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  1. PhotonFanatic

    Window only rolls up - Is this the right diagram?

    I have been looking through google images, but I can't seem to come up with a wiring diagram for just the driver's power window switch. One that is color coded so you can be sure. For an 87 R10 single cab truck. It's the one that has two switches and is a rectangle not a square. I'm trying to...
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    Which coating for a long waiting period?

    I'm something of a newb to autobody, so I'm hoping someone knows - What kind of coating do you get if you want the vehicle coated, but you're not ready to paint it yet? I have a 70's truck and the original paint job is just about gone. In it's place is a lot of surface rust. There's no bad rust...
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    Are these modern carburetors a big improvement?

    Are modern carbs from Holley, Edelbrock, Demon, etc a big improvement over stock stuff from the 70's and 80's? One assumes there would be some improvements, but who knows. I'm hoping it's like a giant improvement. The chatbot says they've basically eliminated the old cylinder wear problem...
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    Do throttle body or carb spacers actually help?

    Anyone here ever use one of these? Link below. It's just a simple throttle body spacer, but of course you can get them for carb trucks. Raises it up about an inch, maybe an inch and 1/8. If you have used one, did you notice any difference? I'm hoping someone here knows for sure if they...
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    If you converted the power window switch which one would you choose?

    I had a thread awhile back talking about how I hate the factory window and door lock switches. It's probably a long shot, but I wonder if anyone here has ever considered using different switches from another vehicle. And if you did, what you might have come up with. I've been through enough...
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    I hate the power window and door lock switches

    Anyone else have problems with these repeatedly breaking? I got new switches from LMC Truck. They work for awhile after I fix something but I keep having to take them back apart. There's always a new problem. Anyone else ever replace these switches with something better? Maybe a different...
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    What's the factory rear view mirror size?

    Hi all, I got into the old 87 R10 today and the rear view mirror was laying in the floor. I guess the glue just finally gave out. It's not the factory mirror, someone had installed some 1980's (or maybe 90's) upgrade with little switches and dials on the mirror. Never used them since the power...
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    Engine mount replacement?

    I'm looking to kill some of the NVH in my 87 (noise vibration and harshness). It occurred to me that it probably has the stock engine mounts. Figured I'd better stop by and ask if it's a hard job to replace them. And what the procedure is. I read another thread saying you only replace one at a...
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    Pulling all the smog stuff

    I heard that back in the 1980's people would remove all the smog stuff from their trucks. I have an 87 with the TBI 350, so here's my questions: 1. They said the trucks would run better after that. Is this true? 2. What exactly do they mean by "run better"? Is it smoother, less noisy, or just...
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    How to deal with that snoring noise?

    Maybe you've heard the noise I'm referring to at some point. The best way to describe the sound, is a light snoring noise when you press the gas. It's easiest to hear at lower speeds, when other things are quiet. Your first thought might be that it's the AC blower motor. I've determined that...
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    How to adjust the steering wheel

    My steering wheel sits skewed to the left, in order for the truck to drive straight. If you straighten the wheel, it starts going right. I remember this being a simple adjustment, but I can't remember exactly what it was. Something about those collars on the tie rod ends. The truck is 87 2wd...
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    Has anybody ever notched cab for more seat clearance?

    The thought crossed my mind, so I had to ask. Is there any metal that can be removed, in order to gain an inch or two of seat clearance? Just to lean back a little bit more. It doesn't really bother me much, but imo that's the one thing that the extended cabs have over the single cabs. Just a...
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    Are front wheel bearings adjustable?

    Are the front wheel bearings adjustable when they get old? Or get some miles on them. After a thorough inspection of the front suspension and steering on my truck, it seems that it needs a steering box and wheel bearings on both sides. All of the ball and socket joints are tight. The pitman arm...
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    I guess I give up on the windows

    I've done everything you can do to fix the slow power windows in my 87. All of the door rubber has been replaced. All the rubber has been lubed with Syl Glide. There's new AcDeclo brand motors and regulators. New switches. The relay mod is installed so they draw directly from the battery. The...
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    Headlights flicker and radio cuts out when driving over a bump

    Man, it's like you fix one electrical gremlin, and a new one rears it's ugly head. I recently replaced my starter and fixed some ground wire issues, and now the starter finally works good. But when when the road gets a little bumpy, my radio restarts (modern radio) and my headlights flicker. I...
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    Beauty rings questions

    I need to buy some beauty rings, but I'm trying to avoid cheap junk. Is there anywhere that makes some quality stainless steel beauty rings for the typical 15" rally wheels? Next question! Were there any differences in the beauty rings from year to year? Maybe I'm imagining things, but I'd...
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    Has anyone bought the LMC dash?

    Has anyone bought the LMC dash? I am looking for one that has a metal core, like the factory dash had. If it's not metal under there, it ain't gonna work. It will bow up and be wavy. The metal prevents this. (my 87 truck is with AC if that matters) Maybe you're aware of a different company that...
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    Busted ball joint boot

    How important is it that the balljoint boots aren't opened up? I installed some Moog HD (Problem Solver?) ball joints on my truck about 3 years ago, and today I noticed one of the boots has a huge crack. The thing is, these ball joints have maybe 15k miles on them. I don't drive the truck all...
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    Shift shaft seal leaking on 700r4?

    I've determined that my 700R4 transmission is leaking on my 87 R10 truck. Seems to be the shift shaft seal. Is there any special procedure for removing it? I went looking for the usual youtube video, but there doesn't seem to be any showing this particular job. It's clear that the fluid is...
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    Starter wires near exhaust manifold

    I have an 87 TBI truck, and I'm hoping it's ok for those starter wires to be about 1 inch away from the exhaust manifold. If you're familiar with the way the starter is set up, then you know about those little wires that connect to it. They're pretty short and it looks like they've been repaired...
  21. PhotonFanatic

    Belt jumped to other pulley

    Anyone ever have your power steering belt jump onto the crank pulley? And just keep working that way? I was crawling around under the truck and I noticed that one of the power steering pump belts was on the wrong pulley. Somehow it has worked it's way onto the crank pulley. Is this indicative...
  22. PhotonFanatic

    What's the good AC compressor these days?

    Been reading a few threads where parts quality is in question, even on new name brand parts like AC Delco. Apparently quality is suffering right now. So I thought it best to ask what the good AC compressor is these days. It's for my 87 TBI 350 truck. Next question! The compressor is dead...
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    How should I solve this starter problem

    Got an 87 truck with TBI 350. My starter has been giving me grief. Recently the started died, and the new replacement seems sluggish. Sometimes it won't muster the power to start the truck, it just does that slow turn-over thing. The one where it sounds like the battery is low. But I checked all...
  24. PhotonFanatic

    Can I modify a window sweep with silicone?

    It seems they sent me the wrong window felt for my 87 truck. Maybe it's for a van or something, I dunno. It's the window sweep, and you can see the problem in the pic. When the window meets at the top, there is still a gap where you can see light coming through. That's the only problem area, I...
  25. PhotonFanatic

    Window sweep doesn't quite fit

    I bought the precision brand window sweeps for my 87, but as you can see from the image, one doesn't quite fit. I don't know if it's something wrong with the door, or my installation. The driver's side seal fits fine and works fine. In the top left of the pic, you can see that the window...

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