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    speeo gear ?

    if the dash speedo is slow, by about 8-10 mph...do I add or subtract teeth to the driven gear? thanks Rod in AZ
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    Help me solve a cooling issue. Pic's inside.

    I had temp problems with my 76 Sub. I had a flex fan on it, with a 3.73 gear n no OD the engine rpms pretty high. the fan would flatten out an temp went up. swapped in a Ford 5 big blade. then I had an oriley 'stat which was no good. under warranty [lucky me] put a different brand 160 in and...
  3. J

    shift indicator

    can you buy a new needle with wire & clip? if so where. my square is a 1976 C-20 Sub. thanks Rod in AZ
  4. J

    86 BIG BLOCK C10 upper radiator hose collapsing. Why?? Video inside.

    dont buy a motorrad made in Israel. almost no good when new! pretty sure I got it at autozone. always ran hot. bought a cheap Rock Auto and the temp runs right on 180. Rod in hot AZ
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    hinge/window gear lube?

    I live in NW AZ. sun/heat are a problem for lube. I have tried dry graphite, didnt last, pentrant oil, didnt last. motor oil collects dirt. white lithium only last a few time, them moves away. I would try motorcycle chain lube, but it gets gummy, kinda scared of that lube. so what is left...
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    Decent ball joint press

    my neighbor just did Camaro lowers, with an autozone loaner kit. he had never done anything like that, and did it, no problem. oriley also has loaner kits. 0 dollars.
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    Quiet muffler recommendations

    I 2nd the old Turbo style mufflers. have a set on my 67 C-10 panel tk. at idle they sound good. in motion, no noise at all. an old days test showed they were the best all-round. mine are Cyclone [which prolly arent made anymore]. Thrush very close. life may be dependent on weather. Rod in AZ.
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    Brake bleeder system

    Russel fittings makes spring loaded bleeders. one man deal. put a clear plastic hose on the bleeder, put end in can or 2L bottle, crack bleeder [will take a bit to find how much to turn out]. pump pedal a few strokes. close bleeder, move to next in line. works great. Rod in AZ
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    New discovery on fuel issue

    my gas gauge problem...filled the tank [goes to 3:00-as normal], drove 110 miles. next time I drove, the gauge was less than 1/4, which is way unnormal. I drove around corners, weaved, hit bumps. nothing would change. no massive leaks and locking cap, so...reading here, tank switch showed up...
  10. J

    LMC Parts

    bought brake hoses, outer rubber is cracked and pealing after 2 yrs. not good. Rod in AZ
  11. J

    window glass run/channels ?

    AZ sun has finally won, all my glass run has died. who has really good rubber, that will last? and who actually has it, in stock? 1976 Suburban. thanks Rod in AZ
  12. J

    front disc squeal?

    the left front makes noise, from a slow stop. but not always. also it did this before I changed pads [which was a long time back.] ideas? thanks Rod in AZ
  13. J

    speakers for Suburban?

    I have a factory Delco AM/FM tape in my 76 Suburban. years ago I put dual front speakers in, by the kick panels. right speaker has died and left is on the way. speakers have improved much since the early 90s. what recommend do U have. I have no idea of the output or ohms or any of that radio...
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    '83 305 No more ESC, but now it is dieseling

    usually, 'diesel' or run on is caused by the throttle blades being too far open. meaning a higher curb idle speed. the engine continues to run because it continues to suck gas thru the carb. hot cyls. ignite the fresh fuel charge, and it continues! rich jetting is also a culprit. as is over...
  15. J

    Do these racing stripes work on this square?

    want to be really brave? in the late 50's up to mid 60's, an asymmetrical stripe [that's just one, so you dont have to look it up in the dictionary!] off-set to just one side, usually driver side. saw a Dodge car at the Chillin' show a few days back, with a single stripe. rod in AZ
  16. J

    glue in panel?

    what I should have said, is...do you cut a pie shaped piece out of each corner, so you get a square corner. and do that before stepping. thanks Rod in AZ
  17. J

    glue in panel?

    I have a stepper or flange air tool. what do you do about or with corners in the body when you are stepping? a good explain would be appreciated. thanks Rod in AZ.
  18. J

    14 bolt gear ratio?

    yes, I should have put a 200R, in 2000 when I was thinking about it. at the time I though the ROI would never work. now 22 years later...ugh. Rod in AZ
  19. J

    14 bolt gear ratio?

    I have a 76 Sub. with a 350/350 and a 14 bolt [8 bolt floater] 3.73, with 9.50x16.5's which are about 29". is the next lower ratio 3.21? or is the an in between? I have a big hill to climb between here and town [both ways of course. I dont think it would pull a 3.21 in high, and going into 2nd...
  20. J

    Any upgrade 'hacks' to the stock heater blower fan?

    I put in a toggle switch, between the fan motor and the dash switch, so I can turn the fan OFF, when its cold. also keeps it from running all the time. Hi comes on regardless of toggle position. blue wire I think. I also used a clothes hanger rod, on brackets above the shoulder harness. then I...
  21. J

    14 bolt rear hub seal advice

    make sure that the air vent [on the top of the housing] is clean and free. Rod in AZ
  22. J

    thinking of selling 76 C2500 Suburban

    not trying to circumvent the rules here. but...I will be a long time to get to 50 posts. so if this is 'illegal' just delete it. I am considering selling my '76 Suburban. my lungs are going bad and I dont have a whole lot of days left on my calendar. contact me if you are interested in an AZ...
  23. J

    gas filter goes empty?

    I have a 76 2500 2wd Sub. have had it since 1982. if it sets for an hour the gas filter, which I have just above the pump and is clear plastic, goes empty. this makes for hard starting, since the gas line between the filter and the Holley carb. also drains. I have removed the gas cap as soon as...
  24. J

    how to post on For sale?

    the note said I could not post. what do I have to do? thanks Rod in AZ
  25. J

    Glove Box Latch 73-87 (91) Chevy GMC Trucks

    so I got the wrecking yard box apart as per instructions. I would have never figured it out. tomorrow I will take my truck one apart and replace the no good original. Rant; if Chevy had spent a little more on the plastic box hinge and less on an overly complicated latch assy. we would not have...

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