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    Two Group 34 Red Top Optima Batteries

    I have two used optima batteries with less than 6,000 miles on them in three years. I had these tested at the local O'reillys a week or so ago. Batteries tested good (see pictures). I tried the craigslist route but it seems only scammers and low ballers want to send me offers. I'm asking $100...
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    Timing a 6.2 Diesel

    I need to see what the timing is on my 6.2 so I can work to getting the thing on the road again. I have a tach n time from kent moore that I can use as well as a timing light. Has anyone ever used this tool before?
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    Power Window Relay Mod on Rear Window

    A thought came to me while looking at the relay mod for the power windows in our square trucks. Could that same mod be applied to a power rear motor? It has an up, down, and off position on the switch just like the side power windows. You could pull 12V right off the junction block and splice...
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    Random square parts taking up space

    Here is some stuff that is taking up space and needs to go. From left to right: New gates 6.2 upper hose w/ less than 100 miles on it Stock wiper arms off of an 84 K5 Engine compartment plastic mount for factory bottle jack Shield for dual tank pump Ashtray Pickup cab corner speaker...
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    6.2 Overheating Woes

    Well after finally completing my serpentine conversion I got everything buttoned back up and took my truck out for a drive today. First thing is it did not want to start. Had to cycle the glow plugs a couple times and push the accelerator all the way to the floor until it starts and then I have...
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    K5 will not move. Transmission, transfer case, diffs, or angry gods?

    After my serpentine conversion I started up my truck for the first time in about two months and went to take it around the block and it wouldnt move. I check the obvious to see if the e-brake was still on and it was not. The brake light was however which was making me think that was the culprit...
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    CS alternator swap burning up fusible link

    Well I got everything bolted back together in my serpentine swap just enough so I could fire her up so I can move everything inside for the upcoming frame repair. After bleeding the fuel system for about 15 minutes she fired right up while making an odd sound. The closer I got to the engine bay...
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    2WD Transmission into a 4X4 Truck

    Found a 2WD 86 C10 with a 6.2 and 700r4. After reading a few things I'd like to confirm them here. -2WD have a longer output shaft that needs to be switched to a shorter 27 spline shaft -Input shaft on the 208 that is currently mated to a TH400 will have to be swapped to a 27 spline shaft...
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    6.2 cooling system/serpentine upgrade

    Seeing how my truck is having issues staying cool lately I have decided to perform a bit of an overhaul of the cooling system and convert it to a serpentine belt system. I believe either the radiator is blocked in areas or the water pump is on it's last legs. If I'm going to be removing the...
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    Replacing the body mounts K5 blazer

    I have this kit from Daystar that has all polyurethane mounts and what not that has been collecting dust for a while. I want to know how much of a pain it is to do this. Should I have a friend help? How much beer should I buy that friend? As always your help is greatly appreciated. Thanks
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    Head gasket, water pump, or ?

    I recently did a flush on my cooling system, changed the hoses, and put in a new thermostat. The flush must have knocked some crude loose because a small leak developed. I used some stop leak and that leak stopped. Shortly after my truck started overheating according to the gauge. Swapped out...
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    Got me a few surplus military toolboxes today

    I love these tool boxes. Some are good, others are junk, some are a mix of the two. I'm going to see how many good sets I can make :happy160:
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    Replaced cluster lights with LEDs

    I was tired of not being able to see squat when driving at night so I decided to pony up the cash for some LED bulbs in my instrument cluster. I am more than happy with the results. These lights are visible during the day! There was one spot where the LED bulb had trouble fitting. Also I had to...
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    ETR clock is always on

    After swapping the military harnesses out of my CUCV for civilian counterparts I found an ETR cassette radio that wound up in my dash. Its not the best working but it works. Out of curiousity I asked RetroC10Sport if my clock being on all the time was normal and it, in fact, is not. He directed...
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    TH400 stalls in any gear

    Ive been working on my blazer lately to get the electrical sorted out. Yesterday I tackled the electrical and got my main issues sorted out. Today I went to go for a quick drive in it since it has been sitting for months. I start it up and let it warm up. I release the parking brake and go to...
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    6.2 Engine Harness Repair or Replacement?

    I was wandering through my local pull and pay when I spotted a 6.2 diesel sitting on the tailgate of a K5 Blazer. I wandered over to it and surprisingly the dash harness and engine harness were still on the vehicle. Rushed out to the car to get my tools and came back to grab the two. The dash...

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