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    14bolt FF size vs 10bolt

    I’m swapping a 14bolt FF into a k5 Truck has a 4”lift and currently the slip yoke sits out pretty far. Drive shaft looks like it is 2-3 inches too short. My question is the new diff is bigger. Does that mean the yoke on the diff is maybe 2 or three inches longer and then like magic my drive...
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    Hilly carb on edelbrock performer BBC

    Hi team I have a 454 with a performer intake I’m changing the carb from a 600 holly to a 750 vac secondary The new (and old in place) gasket covers a decent amount of the intake opening. See photos Is this normal? Do the performers take a special gasket? Should I cut the gasket back so...
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    AN fittings need to be drilled?

    Hi everyone Replacing carb on my 454 83 k5 I bought some braided line and am re-plumbing my fuel supply along with a new carb. I have holly electric pump going to a nice big fuel filter mounted on the inner fender going to a pressure regulator then to a Russel duel feed. I got shiny braided...
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    Cooling suggestions k5 454

    Hi everyone thank you all for the help so far. 83 k5 with 454 PO did some things good and others no so good. I got this truck from AL and I’m in FL. Buddy of mine drove it down. Lost the radiator on the way and replaced with whatever they had in stock at 8:45 at night in middle of nowhere...
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    Weird solenoid looking thing

    Hello everyone Anyone know what this is? It’s on the firewall and I don’t like it :)
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    Random spare wires and things

    Trying to figure out what these artifacts are. Bought a 83 k5 someone swapped a 454 into The only thing electronic on the truck is the radio and it’s broken. There are a few random wires that I’m not useing and would just assume delete There is also a weird solenoid on the firewall I cannot...
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    Engine oil lines.

    Bought 83 k5 with 454. Trying to straighten out work PO did Looking at these lines and am suspicious of couple hose clamps on rubber over metal. Not leaking. Is this ok or should I do something about it? Also In search of a dust cover for 700r4. I see a bunch listed but says not for 4X4. Is...
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    Replacing rear axle on 83 k5

    My k5 has a 10 bolt rear The truck has a 454 6” lift and rides on 35s I’ll looking for stiffer gears …Probally 4:10s One seal is leaking and can’t get the axel out because there is a broken screw the lag guy left me with. SO I’m thinking about finding an upgrade. 14 bolt already with the...
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    K5 almost killed me brakes to the floor

    New to me 82 k5 Brakes went to the floor and stayed there. Tried lifting pedal with my foot to pump them….nothing I just happened to not wreck and was able to get back to my driveway. Pretty lucky because I was about to beat on the truck to see how she ran after playing g with the carb. Don’t...
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    New FL K5 here

    Hi everyone! I’m new here. I have have a 82 K5 with a 454 6” lift on 35s I just bought this truck and looking for advice on all my planned upgrades and recommended shops/suppliers Also looking for people local to treasure coast FL to meet up and go wheeling

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