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  1. Rickf

    Leak in cab

    Roof lights?
  2. Rickf

    1982 6.2 diesel AC hose assembly

    If the a/c compressor is on the same side, it should ,could also have some made up.
  3. Rickf

    Leak in cab

    My money would be in the windshield gasket area. Remove the cowl screening and dump water in, avoiding the lower windshield.
  4. Rickf

    Coolant temp sensor blow out

    Yes, any sensor that is multi-piece can have the center take off. I've had an a/c high pressure sensor blow out, it left the threaded part in place.
  5. Rickf

    1982 Chevrolet C10 headlights help

    I had a mid 80's square that had a poor fusible link connection and the headlights would flicker. I'm a big fan of checking for poor grounds and hidden harness insulation cracks.
  6. Rickf

    Wire on drivers side to 83 C20 transmission

    The shape of the pan will identify what model transmission you have.
  7. Rickf

    Dashpad fit

    I'd try it behind the metal. The vent is missing from my parts truck, so its a definite maybe.
  8. Rickf

    Dashpad fit

    You might need to put the vent in first. I forget the order of how I did mine.
  9. Rickf

    Dash cluster problems

    Check this thread.... https://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/instrument-cluster-upgrade-1974-c10.33539/#post-677595
  10. Rickf

    Dash cluster problems

    You might need to swap the printed circuit also.
  11. Rickf

    Power estimate, mildly modded 305?

    225 to 250 would be my guess. I always thought the flow of 305 heads were the limiting factor for more HP. There is no substitute for cubic inches.
  12. Rickf

    What to replace on front end of K20?

    Before shooting the parts cannon at it, make sure the driveshaft u-joints are ok.
  13. Rickf

    Best method for removing rattle can paint on top of factory paint?

    Are you just trying get to the factory paint or prep for a future paint job?
  14. Rickf

    AC or not to Ac is the question

    I had a CUCV Blazer and added a Vintage system. I sound deadened and insulated the crap out of it. It was not as cool as I would have liked in the front and poor in the back. I would think a burb needs f&r a/c.
  15. Rickf

    Drove while 2 quarts low on oil

    I had to explain to an engineer friend of mine the relation to pressure and volume when he launched his SBC. Your engine probably sucked up a bit of air when most of the oil went up the pushrods and hung around the lifter valley & valve cover. Make sure you don't have the nylon type timing gear...
  16. Rickf

    Leaf spring rebuild help...

    I just changed a top leaf on a K3500 C&C with 9 leafs. The top leaf for a 1/2 ton 2WD might have a different center and length. I sold the truck, so I can't measure for you. I used the catalog from https://www.generalspringkc.com/ for measurements.
  17. Rickf

    Driveline vibration

    Get the rear wheels off the ground and run it, if the vibration is still there, remove the wheels & run it. If the shakes go away, it's the tires or wheels. Remove the driveshaft, if the vibration goes away there's your problem. Start from the rear disconnecting components to isolate the vibration.
  18. Rickf

    Any squarebody van guys? Got a odd question.

    I started left foot braking in the early to mid 70's. I worked in a body shop and it was pounded into my head to always start a vehicle with the left foot on the brake. There was no telling what the accident messed up and the vehicle could start in gear.
  19. Rickf

    1987 scottsdale led guage cluster fuel guage not working accurately.

    Google "GM fuel gauge issues".
  20. Rickf

    Small block to straight 6 swap?

    If you already have the I6, measure the motor mount to bell housing distance, that will tell you if the crossmember needs to move.
  21. Rickf

    Steering Column Refresh Oddities

    If you're talking about the spring clip that kinda holds the locking ring and you need the special tool to make removal easier, try LMC, I think that where mine came from.
  22. Rickf

    Pricing on Engines

    Would you be interested in a running 305 that is still in the truck? Where are you in CT?
  23. Rickf

    1981 3/4 ton 2wd GMC chassis question

    Can you use 1/2 ton springs and re-drill the hubs for 5 lug wheels?
  24. Rickf

    Melted wires everywhere… need some help

    Anything under the dash melted? Maybe try a salvage yard or bite the bullet for a "Painless" solution.
  25. Rickf

    2003 2500hd rear axle swap on an 84 k10

    Eric, will you be swapping the front axle also to have 8 lug rims all around? Does the front axle already have 4.10's? If necessary can you do the cutting & welding yourself? Just more things to consider for the "free" axle. Brandon 2024!

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