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    Replacing the ignition module with a MSD box

    A while back when I was having ignition problems someone was kind enough to responded to my post recommending a MSD box they were using and it was in the 300. dollar range. I have gone back and looked for that response but I have not be able to find it. If you have that information would you...
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    Update on my Ignition Module failure!

    My 2 year old Accel Ign. mod failed after 2years and 2 months. I bought a new one and after about 3 miles my truck died and I had to have it pulled home. So back down to the O"Reilly Auto Parts I went to have them check the Ign. Mod. It showed to be bad and since I had a one year warranty so...
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    Grounding an Ignition control module!

    Brain storming to make the ignition modules last longer! While resurching this age old problem to the C-10s I came across this quote from a previous post and it got me to thinking. "Ignition modules do have intermittent come and go faults. just keep in mind that these things need a full 12...
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    Bad Gas or what?

    Last week my truck ( 86 GMC 4.8 engine) started haveing a rough idle so I replaced the in line fuel filter and the carburetor filter and added some sea foam thinking it may have some moisture in the tank or bad gaa. The idle smoothed out but now I might be able to go about a mile before it...
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    Inside the steering column, what is the steering "rack?"

    When I try to start my 86 GMC I turn the key till it bottoms out and it may of may not start. If it doesn't start I do it once again. Most of the time it will start the 2nd time. I have replaced the key switch and the ignition switch and have adjusted the ignition switch several times. Is the...
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    Steering Column needs to be rebuild

    I am in need of someone who rebuilds steering columns near the DFW area in Texas. If you know of someone that provides this service I would like to hear from you. Thanks
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    Fast Idle

    My 86 GMC truck is stuck on a fast idle now when I start it and it will not come off the fast idle. This happened several years ago and I took in to a mechanic. When I picked it up the next day he said he just disconnected and reconnected the cruise control and that stop it. Does anyone know...
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    WTB a GMC Tail gate lettering

    I am looking for a good used GMC emblem /lettering for an 86 GMC Pickup. My truck is faded and a new one would stand out like a sore thumb!
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    Dome light & Floor light

    Does someone know the number for the Dome light for an 86 Pickup. Also I need the bulb number for a light located under the dash. lights up the floor area. Thanks, I'm good for the next round of drinks for those can help me!
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    Is this wire keeping me from starting my truck

    My 86 GMC 305 will not start. I have replace the ignition module , coil was checked and shows to be good. Cap and rotor looked to have quite a bit of wear so they were replaced, still will not start. After all back together I notice a wire that near the top of the firewall that had the...
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    86 GMC won't start sometimes!

    I have an 86 GMC with a 305 auto. that start sometime and then it won't start. Engine turns over fine. It would not start a week ago so I just let it sit and a couple of days ago it started right and continued to start for couple of days. Yesterday it would not start. All ground cables are...
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    Electrical problem help please?

    What might be causing my battery in my 86 GMC 305 to be drained overnight. I got a new battery yesterday and by morning it would start. Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated as what might be wrong or where/how I start looking for what is wrong!

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