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  1. CheemsK1500

    Towing with a 305 V8?

    @Velder, it appears you have a computer controlled q jet. If any of your sensors are dirty, or anything on that engine is out of adjustment, that thing will never run right. I suggest getting an older Q jet (or any other decent 4 barrel with a CFM low enough for a 305.) and and performing an ESC...
  2. CheemsK1500

    Towing with a 305 V8?

    My '85 C10 had that same setup originally, but a previous owner swapped it over to a 350 mated to a non locking th350. I kind of wished he kept the locking th350, but I'm grateful for the 350 sbc though. I'm not sure why GM was using two different automatics on 1/2 ton trucks during these years...
  3. CheemsK1500

    Towing with a 305 V8?

    If you're going into full desmog mode, do an ESC delete while you're at it, or spend some money to replace it with a modern programmable alternative such as the MSD ignition systems. The ESC (Electronic spark control) is neat concept but when it doesn't work correctly or you start making...
  4. CheemsK1500

    Ford Trash Talk Thread lol

    Staying away from the cylinder deactivation that plaqued GM was one of Fords smarter decisions, but then they decided to add it on the 2019 5.0 engines. On the bright side, both Ford and GM systems can be deactivated with the right tune.
  5. CheemsK1500

    Towing with a 305 V8?

    All valid points. Many Q jet issues tend to stem from sticking the wrong Q jet on the wrong set up. Another thing to remember, is that many '80s small blocks originally had computer controlled Q jets. They rely on sensors and such to work properly, similar to the TBI system that replaced them...
  6. CheemsK1500

    Towing with a 305 V8?

    @Velder, if you have another vehicle to drive, send that Q jet off to get rebuilt by a known Q jet builder. Stay away from commercial Q jet rebuilds that are sold online and in big box stores. They are junk. If you need a carburetor now and can't wait for the Q jet to get rebuilt, the Edelbrock...
  7. CheemsK1500

    Removing bed bolts

    I plan on taking it back off later for painting. I'll probably put the right ones on after painting.
  8. CheemsK1500

    Towing with a 305 V8?

    Like others said, check your SPID sheet (If present). I have an a '85 C10 that left the factory with a 305 mated mated to a 3 speed automatic th350. I also have an '84 K1500 that has the same engine but had a 700r4 from the factory. If your SPID sheet is missing, look at the gear selector on the...
  9. CheemsK1500

    Opinions Needed on Square Body Gauges LS Swap

    the conversion box should work regardless. The cable goes into the box and the box connects a to GPS sensor that tells the box when to turn the cable. The transmission isn't involved in this setup.
  10. CheemsK1500

    Opinions Needed on Square Body Gauges LS Swap

    If you want to retain a factory look, you can just use an OEM cable driven speedometer and attach one of these GPS conversion boxes to it: https://speedhut.com/categories/speedbox.html
  11. CheemsK1500

    Has anyone have experience using a bed lift?

    I just used a farm tractor with a bucket loader. The engine lift trick that Keith used works great too.
  12. CheemsK1500

    steering box adjustment

    I put a Redhead on a second gen Dodge Ram truck (Second gens use the same style steering gear boxes as squares) a few weeks ago, and the difference is well worth the high price tag. I'll get one for my square when it needs one.
  13. CheemsK1500

    Ford Trash Talk Thread lol

    I once tried to jump start a third gen Dodge Ram truck driven by a woman similar to your description in the parking lot of a Dollar general. The gas charged hood struts were wore out and the hood kept slamming shut on me. The grille had those cheesy aftermarket fake chrome inserts on it. Every...
  14. CheemsK1500

    305 to 5.3

    This method works great, because unlike the LS, it essentially bolts in with no substanial modificatios. The Vortec small blocks are over-looked gems thanks to the LS swap craze.
  15. CheemsK1500

    305 to 5.3

    Honestly, I'd suggest just getting a junk yard 5.3 with all the accessories still attached. Rigging an LS to accept v belt accessories is probably going to be more trouble than it's worth. This would also give you an opportunity to have an AC compressor that accepts r134a refrigerant to begin...
  16. CheemsK1500

    Ford Trash Talk Thread lol

    Most of this thread is satirical in nature. I'll be brutally honest and say that aside from wacky front suspension designs, the older Fords are rock solid trucks. If I was stuck with a "Dent-side" or a "Bullnose" instead of a square I wouldn't complain. Everyone has built junk at some point.
  17. CheemsK1500

    08 Cobalt

    I have no real vendetta against any major parts suppliers. At the end of the day many OEM, "name brand", and "house brand" components are likely coming from the same sweat shops with a few exceptions. I'll gladly help out out the local places, especially the smaller ones when I can, though the...
  18. CheemsK1500

    Ford Trash Talk Thread lol

    I can see the logic of offering a radio delete package on base models like they did back in the day, but omitting AM radio Only seems like a weird decision. I guess Ford's logic here is that most radio stations can be emulated through various internet apps. But if you're driving through an area...
  19. CheemsK1500

    Finally got a squarebody...for my daughter

    Honestly, after dealing with stuck calipers and crusty rotors, I'd welcome changing shoes on drum brakes. Beautiful truck, and welcome.
  20. CheemsK1500

    8-track player install

    Fun fact: Sony actually continued to produce beta max cassettes until 2016.
  21. CheemsK1500

    08 Cobalt

    I priced an AC compressor for an 2006 Ram 2500 at Oriely, they only had aftermarket ones for $400+. I found an OEM Denso unit on Amazon for $210. I always read reviews and examine packaging carefully to make sure it's not a counterfeit unit. I think these chain stores charge premiums because...
  22. CheemsK1500

    8-track player install

    I never thought I'd see someone asking this question in the year 2023. However, vinyl records are still being produced, so its not too far fetched for someone to want to install an 8 track player. I've also read about a sudden revived interest in the flatter cassette tapes that came after the 8...
  23. CheemsK1500

    Removing bed bolts

    I ran into this problem a few weeks ago on my '84. The truck is solid and does suffer any major rot issues, but the nuts on the bed bolts were essentially frozen. Sometimes I could get lucky and bite the upper part of the bolts with a pipe wrench, but I ended just cutting the more stubborn ones...
  24. CheemsK1500

    Ford Trash Talk Thread lol

    In today's world, reality has become so wacky, that satire is hard to distinguish from actual advertising. That's the real joke here....
  25. CheemsK1500

    Chose between the vortec vs sbc

    If you plan on running a mechanical fuel pump, stay away from the Vortec, since it isn't machined for one. Instead of swapping a whole engine, you could try running Vortec heads on your existing SBC. The only time I'd recommend swapping a whole Vortec, is if your end goal is to have a...

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