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    Big Block Frozen Exhaust Bolts

    Trying to remove the exhaust bolts from the right side manifold that hold the exhaust pipe to it. Have been soaking in PB blaster for a week. Problem is that I can only get the stuff on the end of the bolt and nut. Used an air impact tool today and could not budge them. Any suggestions for...
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    Help! I can’t stop my coolant leak.

    If the engine is going to be replaced, JB Weld it to the manifold.
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    1982 Suburban Headlights

    Thanks for the replies. Sorry for the confusion. I suspect that someone may have changed the lighting before I bought the vehicle. On my burb, the 2 prong bulbs are on top and the 3 prong bulbs are on the bottom. Is this the correct positions for them? The 2 prongers are much brighter than the...
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    1982 Suburban Headlights

    Getting ready to install new headlights and two of the lights have 2 prong plugs. The lights I bought all have 3 prongs. Want to be sure to get the right ones. Can some one recommend good adapters to purchase?
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    *82 1/2 Ton Suburban dual front shocks

    Just ordered the brackets to install dual front shocks. Was thinking about using the Rancho adjustable shocks so I could control the stiffness somewhat. I want to make sure I have the correct numbers. From what I could determine, the numbers I need are RS999113 for the front inner shock an...
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    1982 Suburban Dimmer Switch and Headlights

    Thanks for the reply, great info, will copy this for future reference. James.
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    1982 Suburban Dimmer Switch and Headlights

    Hey, It dawned on me the switch has to be grounded. Got lights. Any suggestions for improved lighting? Thanks.
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    1982 Suburban Dimmer Switch and Headlights

    First, Thanks to all of you for your help in answering my problems with this old beast. Latest is the dimmer switch. It is on the floor. When I would try to dim the lights, they would go out. Press it again and only the dims came on. Press again and lights out. Got a new switch from LMC, part...
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    1982 Suburban tilt steering wheel problem

    The steering column in the old beast has a lot of up and down flop in it. Would like to cure this problem, but not sure what parts to order. Any help would be appreciated. And thanks for the tips on the heater problem. Finally solved it by replacing the control panel. Your site is a wealth of...
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    School me on intake manifolds and headers

    I had a '73 3/4 ton 4WD, 410 gears, limited slip rear, 12:50/ 16.5's, mud and snow tires, Hedman headers, Corvette fuel injection cam, Offy manifold, Holley 650 cfm carb. Best truck I ever had. Real mud and snow goer, Lots of pulling power. Get rid of the Quadra Jet and get a Holley spread...
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    1982 Suburban Heater Problem

    Gentlemen, Thank you all for your replies. Yes, when the switch is turned to high, it blows the fuse when the fan motor wire is unplugged. So, can someone tell me if it is the orange wire on the switch that is the high speed wire? If it is the orange wire, can I splice in a new wire and run it...
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    1982 Suburban Heater Problem

    New to the forum, so hope this post is in the right spot. Having heater problem, started by blowing the 20 amp fuse when on high speed. Have replaced everything, switch, relay, resistor and blower motor. Will run on lower speeds, but switch to high and blows even a 30 amp fuse. The vehicle...

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