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  1. PhotonFanatic

    Engine mount replacement?

    Did you notice any reduction in vibration or noise immediately after you changed them? And if so, how long did the improved condition last?
  2. PhotonFanatic

    Engine mount replacement?

    I've heard of people using a 2x4 between the frame and the exhaust manifold, when jacking from the oil pan wouldn't work. My experience has been the opposite. Over the past 10 years I've ordered a ton of parts from them and I've had to send things back to them maybe 4 times. Each time it was...
  3. PhotonFanatic

    Engine mount replacement?

    Typically Rockauto has reliable brands. Imo they're the go-to for real parts from a real supplier who cares about their reputation to the normal degree. Unfortunately that has become a problem. As many here have said, much cheaper parts can be had on amazon, but they're fakes. Claiming to be the...
  4. PhotonFanatic

    Engine mount replacement?

    The ones on Rockauto are all in the $10 range. Then for the fake GM one it (but has an AC Delco sticker) jumps up to $90. Quite a price jump for solid metal with a chunk of rubber.
  5. PhotonFanatic

    Engine mount replacement?

    Here's a $96 mount: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=6437748&cc=1059825&pt=5552 and here's the $13 mount: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=6620704&cc=1059825&pt=5552 The Garage Journal told me to beware this "GM Genuine" brand name. They said they're not made by GM...
  6. PhotonFanatic

    Engine mount replacement?

    I'm looking to kill some of the NVH in my 87 (noise vibration and harshness). It occurred to me that it probably has the stock engine mounts. Figured I'd better stop by and ask if it's a hard job to replace them. And what the procedure is. I read another thread saying you only replace one at a...
  7. PhotonFanatic

    Pulling all the smog stuff

    I don't have any problem with polluting less. It's the smarter thing to do seeing as how we have to live where we pollute. If all the pollution got teleported to venus then I'd disagree. Never really knew if it was doing all that much on my particular vehicle though. Replacing a dead cat seemed...
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    Pulling all the smog stuff

    If I could have a TBI that actually came close to LS stats, I'd stick with the TBI. Cause why not, it will be cheaper. But with the LS you get what; 110 more hp before you do any modifications? The LS can be 380 hp and still seem like it's a stock engine in terms of road manners. I'm not one for...
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    Pulling all the smog stuff

    At age 40 I'm the same way. I've had my fill of noisy exhaust and now I value peace and quiet. When I changed out the giant factory cat because it apparently stopped working, the smaller replacement added noise. A downgrade imo. So how do you get good flow without the noise? I think flowmaster...
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    Pulling all the smog stuff

    I've also heard that the cat will get glowing hot. Not sure about that one though. I was just trying to accomplish a cleaner engine bay and to pick up whatever small amount of power could be had. But it sounds like all that stuff needs to stay there. I'll rely on a 5.3L to delete it.
  11. PhotonFanatic

    Pulling all the smog stuff

    I heard that back in the 1980's people would remove all the smog stuff from their trucks. I have an 87 with the TBI 350, so here's my questions: 1. They said the trucks would run better after that. Is this true? 2. What exactly do they mean by "run better"? Is it smoother, less noisy, or just...
  12. PhotonFanatic

    Help me figure out what to do with this truck

    Yeah I'd fix it and sell it. Unless you just really need another truck for your land. But either way, fix the wrecked parts and have a good running truck to either sell or use. It would be a waste of a good truck and money to let it rot away.
  13. PhotonFanatic

    I guess I give up on the windows

    When I was 20 I was a security guard, and I avoided a lot of work simply by avoiding the bosses! LOL
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    I guess I give up on the windows

    Yeah I checked them last week when I took the driver's door panel apart. The contacts were all good except one that was full of green gunk. Not sure what that gunk is, or why it's green. I don't think the actual contacts are copper. It didn't want to roll down (at all) and cleaning that contact...
  15. PhotonFanatic

    How to deal with that snoring noise?

    Maybe you've heard the noise I'm referring to at some point. The best way to describe the sound, is a light snoring noise when you press the gas. It's easiest to hear at lower speeds, when other things are quiet. Your first thought might be that it's the AC blower motor. I've determined that...
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    I guess I give up on the windows

    I've determined it's the wire that runs between the two switches. Seems to work fine when you roll it up or down from the passenger side. I'd put it at close to factory speeds. 10.45v during operation, even with the truck not running. It's only slow (up or down) when operating the window from...
  17. PhotonFanatic

    Are front wheel bearings adjustable?

    That's what lead me to the bearings. If it clunks when you rock the wheel up and down, it's tie rods. Side to side is ball joints. But both ways... wheel bearings. Also I had the suspension shop check everything and all they could come up with was a worn pitman arm and idler arm. I had them...
  18. PhotonFanatic

    Are front wheel bearings adjustable?

    In your experience has repacking them ever solved the wheel clunk? When you rock the wheel side to side or top to bottom.
  19. PhotonFanatic

    Are front wheel bearings adjustable?

    Is there no possibility of reinstalling bad bearings? Could a bearing pass a visual inspection but still be bad? Next question - How much did yall charge back when you were doing this job? I'm trying to see if I can justify the expense of buying the necessary tools to do it myself.
  20. PhotonFanatic

    What did you pay for a square

    I paid $800 for a clean running and driving 81 silverado in 2002. My first truck, but a terrible 2 barrel 305. Kinda wish I still had it because the truck was so nice, but at the same time I wasn't a real big fan of the color scheme. Dallas cowboys... meh Truck I have now I paid $1500 for...
  21. PhotonFanatic

    Has anybody ever notched cab for more seat clearance?

    I'd be curious to know if you can lean back further after doing those things. I'm trying to be able to lean back another two or 3 inches. Once you've modified the floors, maybe the effect is the same because you're using different seats.
  22. PhotonFanatic

    Has anybody ever notched cab for more seat clearance?

    Maybe a square could be notched too then.
  23. PhotonFanatic

    Has anybody ever notched cab for more seat clearance?

    I considered it, but I just can't do it. Imo it kills the "old" look of the squares. Extended cab was a big 1990's thing. The squares look great with a single cab, which is undone when you extend the cab.
  24. PhotonFanatic

    Has anybody ever notched cab for more seat clearance?

    Maybe those trucks have a bit more metal to work with than the squarebodies do.
  25. PhotonFanatic

    How to adjust the steering wheel

    I've heard of people doing that before, and I'm not sure how it is on the older trucks, but my steering wheel has a notch which will only allow it to go on one way. Trying to adjust the wheel itself wouldn't work in this case.

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