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  1. GXPWeasel

    350 TBI in California

    This is coming from a guy that doesn't have to worry about that inspection crap, thankfully, but why would it matter what it looks like, or came with? If it passes the so called "snif" test (I'm assuming it calculates the amount of un-burnt fuel coming out of the exhaust) then who the hell cares...
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    1979 Big 10 Engine & Transmission Upgrade

    Damn, that's a true sleeper. Great results, especially since it falls right in line with what you were hoping/expecting.
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    700R4 that only mildly backs up at 1200 rpm

    Glad to hear you got this figured out Gilmore. I was going through a very similar situation a little less than a year ago. I got super frustrated as well, and had some great advice from some of the same people you did in this thread. Unfortunately I didn't figure out what my real issue is...
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    TH350 Dipstick tube

    The tube in your link does appear to be the same general shape of the 2 factory tubes that I have. What you're really going to need to watch is the actual dip stick length. Doesn't really matter if it's factory or not, but it does matter how low the dip stick sits in the trans pan so that you...
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    81 up dash pad anyone bought one recently

    Where is their store front? I live in Topeka, and would drive a little ways to remove the $25 shipping charge I just paid YESTERDAY for new door seals.
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    Cutting coils

    Keep in mind, if you do cut even 1 coil out of your springs, you will more than likely need lowered shocks as well. Ask me how I know. I have a great front set of brand new KYB's that I couldn't install.
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    Age of our members

    Almost... 40.
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    Flaky CL MF ‘ers….

    I'm with you Grit Dog. I don't even like listing on CL anymore. It takes more time weeding through the BS purchasers that "want to buy now, give me your bank account so I can transfer the funds" than it's worth sometimes. Fortunately, it seems pretty easy to get through those without being taken...
  9. GXPWeasel

    Show your daily driver

    Those Fusions were pretty good cars. My B.I.L. has one (hybrid) that he will give to his son when he turns 16 later this year. Nice looking car, and he has driven the $h!t out of it with minimal issues thus far.
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    pros and cons going with 4" rear drop leaf springs and lowering shackles to lower the rear.

    Look great, even with the load in the back, the stance is really nice. Good job!
  11. GXPWeasel

    Going square, again.

    Prove it... we need pictures!
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    I got all of my lights working (except headlights, have to replace the plugs on the wiring harness first) for the first time in over 10 years! I really like how the amber lights look on this yellow truck.
  13. GXPWeasel

    '83 305 No more ESC, but now it is dieseling

    I just went through the initial timing on my 305. It's freshly re-built, so that may make a little difference, but I set it at 12* advanced to start with, and I got really lucky because that's where it's actually running best at right now.
  14. GXPWeasel

    TH350 Reverse doesn't work

    Thanks again for the reply @Matt69olds The main problem here is that I don't "know" that the trans was good before my install of the shift kit. The fluid looked good, was full, and didn't smell burnt or look like it had any water in it. So I drained it, installed the shift kit following...
  15. GXPWeasel

    TH350 Reverse doesn't work

    Quick question @Matt69olds .... I do remember now that after I got back for my first short drive. I was in the shop (level floor) and when in reverse I gave it a little throttle, and the trans jumped before it did move. Felt like wheel hop or that the trans mount wasn't secured. The wheels did...
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    TH350 Reverse doesn't work

    Hmm, I'd have to look back at my kit (I think I still have the kit box) and look at the instructions. That or I wonder if I can get the instructions again without purchasing the kit again... Of course that all means I have to drain and remove the transmission pan and open it up again to check. I...
  17. GXPWeasel

    TH350 Reverse doesn't work

    Like the title says pretty much.. Got the truck running and verified I got forward (all 3 gears) and reverse while on jack stands. Went ahead and took it for a quick spin around the block. Once I got back, the truck wouldn't back back into the garage. The drive is slightly up hill, and it just...
  18. GXPWeasel

    84 OEM Cruise Control

    My '82 with factory cruise, looked like this. I removed it since this picture though, since it was incomplete, and a mess of wiring. It's the silver piece with the vacuum lines running to it, sitting on the tire in the picture below. Bolts to the drivers side inner fender, like in the other...
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    Confirmed wiring issue, engine won't crank over

    Yes, I will definitely fix it correctly. This was a temp solution to make sure I had everything connected to the correct wires to start with. The wire coming from the starter does in fact have the fusable link in it as it should. The wire coming down from the block on the firewall s/b connected...
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    Confirmed wiring issue, engine won't crank over

    I wanted to update my thread wit what I found was wrong with the truck. After several hours of tracing wires under the dash, finding NOTHING wrong with any of them, or the switches (including the ignition switch) they went to, my dad and I were finally able to brainstorm for a bit, and we found...
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    Confirmed wiring issue, engine won't crank over

    That's a thought for sure. Although hopefully I have parts before I make it back over there. I usually only get there to work on the truck on the weekends. Although it is close enough to make a quick trip to drop off or pick up things if needed.
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    Confirmed wiring issue, engine won't crank over

    I also noticed while looking over the fuse block/panel under the dash, that from the GM service manual, it shows that slot 1 in the diagrams there are circuit breakers. I have no clue what those are, but I do NOT have one in the truck... Maybe that's my issue? Although when I look at the manual...
  23. GXPWeasel

    Confirmed wiring issue, engine won't crank over

    Thanks for the quick tip / lesson there Bruce. I agree that I may need this, and I know for a fact I need the turn signal switch, so I'm going to purchase both and get them coming. Might even get a Neutral Safety switch as well, but I don't think this is the issue (just to have one on hand)...
  24. GXPWeasel

    Confirmed wiring issue, engine won't crank over

    Okay, I pulled apart the bulkhead wiring today. It was greasy / grimy, but not bad. I saw maybe a little green corrosion on the main 12ga wire that comes into the bulkhead wiring bundle with 12 volts. It's a red wire. I cleaned all the wires and pins up, and even pulled that pin and made sure it...
  25. GXPWeasel

    Having some rub on inner fender well

    Agreed. My 2001 Silverado did this from time to time, when at the bottom of a hill or something. It never ruined any of my tires, and just kept the under side of the inner fender shinny. ;)

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