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    Engine won't startt. Getting spark and starting fluid doesn't help....

    holy shit! back when i was working at an oil change shop, one of the workers camaro hoods started to bubble, he runs out there and pops the hood and his carb was on fire! other worker grabs a bucket full of washer fluid, me and the owner had just rebuilt this 350, he put it out with a rag and...
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    Manual to power locks and windows

    yeah? just buy motors and switches and stuff huh? yeah that sounds like a plan! I need to look into that for sure! thanks
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    Vibrations in drivetrain

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    Vibrations in drivetrain

    on the old '79 I used a socket and a BFH against the floor to change all mine... ya ya i know... lol... not the best solution, but when your budget is $0 and need it done yesterday, you do what you have to do. ... also watched utube vid or two ...a vise is my advice ... lol whats the...
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    Manual to power locks and windows

    can i just find some power doors and pretty much just drill the holes and wire them up? thanks
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    Manual to power locks and windows

    did the thread get moved? lol ill need more info than that
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    Need Advice on Engine

    are the spark plug wires on right and in the correct order? sounds like its misfiring, and whats shooting up out of the carb? did you check the timing yet? time in, then adjust the carb ... did you redo a compression test after your uncle adjusted the valves?
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    $500 lwb good deal?

    no tilt wheel... i replaced the switch under the dash, everythings working great now. thanks
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    Ignition accessory position

    my key was hard to turn period. i put a new switch in under the dash, feels like a new truck (ignition key at least) lol
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    Comments. go with a crate or rebuild the orig 305 block

    i had a roller 305 in my 77 3/4 ton long bed ... motor was from a camaro, i put a cam, eddy intake and headers into 2.25 pipes with flows... that thing hauled ass!!! now if you have the money for a crate 350, go that route for sure, cant beat the warranty... and you can beat on the motor all...
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    click on the section you want and it says "new thread" at top left ... then subscribe to the thread with thread tools, you can get emails every time someone comments if you want
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    New GMC c1500 4wd owner

    nice! i want a hood like that!
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    NP 203 Shift pattern

    damn! if id of known i had 2lo, i would have hit some mean donuts lol
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    $500 lwb good deal?

    thanks! found it, got it swapped, also replaced the switch under the dash, works perfect now... i think if id of done the switch under the dash first, i wouldnt have needed a new key cylinder lol ... oh well, its all new now
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    General Engine Related Talk and Questions

    problem resolved: i replaced the ignition switch under the dash, it fixed the binding issue and also the engine cutting off issue. looks like im doing a brake master next.
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    thanks! i ended up replacing the switch, it looked like crap lol ... starts and stays running now! doesnt turn off till i turn the key off
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    Initial Timing 83 GMC 350 M code engine

    im no timing pro, but i would def advance it some more, i dont think 4 degrees is enough. did you hook up a vacuum gauge and see where youre at while you move the dizzy? my truck never ran off what was under the hood, i tuned it how it liked to be tuned... but for smog, i guess youve gotta get...
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    NP 203 Shift pattern

    i had the np203 with the part time kit ... im pretty sure mine was 4L lok, 4 Low, N, 2H, 4H LOK ... I dont think there was a 2Low
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    Autometer Gauge kit Carbon Fiber

    thats sick! wish i could buy it
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    something isnt right with the ignition key

    Thanks a lot! That was it! I replaced the switch, fires right up and doesn't turn off unless I turn the key off. All the binding up has also been resolved ,4 bolts, 2 nuts, 2 screws and it was out. Took about 15 minutes ... I'm stoked! Took my kids for a ride. They loved it! Too bad I can't say...
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    something isnt right with the ignition key

    that's super helpful! thank you! I hope its the easy fix! lol ... im gonna pick up the switch in the morning
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    kick down switch or vacuum leak

    what kind of valve body are you running in the th400? wouldn't be some kind manual valve would it? or somethings sticking, pull the pan maybe?
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    something isnt right with the ignition key

    ah yes that sounds like a plan, thanks for the info! im relieved its an easy fix with a cheap part. I have fat fingers, so yes ill be unbolting the column hahah... should i replace the steel rod too? would that be whats binding up when i try to turn the key off? im gonna hit this in the...
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    something isnt right with the ignition key

    so heres my problem. when i bought the truck, the PO said the truck would just shut off on its own, would restart and later turn off again down the road. so i figured out if i held the ignition forward like i was going to start the truck and hold it there it would stay running just fine. So...
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    how can i run a switch to power my ignition? i swapped out the old key switch for a new one and it still kills the motor if i dont hold forward pressure on the key after it fires up... pulling hair out over here lol

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