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  1. tadslc

    Gas Gauge Problems Continue

    Maybe it just wasn't meant to be, a working gas gauge. I ended up going with a Holley Sniper and replaced the fuel tank with a LMC Fuel Injection tank kit #32-5984 that comes with a"floatless" cylinder sender and other items required for the change. Figured I'd finally have a working gas...
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    LMC EFI Tank Sender problem

    I recently purchased a LMC EFI Tank kit, #32-5984. Install went well until it came to the fuel gauge reading. When I fill up its only showing 1/4 tank and this goes to 0 quickly. Checked gauge and it works as it should. Disconnected pink wire from sender, needle goes to 3 o'clock position...
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    Fuel tank to Gauge wiring

    Having a terrible time tracking down a potential wiring issue with my gas gauge / sender. I have the manual but just can't seem to read the diagrams very well. I found the gauge in the wiring diagram and see the 3 contacts but can't figure out were it goes from there. No tach but do have Oil...
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    Anybody try Poppy Patina?

    Someone sent me a link, just curious if its worth it. Got some serious clear coat issues on Jethro.
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    It's alive - Blue Print + 700R4

    After too many months I picked up my truck last Friday for a test run. Ended up driving it for a 100 or so miles last weekend before returning it to the shop with my short list of questions and concerns. Backstory is my desire to get more than 10 mpg and wanting to take my truck, now named...
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    Sniper with 700R4

    Installing a Sniper on my truck and at the same time installing a 700R4 transmission. I understand that I'll need an adapter to attached the TV cable to the Sniper linkage and from research it looks like a lot of people are just making their own. Most of what I've found is several years old...
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    Transmission Crossmember?

    1981 C10 Longbed I'm changing out my TH350 transmission to a 700R4. What do I need to be aware of with this swap? I figure the crossmember would be different, does someone offer a modified one for purchase? I also figure I'll have to modify the driveshaft? Thanks, Tad
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    305 carb to Sniper

    About time to rebuild my 4150 on my 305 or switch over to a Sniper EFI. Ultimately will be going to a crate 305 but I'm not there yet. Does anyone see an issue with installing the Sniper on the 305 and then when the time is right install this on a 350? Thanks, Tad 1981 C10 305
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    Ashtray Light?

    Where does the ashtray light get it's power from? I have the dash apart replacing dash light bulbs and noticed a white bulb holder with the wire that feeds the ashtray light just dangling there. (Forgot the technical name, perhaps fiber optics?) This bulb holder w/bulb, was just loose and I...
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    Parking Brake Light

    The parking brake light on my dash has stopped working. Figure it might be the switch. Been looking around, have no idea where this switch is located. 1981 C10 Thanks, Tad
  11. tadslc

    TH350 to 700R4 Swap

    What is involved with this swap? Thinking of getting a crate motor and figure I might want to add a gear while I'm at it. 1981 C10 SBC Thanks,
  12. tadslc

    No Spark, No clue...

    1981 C10 305 Type H with ESC About a week ago my truck didn't start. Figured I just flooded it so I came back a few hours later and it fired up. Problem solved or so I thought. Since the truck is somewhat new to me and with not much maintenance history, I decided to do a tune up. I replaced...
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    What is this?

    Circled in Yellow One of the nipples broke off the other day. Several vacuum lines go to it. Looks like it's threaded into the thermostat housing. 1981 C-10 305 Thanks, Tad
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    1981 C10 305 Power Steering-Compressor Bracket(s)

    I purchased a Classic Auto Air Compressor upgrade kit for my truck. Their part #23-257. Now I can't seem to figure out how to mount, the supplied brackets don't match up with the power steering pump brackets which incorporate the factory compressor brackets. The supplied bracket are from Alan...
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    Hello from Alabama

    Just purchased a 1981 C10 Scottsdale long wheelbase with 76k miles. Other than a paint change, this truck is pretty darn original. Runs great. Not a truck guy but needed something to haul stuff around. I do like my vehicles looking good and running well so I'm trying to learn everything I can...

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