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    Car hauler issues. How can I fix this. I dont know trailer parts.

    The added plus to this is you could add some length to it and eliminate the piece of wood you have to use under it. I have a tongue jack on my trailer like that, I was able to get the snap ring off and work on the jack itself, then reinstall it once I was done. Take Care, KS in KCK
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    TH400 Information Thread

    Thanks for posting this thread and the associated links! I'm not inclined to work on transmissions much myself, but want to know what I can so I can have an intelligent conversation with the shop when I have them rebuilt. Recently I started having issues with a TH-400 in my 78 Chevy C20...
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    Barn-To-Garage Renovation!

    Hi Everyone! Sorry been off the forum for a while, I had knee replacement surgery in November and am finally back to the new "normal" -- it's not bad, just taking a little getting used to. Anyway, the project progress has slowed a bit with the winter weather. However, the contractor got the...
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    TH-400 Engagement Delay?

    Thanks everyone for the advice, it's all welcome! I'm at a spot where it may have to sit for a little longer, unfortunately -- I am facing knee replacement surgery on 8 November and I'm having to prioritize what I can get done in the time I have left. Never mind that the weather turned to dog...
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    Barn-To-Garage Renovation!

    As a follow-up, here's three pictures of the work performed so far this year Take Care, KS
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    Barn-To-Garage Renovation!

    Hi Everyone! This project has seemed to take FOREVER, but finally I'm seeing true progress! The house I'm renovating was built somewhere between 1905 and 1909, and it's my belief that the "barn" is at least that old. Originally there was a wooden building just to the east of this building...
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    TH-400 Engagement Delay?

    Thanks, Nick! Here's the answers I know about: When you changed the filter, did you put two new O-rings on the case side of the filter pick up tube? -- Yes, I was concerned about how "loose" the filter was even after tightening down the bolt, but I read that this is common on the TH-400s...
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    TH-400 Engagement Delay?

    Hi Nick and Matt! Thanks for the responses, guess I need to clarify my initial post. First of all, the transmission was doing this before I changed the pan, it's a standard-depth version with a drain plug that came in a bunch of odd parts I bought at a sale. It was an annoyance, but after a...
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    TH-400 Engagement Delay?

    Hi everyone! In my ongoing saga of the 78 2WD 3/4-ton "Blackie" I recently replaced the fluid and filter, plus replaced the pan with an aftermarket pan with a drain plug. After replacing the fluid it seemed to take a lot more than normal (per CSM) to get the trans dipstick to read "full" -- I...
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    3/4-Ton 2wd Rear Spring Replacement: Advice?

    Final report: After replacing the driver's side valve cover gasket (again) and the transmission filter/pan (added one with a drain plug) I got the truck out for a short trip around the block -- did good. Tried a couple more blocks around -- still good. Finally, got the truck out on the highway...
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    Mangled Bolt Top Shock Mount?

    Definitely heed the advice on the Loctite -- someone way before me who owned my 85 GMC had the shock mounts get loose and it made a mess of the holes. Now I have to take the frame to my race shop buddy for some reinforcement on those holes before I start the reassembly process. Take Care, Ken...
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    3/4-Ton 2wd Rear Spring Replacement: Advice?

    SUCCESS! Everything is reassembled, torqued, and ready to reinstall the tires. Thanks again to everyone that provided advice, it was a royal PITA but having a good, SAFE, rear suspension setup is well worth it. I had already replaced the front shocks, when I took the rears off I realize that...
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    3/4-Ton 2wd Rear Spring Replacement: Advice?

    OK, little steps towards getting this back together. Finally had enough time and felt good enough to finish removing the passenger's side spring and shock, took about every saw blade I just bought to get the front spring bolt out. New springs are in place, everything's ready to torque down...
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    3/4-Ton 2wd Rear Spring Replacement: Advice?

    Hi Everyone! As a quick update, I went to a local shop with what was left of the old U-bolts and they hooked me up perfectly -- it was a third-generation shop, very well versed in what I needed. In a matter of minutes they had me out the door with four new U-Bolts made to duplicate exactly...
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    3/4-Ton 2wd Rear Spring Replacement: Advice?

    Thanks, I have the knee replacement planned for November so I won't miss my part-time jobs as a road course safety worker, but I'm going to miss a couple of weekends with this balance thing. Greatly appreciate the advice on the U-bolts, I will reach out to some local shops -- they didn't want...
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    3/4-Ton 2wd Rear Spring Replacement: Advice?

    Hi Everyone! Well, things went from bad to worse for me, and for the truck it got a little better, then went downhill. First of all, thanks for the recommendations on the reciprocating saw blades! I was able to get things done with one blade that took for of the cheaper ones. Still very...
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    Power tool storage

    I have a set of their similar item (Versa-stack?) that I keep all my supplies for race car wiring work (I do this at several locations, so they have to be portable) and couldn't be happier. It allows me to organize wire, sleeving, and large tools (thermal wire stripper, heat gun, extension...
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    I've collected a huge collection of Ryobi 18-volt cordless stuff over the years, and have had good luck with them, especially after upgrading to the Lithium Ion batteries. However, I wanted to get a cordless grinder, and one trip to Home Depot (and no service at all) soured me to their...
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    3/4-Ton 2wd Rear Spring Replacement: Advice?

    OK, first day of progress: some good, some not so good. First of all, I only had the front spring bolt and the lower shock bolt give me much hassle. I had the frame supported under one jack stand (forward of the rear axle) and after removing the tire I put one under the rear axle as close to...
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    3/4-Ton 2wd Rear Spring Replacement: Advice?

    Thanks, everyone! After removing the springs on the project truck I agree about the bolts being a PITA to get out -- one on each side was frozen solid, so there was a bit of cutting done to finish the job (and wasn't the same one on each side). Since nothing will be saved any and all options...
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    Glasstite Topper Replacement parts

    Hi Everyone! While I'm making plans to replace the rear springs on my 78 3/4-ton (another thread) I wanted to spend a little time looking for replacement parts for the topper I will have on my 85 GMC: It's a Glasstite cab-height (with a little extra) topper, and I need to find replacement...
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    3/4-Ton 2wd Rear Spring Replacement: Advice?

    Hi Everyone! In order to get Project Calvin back on track I need to replace the rear springs on my 78 3/4-ton -- one has the main leaf broken just aft of the U-bolts. I have everything on-hand to replace (including shocks while I'm at it), the only part I have to re-use is the plate the...
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    New Again -- Bought Another Square Body!

    The last two days have been pretty productive on the C20. Yesterday I replaced the valve covers and repaired the wires to the alternator and temperature gauge, along with some adjustments to the carb. I also added a small tachometer just so I could see how many RPMs this 350 is turning when I...
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    New Motor/Pump and Switch windshield washers still not working

    So glad I saw this thread! My 78 C20 is having issues with the wipers only going one speed, even after I replaced the switch (it actually has the delay module behind the dash). The washer doesn't run at all, but I have the 85 GMC parts truck with the later-design washer pump in the reservoir...
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    Scrapping Truck -- Parts To Keep?

    Hi Everyone! Thanks for all the suggestions, I am keeping the single-headlight front pieces to convert my 85 from duals to singles, that way it'll "match" the 1980 Starfire I'm going to start on after the truck project is complete. Someone installed the V-8 that's in it now, it originally had...

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