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  1. Rickf

    Auxiliary Battery Tray

    You might be able to make an '81 or newer tray work. I looked at my '85 with dual batteries and the only difference I can see between it and my '74 are the stamped holes. Just a thought.
  2. Rickf

    402 BBC

    Have the block and heads mag'd before making any decisions.
  3. Rickf

    Dumbo Mirror Question

    Are you going to garage the truck? Make sure they will fit through the door.
  4. Rickf

    4.3 smokes on startup.

    Valve guides.
  5. Rickf

    Setting a cab on jack stands

    I've used a 2x4 the full length of the rocker with blocking on each side of the pinch weld.
  6. Rickf

    Instrument cluster upgrade 1974 C10

    LMC lists an "add a tachometer kit", there may be other vendors.
  7. Rickf

    Instrument cluster upgrade 1974 C10

    I just replaced the ammeter with a voltmeter in my '74. One side of the ammeter should be switched +. 1) I removed the right side (as seen from the back of the ammeter gauge) mounting clip to printed circuit board. 2) made up a short wire for the voltage gauge ground and attached it to the oil...
  8. Rickf

    Anyone know trick to install a new (used) door spring?

    I found several videos on YouTube about "S" style GM door spring installation.
  9. Rickf

    Hypothetical SBC question

    What about removing the entire rod and use a hose clamp to hold the bearing caps in?
  10. Rickf

    TH400 seems to be dragging

    Somebody please correct me if I'm wrong, I thought with the Tcase in 2wd the front auto hubs would disconnect when backing up for 10? feet or so, then re-engage when in 4wd and going forward.
  11. Rickf

    "Hypothetical" Question (Wink Wink)

    Gear vendors OD unit. :favorites13:
  12. Rickf

    correct 1 piece gasket to use?

    What manufacturer and part # have you tried?
  13. Rickf

    6.5 mechanical hackjob won't run smoothly

    Is that steam or exhaust coming out of the front water jacket?
  14. Rickf

    Oil leak

    Isn't there a dye and black light that can be used?
  15. Rickf

    TBH 400 Question

    Nothing major, maybe a 6 bolt converter.
  16. Rickf

    Steering Column Swap

    Measure from the under-dash mounting bolts to steering wheel, then the bolts to firewall and finally the firewall to rag joint on the truck, then go hunting. Just a thought :favorites13:
  17. Rickf

    What tdc tool do y'all recommend?

    I made one out of an old spark plug, cw then ccw method. The $8.50 tool wasn't available when I needed it.
  18. Rickf

    Broken AC. Now what?

    You can loop the coolant hoses until the parts are located. If you really don't need a/c, I would search for a non a/c heater assembly.
  19. Rickf

    Sticky steering wheel and other plastic interior parts?

    What about trying a clear coat after cleaning?
  20. Rickf

    Exhaust smoke on startup

    I vote for valve guides and/or seals.
  21. Rickf

    Diesel Fuel Gauge

    I've taken a fuel gauge from my 86 blazer diesel and put it in a 74 gas camper special, seems to work ok.
  22. Rickf

    6.5 Turbo reliability for an RV?

    You can still find 8.1L BBC's.
  23. Rickf

    Gas Tank Mounting

    You could preconnect lines long enough too reach to the front or side of the tank/s.
  24. Rickf

    6.2 symptom confirmation

    There might be some residue in the heater core. If the glow plug relay failed, maybe starting fluid was used, head gaskets also failed then some "engine repair in a can" was used. Did it come from CT? I remember seeing a quarry in RI, maybe I-95S
  25. Rickf

    6.2 symptom confirmation

    Bar's Leak liquid copper?

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