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  1. LateOnTheBrakes

    Part Identification Flywheel Filler Plate

    What is the little plastic piece that bolts to the engine and covers the exposed flywheel on either side of the bellhousing? Is it specific to the bellhousing or the engine?
  2. LateOnTheBrakes

    Axle Placement and Truck Height

    I replaced the front leaf springs and shocks at all four corners in the fall of last year. I have noticed recently that the front driver's side of the truck is lower than the passenger side. Is there something other than the leaves that would cause this? How it the axle supposed to be located...
  3. LateOnTheBrakes

    Ignition Switch Adjustment

    Does the linkage push towards the firewall or pull towards the steering wheel when you turn the key to start the truck? I recently replaced the ignition switch and lock cylinder while I was in the column swapping turn signal and wiper switches. I would say about 50% of the time it will not...
  4. LateOnTheBrakes

    Brake Kits?

    I am getting ready to completely go through the braking system and have a few questions. First question I think I know the answer to. Are the brakes specific to the year of the axle, or the year of the truck? My front axel is a Dana 44 from a 1974ish K10 truck. The body of the truck is an 86...
  5. LateOnTheBrakes

    Halfshaft Noise?

    I'm getting a strange noise in the front passenger side when reversing with the wheel turn to the right at full lock. It's only when the truck is reversing and not when moving forward. At first I thought it was the tire rubbing something but I have plenty of clearance. Would the u-joint and the...
  6. LateOnTheBrakes

    Inadequate Heat

    The heat in my K30 has been inadequate at best since I got the truck. I tore into the HVAC box today hoping to find a blend door malfunctioning, a rodent nest, or dirty heater core but everything looks fine. Is there a design flaw with these systems or what should be my next step?
  7. LateOnTheBrakes

    Parking Brake Routing

    Does anyone have photos of how the emergency brake cable and bracket is routed/attached to the frame? My truck has had the cable dangling and anchored with zip ties since I got it. I'm missing the L bracket directly behind the rear most item 4 as far as I can tell. I essentially have 7 zip tied...
  8. LateOnTheBrakes

    Anchor Plate Dimensions

    What are the anchor plate (spring perch?) hole dimensions? I don't know if the plates and the same between the 1/2, 3/4, 1, and 5/4-ton varieties. My truck is the 5/4 but has 1/2 ton axles. I think the anchor plates are for the Dana 60 front. I need to be able to pick the right U-bolts. It looks...
  9. LateOnTheBrakes

    LS Swap Throttle Cable Issues

    What is everyone doing for their throttle cables? My truck is a K30. I swapped in a 5.3L LM7 and installed a DBC throttle body and a cable bracket from a 2000 truck. I am trying to use my stock throttle pedal and the ~38" GM throttle cable (15040848). Everything installs nicely but the travel of...
  10. LateOnTheBrakes

    Shock Mount Fasteners

    I ordered some new shocks from Rock Auto but forgot to the grip length, diameter and pitch for the new bolts I will need to buy. What are the length, diameter and thread pitch for the front shock mounts (upper and lower)? What about for the rear? I know the upper stud on the rear of my truck...
  11. LateOnTheBrakes

    Radiator Options

    What are you guys running for radiators on your LS swaps? My truck is a k30 that came with a Griffin radiator (8-00013-LS). I have tried different radiator mounts from the early and late model square bodies from LMC. I've also bought the what I assume are universal rated brackets from Griffin...
  12. LateOnTheBrakes

    Corner/Marker Light Behavior

    On an 86 are the front corner/marker lights supposed to be on when the headlights are on and blink (brighter?) when the turn signal is on? Mine only light up with the turn signal. The rear corners/markers light up with the headlights, but not turn signals. I'm trying to make sense of it...
  13. LateOnTheBrakes

    HVAC Plumbing

    Is it normal to not have plumbing for the upper HVAC vents on the heat-only HVAC systems? The dash pad has the usual chest-level vents but nothing connected to the back of them. As far as I can tell my system only has vents for the feet and windshield/defroster.
  14. LateOnTheBrakes

    DBW to DBC

    I am thinking of converting back to the drive by cable setup for my LS swap. I got the blue/red PCM and cable throttle body when I was at the junkyard, before I learned how to make the drive by wire setup work. The problem I am having with the DBW setup is it stalls when I am decelerating and...
  15. LateOnTheBrakes

    Rear Leaf Center Pin and Clamps

    Does anyone have any info on the diameter, pitch, length of the center pin for the rear leaves? How about for the spring pack clamps? I'm looking for something I can buy locally at an auto parts store or 4 wheel parts. I am doing a shackle flip this weekend and removing a lift block. I would...
  16. LateOnTheBrakes

    Steering Wheel

    I wondered why the truck had such a tiny steering wheel and a horn button on the dash when I got it. I'm starting to wonder if the steering column is out of some other vehicle. I would like to replace the steering wheel with one that has a horn. Does the center piece with the three threaded...
  17. LateOnTheBrakes

    SM465 Backup Lights

    I'm in the process of installing a painless harness into my CUCV with an SM465 swap. I do not see provisions for a neutral safety switch or backup lights. What do folks do to get these working? Is there a switch on the trans that will be closed when I shift I to reverse?
  18. LateOnTheBrakes

    Random Diff Questions

    Ever seen a pinion so poorly adjusted and/or the wrong carrier installed such that the pinion machines the carrier? Does anyone know if ring gears have the date of manufacturer stamped in them? I'm trying to ascertain what year my axles are and both front and rear ring gears have a 73 stamped...
  19. LateOnTheBrakes

    Shifter Bushing

    Is there supposed to be a plastic bushing that goes onto the end of the SM465 shifter where it inserts into the transmission? Or is it supposed to be metal on metal? On the other transmissions I've taken apart it looks similar to the last photo. Also, is anything supposed to insert into the two...
  20. LateOnTheBrakes

    Dana 44 1/2-20 Studs

    Does anyone have a good part number for 1/2 studs for a Dana 44 front axle? I believe the truck should have 7/16 studs but all my wheels use 1/2. The dorman part number I have seen on other forums is 610-165 but it has been discontinued.
  21. LateOnTheBrakes

    Manual Hub Identification

    Can anyone tell me what brand these are? They are on a Dana 44 front axle. I need to buy the service kit with the O-ring, fasteners, spring clips, etc. Also, my truck is a frankenstein. I realize that. But why would the truck have to select 4-Hi or 4-Lo from inside the truck and then me have to...
  22. LateOnTheBrakes

    Power Steering Return Fitting

    Anyone have a good part number or description for this part? It is the nipple that threads into the power steering gearbox for the return line to attach to. I'm pretty sure my box is metric (correct me if I'm wrong).
  23. LateOnTheBrakes

    NP 208 Shifter Missing Parts

    I found my transfer case shifter is missing a part or two. What should be on the other side of the shifter shaft? Is there a bushing that fits between the case and the shaft, a fender washer, a regular/special nut?
  24. LateOnTheBrakes

    Stock CUCV/K30 Suspension

    Looking to swap out the hodgepodged lift on my truck for the factory springs from another K30. I'm in Virginia and willing to drive a reasonable distance in the mid-atlantic.
  25. LateOnTheBrakes

    Stock M1008/CUCV Suspension Questions/Pics

    Does anyone have any photos of the stock suspension on a K30/M1008? How many leaves are in the pack, the attachment points, shackles, etc. Is there any way to determine what springs are on my truck? Number of leaves, embossed letters/numbers, etc.? I am trying to get my truck back to stock...

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