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  1. WebMonkey

    Hard to shift into and out of 4 wheel drive

    1985 should be aluminum except k30. anyway, even if you fill up the case with the proper fluid, this could happen. my case was super duper hard to shift from 4wd to N to 4lo. then it died. that's my 'flying turd', so be careful and get that case some lovin'. :)
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    Custom alternator voltage

    absolutely. 70 or so amps powering a truck is fine until you add something that wants 30 amps all to itself. that said, there really is a voltage curve for mosfets. totally separate from amperage requirements. so 15v@10a could be the sweet spot as opposed to 12v@10a etc. the op may just...
  3. WebMonkey

    What is the worst body work you've seen or done?

    funky cold patina.....
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    Custom alternator voltage

    13.8v/stock alternator is the only way to go. if you need more voltage or to make sure you get the voltage you want, use a buck converter to output the voltage you want. i use one for my amateur radio system. it likes 13.8v (rather than exact 12v from the regulated block) for max output and so...
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    it was going so well more or less, then .......

    my 'other' interests are the same way! i have backups to backups. i have devices i can't possibly get rid of, i'll need them! :)
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    Transfer case question

    as stated above, full time 4wd ate more gas then being able to put the truck in 2wd. also a reduction in parts wear. so part time 4wd has benefits. the 'lo' range selector, as stated above, basically drops your traveling speed and raises your engine rpm at given speed. this allows you more...
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    it was going so well more or less, then .......

    thanks for the advice & consolation. i guess i'm not as easy going as i used to be. things bother me a bit more than they should. definitely need to wait for warmer weather. now i just need to push/pull the truck to a 'long term' spot in the yard and maybe buy a weather cover for it? thanks...
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    it was going so well more or less, then .......

    so i got some "go slow" goodies piled in the bed. the garage wasn't too cold so i thought i'd bolt something on and feel like i was making progress. i plumbed in the new carb, complete with new shiny vacuum blocking caps and a new return spring. cleaned up the routing of vacuum hoses...
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    Is this radio original?

    i post using my ibm selectric iii. ;)
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    Going to look at a military K5...

    MY 85 k20 is the flying turd, no one else's. ;) see my 'hello my name is' thread with photos of MY 85 k20 that has so many things to fix. everyone has shared their truck names. i've named my truck 'flying turd'. or maybe i'll go with 'skidmark'. :)
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    Going to look at a military K5...

    i drove one for years patrolling the west german/czechoslovakian border. np208 transfer case unfortunately, that's all i know :) at that time in my life, i drove them hard, then dropped them off at the motor pool for the smart guys to fix/prep them for the next patrol. lots of websites...
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    Is my fuel pump wired wrong?

    electric fuel pumps usually have a built in pressure switch. they immediately pump up the juice until it reaches 'pressure'. so, it may be just fine. my 2005 dodge fires up the pump without cranking the engine. my polaris 4 wheeler does as well. that's all the help i can give. sorry
  13. WebMonkey

    What is the name of this?

    speedohealer
  14. WebMonkey

    What have you done to your square lately??

    it was cold out in the barn but i had new turn signal sockets from rockauto. my right front signal didn't work when the headlights were on. turning the headlights on also activated the right indicator bulb in the dash. i found 4 of those blue plastic clip on splicer devices going everywhere...
  15. WebMonkey

    LMC Tach Conversion

    sweet!
  16. WebMonkey

    Bumper Gaurds

    YES, if the OP passes, you have a deal with me. :)
  17. WebMonkey

    Bumper Gaurds

    i'm trying to find an affordable set for my truck as well. good luck!
  18. WebMonkey

    parking brake cable help wanted

    thanks. that was my thoughts as to how it should be. i'll have to track them down :)
  19. WebMonkey

    what is this interior cab area called?

    you guys are right about the trashed level. i'm basing my assessment on my level of metal working competency. around a negative 2, at present. :)
  20. WebMonkey

    what is this interior cab area called?

    thanks for the answers! will be able to buy the right metal now. :)
  21. WebMonkey

    vinyl floor replacement help/opinions wanted

    qsl, i found a more affordable 'brand' than the lmc dynamat style product. i will definitely be using some form of dynamat to lay the jute/vinyl over. thanks!
  22. WebMonkey

    What have you done to your square lately??

    after church i pulled the '85 k20 out of the 'barn' and hosed off the engine compartment. can't tell that i did (3 buckets of degreaser to boot). i got the bench seat out and pulled the old rubber?/vinyl? floor out. found all the surprise packages of rot that need attention. ;)
  23. WebMonkey

    what is this part in the engine compartment?

    yeah, i've been honest about not being too bright: module, air injection. 14087500 CASCO 50703 thanks for the hint. (facepalm)
  24. WebMonkey

    parking brake cable help wanted

    sorry i forgot to take a picture. 1985 k20 13" brake drums. does the armored parking brake cable 'lock' into the brake shield/plate or does it just pass through the hole without 'mounting'? my cables pass freely through the brake shield/plate hole. thanks for your help yet again.
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    what is this part in the engine compartment?

    1985 k20 m code engine, manual transmission. what is this? thanks for the help, again. ;)

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