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  1. 1lejohn

    Need a bit more oomph...

    I would look for a head rated in the 170-185 cc port range. You would want them with a 62-66cc combustion chamber. Looking on Summits website I found several that are affordable. You have the GM Vortech's. They have really gone up in price. There are Pro Max which are aluminum. The reviews on...
  2. 1lejohn

    Need a bit more oomph...

    The heads on your crate 350 are the biggest problem. They sux. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/cca-k12-249-4 See the attached link to what I think would be a good upgrade to your truck.
  3. 1lejohn

    How would you make this truck less ugly??

    I did my interior also. It makes it much better to drive if it's nice.
  4. 1lejohn

    How would you make this truck less ugly??

    I like the color scheme. The fender needs some love, so the signal light can be replaced. What happened to the rear wheel well? Did it rust out or did some one use a can opener on it. I would try and remove the old trim mounts and buff out the paint. The wheels are nice. They could be...
  5. 1lejohn

    Transmission cooler ideas

    I always use the B+M coolers. I've used both the rubber slip on with clamps and the screw fittings with AN fitting. I have also used the one with a fan mounted to the cooler. The 99 Camaro pictured in my sig. Had coolers for oil, trans, and power steering. The oil and trans were mounted behind...
  6. 1lejohn

    R12 to 134. Whats really needed to do this swap for a great working system. All parts needed?

    I replaced everything with new. I used a red orifice tube. I think mine took 3 3/4 cans of 134. I probably let some leak out of the cans and hoses. My post comes up in the similar threads below.
  7. 1lejohn

    Now we move into desperation territory (seeking advice)...

    I might switch out the plug in Prom. I would think that its corrupted. It's what really tells all the circuits when to switch, the injectors to fire, spark ETC. The ECM is a solid-state device if something failed in it, I don't think a power reset would fix it. It would stay broken. Example bad...
  8. 1lejohn

    General Motor Swap Questions

    I would budget a rebuild for your 700 trans in the near future. I guess we need to know how many miles are on it and was it maintained. You need to set the TV cable correctly after you get the new engine set. If you don't set it correctly, the 700 won't live long. If it has a lot of miles, you...
  9. 1lejohn

    OIL

    There's a guy on u tube his name is Uncle Tony he does a good job at discussing Lucas oil stabilizer and other additives. I used to run a quart in my truck when it sat for a long time between drives. Thats what Lucas is good for it sticks to surfaces. It doesn't flow well. It makes a good...
  10. 1lejohn

    Oil pans, pumps, etc

    Is the engine new? I would run a stock oil pump on an older stock motor. You usually run a high-pressure pump on a high rpm engine. Most builders run a high-volume oil pump on a built motor with bearing clearances on the high side. If your motor is worn out and the bearing clearances are high...
  11. 1lejohn

    Where to buy stock mechanical fuel pump that isn't trash?

    I bought a Jeg's brand pump; it looked like a good quality pump for a decent price. It left me stranded going to work one morning. It was only a few months old. I stepped up to an Edelbrock and have been running it for over a year. They are expensive but seem to be of great quality. I took the...
  12. 1lejohn

    1985 wipers

    Does the truck still have the intermittent wiper electronic box connected. If so it maybe the problem. Its at the base of the steering column , under the dash. You can bypass it by unplugging the cables from it and plugging them together. If it's the problem good luck finding a new one.
  13. 1lejohn

    Cold air at my feet and not to much in my face. Also no defrost...WTF

  14. 1lejohn

    Truck Size

    The mechanical parts will be available, and or made. The electronics and wiring such as the can buss, BCM's, TCM's etc. is what will kill them off. I don't for see the aftermarket or the OEM's making those parts for more than 10 years after the model run. The OEM's are already wanting to keep a...
  15. 1lejohn

    K-20 CV Joint

    Rock Auto also has a kit. I don't know if it's the correct one. I would think they might be a better option. They also have the whole shaft. Thats the way I'm going to go.
  16. 1lejohn

    Cold air at my feet and not to much in my face. Also no defrost...WTF

    Thats a good point. Mine was cut in the engine bay. I had to run a new line through the fire wall. I also had some leaks with the plastic switching valve on the controller. This was after connecting the new vacuum line.
  17. 1lejohn

    Truck Size

    I really like the new Chevy and GMC trucks. Not so much the price or all the technology in them. My 85 and a new HD. I really like this Trail Boss. I would like to get a 2-door model of that model. The 2 doors aren't really practical for traveling, and or transporting grandchildren. I added...
  18. 1lejohn

    Cold air at my feet and not to much in my face. Also no defrost...WTF

    When my truck had the same problem the AC control unit wasn't getting any vacuum to the switch. I would start with pulling the control unit out and checking that you have a good vacuum source to the switch. If you do have good vacuum at the switch, then you will need to trace out the lines and...
  19. 1lejohn

    What’s IT Worth? (Post all “what’s it worth threads here)

    The truck is like a time machine. I would hate to see it go to someone that will ruin a solid stock truck. I can see it now dropped ,tubed and LS swapped. That would be a shame IMHOP.
  20. 1lejohn

    6.7 Cummins Suburban Build

    Thanks . added to my favs.
  21. 1lejohn

    Engine lift points

    They look like the brackets. I think they would be bolted to the head or block for lifting. I guess technically they are.
  22. 1lejohn

    4x4 wheel hub caps

    It looks good. I need to paint one of the cab corner emblems. I replaced the driver side it had fallen off. The pass. side is faded.
  23. 1lejohn

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Here you go. Harbor Freight special.
  24. 1lejohn

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Thanks for the part number. I would consider removing the stock hooks for the hitch. I had to cut the new air dam that i bought so it would clear the hooks. My bumper brackets are tweaked a little to the driver's side. I may have to fix them. I've looked at those hooks also. I bought the part...
  25. 1lejohn

    Rear shock mount problem

    Those are Unistrut washers. I'm guessing an electrical parts house , Grainger, McMaster Carr.

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