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  1. OldBlueDually

    I think I may have bent push rods--and other issues (76 GMC W/455 Olds). Crap.

    Oh, by the way, here is my build thread on this too, where I also show pictures of doing all the engine work (around page 9 or so is engine stuff). https://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/76-gmc-crew-long-box-dually-gotta-get-it-on-the-road-again.29806/
  2. OldBlueDually

    I think I may have bent push rods--and other issues (76 GMC W/455 Olds). Crap.

    Yup, I thought the same...dumb (hence the reason I loaded it with assembly lube). However, I wanted to be sure I did crap right so I followed their instructions exact. Keep in mind this was NOT a fresh built engine either. I am going to assume a very low mileage car it came out of. My dad and I...
  3. OldBlueDually

    I think I may have bent push rods--and other issues (76 GMC W/455 Olds). Crap.

    Correct: They stated no engine priming because they didn't want the lifters to have any oil in them because it would be too much pressure against the cam right away, they also stated no inner valve springs. They stated they want the lifters to naturally build up pressure against the cam lobes...
  4. OldBlueDually

    I think I may have bent push rods--and other issues (76 GMC W/455 Olds). Crap.

    @Bextreme04 I did all this work myself, and did not actually measure installed height. In hindsight I should have done a lot more than just degreeing this cam and thinking all else was ok....because it wasn't. Also, as I stated above I followed break in to a tee from Comp....no inner valve...
  5. OldBlueDually

    I think I may have bent push rods--and other issues (76 GMC W/455 Olds). Crap.

    @TotalyHucked I am hoping for the same too! I will be certainly doing what Matt stated above for sure! @85K304SPD this baby will be a cruiser, nothing more. It may pull the camper a bit to local area's. I love the Thumpr sound, hence the reason I chose that cam. As for where the site mentions...
  6. OldBlueDually

    I think I may have bent push rods--and other issues (76 GMC W/455 Olds). Crap.

    I have a higher compression (stock around 9:1 to 10:1) 1969 Olds 455 with C heads. Here below is the cam that I have. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/cca-cl42-600-5/make/oldsmobile Here are the springs that are supposed to be installed with the above camshaft...
  7. OldBlueDually

    I think I may have bent push rods--and other issues (76 GMC W/455 Olds). Crap.

    @Matt69olds are you speaking of these guys, it says they are in Wisconsin..?? https://rocketracingperformance.com/ When you stated to paint the pushrods, you mean with sharpie like on the valve stem, correct? Would I mark the pushrod with something simple like using a steel 6" rule (flat...
  8. OldBlueDually

    I think I may have bent push rods--and other issues (76 GMC W/455 Olds). Crap.

    Not yet, plan to tomorrow, or Thursday. I don't think the cam would be flat (man I hope not!!), as I followed the cam break in procedure from Comp Cams right to a tee...and I see no shavings, or any hint of glitter in the oil, it's still as clean as can be. I could make that meme now too, the...
  9. OldBlueDually

    I think I may have bent push rods--and other issues (76 GMC W/455 Olds). Crap.

    Well Gent's, all the work into the 76 GMC dually has been worth it, but now I think I may have another unforeseen problem!! Looking for advice here, I think I am on the right path..... Not too long after firing it up for break in, this 455 just did not have the "potato" sound that it should...
  10. OldBlueDually

    20 Year OBS Owner, Trying out the Squarebody

    Welcome! That sucks about your 92, looks like you had some work into the baby! I dig the tail lights, well the whole truck for that matter!! Lemme guess, young chicky needed to check her FB/TicToc/instagram/bank account...etc...? Unreal, pretty sure by the looks of the picture, that is not a...
  11. OldBlueDually

    Hood not sitting flush

    These big hoods can be a pain! My hood was just kinked, and it has the braces on it underneath. Good suggestions here, I am going to keep these in mind when my hood goes back on....well, if I can get the hood straight enough! It blew off my parts truck in a wicked storm last year, hit garage...
  12. OldBlueDually

    81 C30 Dually Lowering Kit suggestions please

    First of all, welcome!! Bunch of great guys on here, with more knowledge than you could even know what to do with! These guys here below can solve that problem for you. Great people to work with, I highly suggest checking them out!! I even looked up your truck kits for you, link below...
  13. OldBlueDually

    Be safe when trying to pull out a stuck vehicle-

    That just sucks. Gotta be so careful, but sometimes in the moment you just don't think of crap like that. This happened locally here to a guy trying to help a stranger out of a stuck snow bank. He hooked up to the other vehicle (back to back), and the other persons receiver hitch came out...
  14. OldBlueDually

    Is the 8.1 still a dead end swap?

    Wow, that is one nice Suburban!! I would trade you for my '01 3/4 ton with the 6.0 if you want to send that 8.1 out my way and you could do a 6.0 swap instead :cool: Honestly I would like to own a Suburban like that, some of the hills we encounter with our 6.0 I tell my wife "sure wish I had...
  15. OldBlueDually

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Doing some stuff here and there, and things like that. Rear-end and all new internals finally put back together. Runs on it's own gas tank too :cool:
  16. OldBlueDually

    76 GMC TH400---dipstick boot, or no??

    Thanks for that info Matt, I will check them out too! I was hoping to "stumble" upon an original one to throw in here...
  17. OldBlueDually

    76 GMC TH400---dipstick boot, or no??

    So the 400 in my truck should have a boot?
  18. OldBlueDually

    76 GMC TH400---dipstick boot, or no??

    Gents, my 76 GMC has an aftermarket (POS) chrome dipstick tube in it. It has an o-ring at the end of it. It will not fit in the trans properly, because the o-ring groove in the dipstick tube is like it should be on half of it, and very shallow on the other half making the o-ring sit out too...
  19. OldBlueDually

    1983 Olds Toronado

    LOVE them Oldsmobiles!!!! @Memaloose That is a beautiful 72 you have there!! I asked my parents if their 73 Olds NinetyEight could do this;
  20. OldBlueDually

    100 Square Bodies being auctioned off Sat June 25th Online.

    I made a big mistake and clicked on the link.....how can so much beauty be in one place! Seems to be a few 75 & 76 GMC's in there too. Really dig that 73 GMC and the black dually on that auction. All I gotta say is I REALLY HOPE my Nigerian princess lady who's father was a bazillionaire that...
  21. OldBlueDually

    1983 Olds Toronado

    @Memaloose You need to post up some pics/info on that '72 98!! I love that era Olds! Grew up in a '73 98 my Dad and Mom always drove, burgundy with black vinyl top. Huge cars. Also, how much are you asking for the 98?
  22. OldBlueDually

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Well, yesterday I FINALLY figured out a solution to the stupid LMC and every other place that has the WRONG window regulator rollers....all info is in my build thread, and on the "Interior" section of this forum if you guys have the same issue. My younger brother stopped by today which was...
  23. OldBlueDually

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Square or not, that thing is fricken awesome!!!! LOVE those old Bronco's like that! Very well worth posting about!
  24. OldBlueDually

    First square body

    Not too far at all, couple hours away. Our little town is West Concord, if you blink you miss it!
  25. OldBlueDually

    First square body

    Welcome @bigchip06 !! I see you are also from MN. Where in the rust belt here in MN are you from? I am between Rochester, and Owatonna. Nice truck you have there! They are addicting. You are never "done". There is always "just one more thing" to do, right after they last "one more thing" was...

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