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    SM465 L-2-3-4, can't shift into 2nd unless completely stopped (solved)

    1983 C30 2wd. To set my SM465 gearing naming I'm going with L-2-3-4. So, just completely rebuilt a SM465: all new bearings, synchros, rebuilt top cover. Also I replaced main shaft, input shaft, 2nd gear and slider, 3rd gear and slider, reverse idler gear. I'm using Redline MT-90. In addition...
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    1981 C10 stock parking brake pedal not staying down

    The stock parking brake pedal won't stay down anymore. I suspect it's a weak spring holding a locking lever to a geared cam type thing. Is it best to take the whole thing off and do a rebuild (any rebuilt kits?), buy a new aftermarket parking brake pedal (although I imagine the fit wouldn't be...
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    MSD box and external coil (looks flashy) vehicle inspection risk

    Anybody in Williamson County TX try and inspect their truck with a MSD box under the hood? Was your MSD box plainly visible as well? Looking to throw my MSD 6AL box and external cylinder type coil (Blaster 2) into my 81 C10, and wondering if it would raise suspicions during an inspection?
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    PCV valve rattle when running

    81 C10 305, long tube headers, no EGR, no TVS, 4 bbl Edelbrock 1406, aftermarket aircleaner, 8 deg base adv. I've noticed ever since I put a new PCV valve on one of the valve covers it rattles like a machine gun when running. I have a new breather cap on the other valve cover. Is the PCV...
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    Suggestions for single/dual elec. fan shroud for stock 305 ci radiator?

    I have a aluminum flex fan mounted directly to my water pump pulley, which I know is common and perfectly fine, but I'm looking to go electric. I'm contemplating going the super simple way and just mounting an elec. fan onto the radiator, but I'd like to think a shroud would be more efficient...
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    Hello from central Texas

    Hi, I have a small collection of vehicles including a 1981 C10 shortbed that is currently my highest priority fix right now. I'm not looking to flip, I'm just a backyard mechanic that likes horsepower, speed, and engine growl!

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