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  1. 1lejohn

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Replaced the rear driveshaft U-joints. I had to melt out the plastic locks from the old ones. I'm thinking they were from 85.:oops: I have the one-piece shaft. I used the C-clamp from My Maddax ball joint kit and a Dewalt impact to remove and install the joints. There was still grease in the...
  2. 1lejohn

    Double cardan ball

    I found this kit on Rock Auto. It looks like there's keepers like valve spring locks that need to be removed.
  3. 1lejohn

    What’s IT Worth? (Post all “what’s it worth threads here)

    Alot depends on the area of the country you're trying to sell the truck in. For instance, the C-15. I would knock 1K off because of no working AC. I'm in the Houston TX area. Working 4 wheel drive add a grand. Emission equipment in working order is a big deal to some people. Looking at it I'm...
  4. 1lejohn

    Going Poly

    I replaced my rear spring bushings this past weekend. The job went pretty well. The old bushings looked like they were original. These two were the last ones that I had to do. The trucks suspension has been redone front and back. With the new shocks and all the other work she rides better then...
  5. 1lejohn

    What have you done to your square lately??

    When I replaced my shocks. I found some odd sized bolts. I went back and replaced them with what I think is the correct size 1/2" by 3" cap screw. The pass side lower front was so long it touched the axel tube. I had to add a spacer and a bunch of washers. I didn't like the look of a hack job...
  6. 1lejohn

    K5: LMC vinyl flooring underlayment recommendations?

    I used Jegs brand mat under my MIP . It comes in 12"x12" squares. Its like the old stick down vinyl tile.
  7. 1lejohn

    Is there such a thing as Cams for Dummies

    For mild builds I like to stick with GM parts. I did that with several LS builds and on a couple of mild Gen 1 350's. The GM cams are very easy on valve springs , make good torque, don't require high stall torque convertors, and are emission compliant. The biggest question you have to ask...
  8. 1lejohn

    Offroad design rear shock bracket

    I replaced the old stud with the new one. I then mounted the shock, the large washer and then the bracket followed by the lock nut.
  9. 1lejohn

    Offroad design rear shock bracket

    Here's how I did mine.
  10. 1lejohn

    Worth getting MSD?

    I'm running an MSD 6 A box with the built in rev limiter. It's the newer digital box. It also has a built-in anti-theft if you ground one of the spare wires with a hidden switch the truck will crank but not start. I'm using an Accell Dizzy, but it has a big red cap:cool:. I wanted the box so I...
  11. 1lejohn

    New Shocks

    I replaced the old Rough Country Shocks out for Skyjackers. The RC shocks were over 10 years old they were a good shock. They were gas charged. They rode rough. IMO they are much better suited for off road use. The Skyjackers ride a bit smoother. They are a Hydro shock only. Thats the reason I...
  12. 1lejohn

    Deleting emissions,read this article.

    Why are you worrying about this crap! You live in Kansas. I get the FED part of being legal. They are after the diesels and the companies selling the delete kits. If you go by a new car, or truck and remove all the pollution control equipment, and change the tuning. Then yes you will run the...
  13. 1lejohn

    1980 C10 backfires through carb under load

    My 350 with Vortech's likes 12* base. The 305 may not like as much.
  14. 1lejohn

    Pulling all the smog stuff

    Wow this topic has stirred up the natives. My old truck didn't have a cat on it when I bought it. I don't think my one truck will make much of a difference in the Houston area. One chemical plant or refinery puts out more **** in a day then all of us on this forum and our families will pollute...
  15. 1lejohn

    1980 C10 backfires through carb under load

    More than likely the carb mixture is lean. I would invest in a wide band O2 analyzer and go from there. I had to change the springs in my Dizzy. With the stock springs the truck would ping under throttle at low speeds. i put in a heavy and a light spring which cleared up the pinging. I bought a...
  16. 1lejohn

    Cup holder conversion for center console

    LMC has the one that fits in the ashtray maybe it would work?
  17. 1lejohn

    Gauge cluster lighting, redux

    I put in the blue LED's. They weren't much brighter than the old clear incandescent ones. I may try the white LED's. I could dig the green vibe. I've never been a fan of the red. It seems the old Japanese cars had red back in the 80's.
  18. 1lejohn

    Pulling all the smog stuff

    What others have stated if it was a carb you can pull most of the smog junk. If it's TBI I wouldn't. You could remove the cat then you can remove the air pump . My 85 had a cat with an air pump, heat riser, EGR and EST. The cat was removed when I bought it along with the other junk. Being in...
  19. 1lejohn

    Engine Carbon Cleaning

    Better run a catch can with that LS or it will build up crud. They send a bunch of oil to the top end when run hard that the engine will pull back in the intake.:)
  20. 1lejohn

    Duramax/Square body swap? Thoughts?

    https://inthegaragemedia.com/duramax-powered-chevy-k2500-hs-customs/ I just ran across this article today. They built super nice rig.
  21. 1lejohn

    What's that switch? (In Cig tray, With photos)

    Maybe an old alarm. Some of them had on off switches , or a panic switch?
  22. 1lejohn

    Head Light Bezels

    Thanks for the reply. Mine are the smooth ones.
  23. 1lejohn

    Head Light Bezels

    I was wondering if the GMC and the Chevy bezels are the same. They look like it from the pics in the LMC catalog. I am thinking of buying the chrome ones for a 4 light GMC truck . I have a Chevy. I had painted mine black , but they are peeling and look like junk.
  24. 1lejohn

    Engine runs fine yet loses power intermittently

    Fuel pressure? Float bowl level , Dirty fuel filter? The spark advance weights maybe sticking?
  25. 1lejohn

    Improve 1/8 mile et

    Some easy tricks are running a short belt which only drives the water pump, or an under drive main pulley which slows down all the acc. You might try exhaust cut outs. A good torque convetor is usally worth a couple of tenths. I think your gearing is ok. Taking the tailgate off is an easy...

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