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  1. MikeB

    Question about headers

    I bought those Hooker cast iron manifolds for a 69 C10, but they interfered with the motor mounts, AC compressor bracket, and alternator brackets. But they had a lot less restriction than stock manifolds, along with 2.5" outlets. Nicely made and I wish I could have used them. They may fit a...
  2. MikeB

    Question about headers

    Nothing is easy for sure, but mine didn't leak and I had heat insulation on the floors. I also had a small gear reduction starter. Mine were Patriot #8048 headers on an 82 C10 with a mild 355, meaning Ramjet cam and Vortec heads. The biggest problem was I had to re-route the fuel and brake...
  3. MikeB

    700R4 TV cable - weird adjuster?

    Absolutely! Also, make sure to do the adjustment with the choke closed, so "fast idle" is not engaged. And for an Edelbrock carb, you will need a "geometry correction" bracket made by Sonnax. Here's the part and an explanation of why you need it...
  4. MikeB

    Sensor above oil filter 3 wire

    That's a drawback to electric chokes. They are totally unaware of intake manifold temperature, and continue to open as long as ignition voltage and oil pressure are present. Problem is it could be a cold winter morning, and while you're cranking over the engine, there's enough oil pressure to...
  5. MikeB

    My Goodwrench is on life support. But what is the best course of action?

    GM doesn't sell that base Goodwrench engine anymore, and I can't find a GM replacement for it. Kind of a shame, because it was very popular. I had one in a 69 C10 and installed at least two more in other vehicles over the years. Nice cruiser engine with a small 4bbl carb and dual exhausts...
  6. MikeB

    SBC Cylinder Head Decision

    I never heard about the 307 cam problem, or why it would be unique to that engine. However, I think the little engine got a bad rap because there was only one version that I know of, and that was with 8.5:1 compression, small valve heads, and a 2-bbl carb. I'm not even sure dual exhaust was an...
  7. MikeB

    SBC Cylinder Head Decision

    I agree. Forget HP, what you need is TQ for the way you use the truck. AFR 195s are the standard, but the Summit heads that Engine Masters tested will work very well. That old skool 270H is a good grind, but a 268H is probably better for your setup. Both are easy on the valve train, too...
  8. MikeB

    NOS GM 7805365 -- Bearing, Steering Column Bowl, Lower

    I bought this over 10 years ago for use on a 1982 C10 non-tilt column, but didn't need to use it. As I recall, it serves as a bearing on the lower end of the shift bowl. I do see that it's listed for hundreds of 70s-80s GM vehicles, from trucks to Corvettes. And if you need one, you probably...
  9. MikeB

    350 to 400 swap... Worth it?

    What kind of heads does the 400 have? None of them from the factory had decent heads, with the possible exception of the 4bbl version used in the Monte Carlo for a short time. You have to look at more that cubic inches to determine how an engine will perform. Performance-wise, a 350 with...
  10. MikeB

    Hooker Manifolds SBC

    Glad to see they fit square bodies well. Last year I bought a set that was on sale for my 2WD 1969 C10. Very high quality and nice looking product, but they would have hit the motor mount and alternator bracket on the drivers side, and interfered with the Vintage Air A/C compressor on the...
  11. MikeB

    305 to 454 Engine Swap?

    Down and dirty option with no computers or electronics: 454 with carb and TH400 trans. And keep the truck's existing 2.73 gears. The big block's torque will spin the tires for 100 feet in low gear, and highway RPMs will be tolerable.
  12. MikeB

    O'Reilly sux balls !!!

    Gates K060956 $26 plus free one-day shipping and free returns at Amazon. Google it. I just bought some USA-made Gates radiator hoses at Amazon. A few bucks more than Rock Auto, but free shipping and free returns. My NAPA and A/Z store prices? Don't even ask.
  13. MikeB

    O'Reilly sux balls !!!

    In my case that would be Circle Auto Supply in west Ft. Worth near (surprise) the Weatherford Traffic Circle. Always 2-3 old guys (probably 35-50) who worked behind the counter full-time. They knew where a lot of the parts were, but could also find the right catalog page in a couple seconds...
  14. MikeB

    O'Reilly sux balls !!!

    I would have guessed a $71 belt at O'Reilly would have cost $50+ shipping at Rock Auto. But, more than 3 times much is crazy! I used to live near an O'Reilly store and bought several things from them over the years. I would say they were typically 25% more than Rock Auto, but I didn't have to...
  15. MikeB

    TH350 5 neutrals (delayed shifting/won't go into gear)

    How would you use the Gear Command feature on a street truck? Have to say I've always been able to keep a TH350 in second as long as I needed to, but must admit the speeds were probably under 60 mph.
  16. MikeB

    I'm at a loss..

    Does the old drum get the hottest no matter which side it's on? If already asked and answered, well that's what happens with long threads and lots of guys simply trying to help.
  17. MikeB

    TH350 5 neutrals (delayed shifting/won't go into gear)

    I'm not familiar with gear command. I'll have to look it up. Just don't go overboard on line pressure, or you will have some brutal shifts that can't be good for the drivetrain.:oops:
  18. MikeB

    I'm at a loss..

    I would not assume this is a combination valve problem. And I would certainly would not buy an aftermarket brass valve (like the common PV2) that is prone to leaking. (Edit: Wilwood makes good stuff, so they would probably be the exception.) I haven't read all the posts here, so I don't know...
  19. MikeB

    TH350 5 neutrals (delayed shifting/won't go into gear)

    Which brand? I highly recommend TransGo's 350-1&2 Reprogramming Kit. I've installed at least three of them over the years, as far back as the late 70s! So, they've been around a while and their tech support is great. The main difference between Stage 1 & 2 is the pressure regulator spring...
  20. MikeB

    TH350 5 neutrals (delayed shifting/won't go into gear)

    Man, I've never seen a valve body gasket that looked like that. I guess it could be your problem. I'd suggest removing and checking the valves and springs on the side of the valve body to make sure they move freely. Even then, I have to wonder about junk in the valve body and the fluid...
  21. MikeB

    I'm at a loss..

    I chased a similar problem with the rear brakes on my 82 C10. No drag at all when cold, but one side would hardly rotate when hot. Using an IR temp gun, I recall one side being 100+ degrees hotter than the other. I swapped the drums from side to side and the problem followed the suspect drum...
  22. MikeB

    Battery Wiring - New to This

    That extra pigtail is common on generic positive battery cables. It was used in earlier vehicles, such as 67-72 trucks. In that case it was connected through a fusible link to something known as a "splice" that joined it to the alternator output wire and fuse panel feed wire. On later model...
  23. MikeB

    Jegs Wiring harness versus Painless Wiring Harness

    Doesn't sound too bad to me for a shop with lots of overhead and employees to pay. If I were still doing projects out of my home garage, I'd probably charge 40 hours at $45/hr. I've done three Chevy trucks (66, 69, 82) and two cars (37 Chev hot rod & 55 Chev) and I'd say the square body was...
  24. MikeB

    Jegs Wiring harness versus Painless Wiring Harness

    I doubt you'll find a wiring harness support specialist at Jeg's, whereas that's all they do at Painless. And check out the awesome Painless documentation. I actually referred to their 100+ page square body kit document when installing a generic kit in an 82 C10. If you're going to re-wire...
  25. MikeB

    Factory Rubber Cab Mounts or Polyurethane?

    The ProThane poly cab mount bushings under my 69 C10 still look like new after 28 years. Some say they make the ride harsher than rubber mounts. However, for those who can feel the difference in an old pickup, you have a more sensitive butt than me! A 60s-70s Cadillac maybe, but not a truck...

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