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  1. Ronno6

    Steering Wheel Too Close '84 C-10

    I find the steering wheel in my '84 C-10 to be uncomfortably close to my chest, even with the seat all the way back. I can't imagine how shorter drivers even fit behind the wheel........ Short of cutting down or replacing the steering column with an aftermarket part, what can I do to increase...
  2. Ronno6

    Fitech EFI w/LT4 Hotcam

    I have installed a Fitech EFI setup on my 355 in my '84 C-10. Has anyone set one of these up?? I an looking to know what cam setting (1-4) I should specify for my LT4 Hotcam Thanks
  3. Ronno6

    Leaking Metal Fuel Line??

    My -84 C-10 is leaking gas along the frame rail between the pump and the tank selector valve. It seems improbable to me that it has a leak in the metal fuel line, but can't see any real alternative.....
  4. Ronno6

    Down 1 Cylinder

    It has been a long time since I have had to do any engine diagnosis... I built my 355 out of a 95 pickup. It has sat for some time..like 2 years. Running like crap......carb dirty, but switching to Fitech RBI. The #2 cylinder not firing, or maybe it is. Header pipe only lukewarm when others are...
  5. Ronno6

    Fuel Pump Return Line Question

    I am curious about the fuel return line on a mechanical pump. I have read that the return system is designed to keep fuel moving to prevent vapor lock. Does that mean that there is always fuel being returned? Of, is there a back pressure requirement in the pump that only returns fuel once a...
  6. Ronno6

    EFI Return Line Size

    I have purchased a Fitech TBI fuel injection system for my 84 C-10 with a 1995 350. The EFI will use their Force Fuel system, a tank fed by the engine's mechanical fuel pump. The tank has an integral HP to feed the TBI. Fitech recommends a 3/8" return line, but says that a 5/16" will suffice...
  7. Ronno6

    Dual tanks; NO fuel

    1984 C-10 Scottsdale 350 currently with carb.. Gonna install Fitech TBI EFI.........IF: Truck quit running, I switched tanks (valve works, or...it did...) It makes noise when the switch is activated. The fuel quit flowing........from either tank. I can draw on the supply line and all I get is...
  8. Ronno6

    Wiper Motor Mounting Screws '84 C10

    Can anyone please tell me the thread and length of the 3 screws that mount the wiper motor in a 1984 C10 Scottsdale?
  9. Ronno6

    Gas Gauge Off The Deep End

    1984 C10 dual tanks. New tanks, at least 1 new pickup/sender. Just installed gauge cluster after 2+ years. Gas gauge travels WAY past full...........same for both tanks. Maybe 5 gal in each tank. Tank selector switch and valve working. Sound like a ground issue?? Both tanks at the same time...
  10. Ronno6

    Fuel Hose OK ?

    Is there any reason not to connect the fuel pump to the carb with rubber fuel hose? I converted my 84 C10 to a later model 350 and put all serpentine driven accessories on the front. The hard line ran in behind all that jazz and was a pain to get out.......would be even worse to snake back in...
  11. Ronno6

    Door Skin Sound Deadening

    As I have the windows out of my '84 C-10 in preparation for installing single pane glass, the time is right to apply sound deadening mat to the inside of the skins. Is it necessary to cover the entire inner surface as much as possible, or will strips with spaces in between do the trick?
  12. Ronno6

    84 Step Side Gas Filler Hoses

    The simplest things cause the biggest problems...... I am looking for replacement gas filler hoses for my '84 C-10 Step Side w/dual tanks. Not finding them...... Any suggested vendors?
  13. Ronno6

    Cab To Bed Dimension

    Is there a dimension specified between the back of the cab and the front of the bed on a 1984 C10 short bed?
  14. Ronno6

    Bed Deck Bolt Spacers

    The OEM deck had steel spacers thru the wood deck at the mounting bolts. The holes I bored in my white oak bed boards are off location a tad, enough to prevent me from installing those spacers. I believe that those spacers insure a good solid fastening of the bed cross braces to the chassis...
  15. Ronno6

    Re-installing Re-decked Short Bed

    I expended much thought as to how best to install new decking in my short which I had removed for painting. I should have thought more.... I figured that the frame holes and slots would allow proper mounting of the bed, even if it was out of square a tad. I was wrong...... I could probably get...
  16. Ronno6

    Offset Bed Washer Source

    anyone have a good source for the 1-7/8" O.D. offset washers for 1/2" carriage bolts? I ordered and received from LMC, but they are 1-1/2" O.D and for 3/8" bolts...not what the factory used. There is nobody at LMC who can answer "Technical" questions... I see then at Mar-K and was ready to...
  17. Ronno6

    What Are They??

    What are these brackets on the rear bed cross member of my 84 C10 short bed step side?? What do they do, and do I need them?
  18. Ronno6

    Source for 1 or 2 Dorman 703 239 Door Latch Clip

    I am needing a couple door latch linkage clips, Dorman p/n 703 239 but only find them in packs of 15 for too much $$$$$ Anyone know of a source for just a few?? Gonna call Dorman to see if they will send a couple "samples"
  19. Ronno6

    Fuel Tank Selector Valve Porting

    I received my dual tank selector valve yesterday for my '84 C-10. Fuel supply ports are 3/8", the correct size. The return ports should be for 1/4" hose, but they are 5/16" Are ALL selector valves like that now?? Now that i have a new selector switch I have verified that my old valve is...
  20. Ronno6

    Dual Tank Valve Ground

    Seems like a simple question: 1984 C-10 gas engine. How is the dual tank switching valve grounded?? Only thing I can see is that the valve is grounded thru the gauge sending unit?? Doesn't make much sense to me. But I have pored over the schematics ans I can see NO ground wire anywhere...
  21. Ronno6

    84 C10 Gas Tank Refurb

    I have the bed off my '84 C10. I need to R&R my gas tanks. Is there a recommended procedure for this? Do the tanks drop down before removing all the (many) lines/tubes?
  22. Ronno6

    Maple For Truck Bed

    It is gettin to the time when I have to consider what wood to use in the bed of my '85 C-10 Short Bed Step Side. I got a line on some maple......... Any thoughts or suggestions? The truck is going to live in a garage when not being driver.
  23. Ronno6

    Under Hood 12 Switched Power Source 84 C-10

    Now that I (finally) got my fast idle solenoid mounted (3rd try on the bracket) I an searching for a switched power source under the hood. Without checking, I had thought that the blue wire connected to my choke was powered, as the choke seems to work properly. Wrong......... The fuse is good...
  24. Ronno6

    Radiator recommendations

    Now that my 1984 C10 is about to head to the body shop, the radiator is leaking. I figured I'd need to replace it sooner or later...........looks like sooner. Engine is 355 Carbureated, 10.1:1 compression, aluminum heads and intake. A/C Manual tranny Currently engine mounted fan, but electric...
  25. Ronno6

    Who Knew???

    Things my father never told me........ One of the largest hurdles in my resto of my 84 C-10 would be.............vent windows!! New replacements are few and far between, especially the driver's side. Those that ARE available will require a second mortgage on my house. Used ones equally scarce...

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