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  1. texasmike

    Anti theft devices

    How does it work and is a kit available with installation instructions? What about having a GPS tracking device for our ride?
  2. texasmike

    Anti theft devices

    I don’t know what that is.
  3. texasmike

    Anti theft devices

    Thanks, those are all good points. I appreciate the time you took to write them out. I like the delayed stop scenario you mentioned. At least the chance would be somewhat better for recovering the truck, albeit with a destroyed ignition switch along with a broken wheel lock and tilt mechanism...
  4. texasmike

    Anti theft devices

    I wish I could find the simjack lock, I would pay top dollar for one. Vital All-Terrain makes one that's similar but it doesn't look quite as sturdy and fit as tight. Has anyone tried one of these? Kill switches are good but they won't stop a thief from breaking in and completely destroying the...
  5. texasmike

    Anti theft devices

    Are any of you folks familiar with steering column lock covers? The best one I have found is a CarGard CG-1AC by Simjack. The problem is they are out of stock and don't know when they will get any more. You can't even find them in used condition. I understand that it's fairly easy and quick for...
  6. texasmike

    I bought a 1984 and don’t know what to do???

    I love my 84 C10 with 305 & 2:73, 700r4. I just got through hauling a half pallet of grass for my son. Had no problem at all
  7. texasmike

    Fuel pump pushrod won’t slide into block

    Just for grins, since your rod is not new, make sure it is not bent. My rod was so slightly bent that I could not tell except by rolling it across a perfectly flat surface. What are the chances of taking a correct size drill and turning it inside the hole?
  8. texasmike

    Sac religious bench swap.. Hear me out.

    I have a lower bench seat foam cushion (1981-87) that I purchased from USA1 Industries in 2019 for $200.00 + shipping. Long story why it wouldn't work for me and why I couldn't return it but I would sell it for $100.00. Problem is, the shipping would be around $75 because of the box size and I'm...
  9. texasmike

    Vacuum advance adjustment

    Thanks for the reply Rich, and BTW, I have read your excellent article from 11-22-15 many times. Since I have the Allen screw in the can of this Cardone distributor turned out all the way, tight, I'm hoping the advance will stay fixed at 16º. I think I'll drive it this way for awhile and see if...
  10. texasmike

    Vacuum advance adjustment

    Thanks for all of your time and help, Richard. I'm not sure if I followed all of that but I'll give it a lot of thought and give it time to sink in.
  11. texasmike

    Vacuum advance adjustment

    I decided to turn the Allen screw and find out how far it would go and then check to see if it would make a difference to the advance. It went 11-1/2 turns before it stopped and changed the vacuum from 25º (4 turns out) to 16º. My mechanical advance looks like this: 1,000 rpm 2º begin 1,500...
  12. texasmike

    Vacuum advance adjustment

    Thanks, that’s all good information. How many counter clockwise turns will it go and will it just stop? I had mine ten turns out and it would have gone further but I stopped for fear of it dropping out. I checked the timing with it all the way in, four and six turns out and saw no change to the...
  13. texasmike

    Vacuum advance adjustment

    I have a an '84 LE9 engine the original re-built Qjet carburetor and new CARDONE HEI distributor #84-1845 for a 1982 model (no electronic spark control like the 84 and 85 models). All of the emission systems have been removed and I've been trying to time it for maximum performance. I even broke...
  14. texasmike

    Help with timing mark

    I can't get a magnifying glass into the tight space where the saw-tooth tag is located and I still haven't had my cataracts removed so can someone please describe to me where 0 degrees is on this tag. As always, thanks for your help and patience with senior citizens.
  15. texasmike

    USA-1 Seat Covers

    I'm about 15 miles from Tomball, Corrigan.
  16. texasmike

    USA-1 Seat Covers

    I have a new, never used set in Saddle Tan that I’ll sell to anyone in the Houston area. I’d rather not go through the packing/shopping trouble. They’re from USA1 and are beautiful. I couldn’t use/return them because when it was time to install them, two years had passed and they didn’t fit...
  17. texasmike

    OEM Cruise Control

    Shoot Snoots, not a good answer. I’m not about to disconnect, pull out, try to thread and reconnect all of those wires and expect everything to work again. That will have to be a project for the next loaner. Thanks.
  18. texasmike

    OEM Cruise Control

    After waiting a long time for a re-manufactured servo (plastic vacuum port broken off), i finally got it installed and took it out for a test drive. I turned the multi-function switch to the on position and when I attempted to push the button in, it was already pushed in and would not come back...
  19. texasmike

    Idle Speed

    Thanks everyone, I really appreciate all of your comments, thought and help.
  20. texasmike

    Idle Speed

    Here's my dilemma on my stock engine/carburetor setup. I have the timing set at 11 degrees btdc @ 600 rpm (no dist. advance) and when i connect the distributor to manifold vacuum, the rpm jumps way up. I have backed the idle screw off to the point that it is no longer touching the throttle arm...
  21. texasmike

    Replacement Door Panels

    I ordered the interior kit in saddle tan from them about three years ago and they still look GREAT! Back then, it took about three weeks for shipping. Be sure to get a couple of cans of their paint to refresh your trim. I don’t remember but the kit may come with it. Perfect match!
  22. texasmike

    In need of a good paint and body shop in Houston area

    I haven't been by their shop in about a year and a half so I don't know what their work load is like. All I can vouch for is the quality of the work and their honesty. I must have 500 pictures of my truck while the work was being completed. Good luck with your project.
  23. texasmike

    In need of a good paint and body shop in Houston area

    Brandon, Did you see my reply/post in this thread about Kings Paint & Body in Conroe? He has been around a long time and offers a lifetime warranty. Real small shop with only three employees.
  24. texasmike

    In need of a good paint and body shop in Houston area

    I had to wait three months and it took another four months and a lot of $ to complete the project but the work was impeccable, (can you say "perfect"). Absolutely beautiful!! Kings Paint & Body, 15560 E. Williams Rd., Conroe, TX, 936-760-2989. He is VERY familiar with SB's and sends pictures...
  25. texasmike

    Posi Traction

    More pep was never the main reason to mess with it. It does pretty well, even with the 2.73 axle. My main concern was spinning the drive tire, even on dry pavement. I have almost new, Good Year Wranglers on it so I guess it's just not enough weight on the long bed axle that's the main problem. I...

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