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  1. 1lejohn

    Header clearance front shackle 86 k10

    repost.
  2. 1lejohn

    Header clearance front shackle 86 k10

    Here are the pics. I don't have the bars running from the tranny bell housing to the motor mounts. Not sure how they fit if you have those.
  3. 1lejohn

    Header clearance front shackle 86 k10

    https://www.summitracing.com/search/department/exhaust/section/headers/year/1985/make/chevrolet/model/k10/product-line/summit-racing-headers/part-type/headers?fr=part-type&SortBy=Default&SortOrder=Ascending I used these on my 85 K 10. I bought the ceramic coated ones. I'll post a picture of...
  4. 1lejohn

    AC Conversion Questions

    I think the green O rings are compatible with R 134. Thats the ones I have used and have not had any problems. I'm not sure on the orifice tube. I just put in the severe duty one. It seems to work fine here in SE Texas.
  5. 1lejohn

    Looking At A 2005 Z71 4x4

    The problem area with these trucks are the front wheel bearings, the front cover seal, the head gaskets if it's an iron block with aluminum heads, and the knock sensors. The bearings can go out with no warning, sometimes they will clunk when making a tight turn. The seals on the timing cover...
  6. 1lejohn

    Headers or manifolds for 86k10 350 w/ Vortec heads?

    I'm running the Summit headers on my 85 K. It has Vortech heads on it.
  7. 1lejohn

    Winch Mount

    Black Bull also makes some nice bumpers. They are pricey.
  8. 1lejohn

    Splash Shields?

    They get broken, and the rubber wears out. The cab ones are just plastic they crack were the screw clips attach. I'm not sure why the put the cab shields on the trucks. They seem to collect dirt which turns to mud. I replaced them, because of the high water we get here in the Houston area.
  9. 1lejohn

    Why doesn't anyone use the Chevy "Connect & Cruise" packages?

    They are designed for the shop builds that cost $$$. They are easy for them to put in a project and are guaranteed a good result.
  10. 1lejohn

    Aux battery for audio

    Understood just playing devil's advocate.
  11. 1lejohn

    1999 454 carb swap. best street carb, 600? 650? 750? CFM

    Ford had to add port injectors to its Eco boost DI engines. Why? Carbon builds up. Most of the race shops are adding a second fuel system and port injectors on the newer DI engines like the LT's. It much simpler than trying to get more fuel out of the engine driven pumps. I think we have...
  12. 1lejohn

    Aux battery for audio

    Thats a good electrical system you have there, but how does it do if the truck isn't running? How long will your only battery last , and still start the truck? Just saying.
  13. 1lejohn

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Wow we are back in the mid 90's with all this TPI talk. There was group of us with Camaros that ran all around the Houston area street racing. We all built them differently. One was a Accel super ram, one was a SLP type ( I can't remember the name), I had the Arizona speed and marine runners...
  14. 1lejohn

    Tripod mirrors on lowered trucks?

    I like the wide steelies in the back, very subtle.
  15. 1lejohn

    How to mount 1983 (O-ring style) PS pump on 1975 K10

    With out pictures I would only be guessing. Drill some new holes in the bracket? Are you using the new pump bracket, or the old pump bracket?
  16. 1lejohn

    Daughters ‘87 needs to ride smooth.

    I would look at replacing the control arm bushings. If not done already. You might be riding metal on metal. I would look at a hydraulic shocks , not a gas filled ones. Tires with a decent sized side wall. In the rear again look at the spring bushings they are more than likely dry rotted. A...
  17. 1lejohn

    Daughters ‘87 needs to ride smooth.

  18. 1lejohn

    Rebuild or Swap?

    How about traditional engines, as a better word.:33: .
  19. 1lejohn

    Just picked up an LT4 swapped '86 C10

    Welcome. Clean looking truck.
  20. 1lejohn

    Building a new motor for my 79 C10 - would love some advice!

    Here is an easy way to make sure the parts all match. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/edl-2038/make/chevrolet It's a little pricey but your almost guaranteed the advertised performance. There are more levels and other manufactures that offer the packages. I think GM still offers a Vortech...
  21. 1lejohn

    Rebuild or Swap?

    Summit has some good kits. If the 350 block is good I would order a 383 kit and go from there. I guess it depends on your budget and how soon you need to drive the truck.
  22. 1lejohn

    Which A/C compressor do I have?

    Make sure the vacuum line from the engine bay is connected to the AC control panel that's mounted in the dash. The default operation when there is no vacuum is the air blows out the bottom heater ducts. Thats the easy fix. If you have vacuum and the switch is working, you may have to look at...
  23. 1lejohn

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Pulled the pass side fuel tank. It's never been in use since I've owned the truck. The PO tried to patch it with glass. I've been running off of the driver's side tank for years. I bought a new tank, hoses electric pump and a pickup several years ago. I was going to upgrade to F.I. , but have...
  24. 1lejohn

    K10 body mount cap

    LMC Truck has them. Have you checked? https://www.lmctruck.com/body-components/body-mounting/cc-1981-87-cab-bed-to-frame-mounting-hardware-radiator-core-support
  25. 1lejohn

    Can the heater core be turned off?

    Here is what I was going to do. I even bought one. https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/chevrolet,1988,k1500+pickup,5.7l+350cid+v8,1050769,heat+&+air+conditioning,heater+valve,6860

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