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  1. Rickf

    Engine temp running a bit warm

    Whenever I have an odd reading on a factory gauge, I'll use a second gauge to verify. For oil pressure "T" in a mechanical gauge, for engine temp an IR temp gun, or drop an old fashion ether gauge down the radiator fill, if one exists.
  2. Rickf

    1987 Silverado fuel issue

    Any sign of non-rent paying rodent tenants eating lunch along the harness?
  3. Rickf

    Sediment in fuel filter

    Get a dremmel and do an autopsy, use a magnet to fish out metal particles if any.
  4. Rickf

    Sediment in fuel filter

    My guess would be rust and misc. fuel line crap.
  5. Rickf

    Anybody know where these go

    Is there a sensor on the radiator, passenger side about 1/3rd way down the tank?
  6. Rickf

    Speedometer and Odometer quit

    Does it have factory cruise control? Most likely the plastic gear at the transmission is stripped OR the cable is broken. You could disconnect the cable from the trans and spin it with a drill, if the needle moves it's a gear problem.
  7. Rickf

    350 to 400 swap... Worth it?

    There is no substitute for cubic inches.
  8. Rickf

    Adding Air Conditioning in the South

    Best to check their website for available options.
  9. Rickf

    Adding Air Conditioning in the South

    I put a vintage air system about 10 to 15 years ago in my '85 CUCV blazer. The blazer has a lot more interior volume than a regular cab, so the a/c was ok in the front but not that well for the rear seating. Realize the CUCV's had no insulation or sound deadening and was heat absorbing dark green.
  10. Rickf

    Cruise control switch year identification

    That's what the one in my '74 looked like.
  11. Rickf

    Oil Pan Gasket

    If the heads of the bolts aren't rounded and the threads are ok, use them.
  12. Rickf

    What's that switch? (In Cig tray, With photos)

    The box with the zip ties could be a motion detector or mercury switch. If it is still working you could test it with a multi-meter.
  13. Rickf

    What's that switch? (In Cig tray, With photos)

    Does it have an add-on cruise control?
  14. Rickf

    350 Chevy with carb 0 oil psi

    Have you tried using "SEARCH" that is located in the upper right of the page? There are many strings about low to no oil pressure.
  15. Rickf

    Burning Oil At Start Ups

    Have you used "SEARCH" to find the answers to your questions?
  16. Rickf

    Taking off passenger head about 37 bolts so far

    Get a metric tool set.
  17. Rickf

    Taking off passenger head about 37 bolts so far

    In for a dime, in for a dollar. Looks like a blown head gasket. If it was mine, I'd pull the nose and get a Harbor Freight engine hoist for ease of removal.
  18. Rickf

    4.1 mpg?

    With something like a turkey baster and the cap & rotor off you can pull a vacuum and see if the advance plate moves and holds. Any idea what is your axle ratio?
  19. Rickf

    Ran yesterday but not today… just bought it yesterday!

    Is it getting gas? That fuel filter looks like it may be the culprit. Hook up the choke to a fused 12 volts when ignition on and get a new rubber plug. Don't forget to ground one side of the choke.
  20. Rickf

    Oil Pan Gasket

    You might try some of the dye that's available and a black light.
  21. Rickf

    Head scratchinh situation

    You are having the same voltage drop issue that I have with my '74, however my truck started with a points distributor and the previous owner installed an HEI. To get mine to run I need it to get it spinning (key in start position) then let it go so it is in the run position. When I get around...
  22. Rickf

    No electrical power all of sudden while driving

    My vote is for a fusible link. Repair or replace the alternator wire first.
  23. Rickf

    Transmission Hump Questions

    I don't know about the different years, but I've put a mid 80's C10 cab on a mid 80's K30 chassis. Both were column shifted automatics. I just needed to cut the tunnel for the transfer case shifter.
  24. Rickf

    Oil Canning in Driver Door at Handle

    What about a piece of 1/4" bar stock panel bonded out of the way of moving parts?
  25. Rickf

    Fusible link burning up key off

    Reversed the polarity when hooking up the new battery? If it ran before you messed with it, retrace what you did.

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