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  1. 59840Surfer

    Anybody Bought/Own A Handheld Scope?

    I'm finding more and more value in using it.
  2. 59840Surfer

    '86 K5 Tailgate Weatherstrip Gasket

    I accidentally bought one too many and I don't think I'll still be alive when it needs another one ... so it's for sale. Still in original unopened bag. As bought from Amazon Tail Gate Tailgate Weatherstrip Seal Rubber for 73-91 Chevy Blazer GMC Jimmy ... $54.95 Make your offer and...
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    Tail light help !!!

    About soldering wires .... Modern solder will "work harden" and becomes brittle with engine and road vibrations. After a time, the joint becomes just physical as the wires are usually twisted before soldering - if not, they fall apart and create a lot of resistance --- and resistance means...
  4. 59840Surfer

    What have you done to your square lately??

    I've just completed a window rubber/wiper/guide replacement on both the front doors and the tailgate. Now my window motors are mad at me and the tailgate motor is slightly more angry at me for the same reason. I replaced the driver's door lock solenoid and it didn't work (my bad for not...
  5. 59840Surfer

    How straight are our axles?

    @RaiderL ... I bet you're too young to remember nylon cord tires ... huh? They would get flat on the bottom overnight and need several miles of driving to warm them up enough to make them go round again.
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    I had a camp out to collect firewood ... I burn over 8 cords every year ...and one of the brawny guys got sick so I decided to service my transfer case. It was over 20 years ago that it was even looked at, so I figured it was about time! Uh oh! gold sparkles in the ATF! .... so I took off the...
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    1976 vin number. How many digits is your vin?

    Proof in documentation is on a per-state basis, according to it's laws and practices so there's not a lot of amazement there. I once wrote a check on 3-ring notebook paper and my bank processed it ... this was in CA around 1963 or so.
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    How straight are our axles?

    You're right. How many RPM does an axle run anyway? (aluminum foil hat time) Moments of energy need higher velocities than 1000 RPM to make any real difference. I don't think the SOP (seat-of-the-pants) would even be able to detect this ULF oscillation. If you're worried (telling others...
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    How long does your Q-jet hold fuel in the bowl?

    I'm willing to bet there's a lot to be included in the missing gas theory is the size of the engine compartment. My K5 has an engine in it that I can stand alongside it and possibly even close the hood too. It can hold a fuel charge overnight pretty well - but somehow if I try to restart it...
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    How long does your Q-jet hold fuel in the bowl?

    I just run a boost pump full time, as close to the tank as possible. Turn on the key ... hear the pump clatter a few moments and then go silent ... start engine. The Fram filters with the check valve? We always tossed them out or poked it out of the filter. They were troublesome and hurt stock...
  11. 59840Surfer

    15x7-6 lug vintage aluminum turbine mag

    I've got three with no rubber on them and a loner with my spare for my K5. I can sell them all if you like - but I know two of them are smaller - like we did in the 1960s with biggies on back and smaller tires and rims on front. They are all 15"ers though. I can take pixs - but I really want...
  12. 59840Surfer

    Looking for no bs, tested, quality vacuum caps..

    Hose and .177 BBs. I used to be called The BB King of Anaheim when we had trouble with the early EGR systems.
  13. 59840Surfer

    Electric Rear Window

    No problem ... yours is a salient thought.
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    Looking for no bs, tested, quality vacuum caps..

    You may not go able to do that if they are different vacuum signals. If one is ported and the other is manifold - or vice versa - you can create problems by sucking raw gas into the baseplate of the carb without controlling the mixture.
  15. 59840Surfer

    15x7-6 lug vintage aluminum turbine mag

    I've got a set of them without tires. They are called "Turbines" in the day when they were more popular.
  16. 59840Surfer

    '86 K5 Rear Folding Seat For Sale

    No holes of which I am aware - I just don't use it any more and it's taking up a lot of space in my shop - so it's for sale. It folds, has the armrests - in that GM Classic two-tone blueish fabric. Make me an offer ... I'm in 59840, Montana.
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    Electric Rear Window

    I'm going to open the panel again - I hate to open that panel --- and this time I'll look for that switch. The week is early and my chores are close to caught-up on - so I might get time to do it. I wish the switch was remote mounted off to the side with a relay rod to the center for the...
  18. 59840Surfer

    Electric Rear Window

    Okay. I'll be back in town on Monday...I'm in the woods cutting firewook for a few days.
  19. 59840Surfer

    Turn Signal Stalk .....

    That's so easy a cave man can do it. Seriously I have changed the steppers on a few dashboards and added LEDs (of colors) to them for friends - so soldering in a few caps ain't gonna be hard. Thanks for the info - it's very nicely done.
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    Electric Rear Window

    It works - but only from the front switch. Years ago I fixed the cable drive and it will NEVER fail again - I swear! The fix is IN! But the key switch doesn't work - and frankly, I never even noticed if it is accessible or not with the window UP. Any clues as to why the keyswitch failed -...
  21. 59840Surfer

    Weird wiper delay video

    If you look at the power transistor - that's why the thermopaste (white gunk) is on it - and the heat sink makes contact with it to take the heat out of that transistor. They run particularly hot and need all the help they can get.
  22. 59840Surfer

    Weird wiper delay video

    I can solder the little LEDs onto a few boards for the gauges - also changed out all the stepper motors - successfully. I think I will be able to replace some caps OK enuff ... right?
  23. 59840Surfer

    Turn Signal Stalk .....

    I'd like that if I wanted to have all that Cruise Control stuff still on the stalk. Thank-you very much for the offer and information. Stick around though - I may need you later!
  24. 59840Surfer

    Turn Signal Stalk .....

    I'd like to see that module repair post. Pretty sure it'll be the problem ... but I still like the simpler stalk.
  25. 59840Surfer

    Turn Signal Stalk .....

    .... besides ... I like getting rid of the C/C and the RESUME SWITCH. Win-win for me ... almost.

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