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    Magnetic Block Heaters, Gas Engine?

    Hello all, since we've entered the winter chill arena, the old 350 in my '84 c20 is a bit cranky in the colder weather. I can give it a tiny shot of starter ether and she cranks right up, but I'm wondering if anyone's yet tried one of these aftermarket magnetic block heaters? I've seen some...
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    Slow Climb To The Top

    Hello all, I have an '84 C20 350 automatic, I believe it's a TH400, it seems to shift well from a stop, but when I get to a slight grade it will not drop into a lower gear. It used to, but no longer and as a result of course the engine will rev but that's it. Of course I can manually shift into...
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    Ignition issues, Truck Continues Running After Twisting Key to Off Position

    Hello, slowly but surely I'm ironing out these little bugs. I went to shut the truck off the other day and it continues running. Not dieseling, but just idling smoothly, I then turn the key back to the running position and back again, I can hear the engine kind of beginning to lose a little...
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    Vacuum hose Junction?

    Hello, okay, I'm in the process of replacing vacuum hoses of which there are many. I'm also replacing the nylon nipples and junctions where they're needed. On the engine in front of the carburetor and it looks like it's just above the thermostat housing, there's another one of these junctions...
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    New Electrical System

    Hello again, I also have issue with headlights not working, tail lights are on but seem dim. None of the gauges are working, dome light etc. I'm wondering if anyone has a ballpark on what it night cost to install an entire new harness, front to back? I'd even buy the complete kit and have...
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    High Idle 84 chevy C20 w/350

    Hello all, my truck starts without issue and is at normal high idle, however it won't drop back down. It remains stuck until I put it in gear of course, but as soon as it's put in neutral/park, it quickly returns to its high spot. I don't know a lot about its history, I just bought the truck and...

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