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    Caster settings 1977 C10

    Hi all. Does anyone know the caster specs for a 77 C10? I replaced my upper control arms and I'm trying to get a baseline setting. I did my tie rods previously and two alignment shops told me they won't do the caster/camber for less than $150 and that they'd have to order shims. I had one do...
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    '77 C10 350/TH350 ignition problem

    I used a combination of the video above, and this video Both are replacing the same thing, the steering shaft U-joint, but it covered what I needed. However, both videos missed putting in the inner race on the outer bearing during reassembly. Didn't film it I guess. Also, for some reason...
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    '77 C10 350/TH350 ignition problem

    Thanks. Tilt pins are out (assuming these are the pressed in ones. I made a makeshift puller with an 8-32 bolt, wingnut and a 13mm socket), lock cylinder is out, sector gear is out. I even got the broken rack out. I unscrewed the tilt lever when he did, prior to removing the sector gear and...
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    '77 C10 350/TH350 ignition problem

    So I have been using this video to get an idea of what I have to take apart It's a later model than my '77 but I don't know what year. He's got his wipers and dimmer switch on the column which I don't have. I got as far as 5:30. Took out the tilt spring. I cannot seem to get the collar...
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    '77 C10 350/TH350 ignition problem

    Thank you. Part number helps a lot. I'll just follow the video I found and if I gotta keep taking stuff apart, I'll just keep going.
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    '77 C10 350/TH350 ignition problem

    Thanks. Does anyone have a good youtube tutorial for this? I looked but could only find a video for a later model. I searched some threads here for ignition rack, it seems like people are describing taking more apart than the guy did in the video I found. Though I couldn't really tell...
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    '77 C10 350/TH350 ignition problem

    Hi all. Have an ignition problem I don't know how to solve on my 77 C10 with tilt steering. I replaced the ignition switch a few months ago. The other day at a store, I got in to go home and the key turned all the way, no ignition. So I had to unmount the switch and manually operate it. Got...
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    Looks like I have to rebuild or replace my 350 in Houston area

    Looks like I will be testing the warranty. Coolant in the oil, and rod knock again.
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    Got me puzzled to say the least

    Does the vacuum advance work as it should?
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    Looks like I have to rebuild or replace my 350 in Houston area

    I picked it up today. The AC is recharged, will have to wait and see if any leaks out. If it does, I will probably take it to the guy who installed my conversion. It's hard to start, and I replaced the battery the first time I picked it up. Also idle is set pretty high (by ear, I don't have a...
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    Looks like I have to rebuild or replace my 350 in Houston area

    Over the last almost 15years I guess, I have been finding it difficult to find anyone who does anything right anymore. A couple of times I've had good people doing good work, but few and far between. If I were in a different position, I would've done it myself, but I'm also having trouble...
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    Looks like I have to rebuild or replace my 350 in Houston area

    Yeah, no one cares anymore. I work on it myself otherwise, I just don't have the means at the moment for something like this. I picked it up Friday and it's still leaking from the same spot. I also discovered the ac lines were probably cut during removal or re-install because it doesn't blow...
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    Looks like I have to rebuild or replace my 350 in Houston area

    Didn't realize this thread had legs. I ended up looking around for a shop, picked the most well known in town, Texon because they do the removal and install and offer a 3yr/36 if they do. I'm not 51, not 15, didn't grow up working on cars and have done plenty of jobs on my cars and truck that...
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    Looks like I have to rebuild or replace my 350 in Houston area

    Unfortunately, I don't have anywhere to work on it, or a hoist, so I've got to get it done at a shop.
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    Looks like I have to rebuild or replace my 350 in Houston area

    Thanks. I'm on the east end.
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    Looks like I have to rebuild or replace my 350 in Houston area

    I've got a 77 c10 with the 350/350. Seems I had an oil leak that went unnoticed since my pressure gauge inside read fine and I had no spots on the ground, so crank bearings are toast. I don't have a space or tools to work on rebuilding it myself, so if anyone has any leads for either shops in...
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    How many gallons can you put in your gas tank?

    Same. Previous owner replaced the 20 with a 16. I know the cheapest gas stations in all the neighborhoods I frequent.
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    Anybody in Houston that has 11"x2" rear drums?

    I bought some drums and shoes from RA not realizing I had the 2 3/4"s, and shipping them back isn't really worth it. Anybody need 'em? They are the AC Delco gold. Drums and shoes.
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    Shuddering when braking

    I have a similar problem, and I suspect it's not the brakes at all, since my rotors are only a couple of years old, new front pads, and I rebuilt my drum brakes for this problem and still have it. At first I suspected the praking brake, but it seems to be working fine pre- and post- rebuild...
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    What did you pay for a square

    Paid 7k for mine, running and driving with a rebuilt engine and transmission just before the pandemic shut down. It's got some issues still, but I daily drive it.
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    Bilstein HDs on 77 C10 with drop spindles

    Hi all. I've got a 77 C10 with drop spindles up front and shackles in the rear, 2.5" drop. I'm looking at buying some Bilstein HDs, just want to make sure the stock size shocks are the right ones to buy. Will they fit?
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    1977 C10 AC not working, solution suggestions

    Thank you Does anyone know what brand the LMCtruck compressor is? It seems I'm unable to find out from the online sellers which Sanden compressor would work, so it's either the unit from LMC or a Four Seasons one from Rockauto.
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    1977 C10 AC not working, solution suggestions

    Anyone know what the electrical bypass is? Blower motor blew its fuse again. Truck was rewired, so not looking forward to trying to figure that one out. I'm about to order parts, just want to make sure I got everything Drier orifice tube o rings cycling switch schrader valves compressor -...
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    Amazon TIG welders?

    You will also need an argon cylinder. If it doesn't come with high freq start, you'll want that (a foot pedal or torchmount switch). As mentioned, it won't weld aluminum (need ac current for that). If you're doing the occasional thing, this might suit. If you want to make things on a regular...
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    1977 C10 AC not working, solution suggestions

    This is the jumpered connection. I've never messed with an AC system before, so parts/terms/etc. are new to me, and I don't have the vacuum pump or gauges for doing the whole job myself. The drier is the aluminum can in the last picture, correct?

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