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  1. BabyBlueChevrolet

    350 backfiring from carb, stalls under load

    1973 Chevy C20 with 350. I just redid the intake manifold gaskets and it fired right up, idles good, but when i put it in gear and give it gas it just backfires and dies. I’ve messed with the timing, advancing and retarding but it doesnt seem to help. I have relatively new carburetor (demon...
  2. BabyBlueChevrolet

    Power steering delete

    Power steering delete…. I kinda like it
  3. BabyBlueChevrolet

    Long tube headers installed, now backfiring on deceleration?

    So I finally got around to installing my long tube headers today. I removed the rest of the exhaust including muffler for now until i can find a place that can weld me on some mufflers. It runs fine (loud as hell) when i step on the gas, but as soon as i let off the throttle, it backfires like...
  4. BabyBlueChevrolet

    Is it even possible to have a completely leakless 350?

    My 350 leaks from the breather, pcv line, carburetor (?), front and back manifold end seals, valve covers (despite getting new covers and gaskets). Admittedly the manifold end seals are my fault when i replaced the manifold, but from what Ive read these engines will leak oil pretty much no...
  5. BabyBlueChevrolet

    Should I trade my 73 C20 for a 1998 Suburban

    So my truck needs quite a bit more work. Leaking oil, trans fluid, exhaust leaks, etc. Doable work but work nonetheless. It runs and shift great though. This guy has a 1998 Chevy Suburban super clean with 60k miles, no problems. Should i trade?
  6. BabyBlueChevrolet

    Replacing intake manifold+gaskets

    So I am about to throw on an aftermarket aluminum edelbrock intake, 4 barrel carb, and distributor for my ‘73 C20 350 small block. I’ve done intake gaskets before on my 2003 blazer which were fairly easy, just time consuming. My biggest concern with this job is that the intake gaskets don’t...
  7. BabyBlueChevrolet

    Will any 350 fit?

    I have a 1973 Chevy C20. I found a slightly used GM crate engine for sale for $3k and I plan on buying it and swapping it in. The seller says its got 4 bolt mains and a 1 piece rear main seal, and I believe mine has a 2 piece. Will this engine drop and bolt right in or are there any...
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    Exhaust leak affecting performance?

    So I crawled under my ‘73 today to try and get to the bottom of why its running crappy. I was hearing a ticking or popping sound and so I stuck my hand around the exhaust flange and felt exhaust coming out, then I looked at the lower portion of the exhaust pipe and saw a huge hole in it. My...
  9. BabyBlueChevrolet

    Picked up my first classic truck

    I recently bought a 1973 Chevy Cheyenne C20. Its got a 350 small block and TH350 trans. When I bought it I drove it 250 miles back home. It was doing good then it started backfiring on the highway. Anyway this is my first classic truck and Im real excited to get her running perfect. It is...

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