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  1. Rickf

    Oil Leak Into Cab

    Every 671 I've worked on leaks, if it didn't you may be out of oil.
  2. Rickf

    Crack/Knick in 350 Cylinder Wall

    I vote for a future boat anchor. Don't waste your time or money on it, look for a re-man from summit racing or similar retailer.
  3. Rickf

    Oil Leak Into Cab

    Could have been changed to or added a mechanical gauge. Is it dirty or clear-ish? PAG type oil from an a/c system? More info is needed.
  4. Rickf

    Oil gauge issue

    Plumbing pipe dope.
  5. Rickf

    mark 4 454 engine oil cooler lines

    I used a kit from kbdieselperformance on my '93 6.5TD, not sure if the kit KB-8.1L-EOCL will work on a 454.
  6. Rickf

    No dash lights!!

    There also may be an issue with the cluster's circuit board. You might try to unplug the cluster and see if the short still exists.
  7. Rickf

    Flex plate

    No, I've replaced the flex plate by sliding the th400 and NP208 back on long 3/8" bolts, of course after disconnecting crossmember, driveshafts, lines, linkage etc.
  8. Rickf

    Indicator issues '79 C20 Suburban.

    Check the grounds at the rear of the bed, and the bulb sockets for good contact.
  9. Rickf

    Missing connector?

    All you need for a voltage gauge is a + and a - , the missing part may be for mounting the gauge.
  10. Rickf

    Rear disc conversion

    The kits I've seen use mid 80's Eldorado/Toranado front calipers.
  11. Rickf

    Gauge cluster

    Maybe bad grounds?
  12. Rickf

    Gauge cluster

    Unless I'm missing something, why not just replace your damaged gauges? Make a close inspection of your printed circuit, looking for burnt paths.
  13. Rickf

    SWAPPING 84 c10 body onto 84 k10 FRAME

    I respectfully disagree. I've done the swap and had no clearance issues with either the automatic transmission or NP205 transfer case. There are no geometry or linkage problems. The truck is at a friends house and pictures can be provided if needed.
  14. Rickf

    Finishing Electrical Remodel-Fuse Questions

    Are you still running the glass fuse block? Just curious.
  15. Rickf

    SWAPPING 84 c10 body onto 84 k10 FRAME

    Not the same, 2wd's hump is shorter.
  16. Rickf

    SWAPPING 84 c10 body onto 84 k10 FRAME

    If your truck has a top load shifter you may have clearance issues. I've done that swap but with a column shift automatic. No problem with the transfer case shifter.
  17. Rickf

    Freeze plugs into the block- how to remove?

    I've latched on to them with vice grips or needle nose pliers and yanked.
  18. Rickf

    6.2 Diesel Instrument Gauge Cluster Swap??

    I pimped out my mid 80's CUCV and replaced the indicator lights with silverado gauges. I used a multimeter to figure what each pin on the male plug did, then followed the copper leads on the printed circuit and matched them up. De-pin one lead at a time and label them especially if you're color...
  19. Rickf

    Rim compatibility

    16.5" tires and rims can be tricky to come by. Maybe pick up one 16" wheel for a spare and replace the 16.5's as they wear out.
  20. Rickf

    Can you believe this???!!! TC/NP208 Adapter/700R4 trans crossmember mounting/question?

    I am not an expert, I'm pretty sure you need to have the angles of the pinion and transfer case output cancel each other out. Maybe check the google machine.
  21. Rickf

    R12 Replacement

    Project Farm on youtube has a video on vehicle a/c refridgerants.
  22. Rickf

    Prebent brake lines for a 87 R30 long bed regular cab?

    I am not an expert, I would think the wheelbase would be more important than the number of tires. Pre-bent lines can be tricky to install unless on a bare frame and the longer ones are sometimes bent in half for shipping. Why not buy or rent a flaring tool and coils of tubing, it is a DIY project?
  23. Rickf

    Stumped on oil leak

    Could try swapping out the dipstick with a vacuum port plug and hose clamp, could just be a bad dipstick seal plus a blow by issue. Maybe pinholes in the tube?
  24. Rickf

    3 on the tree

    I'm on a pre 1960 "oldgmctrucks" website. One of the members MacGyvered up a 4 on the tree with reverse a separate lever thru the floor. For the most part we run inline 6's with low HP and torque.
  25. Rickf

    Dual axle trailer brakes worth it?? Pic's inside

    What, if anything, does TX require? Is it a 7K (two 3500lbs. axles) trailer. Note proper spelling of axles.

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