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    Question over Edelbrock Carburetor linkage adapters?

    What Linkage adapters do I need to bolt on a new 1406 Edelbrock Carb. to attach the throttle cable, the kick down cable, and the Crusie control cable for a 1986 Chevy C10? Numbers for the parts would be a big help. Thanks in advance.
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    Edelbrock Carb and original Air cleaner

    Has anyone put an Edelbrock carb beneath the origiinal 305/350, 4 barrel air cleaner without any modifications? I have an 86 and not having much luck with reman/rebuilt carbs but wanting to keep the original look for a little longer! Thanks in advance. Yes, I have a pressure gage inline and my...
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    I am pretty sure my Charcoal canister is Clogged!

    I am thinking I am getting a vapor lock caused by my 40 year old fuel canister being clogged. It is a 1986 GMC/Chevy truck, 305 V8 with a carburetor. On the fuel pump there is an inlet for the line coming from the tank and an outlet for the metal line going to the carb. The third outlet on...
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    How are you timing your square?

    How are you timng yours when needed? All the emissions devices are still on my truck making the timing tab very hard to see. I can't get my timiing light to illuminate the line. I friend would advance his timing until it rattled under aceleration and then would back it off till it stopped...
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    Oil sending unit plug

    I am fixing to chnange the Oil sending unit on my 86 pickup. Looking at the 2 plugs on the unit they look to be the same size. Since they are the same size I don't have to worry about polarity?
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    A little fuel line help, please

    I installed a new fuel pump in my 86 GMC today. That was fun! I need a coupler/adapter to go between the fuel pump and the metal line. Can some one tell me the thread size of the male end on the line and female threads on the pump. Thanks in advance! The female end on the pump must be...
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    Question for those that have R&R a Fuel Tank!

    Replacing the right fuel tank with the bed on the truck did you lengthen the new rubber fuel lines longer than the original hoses. I'm thinking by adding a longer pieces of hose attaced to the tank first will give me a little more room to attach the hoses to the metal lines coming from swith...
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    Question about checking current flow to the choke.

    Because I am electrical challenged I come before you asking this question. Do I put a volt meter between the choke plug and the pin coming out of the choke housing and then start the truck to read the voltage? If no Voltage the I am correct the assume the switch behind the distributor needs to...
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    Lets talk about a module ignition Replacement

    I'm thinking of going with an MSD system. I getting about 6 months out of an ignition module in my 86 GMC with a 305 V8 before it just shuts down and I have to have the truck trailered home. What have you replaced the module ignition system with that you have great results with? Thanks in...
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    Let's discuss Thermostate modification to aid in cooling!

    Has anyone removed the plunger and spring in the thermostate and then replaced the thermostate? I know a very reliable mechanic that said he did this on his daughter car rather than remove the thermostate completely to help bring down engine heat.
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    Let's talk one man brake bleeder

    In searching for 1 man brake bleeding instructions I found the replly below undera thread tiled, How to do a Buba Brake bleeding. Checking to see if my thinking is on the right track! As long as the end of hose from the Wheel Cylinder going into the bottle is submersed in fluid air will not...
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    Clue me in on R&R Trurn Signal Switch on an 86 GMC, please!

    Once I get down to the switch part how does the switch arm come out? Is there a screw holding it or does it just pull out. My arm has the windshield washer switch, washer button as well and cruse botton on the end. The videos I have watched skip over this part. Where is a good source to get...
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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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