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A/C only works when driving!?
Dumb thought here, but is what's being described a low voltage at idle issue, where when he accelerates the alternator output increases and the fan starts turning perceptively? Not that improper vacuum source is not a problem, but it's weird as described, no? -
I got the green light.
Green huh. Impressive. I went with blue cabin lighting in the large car so I can appreciate blue. How do you like green when out at night with all its distractions? Did it work out like you hoped? -
What truck,what year,what engine,etc. Hall of Shame
And so it begins.....- Radiohead
- Post #4
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Fuel filler issue. This can’t be right.
A variant of the ole potato in the tailpipe thing maybe? I could see how a shop rag, jammed down in the fill tube could cause problems. Gotts get a look and make sure zero restrictions. It had to work prior, right?- Radiohead
- Post #17
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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What goes here?
Gorilla tape? Remove the unit, clean it up around the hole so tape will stick, tape from both sides. As redneck as it gets and still work. Just taking it off and letting underhood air in won't blow it up. Or give 25 hp.- Radiohead
- Post #6
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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Not good at ac I need help
Lol, I'm stealing that power to fire the switched electric fuel pump under the hood, so I can waddle Pearl around as needed until I redo the fuel system proper. -
Not good at ac I need help
I love it when someone more eloquent than I can walk someone through something I'm having issues just putting into words. There's a few of you here and you are appreciated. Thanks for the effort. -
Not good at ac I need help
What are the pressures? If you jumper the low pressure switch on the receiver drier the compressor clutch should engage. Don't run it in a low charge condition for long or the oil won't be moving properly. Off the cuff it sounds like a leak developed, or if recently serviced perhaps over... -
3/4 ton brake line versions
If the wheel cylinder part numbers are different from ½ to ¾ ton in the same year, it seems to me that the steel lines will be bent differently. Just look at the pictures, particularly the place where the lines attach. Not to mention the difference between a 10/12 bolt differential compared to... -
What am I doing wrong
Axle fully seated? The slightest chunk of $#it can hold it back ever so slightly....- Radiohead
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- Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
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What have you done to your square lately??
Ha, adjusted the hood latch to where it will latch now. It's never been able to do that before. Still seems sketchy, I need to find a spring to fit where the original one for the hood catch went, that and some cleaning/lube, then its good for another 45 years. The hinges are wobbly and one... -
What have you done to your square lately??
Aww Pa, they look hungry. Probably thirsty too. -
What have you done to your square lately??
I think I got sent the arms for 81-87, there's a shape about the skirt around where the post goes in that hits the bolt that holds the post assembly onto the cowl. When fully engaged, the arm sits about 3" up off the glass. [Insert bleepable string of words and select phrases here]. So I... -
I hate the power window and door lock switches
I'm convinced that the door switches were made just good enough to get past the warranty line. That was a long time ago. I like the schematics out there using a relay to move power around to the motor vs making the light duty contacts on the OE switch do it. But plastic is only so good and OE... -
I hate the power window and door lock switches
Y'all ever hear of a Western Union splice? Old school ancient knowledge stuff https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Union_splice -
Rock Auto Discount Codes
They must not care about my money. Haven't seen any codes in months and haven't got a magnet the last two orders. I've noticed inflation rolling through too. Brake drums were $62, now over $100. Grrr -
Hood
Me too, which was at the time I bought it, a feature set that I like. Mostly referring to the factory rear swaybar and bb/turbo 400. I doubt it will see service as a camper hauler (unless the stars align) but more likely a firewood/gravel/heavy $#it hauler with occasional duty as a zoom zoom. If... -
Confusion on fuel and more.
Instead of mounting that fuel stuff on the outside of the frame rail, is there a chance to fab up a heatshield Instead? Hate to see a fuel related incident in the future.- Radiohead
- Post #5
- Forum: Gauge, Speedo & Instrumentation
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What have you done to your square lately??
Discovered the water ingress point in the cab. Which is more disappointing than this And may be the root cause of this And definitely this Which is a little harder to see. The rust, not the tweaker wiring. -
Factory hei distributor and coil
If it works, run it. You're not going to pick up 3 seconds in the ¼ mile changing to a fancy billet distributor with outboard electronics, but you might look cooler at the hoods up parking. But I'm a cheap, grumpy old bastid like that....- Radiohead
- Post #2
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Hood
Had a look and sure enough, I see similar parts There's a shock in there under the random stuff that probably won't be put back into camper service. Must be remnants of option Z83? I read here somewhere that the 1 tons got the square headlights first and it trickled down from there... -
Can Semi-Float Rear Axle Handle a Lunchbox Locker or Limited Slip?
4L80e sure takes care of the highway high rpm blues. Which for some is the gateway drug to an LS swap. Lucky I'm immune- Radiohead
- Post #7
- Forum: Differential & Driveline
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New to this: Rear end alignment?
Yup, toe has a particular pattern as does camber. Wheel imbalance left long enough has a pattern and one can see how the car is driven if you know what to look for. The tires don't lie. For example, you can tell when a class 8 driver is turning too fast into places when the outer edges scallop...- Radiohead
- Post #13
- Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
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New to this: Rear end alignment?
If you get one, can you put up the readout before/after of any alignment you get. Seeing the numbers makes all the difference in diagnosis. I look at the tires every time I get anywhere close to an air source. Like the nitrogen stations outside of Costco. I'm constantly fiddling with tire...- Radiohead
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- Forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
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Can Semi-Float Rear Axle Handle a Lunchbox Locker or Limited Slip?
I'm counting on it ;) Sticking with the 4.10's or are you gonna stretch out your legs some? I'm seriously considering 3.42 or so.- Radiohead
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- Forum: Differential & Driveline
