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  1. Selo

    Hood hinge issue

    Hey xm20k and Grit dog Thanks for your replies. I suspect the hinge is the issue although there is no visible bending. Where the hinge mounts the hood looks normal. I plan to remove the hood so I can see everything better and compare the hinges I remove to the ones I'm going to order from LMC...
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    Hood hinge issue

    More Pics. What the heck have I done? Selo
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    Hood hinge issue

    I was making a very short drive to help maintain my 1984 C10 after not been driven for a couple of weeks. I was driving at about 35 mph and thought the safety was latched and it was not. I know.....should have checked. The hood came up, I was where I could immediately stop and close the hood...
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    Windshield pinch seam prep 1984 C10 Custom Deluxe

    Bluey, My apologies for the delay in responding. Life has intervened once again. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it. Although I have not gotten back to the windshield project. I did decide I was going to use stripping wheels on my angle grinder to remove rust and remaining sealant etc and...
  5. Selo

    Spare tire mounted under the front bumper?

    Keep in mind.....a spare tire is only to get you to a tire repair place or home. It doesn't have to be the same size as the ones you run. What's the biggest tire that will fit the OEM tire carrier? Use that as the spare. A flat tire happens, but it is actually a rare occurrence.
  6. Selo

    Fluid film / paint

    There is no credible info that Fluid Film will wash off and not provide protection during a winter. It is used extensively in the NE as an undercoat to prevent rust. When applied does not look like goop. Looks a hell of a lot better than rust. Fluid film is often reapplied each season. It is...
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    Windshield pinch seam prep 1984 C10 Custom Deluxe

    TotalyHucked, Excellent advice. That is exactly what I am going to do. Thank you for taking the time to respond. I'll report back as I make progress. Selo
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    Windshield pinch seam prep 1984 C10 Custom Deluxe

    We all know how one thing leads to another. Didn't plan on replacing the cracked windshield yet, but needed it out of the way to de-rust the roof before actually installing the windshield, and I needed to know what may lurk under the windshield gasket. I removed glass and gasket and was...
  9. Selo

    Here’s the best heavy rust dissolver for smaller parts like nuts and bolts that you’re probably not aware of and is probably in your kitchen.

    Regarding removing rust from parts......Evaporust is fantastic stuff for parts of a size that can be submerged. Here's the web page for info.<https://www.evapo-rust.com/> Nothing on the web page is BS. I have used this a lot for my 84 C10 and my 85 Jeep CJ7 parts and it is awesome. It ain't...
  10. Selo

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Ricko and JamesSam Yes Sir. Valvoline Synchromesh Manual Transmission oil API GL-4 rated SAE 75W-80 Cheers, Selo
  11. Selo

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Replaced the u-joints, replaced trans oil in the 3 speed, replaced the diff. oil, changed the engine oil and filter. Windshield replacement is next. Selo
  12. Selo

    1984 3 speed transmission

    Sad Sack, That pretty well nails it down. Thank you for taking the time to send it and also for the Camaro web link. I'll be back under the truck looking for the number cast on the extension housing. Selo
  13. Selo

    1984 3 speed transmission

    DD, Thanks for your information. My apologies, I've always used the term "Gear oil" in reference to differentials and for transmissions, oil or fluid. Possibly I have installed the wrong transmission oil. My 1985 Jeep CJ with a Borg Warner T5 trans. uses Synchromesh for manual transmissions. I...
  14. Selo

    1984 3 speed transmission

    DD, Yes Sir. I put this in the rear differential. STP 80W-90 Conventional Cheers, Selo
  15. Selo

    1984 3 speed transmission

    Bucket, I don't remember where that code (J 27 5) was cast, but somewhere on main case. Was not on the tail shaft housing. Selo
  16. Selo

    1984 3 speed transmission

    Bucket, Thank you! The transmission was changed (long story) around 1994. I was told at the time it was an earlier year trans. The truck is an 84 so, of the two choices, that would point to a 1975. You have good eyes. I don't doubt your appraisal, but I can't decipher those numbers stamped on...
  17. Selo

    1984 3 speed transmission

    The transmission fluid change to Synchromesh seems to have improved shifting, particularly 3rd to 2nd downshift. I took her out for a post U-joint install test run of about 30 miles and the drive shaft didn't fall out so all good for now. Here she is in the Foodlion parking lot. Windshield is...
  18. Selo

    1984 3 speed transmission

    Gentlemen, I'm back with some pictures. Got these as I was under the truck replacing U-joints. What a job! Except where the differential yoke joint caps were held by straps with C-clips. the other three pairs were held in by plastic. For a half-ass mechanic with no torch but a little propane...
  19. Selo

    1984 3 speed transmission

    I'm going to crawl under with a big light and look for the date code. Will report back. Thanks for the tip. Selo
  20. Selo

    1984 3 speed transmission

    Modified question....I know it is a Saginaw, but is it identifiable as an older version of the Saginaw 3 speed? Could this model have been OEM in my 1984 truck? BTW, with new Valvoline Synchromesh oil in the trans., my synchronizer issue is gone! Cheers, Selo
  21. Selo

    1984 3 speed transmission

    Thought I'd give an update and beg for more info. The bottom right tail housing bolt was the charm. Once I knew where to look, it seemed kind of obvious. Anyway, got her drained and refilled with synchromesh. Thanks again Turbo and others. The trans work followed a service of the rear...
  22. Selo

    1984 3 speed transmission

    Thank you Turbo! Very appreciated!
  23. Selo

    1984 3 speed transmission

    Hello again, I am reviving this thread a bit. I have a different issue with the 3 speed. My truck is C10 2wd with 250 6cyl and 3 on the tree. Currently is rarely driven, but plan to drive it regularly. The transmission was replaced back around 1997 with a GM 3 speed that I think is an earlier...
  24. Selo

    1984 3 speed transmission

    Gentleman, thank you for taking the time to respond with helpful info. Selo
  25. Selo

    1984 3 speed transmission

    Gentlemen, I have a 3 on the tree 1984 C10 with the original 250 inline 6. I bought it used in 1985. This truck is as basic as it gets. The only option installed was a step bumper. The original 3 speed was replaced with what I think is an earlier model 3 speed (long story). The current 3 speed...

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