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  1. DaleP

    Back to intermittent wipers..

    I have an '81 K20 that the wipers turn on if the key is off. It regularly drains the battery if I don't disconnect the battery cable. The wipers will come on if I hit a bump or pothole. I'm not certain where to begin. I am afraid to buy a 3rd part switch and introduce more problems.
  2. DaleP

    81 K20 Will not shut off

    It seems to do it now every time it's in reverse. If I move the shifter to neutral, the engine will die like I want. This rig has not been driven for a long time, so now that it gets a little to a lot of driving nearly every day I think something has become unstuck, like some...
  3. DaleP

    81 K20 Will not shut off

    It seems to only happen in reverse…if it’s going to happen at all.
  4. DaleP

    Front end alignment?

    My right side tie rod end was very badly worn. At 45mph it got into a massive death wobble. 1/4 turn of the wheel in each direction. It was an exciting ride for a few moments!! Tie rod end fixed it and my box was fine.
  5. DaleP

    81 K20 Will not shut off

    A new little wrinkle…the ignition switch does not kill the engine. I need to put it 4th and let out the clutch while standing on the brakes. Then the next day it works fine. What do you think is the issue?
  6. DaleP

    New to square bodies '81 SM465 question

    OK. I have this downshifting thing figured out. I need to match the vehicle speed (10 mph) and the rpms (no tach, just a guess), clutch position and pulling the shifter into 2nd gear. When I get it all aligned it slips into 2nd and we continue on smooth as silk, well maybe smooth as wool, this...
  7. DaleP

    Legs TOO short. Need side steps

    Nice looking rig. What didn't you like about the step?
  8. DaleP

    Legs TOO short. Need side steps

    I’m new to this forum. Is “Start a Conversation” how to PM?
  9. DaleP

    New to square bodies '81 SM465 question

    I can get into 2nd just before it stops moving. I have not tried the highdesertrange method yet. The last of the brake issues get fixed today. Rubber brake line needed to be shipped in. Remote island life!!!
  10. DaleP

    Legs TOO short. Need side steps

    I’d love to buy them from Amazon but they won’t ship them to Alaska. Amazon hates Alaskans.
  11. DaleP

    Legs TOO short. Need side steps

    Thank you Jesse!
  12. DaleP

    Legs TOO short. Need side steps

    Short and fat! Have lots of trouble getting into my '81 K20 and when the correct tires are on it will be 1" taller. By the interior pic the previous owner had the same problem!! Are there any side steps for this rig?
  13. DaleP

    New to square bodies '81 SM465 question

    OK thanks! I'll try that. I've been driving manuals 53 years this summer and this one has my stumped.
  14. DaleP

    New to square bodies '81 SM465 question

    It just doesn't want to go into gear.
  15. DaleP

    New to square bodies '81 SM465 question

    Does the '81 SM465 have a synchro 2nd gear? I have to come to a complete stop to get into 2nd. 1st, I understand, but 2nd as well?
  16. DaleP

    …Saved from the Dump!

    i live in Wrangell, a remote island in Alaska. We heat with wood and I have a boat that needs to be pulled out of the water a few times a year. Of course when this '81 square body K20 came up for sale in Facebook for "$300 or going to the dump" I had my buddy take a look at it and I bought it...

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