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  1. RustyBuckets

    New tv cable and bracket

    $150 is a bit out of my range
  2. RustyBuckets

    New tv cable and bracket

    Hey folks, my tv cable is not self adjusting properly on my 700r4 so i was going to replacement it along with the bracket which is old and bent. Ive heard all the warnings about incorrect brackets and adjustments but have no idea how to pick the correct one. Ive got rpm air gap intake and...
  3. RustyBuckets

    Metal pieces in oil pan id

    Indeed it was my lifters, I've pulled the intake and inspected them. I found atlas 3 failed lifters so its time to buy new ones again. Im not sure what caused the failure. Could it be over tightening the rockers?
  4. RustyBuckets

    Metal pieces in oil pan id

    Pulling it apart now. So the lifters will spring off in a way? What should i be prepared for.
  5. RustyBuckets

    Metal pieces in oil pan id

    Hey guys i dropped my oil pan today to replace the gasket and found these at the bottom. Any idea what they are from?
  6. RustyBuckets

    Timing not changing w/ rpms

    Actually i did try sucking on the vacuum adv hose and i could feel the diaphragm move and it didnt feel like it was leaking.
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    Timing not changing w/ rpms

    I turned the dizzy to as close as i could remember it being originally. Started it and drove it around the block. Drove better than before i changed anything. No detonation or weird running problems. I rebuilt the dizzy about a year ago. Replaced cap, wires, and rotor. Not sure which plate ya'll...
  8. RustyBuckets

    Timing not changing w/ rpms

    yes ive tried with the vacuum adv connected and with the vacuum plugged. Turning the dizzy changes timing but increasing rpm does nothing. How does one inspect the diaphragm?
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    Timing not changing w/ rpms

    Im back again to ask for help. I appreciate ya'll. I had to relocate my temp sensor because it was in the way of the vacuum thing on the dist. So i loosened the dizzy and turned it. Relocated the temp sensor and turned the dizzy back to where it was and read the timing on the engine and it...
  10. RustyBuckets

    Wheel stuck on drum

    Screwing longer bolts in the hub cover holes popped it off but stripped one of the holes. I dont even care at this point. Images should be attached. Found this little guy just hangin out at the bottom of the assembly. Along with one of the shoe keepers bent 45°. I am missing the clip that holds...
  11. RustyBuckets

    Wheel stuck on drum

    No BS. I quit on it for a couple days. Gonna unload a can of pb blaster in there and give it some more beatings. The center cap bolts that hold the round cover that encompasses the lug nuts?
  12. RustyBuckets

    Wheel stuck on drum

    Will definitely be cleaning the rust off when its off. Tonight is not going any better. Im pretty tenacious, and to be defeated by removing a wheel... Im embarrased and ashamed. Will it come off if i light the truck on fire?
  13. RustyBuckets

    Wheel stuck on drum

    I tried the the 2x4 sledgehammer to haha. With lug nuts loose also hit a couple potholes at a good speed with no luck. I sprayed some brake cleaner inside the lug holes and around it, and then filled with penetrating oil. I put the lug nuts back on to drive to work. Fire and more pounding to be...
  14. RustyBuckets

    Wheel stuck on drum

    I don't have an oxy torch but I do have a propane torch. Would that provide enough heat?
  15. RustyBuckets

    Wheel stuck on drum

    Hey guys, thanks for any help I can get in advance. I drive an 85 k10 4x4 and have been having brake problems. When trying to remove the left rear wheel it is stuck. When lifted up In neutral, the wheel spins fine despite what sounds like a brake shoe dragging. I have tried removing the lug...
  16. RustyBuckets

    Fuse sparks when plugged in

    one of the High beams is blown, Ive ordered lights, and harness for the h4 conversion.
  17. RustyBuckets

    Fuse sparks when plugged in

    The radio is aftermarket, I have unplugged: Radio Cig lighter Horns in the grill
  18. RustyBuckets

    Fuse sparks when plugged in

    1985 k10. There are a handful of electrical problems currently on the truck and i will list them in case there is a relation. -When i plug the horn/dm fuse in it sparks at the fuse plugs but never blows(20amp) - Headlights only work when brights are turned on, and this turns brights and...
  19. RustyBuckets

    Jetting help

    i dont have vacuum gauge
  20. RustyBuckets

    Jetting help

    All right ive got it ordered. Thanks
  21. RustyBuckets

    Jetting help

    money I looked up a could afr gauges and they are over 100$ is there a cheaper device to help me jet the carb? Or a specific kit that will have all the jets i could try?
  22. RustyBuckets

    Jetting help

    So i have a 79 350 bored .040 over that ive recently built but are not sure how to jet properly. The mods are: vortec heads 1.5 roller rockers xe268 cam edelbrock 1406 600cfm I think it is running rich but im not sure how to check any suggestions on tuning or jetting?
  23. RustyBuckets

    NO OIL pressure

    A guy told me to blow compressed air into the gas cap hole to get fuel moving. maybe i blew something up in there.
  24. RustyBuckets

    NO OIL pressure

    Im dumb, the battery indicator and temperature arent working either so ive got a problem on the dash I ran the truck today and gas started pouring out, looked under the truck near the passenger gas tank and a fuel hose looks like it burnt through. its a real flimsy tube. There is no sign of...
  25. RustyBuckets

    NO OIL pressure

    So Ive replaced the oil pump as suggested. I also replaced the oil pressure sending unit. I can start and run the engine and it runs very nice and grumbly. I still have no pressure on my gauge but when I run the engine with the valve covers off I can see oil drizzling down out of the...

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