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  1. Tobe's84Jimmy

    01 5.3 4l60e swap with donor truck in 79 square

    good luck with the swap. are you doing any internal work on the motor? just curious
  2. Tobe's84Jimmy

    Wideband- a short story

    i’m heading out to go to work this morning, truck starts, back down the driveway to warm it up on the street, truck coughs and dies(!). the truck restarts but dies shortly after. did my MSD die!?! shit! no cause it keeps starting. hmm. okay lets turn on the wideband, and,.. i’m getting a flat...
  3. Tobe's84Jimmy

    Another quadrajet or edelbrock?

    i got that new edelbrock avs2 and its not to bad! BUT before i read all the so-far responses i was gonna say stock is easier than modded, modded is like tattoos/lays tater chips, it’s a long expensive road and yes Carcaine is addictive, ruined my life.
  4. Tobe's84Jimmy

    How can you tell if an off-idle stumble is caused by a lean or a rich condition? Carb

    i’m probably at least the third owner of my 84 jimmy and my off idle stumble was because my distributor was a tooth off. after getting it on the right tooth, problem was gone. good luck, hope you sort it out
  5. Tobe's84Jimmy

    are front sways interchangeable?

    hey squares. i have a 84 gmc jimmy, and was wondering can i swap on a heavier/ stronger sway bar instead of my current one, or should i add an additional bar i.e. belltech. thanks all.
  6. Tobe's84Jimmy

    Ball Joint Advice

    I dont really have preference on the ball joints, just had mine done with I think the AcDelco I could be wrong, my thing is with those is I try and grease em at least once a month, two months at the most. I daily drive my Jimmy and I kinda push it sometimes in the turns. If I were you I would do...
  7. Tobe's84Jimmy

    new song called 700R4

    sorry, thought the last post didnt make it. and thanks again, my first return question would be what pressure readings are good/ whats not good? and to ‘87 the cable wasnt slop and i had driven the truck for 3 days before i notice any issue. it is much better now, i guess it’s just different...
  8. Tobe's84Jimmy

    new song called 700R4

    hey guys i appreciate the inquiries but i’m a little superstitious. i didnt wanna get descriptive about the issue because i took it in today to get looked at, those guys adjusted the detent cable and its better now. BUT, i guess my complaint is that the trans just feels soft? weak? anemic? i...
  9. Tobe's84Jimmy

    Look forward to getting to know this site.

    welcome cruisin242000! man you got me nervous, i wanna replace my throttle cable. ( or maybe i really dont,...?) good luck Sir.
  10. Tobe's84Jimmy

    Squarebody Down! HELP - Member Roadside Assistance Volunteer Map

    98155, and since none of my pics have been uploading lately i will describe the picture: THE SPACE NEEDLE IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. by the way, great idea, please add my square to the map.
  11. Tobe's84Jimmy

    new song called 700R4

    the new (reman) trans has been fair but quirky. i had those guys install new upper and lower ball joints and that shmancy new avs2 carb thats supposed to have happy endings forever ( its not bad!) and now 4 days later the trans is actin out a bit. part my fault, i had to get it back end of day...
  12. Tobe's84Jimmy

    Fuel pump help

    1987 GMCJimmy said a lot of good stuff. I have an edelbrock and those things like 6psi, my oem was putting out 7 to 9. if you put in a regulator set to 6 psi it may help. Good luck.
  13. Tobe's84Jimmy

    Where can i find constant 12v power source

    kinda depends on how big your stereo is going to be i guess. if your just going back to sort-of stock then all previous suggestions are more than enough. if youre going to run subs and all, you may need a dedicated big line (4 gauge or so ) with a inline fuse, 30 amp maybe? tunes are almost as...
  14. Tobe's84Jimmy

    HP Tuners

    wow that looks pretty neat, you should definitley put an update for this I’d like to hear how it turns out. Good luck!
  15. Tobe's84Jimmy

    Wideband is fun!

    happy nu year all. I purchased and installed the analog ( needle type gauge ) air-fuel ratio gauge by autometer, and this is cool stuff! I always thought I was runnin kinda rich and dammit I was right! I am carb’d with a edelbrock 600 or 650, I asked for a 650 so I hope thats what it was, it’s...
  16. Tobe's84Jimmy

    true dual exhaust

    i’m guessin they call it a torque tube for a reason, but I just like the bang of a real dual exhaust. just finished butchering mine in, way too loud but big stupid grin for sure. still have to straighten out the tailpipes so they are symmetrical, but it is functional. i’ve got a 2 foot cherry...
  17. Tobe's84Jimmy

    New 700R4! well its a reman

    thanks for the reply 1987GMCJimmy, yeah those guys at Earl’s Garage put in a new trans cooler and their shop is right next to my job so it’s been a good relation so far they’ve taken care of the few things I’ve brought em at a fair price. i have definitely learned the lesson involved with that...
  18. Tobe's84Jimmy

    New 700R4! well its a reman

    yep I burned up 2nd gear, or at least sent it to a place where I couldnt find it, and the mechanics at the shop couldnt find it, so I had to get a new one. runs pretty good now i might add, but at a much lower rpm set than the truck was when i first got it 6+ years ago i think. maybe the trans...
  19. Tobe's84Jimmy

    Help

    i would try raising the back before cutting the springs, good luck
  20. Tobe's84Jimmy

    Rear suspension 85 C10 2 WD

    you might want to check the adjuster at the middle-bottom of the brake shoes, i forget what its called but could be the problem.
  21. Tobe's84Jimmy

    Western Chassis front sway bar on 82 C10

    I put a Belltech rear sway bar in my 84 Jimmy made a big difference, I plan on doin the front too. I had to grind out a couple factory rivets to install but it worked out well. there’s always somethin you have to do that they dont mention when you buy their parts.
  22. Tobe's84Jimmy

    broke my truck a little

    this response is for theblindchicken, i woulda tried to fix em but i had wrapped em to avoid heat exposure under the hood but that wasnt a good idea up here in the PNW too wet too often those things were pretty rusty/cruddy
  23. Tobe's84Jimmy

    broke my truck a little

    i’ve been workin on my truck a bit lately, among other junk got a new intake RPM air gap from edelbrock, its nice definitely notice the difference. while tuning ( twisting the distributor like youre tuning in Tokyo ) found a good bit of power and then promptly blew a crack or hole in my...
  24. Tobe's84Jimmy

    Instrument cluster/ speedo

    if you mean you gauge cluster lights, like for night driving, mine adjust by twisting the driving lights ‘pull-out’ knob ( pause excuse my poor terminology that sounds awful ) but yeah i can adjust the brightness that way or turn them off completely. as far as that speedo cable, yeah i thought...
  25. Tobe's84Jimmy

    Temp gauge help needed.

    i love how you said you now have a wife you really like. i was married before, divorced, and yes NOW I TOO HAVE A WIFE I REALLY LIKE, ha!!

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