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    Oil pressure help

    I personally would run a 160 stat and rotella 15-40. (I can hear the groaning already). Yes oil will thin out the hotter it gets. That is the combo I use although my engine is not worn. The rule of thumb I heard was 10lb/1,000rpm. I think your engine has many miles left in it.
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    Black or White

    I had what I call a trophy years back, a '69 c-10 short step in black clear coat. Couldn't put the dog in the cab and couldn't put anything in the bed (cherry stained ash with stainless strips). Also had a '65 corvette, same thing. Got rid of them both. I have 3 #3 trucks in the garage now that...
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    Timing is way advanced

    I would just drive it and keep advancing it 2 degrees at a time untill it detonates and then back off 2 or 4 degrees . who knows what balancer or timing mark is on it. If it runs good now don't get too far away.
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    LS swap lost oil pressure

    Oil black in 100 miles tells me something is drastically wrong.
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    Black or White

    My preference would be a patina truck. Just weather what you already have.
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    Firestone air bag leveling kit

    I have a Timbren setup on my '81 c10 . It's lowered 2" at the shackles and 2" at the front spring perch. I had to modify the setup but it starts to take up slack after 11/2" of travel since I wanted to be able to load the bed. Brake line clearance may need to be addressed. I also have the...
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    Train wreck

    I wouldn't touch that with a 10' pole. A $ drain that will never end IMHO.
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    Quiet muffler recommendations

    I had to add resonators on my k5. That did the trick.Actually found some resonator tips in stainless that look good as well.
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    Long tube headers/dual exhaust question

    H pipe will give a very small performance increase. not worth it IMHO.
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    Patch Panel or Metal Fabrication ?

    Miller 140 auto set is a good (not cheapest) welder. If you are just going to do auto body repair and up to 1/8" you will never need another welder. Use the .23 wire. Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten. Remember to space your welds out to prevent warping. Also take it easy...
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    I need help diagnosing 1987 chevy

    Fuel pickup sock? What did the filters that you replaced look like?
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    Inline 6 devac

    Try a quart of ATF in the crankase for the valve train noise. It worked wonders on my 6.2.
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    I bought a 1984 and don’t know what to do???

    I'm sorry your 81's wont do more than 55. My '81 takes me to my cabin in the Pocono Mts 65mi. each way every other week 9 months of the year. Interstate 78,33, and 80. Left lane most of the drive. Qjet with no choke. Never a problem starting hot or cold.
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    No square,

    Typical PA square!
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    New Member - level front ‘77 k-10

    One other option would be to lower the rear to level it out. Much cheaper, depends on the look you want
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    I bought a 1984 and don’t know what to do???

    Fuel injection and overdrive? Not needed. Guessing a malfunctioning q jet. I would have had it rebuilt. That lift will create as many problems as it solves but it's your truck and your vision. Looks fine as is.
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    Tilt steering column?

    Tilt and a smaller wheel will help. Good news is that later c10 wheels are a direct fit and about an inch smaller.
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    front fender gap

    Glad both of my squares are Natural patina trucks. So much more to consider when you are going for #1 or #2 quality. Fit and finish is the last thing on my mind.
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    400 SBC Build - Tight Budget

    I've had/have a few 400's in my day. They are good torque motors and that's where all of the fun is. That truck wasn't designed for 450hp. Agree with others to not go crazy with the cam.
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    A rattle when driving

    My mistake, I see the converter was changed. Timing or a cracked flexplate would be my guess.
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    A rattle when driving

    If this truck has a catalytic converter the noise could be coming from there. Had that issue on my SSR.
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    New K30 CUCV member

    If that were my truck I would put a sb400 in it just for the added torque. I don't think 350 is enough engine for that platform,IMHO.
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    350 to 292 swap.

    I would not make that swap. I see a lot of work with no real benefit.
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    What gauge size/diameter to replace stock ??

    You can mount a gauge on the windshield pillar. I have my tach there, looks fine and out of the way.
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    Questions about '74 All Time 4wd, HELP

    Expect 10 MPG while driving the wheels off of it. Your $3,000 will turn into $6,000 in an instant. Just so you know what to expect when investing in a vehicle like this.

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