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  1. Rickf

    Valve Spring Retainers for 305

    I found out the hard way years ago that the valve spring locks' taper (official name) needs to match the taper of the retainer. No telling what has happened in the past or what brand hardware was used if a valve job was done. Bring two locks and a retainer to a machine shop and see if they can...
  2. Rickf

    Throwing Parts at the Wall

    I have that same style paint job & color on my 1990 1/2 ton. :cheers:
  3. Rickf

    Valve Spring Retainers for 305

    Are you talking about the round part next to the spring or the split cone parts that hold the valve?
  4. Rickf

    95 Chevy water in passenger floor board

    If it has a/c, it might be the condensate drain.
  5. Rickf

    help me find this ticking noise on my truck ( 1978 Chevy C10 305 )

    My vote is for 1, 2, 3, or 4, (see above). Get a stethoscope or long dowel and try to isolate the noise.
  6. Rickf

    Sheered upper control arm bolt

    I have some temporary repairs that have lasted almost a decade, your results may differ.
  7. Rickf

    Super low buck toe plates version 1

    What about 2 dollies/skates the type with 4 casters on each?
  8. Rickf

    '87 TBI lurching and surging

    Any backfiring through the exhaust?
  9. Rickf

    Cab mount replacement

    Are you talking about the welded brace or bolts & bushings?
  10. Rickf

    Need help settling a debate

    If it's an HEI, could it be the ignition module (not related to any brake issue) ?
  11. Rickf

    how fast is your power window?

    You might try some lubricant in the "C" channels and see if it speeds things up.
  12. Rickf

    Anyone know what this is?! A lot of wires and some not connected

    I looked under the dash of my 1990 but couldn't find a connection like that. Have you tried to find out what doesn't work?
  13. Rickf

    Why does it do this

    Choke adjustment? What do the plugs look like?
  14. Rickf

    Oil dripping around starter

    Put some of that dye in the oil and get a black light to pinpoint the leak.
  15. Rickf

    Printed Circuit Question 79 K10

    If plan "A" (new printed circuit) isn't an option, then what about going directly from the plug to the bulb?
  16. Rickf

    Under-pad replacement suggestions?

    When I spilt a 32:1 mix on the rear floor of a WRX, I cleaned it up with baking soda. It did an ok job of cleaning up the stain and got rid of the odor.
  17. Rickf

    86 C10 454 popping out exhaust soft and loud at times while in Idle. (WHY) Video inside

    When my 1990 EFI SBC was popping through the exhaust turned out to be the ignition module.
  18. Rickf

    Which clutch!?

    Avoid a three finger pressure plate like the plague.
  19. Rickf

    Speedo cable or not

    Nope, next question.
  20. Rickf

    Intercooler?

    A/C condenser.
  21. Rickf

    air bags

    Senior moment... at first I thought this was about a passenger restraint system. :pp:
  22. Rickf

    Theoretical Big Block Build

    What about forced induction?
  23. Rickf

    Oil pressure sending unit on manifold 305

    Is there any reason why swapping the working gauge with the "non working" gauge to check if the problem moves with the gauge or stays with the truck? Kinda a run on sentance.
  24. Rickf

    No power at Temperature sensor

    Any other gauges acting up? Fuses test ok?
  25. Rickf

    TBI to Terminator throttle cable

    You might try a Lokar cable, it can be cut to the proper length.

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