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  1. jetman

    2 Buck Electronics Upgrade

    Have been spoiled by new vehicles with electronically controlled headlamps, turn signal indicators along with everything else control modules can do. Use my square for trailer pulling, quite often in heavy traffic. Run headlights during the day / use signals often for a margin of safety...
  2. jetman

    GM C channel frame -> Boxed frame

    Seriously thinking about buying a newer model GM 3/4 or 1 ton LWB standard cab 4x4 and cutting down to accept SWB bed. Would like to stay w/ C channel frame for ease of fabrication. Does anyone know the model year GM went to fully boxed frames for these pickups?
  3. jetman

    Toyota 3FGC Forklift

    Bought a mid 80's period correct 3000# capacity Toyota forklift to work alongside my square, model 42-3FGC15. It is a great little lift, powered by the time tested Toyota 5R engine. Only thing is I have had a struggle finding technical/repair/parts information. Hence I have created a page...
  4. jetman

    Failed O'Reilly Fuel Filters

    Delivered 2 tons of Sewer-Savers to the city of Galveston yesterday. On the way back w/ empty trailer the engine power dropped way down, 30 mph max. Barely got back to shop, popped the hood and found both O'Reilly inline fuel filters had failed, dumping almost 1 years worth of trash into...
  5. jetman

    Total Failure of Front Disk

    Rolling down a local highway pulling a small single axle trailer my square seemed to be a little low on power, like it was bucking a headwind. On approach to a red traffic light, I went for the brakes and the brake pedal mashed all the way to the floor. Hit the electric brakes (yes I have...
  6. jetman

    Three Little Squares in Montana

    Being auctioned by the Montana Forestry Service. All mil spec diesel 4x4's, do not appear to be operational. LWB Cab 'n chassis, no bed. BUT sheet metal/interiors appears to be in great condition. Selling Jan 25th. https://gsaauctions.gov/gsaauctions/aucitdsc/?sl=81QSCI17070003
  7. jetman

    Need to wack a little off the rear drive shaft..

    The rear drive shaft is about 1/2" too long, wants to bottom out against the NP-208 transfer case when hauling heavy loads. I was thinking I could cut/shorten the tube as usual OR perhaps I could shorten the yoke by 1/2". Wacking 1/2" off the yoke sure would be easier.... Anybody have any...
  8. jetman

    Rust Control

    Recently obtained a donor front fender for my Square, nice and straight, only thing is previous owner drove it into salt water once or twice. Have some medium Rust/Corrosion issues to tackle. Has anyone had any good experience with any particular pour on product to remove and/or stabilize...
  9. jetman

    Antenna Suggestions?

    Have a '86 fender with the radio antenna hole punched out at the factory. Will be using fender on an '83 with windshield antenna. Need to do something with the antenna hole, either find an antenna or bondo it over. Any good suggestions for an antenna?
  10. jetman

    Govment Squares_Central MI_Sale Ending TODAY!

    http://gsaauctions.gov/gsaauctions/aucalsrh/?sl=51QSCI16435004 Also a few other squares in Central MI, near Lansing, search the GSA web. Sale ending in a few hours!
  11. jetman

    One way to Locate Electrical Short..

    So my turn/brake/emergency lights started blowing fuses due to a short in the wiring harness. I was working my way thru the 2nd box of fuses, trying different things. Decided to "jumper in" an old car horn where the 15 amp turn signal fuse goes. Right turn signal, faint honking in time with...
  12. jetman

    Engine Recipe Needed_ '83 350 Work Truck

    Ok, the original 305 in my '83 K10 is starting to reach the end of its service life. I have managed to procure a 350 from a 86 K20 with "M" in the VIN, heavy duty which I suspect pertains mostly to the emissions pkg (correct me if I'm wrong). Will freshen the '86 350 up w/ gaskets, rings...
  13. jetman

    For Sale in Kemah, Texas area (Houston metro)

    Pretty cool 1982 1 ton. Neighbor has owned it for 4-5 years, used it to pull a trailer, bought a new truck, decided to sell his square. Automatic transmission, good tires, he says everything works. Does have the 6.2 diesel engine. All for USD 2,500.
  14. jetman

    Carburetor issues?? maybe trash...

    So this weekend I was moving a 8000# 5th wheel RV with my SWB. All was going great, till a common problem again popped up its ugly head. Motor started running ROUGH, began to loose power, barely got to where we needed to park the RV and my '83 305 w/ Edelbrock 4 bbl just died as we pulled onto...
  15. jetman

    How do you shift your Square's NP208?

    Ok, just got a new mode fork installed in my NP208 (t-case pulled by me, fixed by a local shop for $150 labor, t-case installed by me). Lot's of sweat invested in getting this thing fixed and all the t-case oil leaks stopped. Works like new! With that said, my experience with the NP208 for...
  16. jetman

    Pulling the Front 10 bolt Corp Diff Carrier..

    Ok, I have a matched pair of '83, 1/2 ton, 3.08 gear K-10 axles which I have not been able to sell away on CL (10 bolt front & rear). So I am considering embarking a full dis-assembly of both axles, keeping what parts I might need, giving one spindle away and selling a few parts. Question - I...
  17. jetman

    Little Spacers on NP208 Support Bracket...

    I just pulled my NP208. It has been jumping out of 2WD -> neutral, suspect a bad fork. Having never pulled a t-case before I had one simple question. There is a support bracket that supports the NP208. On my truck there were four (4) ~ 1/2" steel spacers used where the t-case support...
  18. jetman

    Remove Adj Sleeve in Yoke? how...

    OK, I am nearly finished tearing down the front axle to be used with my K10->K20 conversion. The last thing that needs to be removed are the Adjustment Sleeves from the yoke. This axle came from the junk yard, was pretty rusted up. I have read that the yoke threads are a bit fragile, do not...
  19. jetman

    NP208 Rebuild_Level of difficulty?

    Having some issues w/ my K10 transfer case, it is starting to drop into Neutral on a pretty regular basis while driving down the street. Has been making for some pretty exciting moments I figure it is time to open up the NP208 and see what is worn. Question - Is repairing/overhauling a NP208...
  20. jetman

    Left hand threads on 14 bolt 9.5in Ring Gear?

    Have decided to take the plunge and upgrade my '83 k10 -> k20. Obtained a well used set of k20 axles, will upgrade the stock rear 14 bolt 9.5in open semi-floater with a posi before I install it. Never have done driveline work before, am a bit nervous. Read that the stock carrier holding 9.5...
  21. jetman

    Axle Retaining Ring (C-clip) with Warn Hubs?

    Today I removed the factory Auto Locking hubs on my 1981 K-10. I installed a Warn Spindle Nut kit #29988 on each side. On one side, I installed the Warn supplied Axle Retaining Ring (C-Clip) which goes in a goove on the splined axle, up next to the Warn Spindle Nut, inboard of the hublock...
  22. jetman

    How to take OUT of 4WD

    I have a '83 K10 which I recently bought (auto transmission, auto locking hubs, everything is stock). Put it in 4x4 low to get out of a small mud hole. Got out of mud, put back into 2wd. Started driving down the highway, heard a loud clunking noise (like the hubs were still locked in...
  23. jetman

    How much load can a K10 take?

    I have a fully stock 1983 K10. Will be using it to move some 5th wheel RV's around the shop, yes the 5th whl hitch weight can be pretty heavy, perhaps 3000# on a big RV. Anyone have experience w/ how much weight a typical K10 will take before wiping out an axle or springs? Any suggestions...

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