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  1. Kyle K

    Temp gauge issues

    Hey @Backfoot100 , quick question on this post. I'm fighting the same deal as mentioned above. Boiled more sending units than I can count. :) Going to try the resistor you mentioned. I haven't done it before, so curious, do you remove the current ceramic one, and then just wrap the ends around...
  2. Kyle K

    Chevy Blazer Gas Cap Vent

    Ok, I feel that I have learned a few things after some more googling. As you see from my tank pic, I have one fuel line going to fuel pump (green zip tie) and one return line from the fuel pump (red zip tie). The other large hose is obviously the fill tube. The other hose connects to the metal...
  3. Kyle K

    Chevy Blazer Gas Cap Vent

    Thanks @bucket and @PrairieDrifter, I'll take a look at the vent hose. I replaced the hose last year, but maybe the metal section was clogged there. Question on the cap...is it supposed to vent out, and let pressure out? Because when that cap is on, it looks like a full seal all the way...
  4. Kyle K

    Chevy Blazer Gas Cap Vent

    Hey folks, simple question here. I have a 1973 Chevy Blazer, standard tank with main hose to fuel filler, and secondary hose to fuel tank vent hose (see image when it was on the ground a year ago). I put in gas about three weeks ago, been driving around, no issues. Yesterday I'm driving a...
  5. Kyle K

    73 Chevy Blazer - Did this year come with parking brake switch?

    Hey folks, quick simple question. I have a 73 Chevy Blazer, believe it's Cheyenne edition per dash. Do you know if a parking brake switch came standard, or what year this started? Mine doesn't have one, and I don't even see mounting holes on the parking brake lever. I have a new painless wiring...
  6. Kyle K

    SBC 350 - which non-synthetic oil to use after break-in?

    Hey folks, simple question for you. I just put in a new SBC 350 crate (with flat tappet cam), and finished the break-in process and am ready for my first oil change. I have been following the instructions below from Chevy Performance...
  7. Kyle K

    1973 Blazer - Tach Conversion

    Update...found the lens on eBay under search of "gauge cluster warner light cover/screens/bezels". On the way. Will post some pics to let you know how it all turns out. Appreciate the input.
  8. Kyle K

    1973 Blazer - Tach Conversion

    Hey folks, appreciate the feedback, and I've thought a little more about this and think I've figured out my direction. Here is my rational after thinking more... My goal is old-school functioning gauges, but don't necessarily need to be period-correct (I'm not in full restoration mode) Also...
  9. Kyle K

    1973 Blazer - Tach Conversion

    Hey folks, I've been racking my brain on this and hope you can help. Simply put, I want to put a tach in my dash, remove big fuel gauge, and replace ammeter with small fuel gauge. And I want to keep the brake warning light. And the mechanical oil gauge. I'm familiar and comfortable with...
  10. Kyle K

    Floor Pan Insulation

    Thanks everyone for the responses, definitely what I was looking for. Looks like I was good on the first step (with the Kilmat, similar to Noico). But I was missing the layer on top before the carpet (closed cell foam insulation). I ended up going with the one EvilGenius mentioned above...
  11. Kyle K

    Floor Pan Insulation

    Hey folks, question for you on floor pan insulation. I've removed all of the horrible old rhino line which was on the floor pans (miserable job). See photo. I'm going to put down some insulation under the carpet, and just bought this from Amazon...
  12. Kyle K

    Edelbrock 1406 - Stiff mechanical secondary open

    Oh yea, a couple of clarifying points...the secondaries do open when I do it by hand fully, it's just very stiff to do it. So nothing is binding on the intake or anything (I do have an adapter plate). I don't understand the lockout if it's fully opening. Stiffness is where my concern is.
  13. Kyle K

    Edelbrock 1406 - Stiff mechanical secondary open

    Hey folks, probably a simple one for you, but have a question. My terminology may be wrong on this, so please correct me if so. I have a new Edelbrock 1406 4-barrel carb going onto a SBC350 crate (1973 Chevy Blazer). I haven't fired it up yet, but when just pulling the throttle lever on the...
  14. Kyle K

    Exhaust pipe to header; gasket question

    Thanks for the input folks. And cool video on the header buddies...I like that. I could only find 3" header buddies though, and the header collector I have is 2.5", so I'm going to go with a gasket first (correctly installed) and see what that does for me (particularly since the setup now is...
  15. Kyle K

    Exhaust pipe to header; gasket question

    Hey folks, I have a newbie question here. I've installed new headers onto my SBC 350 (https://www.summitracing.com/parts/HOK-2453HKR?feedback=1), and am connecting the new exhaust pipe (https://www.summitracing.com/parts/HOK-16528HKR). The header ends have the 3-bolt smooth flange. The exhaust...
  16. Kyle K

    1973 Blazer SBC 350 - Need thoughts on exhaust system

    Thanks for all the input folks, helped me out. Good discussion. Will update you on progress.
  17. Kyle K

    1973 Blazer SBC 350 - Need thoughts on exhaust system

    Hey folks, hoping you can help me out with some exhaust questions for a 1973 Chevy Blazer. I just purchased a new SBC 350 and plan on putting new headers and exhaust on it (https://www.jegs.com/i/Chevrolet-Performance/809/12681429/10002/-1). Current exhausted is pretty rusted, and if I’m...
  18. Kyle K

    Battery disconnect switch...what gauge wire?

    Thanks all for the info, that helps out. And hilarious auto-correct. :)
  19. Kyle K

    Battery disconnect switch...what gauge wire?

    Hey folks, have a question I hope you can help with. I want to install a master disconnect switch in my '73 Blazer for 1) security deterrent and 2) easy electrical turn-off as I continue to do work on the truck (I'd normally remove terminal). For these two reasons, I'm not going down the...
  20. Kyle K

    Engine hoist leak - identify seal type

    Hey everyone, found the answer so thought I'd post in case anyone browses this post in the future. Found a great site that had the seal I needed... https://www.hcrcnow.com/. All things hoists and jacks. Thanks!
  21. Kyle K

    1973 Chevy Blazer - opinions wanted on interior color

    Thanks everyone for the thoughts above on the interior, really helps out. Putting in a new crate, then fixing floor pans, and onto seats. Will post pics when complete. Appreciate it.
  22. Kyle K

    Engine hoist leak - identify seal type

    Hey folks, hope you can help me identify a seal type for an engine hoist that has been leaking. It's a custom hoist we got from a race shop a while back. Leaks from the handle connection point right now. See attached images, and the broken up seal. Do you know what type of seal this is and/or...
  23. Kyle K

    1973 Chevy Blazer - opinions wanted on interior color

    Hey all, my first post here but have been reading the forum for years, and has always been very helpful. Thought I’d reach out to this group and get your opinion on a dilemma I have on interior color. Background I have a 1973 Chevy Blazer that I’m fixing up. Goal is NOT to restore to show...

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