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  1. OkieFishMan

    Driveshaft/Differential Play, How much is too much?

    Here is a video of the amount of "slop" at the rear differential of my Crew Cab C20. All U-joints and carrier bearing are brand new. Is this an acceptable amount of play or should I be concerned?
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    Ball Joints/Tie Rod Ends What Brand????

    So I need to replace my ball joints and tie rod ends, but there are so many damn options. I hear MOOG is a good one, but I've also read some that say they too have gone to chinese shit. Rare Parts has good reviews but I think is new to the game. I want quality, as my truck is used to tow 10k...
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    Good place to have SM465 rebuilt in Oklahoma or South Kansas???

    I'm in need of having my SM465 rebuilt. I'd like to get a price from somewhere somewhat local. I'm in the NW Oklahoma area (Enid). Who in Oklahoma or Southern Kansas does good work on SM465 transmissions? This thing will be going behind a stout big block 496 so I want any of the upgrades...
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    Can't figure out my issue at cruising speed

    So when I'm driving down the road at 60mph the engine is turning about 2700-2800rpm, but it either is missing or surging. The sound of the engine changes, and it will have noticiable more power for a sec, then the sound changes and it feels more sluggish. I have changed the plugs twice, the...
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    Stumbling, missing at low rpm, surging at cruise?????

    So my timing issue has been fixed by the new distributor. It was shot! But my engine is still somewhat stumbling and missing a bit at low rpm, and is surging at cruise on level ground. Could it be the ol slobberjet needs rebuilt?? Maybe throw an edelbrock on it?? Truck ran great for the...
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    Timing jumps around when using timing light

    Alright, so I broke out the timing light to verify the timing on my engine. It is kinda jumping around and next to impossible to adjust or set timing. Could this be a symptom of a worn distributor? Or something else?
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    Options for Brake Upgrades

    What are my options to improve the performance of my brakes? I tow a 10k fifth wheel and it pulls great, but a little more stopping power wouldn't hurt. Truck is a 1984 GMC C2500 Crew Cab Long Bed with 454 and SM465. What would be the best thing to do to improve the brakes?
  8. OkieFishMan

    SM465 Fluid Capacity????

    Does anyone know the fluid capacity of the SM465 tranny????
  9. OkieFishMan

    U Joint Question

    I'm going to have my u-joints replaced. It has three u-joints and a carrier bearing. Is one brand any better than the others? I've always heard good about MOOG and Spicer. Also, does the driveshaft need to be rebalanced? I've had some people say yes while others say no. @HotRodPC do you...
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    Water Temp Question

    I have my aftermarket water temp gauge hooked up to it's sending unit with the sending unit in the head. It has a 180 degree thermostat, but the gauge always reads around 210-215. That seems a little hot to me, or do the heads run a bit hotter that if the sending unit were in the intake? I'm...
  11. OkieFishMan

    Low Oil Pressure???

    Alright, so I have been working on my '84 C2500 and the 454 seems to run great. I pulled my gauge cluster out and cleaned the contacts and printed circuit and the gauges now all work. But I have noticed the when I start the engine cold, the oil pressure will show 30lbs or so at idle. Once its...
  12. OkieFishMan

    Swap to an 8.1 Vortec?????

    I'm seriously considering locating a good used 8.1 Vortec and dropping it in my '84 GMC C2500 Crew. Seems to be a pretty straightforward swap. From what I know it will mate up to an SM465, of course I imagine I would have to come up with a flywheel. From what I understand I'd have to notch...
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    What Spray In Bedliner Should I use???

    I'm looking for recommendations on spray in bedliners. What brand do you like and why? I plan to get one done in a week or two.
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    Help me please! PS Pump and they keep sending me the wrong one!!!

    Alright, my power steering pump is bad and I am replacing it. My pump looks like this: I ordered one from O'Reilly's and the picture of what they ordered looked just like this. However, they have now ordered 5 of them and they all look like this: This style will bolt to my brackets but...
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    Can't find a grill for 1984 GMC C2500

    Nobody has a replacement grill for the 83-84 GMC trucks. I've tried LMC Truck, Classic Parts, Classic Industries, Brothers, Certifit, and no luck. They all say backordered and have no idea when or if it is coming in. Any other places I should try? Will an '85 grill bolt in its place...
  16. OkieFishMan

    Best radiator for towing 10k

    I'm going to replace my radiator and want to upgrade to something with more cooling capacity to keep the big block happy. Suggestions? Also, would I be better served going to an electric fan or just replace the fan clutch and keep runnin it? (Yes, electric fan will probably require an...
  17. OkieFishMan

    Help me decide on carpet

    I'm fixing to begin the build on the truck in my sig, but I have a question and hope some of you all can answer it. I'm fixing to order new carpet, ACC Essex Super Plush in Midnight Blue, but is it worth the money to get it with mass backing??? I will be putting down Noico sound deadener...
  18. OkieFishMan

    New Member NW Oklahoma

    Hey everybody! Been lurking on the forum for a while and decided to take the plunge! lol Lots of good info here and I look forward to contributing. I plan to document my build of my 1984 GMC C2500 Crew Cab Long Bed 454 SM465. The plan is to strip the interior, install sound deadening...

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