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  1. Blue Ox

    TOW HOOKS

    There is supposed to be an extra plate between one of the bolts and the front spring mount on a K. No idea what they look like on a C.
  2. Blue Ox

    Dumbo Mirror Question

    Those are off a G van. Just so ya know...
  3. Blue Ox

    1977 C10 Police Truck

    Vinwiki has a while series of stories about imitation cop cars. I haven't watched any but this one, but I'll bet they're all similar.
  4. Blue Ox

    1977 C10 Police Truck

    While I think it's cool as a concept, it sounds like a good way to get acquainted with the real police in a hurry. Maybe use the word Patrol on the side instead but you'd still have to look into the legalities. I remember reading about a guy who had an old FHP Mustang that he would take to car...
  5. Blue Ox

    Snowblower prep

    Well,... either get a smaller snowblower or invest in a graduated cylinder to measure your oil. Decisions, decisions.
  6. Blue Ox

    How to time my engine, with a cam degreed at 1.25 degrees advanced??

    I think my 455 was base timed to 4° BTDC with the vacuum advance disconnected. Zero sounds a tad on the low side. Never did total advance since it was just stock and set to factory spec.
  7. Blue Ox

    Quadrajet too rich!

    Have to admit... You're the master.
  8. Blue Ox

    Quadrajet too rich!

    Check for leaking well plugs. Simple fix, but can lead to uncontrolled extra fuel in the system.
  9. Blue Ox

    The last pre-emmisions diesel

    I swear Cummins never made two engines the same. If you ever get a look at the spec books the variations will astound you.
  10. Blue Ox

    Emergency brake

    Gotcha. Apparently you need some cables. Mine is still factory so let me know if you need more info. Except how to adjust it. That makes zero sense to me.
  11. Blue Ox

    The last pre-emmisions diesel

    Did you put a lock or tab on the dowel of destruction?... Or whatever they're calling it today.
  12. Blue Ox

    Emergency brake

    Sorry it's not a great pic. It's raining and I didn't really feel like getting wet. I can get a better one Monday if you need. Trust me, it's just hanging there. That plastic pice and screw is the shield for th fuel tank.
  13. Blue Ox

    Emergency brake

    Yep. I'll post a pic if you need. Won't be today though.
  14. Blue Ox

    Snowblower prep

    Can't speak specifically to an MTD, but I've never had to change a shear pin in my life. However, considering the so-so quality of the MTD, if you have access to them and they're not too challenging to remove you may want to pull them and check for bent or worn. Chains. Skip the ballast. My...
  15. Blue Ox

    Emergency brake

    Cut the zip ties. That piece is not supposed to be attached to the frame.
  16. Blue Ox

    Diesel won’t start

    If the rest of the system is 24V the pump solenoids are probably 24V too. The cover should be stamped 24V if it is. It's rare for solenoids to go bad where they will just let go in the middle of the ride. Frankly I don't think I've ever seen it. Once they're pulled in, they're in. So carry a...
  17. Blue Ox

    What new tools have you got lately?

    Jeezus H. Did your electrician train at a spaghetti factory?
  18. Blue Ox

    Diesel won’t start

    What year is the CUCV? Flex rings were supplanted around 1985.
  19. Blue Ox

    Diesel won’t start

    Maybe. 1982 may still have a "flex ring" which causes those symptoms when it fails by plugging up the pump's internal works. If you take the top cover off the pump and you see little black plastic crumbs. Those would be the remnants of the flex ring. If it's not that obvious you can try the...
  20. Blue Ox

    HOW TO INSTALL A TACH METER IN A 1986 K10 CHEVY TRUCK WITH 6,2 LT ENGINE

    It's usually an AC tap from one of the phases before the "triode." You'd be best off consulting and alternator rebuilder to see if they can add a terminal for you.
  21. Blue Ox

    HOW TO INSTALL A TACH METER IN A 1986 K10 CHEVY TRUCK WITH 6,2 LT ENGINE

    Those pumps don't have any provision on the injection pump. Your easiest option is an alternator driven tachometer that uses an AC tap on the alternator. GM used a signal generator on the vacuum pump/oil pump drive on GMT400s, but no idea how the tach read that signal. If I ever get around to...
  22. Blue Ox

    The last pre-emmisions diesel

    I'm just going to point out that Diesel emissions have been going on for a while and if you have an electronic injection pump it's an "emissions" diesel. It actually pre-dates that too, but that's where we started spiraling info the abyss.
  23. Blue Ox

    Brass Synchro Ring in Transfer Case

    Glad I could help. One thing to watch is the planetary carrier. They develop cracks at the end of the welds. It's the major weak point in a 208. Good luck with the build.
  24. Blue Ox

    Brass Synchro Ring in Transfer Case

    Maybe this will help...
  25. Blue Ox

    Brass Synchro Ring in Transfer Case

    I don't think there's a difference, but maybe they get eliminated in rebuilds or hot rodding with manual hubs. I'm fairly certain I have the factory manual but it's been years since I did my rebuilds. I'll try to remember to look tomorrow at work.

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