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    small hole in oil pan

    I didnt see a concrete vehicle stop In front of my saturn when I parked I drove forward went up on it , I backed off it , noticed hole in oil pan . I was wondering will jb weld work on it as a temp fix to get it home 17 miles. Its ok sitting there I just dont want to work on it there. Thanks...
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    which floor jack?

    If this is doubke post please over look. I need to buy a new floor jack the will lift my c20 mainly flat tire etc. What capacity should I buy? And is the harbor freight ones ok? Thanks in advance
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    bearing buddies

    not sure where to post i have bearing buddies on a trailer i bought . just pumping them up with grease really work ? or should i repack bearings? thanks in advance john
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    favorite spark plugs

    sorry if this has been posted before, my mechanic whose a ford guy swears by borsh , my truck started running a little rough last night. time for a tune-up what's you favorite plugs/& wires for 77 454? thanks in advance john
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    cold weather starting

    when i start the engine (77 454 carb auto trans) for the first time i pump it a few times ,fires right up if i give it any gas it dies after a couple min of running same thing put foot on brake then in gear it dies. once i hold the gas down a little get it in gear start driving no problem ...
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    starting in gear

    i was starting my truck wasn't quite in park. it tried to start, so i checked it, in other gears the same thing. does this have anything to due w/ the brake light /turn signal issue in the below thread.? thanks .. also what's you favorite sq bd manual ?
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    left break light problem

    another question sorry i can't be more helpful to others.this probaly should have been posted elsewhere. please move if need be. when i press the brake pedal only the right brake light comes on the lights work on both side as does the turn signals i removed the left light assembly...
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    tire repair kit

    had a flat on my trailer. i'm looking for a heavy duty tubeless tire repair kit the one i bought was light weight. i checked H. freight imo looked about the same. any suggestions ? i'm also going to start carrying a small air comp. i hate being stranded. thanks in advance
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    prestolite ibt 6403 distributor

    i have prestolite ibt 6403 distributor from a 66 case 930 tractor while replacing the points the terminal insulator i bad the problem i checked with case dealer none in u.s. wondering how to make one or use electrical tape. it looks like it is made out of nylon/plastic it's small...
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    tires/wheels ?

    My truck (C20) has 4 like new tires on it the problem is it has 16" on the front and 16.5" on the rear my question should i replace the 16 's or the 16.5 ? to have all 4 the same?
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    What would be your ULTIMATE Suarebody???

    Cost not being a factor, What would be your Ultimate Squarebody choice. Year model, power train and suspension set up, body style, and features. Just dreaming .........
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    replacement radio

    my radio in my 77 c20 doesn't work am/fm/cassette pioneer it looks stock ? what type/years radio will fit my truck without cutting the dash panel or would it be easier to cut the panel to fit modern radio? thanks in advance john
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    Woodward Dream Cruise

    August !8 , Royal Oak Mi cruise is 11 miles long . unbelievable never seen so many cars and trucks great time factory displays, actual movie cars i drive 7 hours to see it well worth it.
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    Seat belt light stays on

    I did a search of the site for the topic. I couldn't find it, nothing in the Haynes manual. i'm sure it's a simple fix (lol) when i buckle up start the engine the seat belt light stays on, even if i start engine first then buckle up it stays on. any ideas other the black electrical tape...
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    New from Illinois

    Hi I just found this great forum after buying my 77 c20 it has a 454 w/781 heads? also has a utility bed. i'm putting it to work Monday morning i will try to post some pics it's a plain truck no ac or power windows

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