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  1. Craig Nedrow

    Gas in Oil!?

    I am a Holly fan, and never have trouble with the engine starting even when setting for extended periods of time. Not so on the Q-jet on my other truck, few day and have to crank a bunch, I just keep a can of starting fluid in the engine compartment.
  2. Craig Nedrow

    New from northern Maine

    Glad you're Here Alan, a great group, and modulators keep it kind. Road my motorcycle to Portland because I wanted to eat lobster. Found a restaurant on a boat, one memorable meal.
  3. Craig Nedrow

    1968 327 in a 75 stepside

    Reread, and did not see if there was a cam change. Also not aware that gen 1 engines use different length pushrods. My book says exhaust should have min .080, Intake .050 minimum clearance. It looks like the intake only is hitting, but not sure. Could you confirm? Is the engine still in the...
  4. Craig Nedrow

    Hello from Virginia

    All my squares have classic licenses, also the 64 Novea and a 1954 original dealer plate for the 54. No inspections ever, and no yearly tabs.
  5. Craig Nedrow

    1984 Winnebago Elandan 31ft Class A Motorhome w/ Chevy 454 Big Block 7.4L Engine Owner in need of engine part identification/emissions hose help.

    ghosted....
  6. Craig Nedrow

    What gears

    454, 4:10 205 14FF rear D44 front lockers in both. we have seep hills, truck does well here.
  7. Craig Nedrow

    Meet my Suburban

    I like how you think Paul, and look guys, pics and good explanations on the first post, he's a keeper. Welcome to Slaves of Squarebodies. We had a three D printer for rapid mold modeling, as costumers could get a sample product in a few days. Yep, we made a few "non" (G jobs) shop parts..
  8. Craig Nedrow

    POR 15 equivalents?

    Magnet over epoxy primer. Like Ricko said, prep is 90%. I used zep, pressure washer, grinder, lacquer thinner, acid etch, primer, paint. Also clear coat would keep it nice forever. Cost to do the work, materials, consumables, paint was about 800.00. took about forty hours.
  9. Craig Nedrow

    Whats your opinion these welders?

    Have Millers, 175 MIg, 225 Tig, both 20-30 years old, and I use them both quite a bit, especially the MIG. Think support down the road, both hard parts, and questions. I can say both good and bad about HF, but have never had there welders. Love Miller.
  10. Craig Nedrow

    New For Me 1985 Silverado 20 6.2 Diesel

    Ok,ok, I have maybe found a better solution then hacking up the truck....trucks. Nab down the road has a short bed fleet side think it is mid 70's been setting at least 10 years, the only rig of 15 that survived the big 2020 fire, though Steve, (the owner) also lost his house in that fire. I...
  11. Craig Nedrow

    New For Me 1985 Silverado 20 6.2 Diesel

    Can't dispute that logic Todd,
  12. Craig Nedrow

    BBC 489 build

    More parts in today, like the dipstick as it positively locks, and uses pipe threads to retain it, so it won't leak at all. I will take the pump apart to check it out and deburr any passages etc. Summit timing chain is built by Howards, exactly like the one that was too tight that I sent...
  13. Craig Nedrow

    New For Me 1985 Silverado 20 6.2 Diesel

    I've been driving this diesel for a year now, learned how it works, checked mileage once with the TH400 and 4:11 got 25mpg, I do not drive over 65. With the 4X4, 4:10 and 4l80e in the K20, I think this will last me and be really reliable for the duration. Yes I do maintain my rigs, and that...
  14. Craig Nedrow

    350 TBI Exhaust Manifold AIR System

    I know some don't like headers, but they make HP, look good, and if you use good quality gaskets, don't leak. Adding extensions always make more power too.
  15. Craig Nedrow

    Windage tray main cap bolts for BBC

    I would like some info on your engine, seeing as I am a motorhead. Have all my screens and scraper stuff in my Moroso pan.
  16. Craig Nedrow

    New For Me 1985 Silverado 20 6.2 Diesel

    As some know, I am hooked on the salt, and want to run another rig down there, and this truck would be a great candidate. Huge engine bay, 14 semi Floater with 4:11, (will change the rear gears,) with a 4l80e trans should get me into the 130 mph club, and a good place to start. While I have...
  17. Craig Nedrow

    New For Me 1985 Silverado 20 6.2 Diesel

    I am considering swapping engines with the K20. The 6.2 D Diesel is just a gem, and if I put this into the K20, I would have, in my opinion, the ultimate practical truck for where I live. I would reseal the engine, remove all the diesel wiring from the harness, (I will probably remove the whole...
  18. Craig Nedrow

    BBC heads??

    I am building a 489 right now, here is a link: https://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/bbc-489-build.45389/. Depends what you want, top end HP or tons of torque and good power. Trick flow280's, Brodix 290, AFR 265 are all excellent. The smaller the CI, the smaller the head to get good velocity in...
  19. Craig Nedrow

    New member, Australia

    Welcome, and it seems that the Aussie truck weathered time better then there American brothers. Very nice truck. Always wanted to ride my scoot across Australia, too old now.
  20. Craig Nedrow

    New project owner

    Nice truck, great forum here, and it's the people who make it great.
  21. Craig Nedrow

    BBC 489 build

    Sooooo, dang two steps forward and one step back. Have to wait to set my cam up. Also got this in today from repair, this will go in the overlander van....when we get it. Also is very portable, and can haul it around the farm, and power part of our house during a power outage. I also have three...
  22. Craig Nedrow

    BBC 489 build

    Monday and a little done. Howards timing set had to be returned, as it was just to tight, like no slop at all, tight. Summit was very good. I exchanger it for the same thing but from Summit. Still receiving some parts, Crank bolt, adj. timing pointer, Morose balancer installation tool, crank...
  23. Craig Nedrow

    Harbor Freight Table and carts

    Ha, Hey Andy spent the first twenty on gravel with a piece of plywood, I don't forget what it was like, and am so grateful for my shop.
  24. Craig Nedrow

    Harbor Freight Table and carts

    That is beautiful, My shop never looks like that, always a squeeze to get another car in there to work on.
  25. Craig Nedrow

    Stolen!

    Not a short box, but nice. On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1769245040499247 And since we are here, how do you put a tracker on your truck. I think I will put in a hidden master cutoff switch in mine, Break my heart to have my restored truck and new 489 motor stolen.

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