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  1. Turbo4whl

    Steering Stabilizer Different Than Current One Even When Said To Be Exact Fit/ Bolt Doesn't Fit Through Tie Rod

    Hey, I found the picture that the forum locked out. @bucket can you help?
  2. Turbo4whl

    Glove box lock

    Okay Taylor, Still no proof that a 1981 would have a glove box lock. We aren't in Australia
  3. Turbo4whl

    Glove box lock

    You may be right about the later model squares. The utility company I worked for stop buying GM trucks in the 1980's. Lord knows I give thanks for Fords. Always something to fix.
  4. Turbo4whl

    Glove box lock

    Did you take your truck to bring a trailer or did you try the second key that isn't bent?
  5. Turbo4whl

    Glove box lock

    Definitely try the other key. Use some lock lube too. Little wiggle on the key, up and down, and in and out.
  6. Turbo4whl

    Glove box lock

    "custom redone" Re-keying a lock isn't that hard to do. If the key will not turn the tumbler, then drilling the center is one of your removal choices. Another choice would be to break the latch off. As in most automotive locks, you need to turn the key tumbler to the open long slot. Pushing the...
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    Glove box lock

    Square body trucks never came with a locking glove box. Some 1980's models might have a locking console only. You can mix and match parts form other GM models for the parts to have a locking glove box. If the mounting nut is too long, it can jam up the lock. An example is using a console lock...
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    Want to build a good horsepower, good fuel economy engine for a 1978 c20 with stock 350. I don't know much and need help.

    Well Rick, you are rough on us old monkeys. At least you already apologized for it. @Paladin Did you read what Rick said about us?
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    Alternator amps

    The 78 amp would be standard w/AC. Is the alt. pulley large, smaller pulley will spin it faster? Old wires could have more resistance. You can check them with a voltage drop test to each component. Aftermarket anything can be a problem. Rockauto lists a 94 amp for your truck as one of the...
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    1985 C20 - Need help with electrical polarity for Harrison A/C Compressor Connector

    To be honest, it does not matter. The relation and winding of the coil to the steel it pulls is important. When current flows, it pulls the pintle in.
  11. Turbo4whl

    Power steering fluid .. what type ?

    @bucket Sent you a message.
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    Power steering fluid .. what type ?

    Yes.
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    Power steering fluid .. what type ?

    Andy, you know I stayed out of this discussion on purpose about the power steering fluid, but you brought up tubeless tire rims. Tubeless tires need to be on safety rims. Does anyone besides me, and maybe you, know what the difference is between a safety rim and one that is not?
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    85 K10 donor and parts for sale

    That will make an instant long bed trailer for the members looking. @TotalyHucked @Travlr Sell the gear boxes and the trailer is free.
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    What is this wire?

    You replaced the ignition switch, is it adjusted correctly?
  16. Turbo4whl

    What is this wire?

    The plug you are showing is for the electric choke oil pressure switch. Are you getting power to the ignition switch? Do any of the accessories work, wipers, radio etc? If not then the fusible link from the starter is open. If you have power for the accessories and they are working, then the...
  17. Turbo4whl

    Power Steering Pump Fitting Part Number

    If the 2006 pump was on a 2 wheel drive 1/2 ton truck with a rack and pinion steering gear, yes. The rack requires less pressure. With a Saginaw steering box on the '06, relief is good.
  18. Turbo4whl

    Power Steering Pump Fitting Part Number

    The part you need is a relief valve. Commonly called flow control valve. Early squares have an SAE hose fitting with an inverted seat seal. Later squares like yours, will have a metric "O" ring seal hose. Amazon has them, but they don't state which one it is. I would think it is the later...
  19. Turbo4whl

    1992 Camaro RS

    Did you find any rodents in the air cleaner? You got me beat, I never pulled a fuel pump that looked that bad!
  20. Turbo4whl

    Air Storage Tank Alternatives

    I use a medium duty truck air tank. Yes, much heaver than the freon can, but it was free. It was on a wrecked truck going to scrap. No worries about a failure, if it rusts out, they just start to leak. I added a gauge and relief valve.
  21. Turbo4whl

    Yay or nay (poll)

    I ran with the short bright trim rings instead of the deep dish rings.
  22. Turbo4whl

    Automatic slack adjuster lever question

    Back in the day (old man comment) it was not so uncommon for mechanics to remove the auto adjusters in their own vehicles. Change the engine oil, adjust the brakes also. All part of the oil change service. Those brake linings from what I see, are riveted. Another seasoned mechanics' choice over...
  23. Turbo4whl

    Passing CA Smog help - High HCs

    These two items I recommend too!
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    1984 C30 Dually Brakes

    Yes metal does cut the rotor quick. If you are not the original owner, they may have been already resurfaced.
  25. Turbo4whl

    GMC Savana, Plus a Chevy Express Now Too

    The van is okay, but I like the farm gate! Gone are the days the truck stops and you get out your nail file, dress the points and continue on you trip.

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