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    Replacing the ignition module with a MSD box

    A while back when I was having ignition problems someone was kind enough to responded to my post recommending a MSD box they were using and it was in the 300. dollar range. I have gone back and looked for that response but I have not be able to find it. If you have that information would you...
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    Update on my Ignition Module failure!

    MikeB thoughts in post number 25 are correct. I had cleaned all my grounds and replaced old star washers with new ones. I even added a new ground strap to passenger side of the block to the frame. But my truck contined to die after it warmed up. I had missed one ground, sort of! The bolt...
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    Update on my Ignition Module failure!

    It had been mentioned several time in this thread that the supply of old parts is about depleted! Do you remember the Car Allowance Rebate System, or CARS—known nationwide as “Cash for Clunkers”—did to 677,081 vehicles in the summer of 2009? Here is where we lost alot of good parts to the...
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    Update on my Ignition Module failure!

    Thanks for the responces. I just check and on Amazon and a genuine AC Delco Distributor sells for 440.00 and is made in Taiwan. Where are you buying an AC Delco?
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    Update on my Ignition Module failure!

    My 2 year old Accel Ign. mod failed after 2years and 2 months. I bought a new one and after about 3 miles my truck died and I had to have it pulled home. So back down to the O"Reilly Auto Parts I went to have them check the Ign. Mod. It showed to be bad and since I had a one year warranty so...
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    Grounding an Ignition control module!

    Are not most distrubutors aluminum?
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    Grounding an Ignition control module!

    Good observation G, but why does MSD put a ground wire on some of their modules? Could the heat sheilding grease cause intermittent come and go faults ispecaily if the threads on the screws are covered with grease going into the base of the distributor?
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    Grounding an Ignition control module!

    Thanks Strick It was also mentioned while resurching this topic quality control is not what it used to be. Suppliers receive what is produced off shore and then pass it along to the consumer to deal with!
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    Grounding an Ignition control module!

    Brain storming to make the ignition modules last longer! While resurching this age old problem to the C-10s I came across this quote from a previous post and it got me to thinking. "Ignition modules do have intermittent come and go faults. just keep in mind that these things need a full 12...
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    Bad Gas or what?

    Up date: After futher diagnosing I replaced the ignition module. All ignition module that I have replaced all died and would not start. By the time I got the truck home it would restart making it hard to check for spark at the plug. I pulled the module out this morning and Oreilly confirmed...
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    Bad Gas or what?

    Grit dog, I had thought the same thing about the fuel pump. But I may have also picked up some bad gas so I'm going to replace the pump and the right tank. I am also going to block the left tank and just use the right tank. I am also going have the carb rebuilt so the fuel system is all new...
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    Bad Gas or what?

    Last week my truck ( 86 GMC 4.8 engine) started haveing a rough idle so I replaced the in line fuel filter and the carburetor filter and added some sea foam thinking it may have some moisture in the tank or bad gaa. The idle smoothed out but now I might be able to go about a mile before it...
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    Inside the steering column, what is the steering "rack?"

    Wow, You guys are great! Thanks for such great detailed responses!
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    Inside the steering column, what is the steering "rack?"

    When I try to start my 86 GMC I turn the key till it bottoms out and it may of may not start. If it doesn't start I do it once again. Most of the time it will start the 2nd time. I have replaced the key switch and the ignition switch and have adjusted the ignition switch several times. Is the...
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    Steering Column needs to be rebuild

    Thank you for your responses!
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    Steering Column needs to be rebuild

    I am in need of someone who rebuilds steering columns near the DFW area in Texas. If you know of someone that provides this service I would like to hear from you. Thanks
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    Old man constantly asked to drop his truck.Any stock height C10s left in the world??

    I think my 86 GMC is the only truck in Texas that doesn't have an LS swap or is lowered!
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    Bad ignition switch?

    Where do you get an ignition switch. I don't think you can get a new deco switch or I have not ben able to find one. I have bought 2 at different parts houses and had to take them back. One the pins were wrong and the other one I could not get my plug to fit through the metal frame. I need...
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    Fast Idle

    My 86 GMC truck is stuck on a fast idle now when I start it and it will not come off the fast idle. This happened several years ago and I took in to a mechanic. When I picked it up the next day he said he just disconnected and reconnected the cruise control and that stop it. Does anyone know...
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    WTB a GMC Tail gate lettering

    I am looking for a good used GMC emblem /lettering for an 86 GMC Pickup. My truck is faded and a new one would stand out like a sore thumb!
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    Dome light & Floor light

    Does someone know the number for the Dome light for an 86 Pickup. Also I need the bulb number for a light located under the dash. lights up the floor area. Thanks, I'm good for the next round of drinks for those can help me!
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    Is this wire keeping me from starting my truck

    My 86 GMC 305 will not start. I have replace the ignition module , coil was checked and shows to be good. Cap and rotor looked to have quite a bit of wear so they were replaced, still will not start. After all back together I notice a wire that near the top of the firewall that had the...
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    86 GMC won't start sometimes!

    I have an 86 GMC with a 305 auto. that start sometime and then it won't start. Engine turns over fine. It would not start a week ago so I just let it sit and a couple of days ago it started right and continued to start for couple of days. Yesterday it would not start. All ground cables are...
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    Fuel Selector Valve Mounting

    I am just finishing changing mine out and have a bunch of pictures if you need them. Originally it bolts to the top frame passenger frame rail just under the cab with the bolts coming down from the top bolting into the valve. You could just attach a right angle plate on the side of the right...
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    84 sending unit replacement

    I am looking at the same thing. I have done both and I am thinking it is easier to pull the bed. Everything is very visible with the bed off!

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