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    Bad Combo?

    Your truck will run with out the vacuum advance hooked up at all Joe383. The point is though, what is the proper setup for good performance on a non smog engine. As you are aware that when you disconnect smog components that the engine is ultimately plumbed a lot different and for various...
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    Bent Frame

    That would probably work too but I think for me it would be easier to just dremmel out the excess material. I would rather take twice as long if its twice as easy LOL
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    1/2 front axle seals

    That is a good question. I always thought that they went in from the inside of the differential housing. No?
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    I'm strongly considering going with 3.08's

    Apparently 3:73 gears are supposed to be the sweet spot where maximum fuel economy and maximum towing meet. Just like 90 KM/H or 55 MPH is the best speed for fuel economy. In the big truck world of heavy hauling the 4:10s are the ticket, for best fuel economy. Unless you just want to do 80 MPH...
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    Lean MISFIRE! need help.???????

    At any rate a full rebuild is in order
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    454 & 400 turbo

    The 454 will make the front end of your 4x4 ride nice and smooth unless you have saggy front springs. Especially if you have lifted springs! If the 4x4 adapter is the same style as the TH350 it should bolt up in the same holes in the frame. The holes usually only move if you use a different...
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    Found a mud truck for my brother

    I have broken the axles in my 10 bolt rear end 3 times! Never had any issues with the front end.
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    anyone know anything about parts washers?

    I heard the best concoction was a mix of kerosene, diesel and varsol
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    Lean MISFIRE! need help.???????

    LOL I said floats! Ahhh. Its been too long with out my trusty Q-jet!
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    general questions on preferences.

    Don't mess around with anything but grade 8 bolts for chassis and frame brackets! IMO stainless sucks accept for corrosion. They always gull the threads! Which means the bolt is even weaker cause its got no threads! I also like grade 8 for when it comes time to taking things apart. Cause the...
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    remove leaves on 4" lift to make 2" lift with better ride?

    Superlifts are pretty rough riding. Get some Zone springs. They have pads between every leaf to keep the leaves from binding on each other.
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    Lean MISFIRE! need help.???????

    You need to do a carb overhaul and buy new floats. Make sure they are adjusted properly.
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    Bad Combo?

    Not sure about the TBI dizzy either, but diddo on everything else.
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    Converting to power brakes

    If you do Hydro Boost you need to grab everything from a donor truck. You need the whole brake pedal assembly inside the cab. And you need the power steering pump and reservoir that has 3 ports on it, which is different from a power booster set up that only uses 2 ports. And obviously you need...
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    Converting to power brakes

    Go to Hydro Boost brakes! Way more stopping power. Takes up way less space, Don't have to worry about vacuum leaks, And if you ever decide to run something like a thumper cam, you will have no braking issues when the cam drops the vacuum below 1500 RPM. Only down side is that over the years it...
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    Bad Combo?

    They had VSS in 87' ?
  17. M

    Bent Frame

    Ya but were talking about the front spring frame shackles
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    Fuel System Issues

    chengny
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    Bent Frame

    Ya you have to open up all 4 rivet holes to the next size bigger with a step reamer so that you get as snug a fit as possible for the bolts. And then you have to open up the main hole in the frame that the bracket protrudes through. I think the only way to do that with out fubaring something...
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    Bent Frame

    Ya I don't know how excited I would be to try and open up an existing shackle bracket. Maybe with a dremmel lol But if I can find a good 2wd 1 ton frame it would be real easy to install it I think. I have to find a frame first! I was thinking of calling down to Boyce or something for an old...
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    Bad Combo?

    RetroC10Sport chengny HotRodPC
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    Sport rear bumper interchangability

    No idea
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    Bent Frame

    Depending on what the axles are I would see if he wouldn't sell you the frame and axles for $500 I would do that for sure. BUT......... I know its rusty but make sure it doesn't get thin in areas it should be a good 5/16" thick everywhere maybe thicker. Check real carefully around where...
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    Bent Frame

    Do it! Do it! Do it! LOL I will help you with anything I can. Its easy to put that 2wd body onto a 4wd frame! Oh wait 1 1/4 heh? Got any pics of it?
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    Bad Combo?

    OK well best of luck on your adventures this weekend and I guess we will have to wait to find out a bit more info about things. With that 3spd tranny you definitely don't want to be waiting for your power curve to ramp up. Especially not with a heavy truck!

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