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Finding a donor 454
I have a '79 C30 with a 454 that is seeming more and more like it is approaching its final breath of life. Smokes out of one side and it recently seems to have developed an issue of low oil pressure (less than 10 psi cold, even with the engine revved). Before I take the time and money to...- 79ramp
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Any pointers on installing rubber flooring?
One thing that helped when I did the vinyl floor in my truck was to find a couple contours (at least 1 on each side) as a starting point and then work out from there. Another thing that I ran into was things moving around when I bolted down pedals, belts, etc.; what might help is to bolt things... -
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Brake issue
Brake work is probably going to be this weekend. I am trying to find a new pedal return spring but not having much luck, anyone know where I can find one? Checked the local junk yards to no avail. -
Brake issue
Just to be clear, it is the brake pedal that is missing the return spring. The rear brakes have all springs and they're all new. But that is good info, thanks! Kinda makes me think maybe I have some air in the lines somewhere. Next time it isn't pouring rain, going to try bucket's suggestion... -
Diesel Swap from a 454
Trust me, you'll have to try a lot harder for me to take something personal ;) I am just starting to kick around ideas and I do not know much about any diesels other than they take the fuel from the green nozzle and they sound like they always have a rod knock lol so any input is appreciated...- 79ramp
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- Forum: Diesel 6.2, Conversions Cummins, etc.
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Brake issue
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Diesel Swap from a 454
The 454 currently in my '79 C30 ramp truck is getting to be tired and smokes pretty badly. Originally my plan was to find a truck with a fresher 454 and do a swap. However, the thought has been kicking around in my head about swapping in a diesel. My main thought here is for fuel mileage as...- 79ramp
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- Forum: Diesel 6.2, Conversions Cummins, etc.
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What is your daily if not square body?
My DD is a '95 XJ, with a straight-6 and 5-speed. I always get flak from my buddy that my 'practical' vehicle is a lifted Jeep.- 79ramp
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- Forum: Other Vehicles
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Brake issue
I am having a brake issue in the '79 C30 ramp truck. I have gone through, quite literally, everything in the past year. New rotors, calipers, pads in the front; new drums, shoes, and wheel cylinders in the rear; all new SS lines, new proportioning valve, new MC, and rebuilt hydroboost. I got... -
Turbo 400 Yoke Bolt Torque
Turns out the bolt was somewhat rounded to begin with so after a while with the torque wrench heading towards 150, I couldn't keep the socket on the bolt and decided that meant it was tight enough :gr_grin:. I now feel better about that strategy, thanks for the advice!- 79ramp
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- Forum: Automatic Transmission
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Turbo 400 Yoke Bolt Torque
I have been searching on this site and all of the interwebs for the better part of the day and I have had no luck finding the torque for the center bolt on the yoke of my turbo 400. Anyine have this info? Any help is appreciated.- 79ramp
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- Forum: Automatic Transmission
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What is this?
You are exactly right, I traced the only wire hooked up to anything and it is the brown/white wire going to the fuse block. Either way, I do not have the second battery any longer so I'll pull that out. Just out of curiosity, does that mean that is an input to the fuse block? Or would that be...- 79ramp
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- Forum: Electrical & Audio
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What is this?
I have what looks like some sort of relay or voltage regulator which is installed inside my driver's side fender, right next to the washer bottle. It is a silver box, about 4" x 4" with a a power wire and about 4 other wires in a plug going to the bottom, IIRC. I'll get a picture when I get...- 79ramp
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- Forum: Electrical & Audio
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Paint Booth
I have a decent compressor with a spray gun and some Rustoleum quart cans so I thought I would try my hand at painting my '79 Ramp Truck. Since it is mainly for utility, I am not going to be too worried about it being a high quality paint job. With that said, I am attempting it on this first...- 79ramp
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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Hello from the PNW
Thanks, everyone! 75Monza, I was in the market for either a trailer or a ramp truck. Glad this one came up first, I too have always wanted one. Hell yeah! Just missing a couple doors lol- 79ramp
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- Forum: Introduction
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Front brake issue
New MC is installed, new hard lines and prop. valve are coming, new rubber lines are on the bench, ready to go in once I have the hard lines. If this doesn't fix it, nothing will. -
Front brake issue
That is one of the next plans. The flare nuts are just rounding off so I'm probably going to end up cutting the hard lines and bending new ones so I should rule those out too. However, with the issue switching sides like it did, it leads me to think the issue may be elsewhere (not that I... -
Front brake issue
I just got my hands on a '79 C30 DRW and I am stumped on a brake issue. Shortly after I got it, the front driver side brake got locked up. Seemed like a caliper issue to me so I drug it home and went ahead and put new calipers and pads on both sides. Parts were cheap so I did not delve into... -
Hello from the PNW
Hello from Everett, WA. Just picked up a '79 C30 ramp truck with a 454. This is my first square body and it is in decent shape overall. Some rust and needs a good coat of paint but it'll make a good workhorse.- 79ramp
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- Forum: Introduction
