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    my6 trans

    Well, after replacing the glovebox plastic I found a rpo code for the trans in my 86 Scottsdale. This truck has the 4.3 v6 and the mm7 trans. I thought it was the my6. So what is the difference in these two trans? I like this combo, just wish it got better mileage. Is the my6 an aluminum case...
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    4.3 scottsdale

    Hello all. My 86 Scottsdale has the 4.3 w/ A833 trans. The PO changed the original carb to a 600 cfm Edelbrock. Wouldn't a 500 cfm carb be better for the v6? This one looks rather newish so prolly hasn't been on the truck long before I got it little over a year ago. Totally stock truck other...
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    coolant system bleeding air

    Hey all, Ive got a 99 Monte Carlo Z34 with the 3.8 v6. 210xxx miles, still runs decent. The 3.8 engines have a coolant elbow issue being plastic and have been replaced with aluminum ones along with a new rad. The problem I'm having is burping the air from the system. The thermostat housing has...
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    new type of blade fuses?

    I'm goin down the road one evening in my 86 Scottsdale, dimmed the lights and the gauge lights go out but a light comes on shining on my feet. I brightened/dimmed again and gauge lights came back on, floor light goes out. No problem. Did it again tonight. Getting home I stuck a mirror under the...
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    annoying rattles

    hello all, on my 86 Scottsdale I have a rattle in the parking brake assembly, worse than a can of marbles. Anyone have this issue and how did you fix it? Any help is greatly appreciated. Muley
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    wipers

    My 86 Scottsdale doesn't have intermittent wipers. Does the setup from an 86 Silverado swap to my truck? Any problems with this swap? I have the column but not the wiper motor. Any other parts needed? Thanks for any info Muley
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    running rich 4.3 with edelbrock carb

    My 86 Scottsdale has the 4.3 v6 and my6 OD trans. Coupla guys guys at work said it is running rich.They were behind me so I guess they could smell it. Truck has an Edelbrock carb and mileage sucks. Ive not done any adjusting to the carb yet as its hard for me to get to it. I'm 6'2 and over 300...
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    hello from tennessee new guy

    got an 86 Scottsdale longbed 2wd with a 4.3 and the a833 3speed w/od trans. power windows,no power door locks,cc but no tilt column. I'm also the owner of a 1980 K5 Blazer originally w/ a 250 inline 6 and sm465 trans but now has a 350.

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