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    Disappearing coolant

    So since I’ve owned this rig I’ve had a slow coolant disappearing act going on. ZERO water in the oil. No visible external leaks. No smell of coolant in the exhaust whatsoever. Used the ole girl harder this weekend than usual, moving from one cabin to another. “Used” about 3/4 of a gallon...
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    Axle housing diameter?? Broken shock mount

    Just came in from rust checking my 84K10 for the winter. Once I got to the back of the rig, I noticed that the driver side lower shock mount was broken. Probably happened yesterday when I drove it home from the cabin with the quad in the back. Anyhow, are these 10 bolt housings 3” in...
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    Fan clutch resistance question

    How much resistance should a cold fan clutch have when spinning it by hand? I can move it. But it certainly won’t keep spinning when I stop moving it. It’s stiff but it moves. I’m trying to figure out why it never gets above 130-140°. Gonna get another thermostat today and throw it in...
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    What is this?

    Truck is registered as an 84, but the cab MAY be a different year. This is under the dash , just under steering column. Never traced the wires, in the midst of reforming my seat. Thanks Codfish
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    Can you tell if a block has 1 or 2 piece rear seal without opening it up???

    I’ve read that a pass side dipstick is on a 1 piece block, and a driver side dipstick would indicate a 2 piece rear main seal. This always the case? Casting numbers on my block are darn near impossible to read. Was told it was a 444 replacement block?? I’d like to order parts and have them...
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    Will this radio fit an 84??

    This look like it will fit an 84 squarebody?? Too far away to go look.
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    Suggestions on primer for my topper

    Picked up a topper for my 84 for $40. Great shape except for busted front glass. No big deal. Anyhow a few touch ups here and there and I’m getting closer to priming it before paint. I’ll be tackling this myself. What primer should I use? Here’s a pic of a can of paint that came with the...
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    Another 700r4 question. Weird happening

    Newly rebuilt trans has about 500 miles on it, give or take. Trouble free. Took the truck to town today. After an hour or so of running around to different places, the truck was hard to start. Seemed flooded. Once it started had to rev it up somewhat to clear the “flood”, so it would stay...
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    Un excited alternator

    When I first start my 84, volts on gauge and sniper screen show batt voltage until I blip the throttle. Hot or cold, doesn’t matter. Then it goes to 14.1 or so. This anything to be concerned about? Thanks Codfish
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    Quiet muffler recommendations

    Looking for options for quiet mufflers for my 84. Has headers and 2.5” exhaust. Ones on there now are way too loud. There when I got the truck. Headers are staying. I’d be happy with stock sounding mufflers if I can find ones that will slip right in place of what’s there now once I measure...
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    Best gun for metallics

    So After months of looking for a topper for my 84, I may have found one, for free!!!! Anyhow, gonna paint it to match my truck. It’s a blue metallic paint. I’ve never painted before, but I will be painting this myself. Who’s sprayed metallic before and which type of gun will work best for a...
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    What gauge size/diameter to replace stock ??

    Hi Looking to add a trans temp gauge in my 84 K10. What diameter aftermarket gauge (ie Autometer) should I order to fit into the unused spot on my dash? I’m away from home for a couple weeks so I can’t measure it. Thanks Codfish
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    TCI or B&M tv cable

    Need a new TV cable for my 700r4. Anyone have good or bad experiences with either the TCI 376800 or B&M 70242? Thanks
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    How to test torque converter lockup solenoid

    Can I hook up a 12 volt source to the 4 pin connector on my 700r4 to see if the lockup solenoid is functioning? If so which of the pins in the connector is 12 volt in? Looks like only 3 of the 4 pins are/were used. I don’t have the wiring going to the trans so I’ll just use the pins in the...
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    Can you run a 700r4 WITHOUT electrical connection?

    Took the pan off my 700r4 to drain the oil before I wrestle it to the ground. Noticed wiring inside the transmission, but no wiring Goin to the trans. Found the empty connection on the drivers side. No plug in sight. I’m assuming this is for a lockup converter?? The converter is blue, with...
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    Aftermarket 700r4 sources.

    Anyone have good experiences with online purchases of 700r4s?? 4x4 variety. Broad question I know but….. I may be SOL locally getting mine rebuilt, so May have no other choice but to order one. Close to the east coast would be great to keep the shipping costs down. I’m in eastern Canada so...
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    Any diff between 2wd and 4wd 700r4s?

    So, looks like my 700r4 is on the way out. Slipping like crazy in 3 and overdrive. Had to limp it home in 2nd gear. Fluid smells not good, but not low. I was thinking time to go manual, but looks too involved. Not sure just yet. Anyhow just found a local guy selling a 700r4 that he had for a...
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    Flickering headlights issue

    84 K10 Dimmer switch on column I haven't driven the truck much at night yet, but it's soon to become my daily driver, so that will change. The 3 or 4 times I have driven it after dark, I've had a headlight issue. As far as I can remember, low beam is fine if I don't use high beam.. 90%...
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    Engine too cold for sniper??

    Just finished Holley sniper install. Started first click of the key. Whew!! Now, I can’t get the darn thing to run warm enough for the efi to do the self learn thing. I thought it had a 160 thermostat in there, as the engine would not go above 160, according to the sniper display. So i...
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    Newish member

    I’ve been a gear head since I can remember, and have owned a few muscle and 30s era cars over the years. Sold my last one, a 37 Dodge D5 coupe a couple years ago and decided that was it. Last year I got the bug again and thought “what could I get that the novelty won’t wear off of”? Well I...
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    Fuel sending unit help

    Installing a Holley sniper on my 84 k10. Single drivers side tank. Dropped the tank to modify the sending unit for the return line, and found this. The 1/4 line was pretty much plugged, so I cleaned it out. The 3/8 supply line is fine. The middle line, the 5/16 line. Where does it return...
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    Help with block id

    Trying to find the year of my small block. Just for parts ordering and what not. No other reason. I looked at the “lime book” referenced here but no luck. I ONLY have the numbers from the front pad behind the alternator. Previous owner said this was a replacement crate, but who knows. Only...
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    Small block starter question

    So my starter quit today. Acted up every now and then, finally crapped out today. Called parts stores and found one starter in town for an 84 k10 with a 350. Perfect. Went to pick it up, and the one they had was twice the size of the one on my truck. Luckily I brought the old one with me...
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    Holley sniper install questions

    Hi all Will be installing a Sniper master kit in the near future. 84 K10 with 700r4. Current Qjet and stock iron manifold. Keeping the manifold. This is going to be my daily driver. Been reading the install guide online, and have a couple questions for anyone that’s done the swap already...

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