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  1. Memaloose

    Low voltage issue 84 K10

    You're right on the alt. A bad diode will still give 12-12.5 volts but won't put out 14-14.5
  2. Memaloose

    Belt trim fastener on fender?

    From what I've seen, the 80's trucks have mostly adhesive trim. My '75 has screws, push in clips and bolt clips. I bought some NOS replacement trim and thankfully it came with all the original new clips. Personally, I don't like trim as it gets scraped off and dented in the brush but if it's...
  3. Memaloose

    brake lights no worky!!

    Do you have the correct lamp in the tail light socket? It should be an 1157. Sometimes, I've seen incorrect lamps or installed incorrectly. Just a quick thought.
  4. Memaloose

    Hello from Tucson, AZ

    Welcome from Dolan Springs in NW AZ!
  5. Memaloose

    12 Bolt Diff cover options

    Your local wrecking yard ought to have a few.
  6. Memaloose

    MPG

    Lucky you! My stock, all original 1975 350, 4 bbl, TH350, 4:10 differential, K20 gets about 14 mpg off road and 10-11 on highway. I only put about 1500 miles a year on it the past few years. It has 85,000 miles on it
  7. Memaloose

    Frame repair at steering box

    Interesting. Next time I'm greasing my truck, I'll study on it.
  8. Memaloose

    Frame repair at steering box

    I've never seen a cracked frame at the gear box. Do you think it's caused by turning the wheels while stationary or forcing the stops?
  9. Memaloose

    1983 K5 Blazer manual rear/tailgate window handle just spins? How do you take it apart!?

    Be very careful with the glass, I broke one once on a Blazer while working on the mechanism, they shatter into thousands of pieces.
  10. Memaloose

    Truck won’t start.

    I'm not familiar with your model of distributor but if it's like an HEI, I'd replace the ignition module or at least diagnos/test it.
  11. Memaloose

    Looking of a hood to fit a 1973 chevy k10

    Too bad you're not in the Kingman, AZ area, you could get 2 good hoods for $100 at the local wrecking yard, hinges probably too. I agree with the hinge lube idea, I lube mine twice a year, it doesn't take much.
  12. Memaloose

    About me.

    Sounds like a good project. Welcome!
  13. Memaloose

    Desperately look for this trim piece

    Been having problems with internet this week.
  14. Memaloose

    Desperately look for this trim piece

    5 bucks.
  15. Memaloose

    Desperately look for this trim piece

    I found a trim piece at the local wrecking yard. It's complete but there's a chrome section that is coming loose near the passenger wiper blade base about 1.5" long. I'm superglueing it back down. The rest looks nice, no discoloration or damage. If you're interested in it, let me know. Can send...
  16. Memaloose

    Desperately look for this trim piece

    Nice looking '78, I like the bumper guards. I'll keep my eyes peeled next time I go to the local yard. The trim on my '75 Scottsdale is all metal, it doesn't have the hood trim though.
  17. Memaloose

    Auto or manual locking hub ?

    More wear on the auto 4x4 parts. I had a front U joint fail on my auto 4x4, good thing I was only doing 20 mph, it took out the tranny pan and ruined the front drive shaft. I converted the transfer case and installed Mile Marker hubs, I'm happy. I would have kept the auto 4x4 but am in remote...
  18. Memaloose

    LMC truck has the wrong window regulator rollers....

    I can't find the correct ones for my rear quarter window on my 1972 Olds Toronado. I don't understand why there's probably 30 different rollers used in the automotive industry, what's wrong with 3 or 4 at the most? Thankfully, the ones on my '75 Chev still work good but after reading this, I'm...
  19. Memaloose

    So Does Everyone HATE This Steering Wheel?

    I vote for the stock steering wheel. If it gets sticky, I wear gloves. It only gets sticky when it's been sitting in 100+ degree heat and sun for a couple weeks, not sticky in the winter. Maybe that's why they make steering wheel covers.
  20. Memaloose

    Best oil? Type, brand, viscosity, additives, etc.

    I always use what the manufacturer recomends. I don't use additives and I don't go over 3,000 miles on an oil/filter change. The most important thing is regular maintenance. Check your fluids regularly and change them regularly whether it's brake fluid, p/s fluid, tranny fluid or engine oil...
  21. Memaloose

    Inadequate Heat

    I was going to suggest the thermostat. Check your engine temp gauge or if you have an idiot light, use a thermometer to check the engine temp. If your thermostat is stuck open, you wont get much heat. Also, make sure there's no air in the system. It's usually one if not both of those problems.
  22. Memaloose

    Radiator replacement / repair ideas

    I couldn't afford to live in the NW anymore let alone drink there! I guess if you find a good quality aluminum radiator, at least it should last for a couple or three decades. Keep hunting around for a mom and pop radiator shop and have the old one repaired if you're not in a hurry.
  23. Memaloose

    New Square Body owner

    Nice truck! I like the color and the cab lights. Welcome!
  24. Memaloose

    Radiator replacement / repair ideas

    My radiators in my 1972 Olds Ninety Eight and 1972 Olds Toronado hadn't been cleaned since new and the Toronado one leaked. In Kingman, there is only one radiator shop left and I had the guy clean, test and repair the radiators for $50 each. $500 sounds expensive to me but what do I know,. I...
  25. Memaloose

    Help with identification

    I'm thinking for an accessory wire. Too new for me.

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