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    New edelbrock 1406

    I always run a high quality PCV valve. I tossed it once while running a 1406 and it ran like piss. Replaced pcv valve and lightly adjusted idle screws and she started running great
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    1987 Burb TBI to carb swap

    The block is a 1979 block, mechanical pump. Thats why i was looking into find a carb tank lines and sending unit
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    1987 Burb TBI to carb swap

    I am doing it because the TBI engine is worn out and i have a fresh built 350 with Vortec heads and all new accessories. The TBI to Vortec manifold is $500, and then a tune, bigger injectors and higher flow pump will near put me at the cost of a used 6.0 engine. Thanks for the help, i greatly...
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    1987 Burb TBI to carb swap

    I am going to start gathering parts for my 1987 Suburban TBI to carb swap. So far heres what i am looking at. 1985 carbureted tank, fuel sending unit and fuel lines. Also have HEI dizzy and of course intake manifold and carb. Having a harness made to run new carbed engine without all the extra...
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    Mean sounding cams worth it?

    @Avery brown welcome and thanks for keeping a square on the road. Please excuse the guys who are concerned over your age. 14 is a prime age for learning, i agree with that but it doesnt mean you cant know alot. Get a good few chevy performance build books, save money and build what YOU want. Im...
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    C10 "Q" Truck from AZ

    Welcome, from another square owner from Prescott Valley, AZ. Love the truck, rebuilding my K10 now
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    Water pump/power steering pump, shared mounting bolt/stud

    Im going to save a little trouble. I have that exact bracket kit on my Suburban and soon on my K10. To those saying they dont work, here is the proof they do. I have beat the tar out of this suburban and never had add issue with this bracket kit. Theres a trick, you need a Pump from a 1987...
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    My first complete SBC 350 build

    Hey Everybody! I wanted to share a mild engine build I am doing. I scored a never-bored 350 4 bolt main from my machinist. Since I wont be driving the truck much, I decided I was going to build it to run on premium. Right now the block is being bored .040 over with flat tops. I got Vortec...
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    My frankenstein

    Being that it runs is a great thing. I would buy a $50 carb out of the junk yard. Drain the fuel tank, change fuel filter, run some air through the fuel lines and get her running!
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    Cheap set of 16 inch 8 lug rims

    @AuroraGirl the Pro Comps I got are advertised 4.25" back space. The rims clear everything i need them to and only poke a little more than stock. I have 285-75-16 which are basically 33" tires and i will have to trim the fender slightly to clear under full suspension compression. If i put a...
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    Cheap set of 16 inch 8 lug rims

    @AuroraGirl they are 6 lug but available in 8 lug as well in a 16x8. My main concern was clearing the tie rod and brakes. I am sitting on 33's and i might have to do an inner notch job on the front fender. The rear sits inside the utility bed just fine
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    Aftermarket a/c

    I am currently installing an old air products heat/ac kit in my Chevrolet K10. Kit is awesome and cleans up the engine bay. I will agree with @1979k10 that instructions can be updated. Overall the system is a breeze to install. One day from starting to rip out old to almost finished with my...
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    Cheap set of 16 inch 8 lug rims

    @AuroraGirl i just bought some Pro Comp 16x8 Steel wheels today for $100 per wheel but that included mounting and balancing my tires. I got 4.5" backspace which give under full lock about a 3/8 inch clearance between the tie rod. Its tight but not as tight as the factory K10 wheels. My truck is...
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    New to the site

    Welcome from Arizona!
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    New From South Texas

    Welcome from the grand canyon state of Arizona! Awesome truck. That valley looks like its full of surprises. Keep us updated on the rebuild. I miss my 1979 with a 400. Thing was a beast
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    New bench upholstery!

    Man i like the color of that seat! Looks pretty good for a kit. $240 aint bad because my first real job at 14 years old was in an upholstery shop and back 17 years ago we got $200 for a seat with no foam repair. I am looking for a good kit, im going to have to check these out for sure.
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    Aunt Fannies Old Air Products

    @dvdswan my truck is a 1982 so it had R12. I did this because I got tired of the vacuum actuator always failing and I also wanted a heavy duty Sanden Compressor conversion so I did it all at once. Out the door and I am about $1500 in but virtually everything is brand new. new ducting, new heater...
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    Aunt Fannies Old Air Products

    Old Air Heat, AC and defrost system install for Aunt Fannie! NEVER AGAIN! Its really not bad if you dont mind mockup, drill, mock up, drill again, mockup then drill again. So i got the condenser mounted in its final location. Had to drill holes and mock up. Firewall plate is mounted and in final...
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    RESOLVED Help! Custom power steering lines

    Anybody who orders an aftermarket PS pump bracket from LMC, Summit and others i found the combo that works for conventional power steering. The bracks require a bolt on the backside of the PS pump that matches the front. So on my 1982 I used an LMC Truck PS pump bracket kit, a 1982 K10 pressure...
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    RESOLVED Help! Custom power steering lines

    @shiftpro i have never had AN lines round off on me, but i get your frustration lol. I have one local guy I am going to see about building me some lines. The worst case is I have to take time and build my own, but this also means they can be routed the way I want them.
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    RESOLVED Help! Custom power steering lines

    Well I had a power steering pump bracket get broken by my kids, so i ordered a bracket from lmc truck, which is supossed to be a bolt on affair. I found out it is absolutely not! I need now custom power steering lines and at $140 a piece i decided i think im going to make my own using earls...
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    Aftermarket Cam for stock 350

    @Marcus how much is your budget? This will allow us to further help you with getting some more go. Headers, exhaust, intake manifold can add a little power and give you that growl you want. It all comes down to budget.
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    Hello from Ellensburg Washington

    Welcome. I will gladly take any more squares you find in fields lol. Cool project, I think you should keep that 305, I love the 305. Mine has a utility bed and it has hauled 300 gallons of water, plus the weight of the utility bed and managed 13mpg and i couldnt even notice the extra 2400lbs I...
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    Retrofit AC upgrade results

    @Backfoot100 I am in the same boat, except I live in Arizona. I am not only doing a Sanden conversion, but a whole new system upgrade for LMC Truck. I got tired of vaccuum lines breaking, cables getting stuck and only air on the floor. I also have rear air and thats a really nice feature for my...

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