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    Fixing and finding backup light wires 78k10

    Hey all, im getting ready to fix the backup (reverse) lights on my daily 78K10. I have to leave for work when its dark and cant see to turn around safely. I ordered the correct reverse switch for my transmission but have no idea what color wires to look for and Its never had backup lights since...
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    3/4 ton GMT400 Burb & ORD SAS and 6BT Swap

    I finished my k10 manual swap project and have other projects started but been chipping away at this major project a while, mostly by collecting and saving parts for this project for a long time. Now lately ive been getting started on it. Platform:1999 K2500 suburban vortec 454 Build plan: *...
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    Look what followed me home

    1986 sedan Deville. I wished it was a regular Deville but hey its pretty sweet anyhow. Been sitting 20 years. Will it run? Engine is free turning and Its a GM lol. Put battery in but everything hyper clicks so I looked at all the grounds I could find and cleaned them. Found main battery ground...
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    1981 G30 van. Looking for wire harness replacement options.

    Hey all, I'm working on a 1981 chevy G30 with 350 and automatic. Im trying to make brake lights and running lights work. I have turn signals. Normally I'm able to find the problem in the rear wiring pretty easily but this whole thing is a mess from front to rear. I went under the dash to look...
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    1978 K10 auto to 4 spd manual swap

    My main driver, a 1978 K10 I got years ago with a 350 and th350. I swapped in a 6.2L and a 700R4. Been wanting to manual swap for years now. Push has now come to a shove since the r4 died yesterday. (Lost 3rd and 4th) I'm pretty sure i have about all the pieces needed. Im installing an SM465...
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    Stepside bed refurbish

    when I bought my 78k10 it came with a homebuilt flatbed on it I have never been fond of but it has served me well through the years. It also came with its original step side bed. Im to the point now I'm taking it apart a little at a time to clean and primer the parts and pieces. Also to fix any...
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    4L60E interchange compatability question

    Good Saturday to all. I have a good 4l60e transmission in a 2003 K1500 suburban and wasn't sure if it would work electronically with the 1996-99 or (97 more specifically) K1500 suburban. I did some searching and it seems like it might but I didn't get anything concrete.
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    TH350 Torq converter bolts

    Can't find the torque converter bolts for my th350 trans. Is it 3/8 or 7/16 or metric? And what grade is it? I'm going to the hardware store to see what I get based off what size sample bolts I can find however I'm sure some of you will know right off.
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    How to properly remove a cab without damage

    going to be pulling a cab off with front clip attached. What is the best way to secure it to pick it up? I plan to use a tractor and chain/straps to pick it up but don't want to bend anything. I've moved around cabs for scrap before by going through open windows and picking it up that way but...
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    Project83

    Traded a subaru and getting an 83 C10 with a knocking good guys 350 and a replacement engine to go with it so that's cool. He said it has a 4L75 transmission? I know nothing about them. Like barely even heard of one and I felt stupid lol so here I am asking about them. Did a quick Google search...
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    GMT400 no defrost on drivers side

    Working on a 1995 chevy 1500. Has later style dash. No defrost on drivers side. Barely comes out pass side. Blend door above transmission hump by column, I believe is defrost blend door and is moving fully like it should. Center one moves when I change settings. Blend door by glove box (worst...
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    late GMT400 interior lights wont shut off like a door is open.

    1999 K1500 suburban interior lights will not shut off unless I unplug the fuse. Dome override button doesn't change anything witch is weird. Tried a different switch and no change. vehicle been sitting 4 years. Fixed lots of things and did lots of maintenance to get it back on the road. Runs and...
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    2 post shop lift

    I'm looking at lifts to make life allot easier. I've been thinking of a 14,000# 2 post because there's more working room and I still want to be able to put a 4 door long bed truck weighing 9,000# is that safe? Maybe with a support stand under the receiver. Seen that done. Thoughts? The 4 post I...
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    1995 S10 est wire location?

    1995 vortec 4.3 with tbi style distributor. I can't find the est disconnect wire. I know what it looks like but where is it ? @bucket you know about these dimes right?
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    GMT400 wipers not returning to rest

    Hey everyone, 1999 k1500 suburban,had been sitting since 19. wipers were doing wonky things and so I replaced the pulse board and it'd acting better but has trouble going to rest. If I fiddle with it just right I can get them to park but once I use them again there back to resting up high. I did...
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    How often should the a/c cycle while cruising? (Other vehicles)

    On a jeep liberty 3.7l v6. The compressor stays on pretty good while sitting and idling. Just replaced bad electric fan. While cruising the compressor cycles on and off pretty frequently. I added a little and still did it but seemed to delay the start of the frequent cycling. Any thoughts on if...
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    What causes cylinder wear like this?

    Changing head gasket on a 1989 supra 3.0 inline 6 non turbo with my nephew, Supposedly blew because it's supposed to be retorqued? I did check torque before removing and got a quarter to half a turn on exhaust all except the end ones took almost nothing and may a little on some intake side. Even...
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    Please Help me save some paint. Wax coating, what to use,etc

    Got some old GM paint from 66 and trying to protect it. I've not used wax since I was a kid and no not how to go about trying to save what I have. Its getting thin in places. Every time it was washed sadly some paint went with it. My plan is to carefully wash it and wax to lock it in. I've been...
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    MSD 6AL fuse?

    I read that the 6AL has its own internal fuse and supposedly not recommended to add one in because it's something like 1amp per 1000rpm? So is it redundant to add one or a good Idea? Was thinking 5amp or something. Any thoughts?
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    Quadrajet accelerator pump part number

    Hoping to find out if I can get a replacement accelerator pump for a quadrajet without buying a kit. I know they sell them separately for the eddys and holleys. I'll get pics of car up later. Thanks for looking.
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    I added dex 6 to dex 3. Was that dumb?

    On a TH400 I normally put dexron 3 in but was wanting to drive it yesterday and ended up adding 3 qts of dex 6 because that's all I had on hand and really wasn't expecting to add so much. I thought because dex 6 superceded 3 I figured it be fine. Thoughts? @NickTransmissions @Matt69olds
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    To bleed or not to bleed, that is the question.

    Replacing master cylinder and Destructions say not to bleed and also have bleeding instructions lol? My better judgment says to bleed anyway, How much does it matter? Also behind the master was a seal I'm pretty sure is felt instead of rubber. It's in pretty poor condition. I wonder if I...
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    6.2l crankshaft bolt thread size? (Balancer replacement)

    Working on an early 6.2 diesel maybe 81 or 82. Currently replacing balancer and I'm needing to find a longer bolt to install it. Does anyone know what the thread size and pitch is on the crank bolt? And even length in metric? If not I'll find out and post here what it ends up being. And...
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    Is this bad? Turbo question

    Found this when removing air filter. It's clean up to this line of oil. IS this bad? I'm guessing this means I need to rebuild it because The oil seal is going bad. been a while since ive had to rebuild one. No play of any kind so its good there. I just want to prevent a runaway situation...
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    Lawn/ Garden tractors/ Riding Mowers, Cool Mods and tinkering

    Thought I'd start this because I have a couple riding mowers and enjoy using them. Here's my main one It's a 6000!!! (6speed) 3hi & 3Lo Horizontal shaft twin. Good on torque. Big tires. Should probably have permanent chains like @SirRobyn0

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