
Can the heater core be turned off?
Easy- Build a loop with both ends going to the engine. Just plug the heater core hoses, leaving coolant in them. And connect the two hoses coming off the engine. When winter comes next month, just put the hoses back as they were. If you have the connectors before you do it, you could cut the... -
What new tools have you got lately?
I love tools, but as I work on all sorts of vehicles, I have a more universal kit with metric and SAE sizes and lots of bits and it comes in a blow mold stupid box. I use it all the time. This one from HOBO junk for $40. But, It works well on many vehicles. Customers always ask me "HUH, how'd... -
What have you done to your square lately??
I think I fixed my thermostat housing leak. It's leaked slightly since I got "Ralph". I tore it apart a year or so ago, but it did not fix it. It was just enough to lose a quart or two every month. A few weeks ago, I noticed the rad was full!. And the cap "popped" when opened. Checked it before... -
What have you done to your square lately??
I have that same crane... And a friend who cannot lift his bike into the back of his truck because its too high -
Gas pedal is too far away for me
I think in my truck, there are two bolts in the clutch pedal, Loosen them and you can move the pedal location.. gotta go look for sure, but for my wife I was going to adjust them. (81 C10 250-3 speed)- justhorns
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Carb at high alt
No, I have a 250-6 with a Varijet 2. The VArijet is the cr*p.- justhorns
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Carb at high alt
I live at 5800 feet, and drive up to the hills up to 10,000 all the time. Original cr*p carburetor, and it does fine.- justhorns
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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I got a lift
Its a MaxJax, and I do not recommend it. But, the size is right for me. BendPak are a bunch of unreliable screw balls. -
I got a lift
I located my lift in the garage specifically to lift Ralph up for service -
NAPA Power Steering Pump?
Just a note about Napa. I worked for them for 2 years about 5 years ago. A friend of mine was made district manager, and they have been working on eliminating "old" parts from their inventory. Parts for our Squares will slowly fade from their shelves.- justhorns
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- Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
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NAPA Power Steering Pump?
My O original pump still in place after 44 years. Previous owner took it apart and cleaned it. Don't know about bearings. 6 cylinder pumps are very similar or identical to V8 pumps. No leaks, no problems. It used to leak, but it was the hoses, which I replaced.- justhorns
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- Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
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NAPA Power Steering Pump?
I go to a hydraulics shop and they make hoses for me. GM uses funny fittings, so they made an adapter from the pump, and used standard parts for the rest of the hose. I told them how long I wanted it so it fits correctly.- justhorns
- Post #23
- Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
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2002 RAV4 massive oil leak
Do a compression check and verify the blown head gasket.- justhorns
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- Forum: Other Vehicles
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WTB Front sway bar for 81 Rwd C10
Sorry for the delay. Yes I'm interested, but, how much to ship it to me. I will PM you later -
Backup light switch, I've replaced and still no lights any help would be appreciated
I think he's working on an 87 with a 350... and... Either the switch is bad, not being actuated by the steering column, or no power at switch.. Then, check the bulbs in the rear tail lights, see if you get 12V when in reverse. Careful with a running engine and truck in reverse.. Check to see if...- justhorns
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- Forum: Gauge, Speedo & Instrumentation
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What have you done to your square lately??
New el-cheapo dash mat and rear view mirror from LMC. $70 with shipping for all -
What have you done to your square lately??
Painted my grill badge, added some weatherstrip on leading edge of door to reinforce door sealing. Gotta do something about the front bumper soon. Truck running perfectly and even the wife drove it the other day. -
WTB Front sway bar for 81 Rwd C10
Looking for a sway bar off an old truck in your back yard. Just the bar needed, I have purchased new hardware for it. My truck never had one and it could use it. FOR my 1981 C10 2wd 250/6 3 used to be on tree. I think it's about 1.25" dia, stock original v8 or 6 works, just not 4WD, that's... -
What have you done to your square lately??
I diagnosed like 3 days earlier and when I received it, I needed truck the following day. -
Leaking transmission pan plug
Also, try Gasoilia... it's a sealant for such fluids. But, you have to pull the plug and clean, so a full drain. Either way, it's better than dropping the pan while it's full. Yik. I may have that name screwed up, but, it's a green paste.- justhorns
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- Forum: Transmission & Transfer Case
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What have you done to your square lately??
I needed the truck the following day. I agree with you and saved the original alternator to rebuild myself soon, and either sell or save for failure of the new unit. One thing surprising, is after the alternator was swapped, the engine was so quiet, I thought it was purring (a 250-6). I'm not...
