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    Chevy 14 bolt - gov bomb locker???

    As discussed in another thread i was told there are LSD and something referred to as a governor lock or “gov bomb”. I have had almost nothing to do with diffs in the last 30 years as i just send them away to get built. Even less to do with locking diffs, as i bought one. Then sent it away to...
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    Why do Americans hate drain plugs? Drive line oil change queries.

    Until now the only real spannering I have done has been on my Suzuki SJ. Everything has a drain plug. Everything has a fill plug. Dodge ram RWD - take the diff cover off to drain (or suck it out) Is this the correct way to drain the oils from my driveline??? This Chevy TH350 - suck it out...
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    NP203 fluid and which driveline oils confirmation

    So i know i have the T350 auto box and i think i have an NP205 transfer case? Edit: thanks for the responses. Confirmed as an NP203 Just gearing up to change the driveline oils and making sure i put the right stuff back in. Its a frankentruck 83 K30, 6.2, Dana 60 front, 14bolt chevy rear...
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    K30 hub socket name & size? (And a picture)

    Can someone please confirm the name and size of the 6 pointed socket required to get the lock nuts off the brake drums on a K30 and post a picture. I’ve googled and googled but can’t find a good picture and when i describe it to my parts / tools guys they look at me as if i have a welly on my...
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    Fuel change over valve Vs twin electric pumps

    This is just a thought at the moment but i suspect my fuel change over valve may be dead, possibly a wiring issue but still to work through it all, its great fun. Has anyone binned off the change over valve and just swapped to switched twin electric pumps? Again, for those who aren’t aware...
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    Mechanical lift pump blank plate?

    Plenty of hours in the shed lying on concrete over Christmas playing with the fuel system and the mechanical lift pump appears to be dead. At the moment i have swapped to an electric pump and may keep it as I can buy electric pumps off the shelf in the UK. What do we all do with the old...
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    6.2 Manifold back exhaust with international shipping?

    It’s up and running and the work continues. The exhaust is shot, rotten, snapped. I can always go custom but don’t want to throw that kind of money about yet. Does anyone know where i can get a manifold back system for the 6.2 diesel V8? With shipping to the UK? Before I jump in and go...
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    New workshop!!!

    It’s been a hard 14 months. All projects and work on motors has been paused due to a house move. After much uncertainty, access issues, solicitor problems my wife and I finally completed our purchase on Friday 29th!!!! Why am I telling you this? I’m in the UK, with UK sized garages for UK...
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    Michelin 325/85/16 tires

    Don’t suppose any of you run these tyres? My K30 is currently on 38” monster mudders on 16.5” rims. They are old, perished and just knackered! Tyres for 16.5” rims just don’t exist in the UK but i can get those michelins part worn with minimum 11mm tread for £150 each. Bargain compared to...
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    Is this a TH350 & which flex plate???

    I cannot find a serial number anywhere the manual says, most likely its all just too grimey and i’ve not cleaned it well enough. One website says you can go off oil pan shape & bolt pattern which suggests its a TH350. Before i order bits if anyone could confirm. Thanks.
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    Starter bendix spacer

    Been a while since i posted and also a while since i had a spanner in my hand. Short story. Bought a non running franken truck. 6.2 diesel. (In the UK) Starter stays engaged and cranking when the key is released. Starter is an ACdelco. Wiring checked. Starter bench tested. Tried shims. Saw...
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    Starter not disengaging, shim it?

    So it has new oil, filter, coolant, cranked by hand fine. Put some power to it and it span over on the starter, sluggish but span. Turned the ignition off and it kept on spinning. Checked around and the starter hadn’t disengaged from the ring gear. Thought the solenoid or starter might be...
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    Do 16” wheels fit K30 brakes?

    I’ve seen lot’s of pics and threads on here of people running 16” wheels but I am still unsure of some of the differences between the 10/20/30 series. Do 16” wheels clear the brake drums and calipers on a K30? Just deciding what size wheels to get and the selection of tyres in a suitable size...
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    Safe lowest tire pressure for 16.5” wheel.

    The big day has arrived! The garage door has been widened. The transport is booked. My K30 gets delivered on saturday! The one issue? Yes the door has been widened. I have not had it made taller though. The K30 sits at 7ft 3 tall and i have 7ft 1 clearance. I just plan to air the tires...
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    K30 8 stud (lug) Wheel PCD & alternative wheels

    Haven’t quite got her home yet, in the process of making the garage door a foot wider. One thing i need to sort at some point is wheels and tyres. I have 2 sets. What i believe to be original 8 lug 16.5” alloys with old 37” gumbo monster mudders and some banded steel 16.5” rims with 40”...
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    Decode a partial VIN??? Confirm it’s a K10?

    Searched the chassis on what i believe to be a K10 and found the following Looks to be FF408437 Is that 5.0 V8, 1985, Canada Scarborough? Also got pics of the suspension mounts which i believe match factory K10?
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    Further VIN questions. all chassis VINs just partials?

    Thanks for all the help on my other posts guys, really appreciate it. I have had a search through the forum for VIN locations and now know where to look on the chassis but all the examples given are just partials. Is the complete VIN not stamped on the chassis? Ideally i need it to tell me...
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    Have i decoded this VIN correctly????

    Got some further details of a K10 i’m looking at but the VIN appears incorrect. 2GCEC14C1C1216200 If i’m reading it correctly Canadian built, C10, 6.2 diesel??? If anyone can confirm that would be great. Also is there a VIN number stamped on the chassis anywhere? Reason I am querying it...
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    My other motors

    Just a couple of pics of my other motors. 2003 Dodge Ram and a 1988 Suzuki Samurai with reasonable modifications.
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    New UK based member

    Hey guys, just to introduce myself. New member, based in north east england. Currently not an owner but looking to buy one, i bought another well known american pickup a few years ago and got the bug, its not the prettiest but i f#%$*#g love it! (Don’t scream, its a 2003 4.7 V8 regular cab...
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    Issues with being stood for a long time?

    Hey guys. New to the forum UK based and looking to buy a modified K10 6.2 diesel, 1983 model. The issue? Its been sat in a warehouse and hasn’t even been started since 2012. I’ve had an quick inspection and overall its body condition seems good for its age. Minimal obvious rust, chassis all...

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