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  1. guitarfreak235

    Sm465 no pilot bushing?

    Replacing the clutch in my 73 k10 with sm465, bought a luk 04-902 clutch and LFW101 flywheel. The pilot bearing in the kit doesn't fit my crank and frankly the hole is barely bigger than the tip of my input shaft. I'm not even sure there was a pilot bearing on this at all. Has anyone seen this...
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    74 k10 clutch job

    Long time no see fellas! I recently bought a house and needed a truck to move so I snagged a 74 k10 with sm465. Its been great but all of a sudden the clutch is stuck engaged when I go to park it one day. Feels like I lost connection to the pressure plate, all I feel through the clutch pedal is...
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    700r4 blown. Nv3500/4500 swap

    My 700r4 just blew and am thinking about a manual swap since i was about to swap a vortec 350 in anyway. I think i have np246? (86 k10 with chain driven transfercase) What would i need for the manual swap? I need overdrive so i guess a nv3500 or 4500 would be the best option? I dont tow or...
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    FINALLY installing vortec 350. Mechanical fuel pump?

    Finally installing the vortec. Got the edlebrock 2116 intake for vortec heads finally installed. Yea its been years. 700r4 went out yesterday so its time to replace or rebuild that aswell. I know that vortecs dont necessarilly come with the lobe on the cam to drive the mechanical fuel pump, but...
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    replacing add a leaf with lift springs. HD or ez ride?

    Long time no see fellow squarebody aficionados!! My truck is back in action, and my tuff country 2" add a leaf lift in the front has had it. A centering pin is loose on one side plus the front springs never rode very nice (had bad stiction and squeaks). I figured I would go with tuff country...
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    torque converter lockup not working

    Hello all, I've had trouble with torque converter lockup for some time now. I've gotten it to work again in the past, but never seemed to be functioning right. When it locked up, it wouldn't unlock unless I got the trans to downshift. In 4th gear it would be locked no matter what, and the engine...
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    Stuck choke/spark plug gap

    Ive got 2 quick questions for yall. My choke keeps getting stuck whenever its plugged in (86 electric choke). The light stays on the whole time. With it unplugged it doesnt seem to do anything wrong. Why would the choke try to stay on all the time? Since the choke has been stuck on im...
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    about to swap a stock carbed vortec. cam ideas?

    For those familiar with the vortec engines. Picked up a stock 97 5.7 vortec, and got it dressed up ready to swap in my truck. Before I drop it in, i was thinking about putting in a different cam, for a mild increase in performance. What would be a good all around cam to up the power while...
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    remove leaves on 4" lift to make 2" lift with better ride?

    long story short the centering pin must've come loose on my drivers side spring pack. the 2" add a leaf is literally sliding out of place. The add a leaves have been nothing but trouble. they squeaked and never even set flush with the spring pack anyway, looked horrible. Since I have to fix the...
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    ac compressor keeps cycling on/off?

    Hello fellow squarebody enthusiasts, long time no see! Im having an issue with my ac, more specifically the compressor. When I switch the ac on the compressor will switch on then right back off. After a few seconds it will do the same over and over again until I just turn it off. Also, I...
  11. guitarfreak235

    final prep for vortec head swap

    Well I finally have the 350 running straight and decided to take the plunge and do a vortec head swap! ive done a ton of research and am excited to see the results. i have just a few questions as i prepare The 350 is a 4 bolt main early-mid 70s ls9 code. came from a 75 but valve covers said...
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    Finishing 350 swap. No spark

    I recently swapped a 75 350 in my 86 k10 and am having some issues. The 350 has the electric carb and hei from the original 305. Swapped it in and drove it but ran like crap and bogged down over 1/4 throttle. Problem got worse and figured it might be carb related since the original engine was...
  13. guitarfreak235

    need some help with vacuum lines

    hello all I am finishing my engine swap tonight. just a couple things and im done. i have a question regarding vacuum lines. The engine is a 350 from a 75 1 ton. I think the only vacuum lines i NEED are vacuum advance,pcv,brake booster. Is there any thing im forgetting?? How many of the...
  14. guitarfreak235

    water got in engine... help please

    Hello all, Its been a while since ive posted here but I need some help. I was off roading and I accidently got a bunch of muddy water up the intake and it stopped the engine. I have since removed the spark plugs to get out the water, drained the oil/water, and replaced the starter too (it messed...
  15. guitarfreak235

    add a leaf squeak!

    so my add a leaves squeak a ton and it's driving me crazy. is it possible to add the plastic slider things between the leaves? and ive read spring oil can mess up modern springs.... what should i do?
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    Anyone know about dash pad carpets?

    I basically hate the appearance of my dash pad but don't feel like forking over 200+ for a new one and don't want a cheap plastic cover. I read on over at 67-72 trucks that there is a fitted carpet cover for like 10 bucks but the thread was older and it is not sold where the poster was talking...
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    scratches

    so i have some pretty deep scratches but none big enough to warrant touchup paint. however the deepest cutting compound i could get at autozone cant quite get em out either.... so what do you guys think i should do? these scratches are from tree limbs and twigs from trail riding. Would using a...
  18. guitarfreak235

    help. engine lugging/skipping

    Ok so right after i completed my header/exhaust project i encountered a new problem :Frustrated: my truck lugs and seems to skip at about 40 when it shifts into 4th. it happens slightly when it first shifts into 3rd too. this doesnt happen at idle or at higher rpms. just when the engine is under...
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    Help! Engine idling WAY too fast

    Ok so I've replaced all of my exhaust and put headers in. Got everything back together and it's idling insanely fast. Not quite redline but on up there like 2 or 3k? Maybe less. Not sure but it's ridiculous. Any ideas what the problem is? I removed all the smog stuff and capped te vacuum lines...
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    exhaust/header project- need help

    as you all may know ive talked about doing a header/exhaust system for a while..... well its time! thursday it goes on the lift and me and my dad are going to do it. flowtech headers, exhaust system, and terminator mufflers. got all the parts. time to do it. just one thing... i want to clean up...
  21. guitarfreak235

    how do you remove a broken zerk??

    so i was workin on the add a leaf setup, bending the bars that hold the leaves in place... and i accidentally hit a zerk. so any of yall know how to remove a broken one?
  22. guitarfreak235

    car audio basics.. and beyond

    Secrets of amplifier and speaker power Requirements Revealed As audio/video hobbyists, most of us grew up thinking that if we have an amplifier with 50 watts of rated output power into 8-ohm speakers, and that combination produces reasonably clean and loud music, then by doubling the...
  23. guitarfreak235

    Carb cfm stock?

    Just curious what would the 4 barrel carbs cfm be on a stock 86 305 with electric choke?
  24. guitarfreak235

    front suspention travel

    is it just me or do squares have terrible suspension travel up front? stock i had about an inch till it hit the bump stops, and with the 2 inch lift i have 3 inches, but thats when the shocks fully compress, i gotta change the bump stop setup. but anyways what do you guys have as far as...
  25. guitarfreak235

    air pump removal

    im trying to take off the air pump and related smog equipment in preparation for headers and exhaust, i know ive asked about this before. i think i remember somewhere someone said you could put a bolt in where the air tube goes in the manifold but i cant find it.... so does anyone know what im...

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