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81 c10 brakes sticking
You usually can't see the caliper piston retract. Pressure is released and the slight movement of the disc moves the pads out of contact minutely.- Dmack
- Post #2
- Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
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Heater refurb question
To lube the cables, motorcycle cables recommend wrapping a plastic baggie around the end of the cable below the opening and secure it with a rubber band. Flare the open end of the baggie open like a funnel.leading to the opening in the sheath where the actuating wire enters it. Prop it up and...- Dmack
- Post #19
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Heater refurb question
I would try to find a used system. I pulled the complete inner and outer heater box assemblies out of a 73 donor truck. Complete with controls. Pretty simple. My83 had a gutted ac system. Bolts straight in.- Dmack
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Cab Stand or Dolley
I just put some casters on a pallet. Worked well for moving around the shop, but floorpan repair would be a challenge. -
Any tricks
Not being there, it's tough to say. I always do one side at a time so I can use the other side as a reference. Springs are a bugger. Vise grip and arm power are my go to. I haven't started on mine yet as I'm in the middle of bodywork, but did a corrola yesterday. No idea your experience... -
Wiring Help
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=545416 Different forum, but has the factory manuals in pdf.- Dmack
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Any tricks
What exactly are you having trouble with? Shoes,springs, drums, ? -
am I better staying with a 4 inch lift or going to a 6inch
I am running g 35's on my K20. Normal driving I have no rubbing issues. Not an off road hero, just setting it up for regular DD use.- Dmack
- Post #11
- Forum: Rough Country Suspension Systems
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Stolen Squarebodies to be on the look out for.
I have Hagerty on a 1950 Ford F1 and a 1968 Chevelle also. All they asked for were pictures, if it stored indoors, and my value. Odd fact, when I checked for a quote on my 1983 K20, which i valued at 1\4 - 1\3 of either of the others, it was higher. Not sure why.- Dmack
- Post #110
- Forum: Tech Discussion
