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    Engine sags

    That could be a real possibility, either that or the canister has had lines off of it for so long it's totally plugged and nothing gets through it. Regardless it sounds to me like the evap system isn't working. @vphouger See this thread >>>>>...
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    Busted Alternator Bolt

    Well IDK how much trouble this would get us in but I'll take a quart shipped! Oh and it wasn't brandy, I asked my wife because I wasn't 100% sure on that and she said it was rum, and that's right. It's been that long since he moved.
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    Busted Alternator Bolt

    Yes I know you were joking, and I'm half joking / half dreaming. I ain't coming.... I use to have a friend in McMinnville Oregon that use to make black berry brandy. I loved that stuff. IDK the proof but it was soooo strong.
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    Busted Alternator Bolt

    Those emoji's are about how I feel some days at the shop. What I have learned from the various shops I've managed. My primary job is answering questions and putting out fires. The company we use for towing does not specifically give a forum discount, but they give 10% off for invoices...
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    Busted Alternator Bolt

    IDK which day you were there, but for some reason square bodies are attracted to the shop. It's rare when we don't have one in there. But right now it's only you. There is a guy at the instrument shop (not automotive instrument type shop) he's got an old 70's C20 that's had the snot beat out...
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    Busted Alternator Bolt

    That's a hell of long tow, but I do know a company that would do it. Then you'd just have to fly in when it's done! If I was a single man and didn't have to work a day job, I'd load my tools up and take a trip in the square down to see ya both. That would actually be a lot of fun. But since...
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    New Tires, What should I do for wheels?

    WOW The price of wagon wheels must have gone up a lot in the last 20 years. The last set I bought cost about that much new. But ya, powder coating would sure be the way to go! Gotta share pics once they are done.
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    New Tires, What should I do for wheels?

    My truck was missing three of the caps when I got it. I bought a set of 4 well used caps from someone on the forum in 2020 I think and they were cheap and tarnished. All I did was popped the worst of the dents out and polished them up. They now look work truck quality, as in good but not new.
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    New Tires, What should I do for wheels?

    I like both the stock and the wagon wheel. Those are actually my 2 favorite wheels for these trucks. What I don't like is when someone sticks some modern looking wheel or an aluminum on, those wheels just look out of place to me, and they don't look like good work wheels. If you go with the...
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    Busted Alternator Bolt

    Long drive for you in the square, I'd do it though I like being in the cab of my truck, a lot more than a lot of these modern cars and trucks for sure! For anyone interested the "basic forum discount" is 10% off parts and labor, but I ALWAYS work in more, shave a bit off the labor or do...
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    Busted Alternator Bolt

    Not to speak for Rob, but the quick answer is it's still at my shop and we haven't gotten to it yet. We've been super backed up and I've been out a lot with some personal life stuff going on. Oh and BTW @RustyPile We do a special discount for forum members.
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    Charcoal / vapor / evap canister, how it should be set up and other information

    @mjck5 I agree with Wayne, when you get the chance you should start a thread in the new members introduction area and post truck pic over there for us to look at! We like them in all conditions!
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    Charcoal / vapor / evap canister, how it should be set up and other information

    @mjck5 I'm glad you found this useful and it's why I started it, there is about zip for info out there it seems. So that was one way the factory set them up was to split the purge line right before the canister to provide the canister with the manifold vacuum signal, and yes that's fine. That...
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    Help with Windshield Wiper Blades

    I cheat and get them from a wholesale supplier. As I wrote that I wasn't sure if they were available retail, but at least anyone can get them online.
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    Help with Windshield Wiper Blades

    If you want an all metal traditional frame style look for Bosch direct connect. All metal frame and has the pin style hook up built in. That little connector is plastic but I've never had one fail. If you want a beam blade style then look for Bosch Clear advantage, which also has the pin...
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    Carburetor on my 82' C20

    It's always preferred that the existing carburetor be rebuilt vs replaced, as there were a lot of variations. The best case I think, if you still have your old carburetor is to have it rebuilt, and remove the one you installed. With that said it is totally possible that the one you installed...
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    Random Service Engine Soon light

    I agree with what others have said, knock sensor is the likely culprit. I disagree with that entirely. If the knock sensor has to be disconnected for the truck to run properly something is wrong. See my response to GM below. That's exactly right, and on the highway at decent RPM even with a...
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    Carb Swap?

    National is good stuff. There are no carb shops left in my area, I'm good at doing them and know the Q-jet pretty well but if a carb has bad throttle plate bushings, I have no way to fix that, so that is when we call National Carburetor. Or sometimes O'Reilly's as O'Reilly's is a distributor...
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    Code thrown but not for my year/MAP issue

    Yes that's right. Excuse my rubbernecking!
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    1982 GMC - What do I have? What can I tow?

    Yes, if you want to be sure it's a one ton this would be an easy way to verify. You never know what might have gone on in the past. If it's got a 3/4 ton frame and someone swapped that axle in I personally do not think that would prevent it from being able to tow, 10K but it certainly would be...
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    Fresh oil

    @idahovette I drew the line on a white Buick with what appeared to be used condoms on the passenger floor. Nope not even pulling that in the shop....
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    My unique factory 1986

    I can't help with the OP's question, but I do want to say to you Jay, that I like your profile pic, even if my favorite character isn't in the pic. That would be Jim Lahey of course!
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    Why is my fresh rebuild smoking

    Ya me too lol Literally, the work was obviously done under shade tree
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    Why is my fresh rebuild smoking

    I'll give my opinion on it. Yes it does but not the same. I'd say it is less sweet smelling when burned. I'm not really sure about like the german and asian blue. But global and dexcool do smell sweet when burned, it's just different.
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    1982 GMC - What do I have? What can I tow?

    Does the vin code in the glove box match the one in the front windshied and the one on the D/S door or on the title? Start with all that. If the vin on the title doesn't match any of them you have a bigger problem. Also on the drivers door there should be a label with weight ratings. I'm not...

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