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    Edelbrock Adapter questions

    I have a 1986 K10 with a .305 and a VERY trash quadrajet that had an attempted rebuild. Just bought a used Edelbrock 1406 600 cfm to start over. I know I need an adapter, what what one? I've heard #5765 or #2696 as useable adapters, but can anyone confirm? And is there anything else that needs...
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    What size is my fuel tank?

    On my 90' suburban I'm trying to figure out my tank size for helping calculate my mpg, but I cant figure out if its a 36, 38, 40 or something else. is there a definite way of telling?
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    Finally have this girl home, now what?

    Posted I bought this suburban a while ago. (1990 V1500 350) only just got it home. As a novice, I don't know of to address a few of the issues I've encountered. I had a good while to get to know the truck on the 150 mile drive home, here's some of the quirks I noticed: Steering feels very...
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    Finally did it! Bought a suburban, what now?

    Few days ago I finally ended my search and bought a 1990 GMC 1500 suburban. This truck has higher miles, (220K) but a low miles engine. (150K) A few reasons why I decided on this rig: 1, the price was right, only 3,400$. 2, repairs. the high miles didn't put me off becasue I saw how much work...
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    Mpg to expect on an '82 C20 3+3, 350?

    Am I crazy for hopping to get at least 14 MPG highway with a beast like this? I hear 12 a lot, but I assume that's with the 454. Thoughts?
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    6.2 years to avoid?

    In my long journey of suburban hunting, I've run across quite a few 6.2s. But a recently remembered someone saying how early 6.2s where prone to block cracks, which go me thinking, is there a noticeable lifespan benefit to buying say a 1991 6.2 versus a 1984 one with the same miles? Are there...
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    I want to drive an '89 suburban 700 miles home, what should I know?

    I live in the Midwest. the venerable 4x4 square body suburban is my dream vehicle. I found one out west, and now I would like to possibly go get it. WHAT SHOULD I DO TO PREPARE?! I mean, from your guys' expertise, what can I do before hand to have the best chance at a successful trip with the...
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    6.2 For A Daily Driver? What Are The Downsides?

    I've made a few posts here, and maybe you can see I'm REALLY getting into pre-91 suburban's. Now I've in recent months stumbled across the world of the diesel suburban, and as I see its a match made in heaven by God Himself. So what are the major disadvantages of driving one daily? I hear...
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    '89 GMC 'Burb grill swap questions

    I'm looking at an '89 GMC Suburban. Very clean, only issue is, I hate the late GMC grill style. So my question is, is it easy, hard or impossible with chopping and unique tools to do a 'non-invasive' (No major cutting) swap to, say, a '81 GMC grill? or an '86 Chevrolet grill? how different are...
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    Questions about '74 All Time 4wd, HELP

    Hey, I'm a new member and I don't know if this is the right section to post this, but hear me out. I'm currently considering the purchase of a 1974 K20 Suburban, and I have questions. I don't know much about mechanics so I need some guidance in regards to know early 'All Time' systems work, and...
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    Next Generation Member

    Hello, community! I've only recently gotten into Old GM and Chevy trucks, (Just bought my fist vehicle, an '86 Chevy K10) I know fairly little about mechanics but I'd like to learn. I have a soft spot for Square Body suburban's, and I've currently looking at/saving for one. For my first Post...

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