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    Failed smog on 1988 with 350 TBI

    Still could be a problem though. I installed an aftermarket cat when I realized the oem unit was a burned-out shell. The readings went way down, but over the course of 3-5 years they crept back up. The aftermarket honeycomb units don’t last like the originals did. Bought yet another cat, but...
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    What parts do you carry with you?

    AAA card gets me a 100-mile tow. I’ve only used it once when a poorly routed power steering hose took out the steering and juice brakes. Wasn’t something I could have readily fixed on the side of the road, so the tow to my driveway was appreciated.
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    Good dishwasher in garage

    He won't need a loop or air gap unless he hooks it up to both freshwater and sewer. Those are a code requirement to prevent drain-back in case of a sewage problem, which prevents possible contamination of the freshwater supply. Pro tip: If the dishwasher in your house fails to drain, check the...
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    Harbor Freight Tool/Product Review

    Nah, I just replaced the head gasket and the valve plate gasket. They're both sandwiched between the head and block, so you have to do both at the same time. No need to go any further, it was running fine before and I needed to get it going to finish some drywall work I've been doing in the...
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    Harbor Freight Tool/Product Review

    Here's another long-term update to go with the grinder review above. My 60-gallon HF compressor blew a head gasket last week. It's been humming along with fairly regular use since May 2010. I could hear it right away and could see a bit of the gasket sticking out. I still had the parts list but...
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    Suburban original roof "rack" and roof tent

    The factory rack will support a *fair* amount of weight. I mounted a basket rack to it and carried 275-325 lbs. on a regular basis, but that was about all I was willing to push it since I was off-roading. The weight is distributed out to the curved portion of the roof, which is much stronger...
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    Thanks for that, I've had one of these floating around in my pliers drawer for at least twenty years and never knew what it was for or where it came from. If I had looked at it closer before today, I would have seen it has "T & B Ty-Rap stamped right on it, but it has always just been one of...
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    Craig Szekley is reking leafs for 40$ yall

    I’m glad you guys explained this for me. I thought he had some clapped-out leaf springs for squatting a truck.
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    1984 14 Bolt semi Float with which Lock System?

    I can’t hear the No-Slip in the front axle working at all, even with the windows rolled down.
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    1984 14 Bolt semi Float with which Lock System?

    Their No-Slip version is quiet.
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    2 cycle gas mix ratio

    I was reading a moped forum about this. Seems guys run their Hobbits somewhere in the 30-50:1 range, and they all claim it “runs great” on whatever mixture they’re using. My thoughts would be to split the difference at 40:1 with a high quality oil, read the plug, and adjust if necessary.
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    Anybody try AT-205 for leaks?

    It's the V6. I cleaned the bottom of the engine very well and went for a drive. Oil is coming from the inspection plate area, which has to be the main seal, sealant on the rear plate that holds the seal, or the small o-ring inside the rear plate. Doesn't matter which one it is, the repair still...
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    Anybody try AT-205 for leaks?

    Has anyone used this, and what were the results? It claims to stop oil leaks by reintroducing plasticizers into oil seals rather than just swelling them with petroleum distillates. I generally don't take shortcuts like this, but I'm dealing with a leaky rear main seal on my wife's '04 Accord. To...
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    Air helper bags for towing

    I have the Ride-Rite helpers on my burb, along with an ARB pump. I can't comment on whether or not they would work for your needs, but they have allowed me to carry 3500# loads with ease. I installed the bags around 2005 and they still work fine. I did go through a few cheap air pumps before the...
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    Saw this sitting on a garbage can while driving home. I don’t need it but at that price I couldn’t let it go. Other than the lid being a little sun faded it’s in good shape. Measures 20.5”x 12”h x 9”d. I’ll put it on Craigslist for $30 and see if I get any nibbles.
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    Took it in for the dreaded biennial California smog test. Prep is just filling it with premium gas and installing the catalytic converter I keep on the shelf. I've mentioned before that the aftermarket cats don't last very long, so I have one with flanges welded to it that bolts on in a few...
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    Pulled the trigger on a couple of things I've wanted for a while. Got the beam addition for my Daytona jack. Better support for lifting the unibody cars along with some rubber pinch-weld protector pucks. Finally bought a nice set of drill bits, Norseman fractional and numbered sets from...
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    NP241-C, non VSS. Can I convert to VSS or no. No luck!!

    Just some Deja Vu here>> https://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/1988-241c-non-vss-is-there-a-conversion-kit-to-make-it-vss.29089/#post-564804
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    NP241-C, non VSS. Can I convert to VSS or no. No luck!!

    What was the issue with the Dakota Digital VSS generator that Crispy suggested before?
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    Picked up a Makita 3/8 corded drill to add to the collection. It will replace the Skil I've had for decades (it's made in the USA so that should tell you it's pretty old.) Haven't used it yet, but I've already replaced the 8 foot- 18 awg cord the Makita came with by installing a 19 foot-16 awg...
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    Suburban leaf spring choice - sagging rear - question on stock ride height

    GM Heritage lists an overall height of 73.8" for the op's vehicle but doesn't say where on the roof line that measurement was taken. A useless number considering even non-stock tire size will affect the results.
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    Bowtie 2500 Fender Emblems

    I have the two emblems from my ‘89 Suburban. They are oem and in good condition. They were removed for paint and never reinstalled. They still have the clip nubs on the back but they could be cut off to simplify installation with tape/glue. A flat rate padded envelope is about $10 so that’s what...
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    Any black two tone trucks out there?

    My long-gone ‘84 Scotty. Kinda wish I still had it, but didn’t like the 305 700r4 powertrain.
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    Free Rear Bumper for your Chevy/GMC with Steelcraft Front Purchase

    Typical clueless vendor, advertising a bumper sale on GMSB but not offering anything for squares. You suck Carid.
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    Surprise truck for the husband

    Single, married, lesbian, doesn't matter to me, I'm not the jealous type.

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