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    AC blowing off at compressor?

    Electric fans do not move as much air as mechanical fans. So if one of the fans is dead you really have an issue. Also make sure your shroud makes the fan pull air through the s=condenser and radiator.
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    Pressure Brake Bleeding Question

    I prefer a pressure bleeder. Put shop air to it set the regulator and remove fluid from each wheel. Easy, peasy, no mess and you get a nice pedal. I have done the old 2 man, press, release method many times too. For my truck I used one of these pressure bleeders and I bought this adapter...
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    Battery to body ground

    I stuck with the factory grounds more or less. I just replaced all the cables and straps with new ones. For the bigger cables I bought the from CE Auto Electric. They mad them the exact length and color I wanted. They use flexible welding type cable and put the ends on I wanted. I hate those...
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    1 Ton Master Cylinder Brake Lines

    I got them from Inline Tube for my 1987 GMC V3500. They were pretty good. Had to tweak a couple of them but way better than trying to make them myself.
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    Bent yoke on front axle

    Just be careful. Remove the zero fitting if there is one. I watched a guy use a torch on a ball joint and the stud shot through his foot. The grease caught fire and expanded pushing the stud out. He kept warning him not to heat it cherry red but he found out why I was warning him. In my 40...
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    Replaced ac evaporator now pressures are off

    The fact that you have 50psi on the high and low side with the compressor running means one of two things. 1. Your compressor is no good 2. Your restriction is missing. (Orifice tube) If you had poor airflow through the condensor you would have very high pressure on the high side.
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    Replaced ac evaporator now pressures are off

    Did you install an orifice tube in the new evaporator? They do not come with them installed. With equal pressure you system is not doing anything. If the compressor clutch is engaged and that is what you have for pressures either your compressor is no good or you do not have a proper...
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    Hello & Seeking Restoration Info

    I had my Dad's V3500 restored last year and I did all the mechanical and small part/trim work. I have about $60,000 into it and I still have a few thousand to spend to finish it. Body shop closed and owner retired after he finished his part on my truck. Came out amazing. My original plan was to...
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    Container based shop: 2 post lift placement advice?

    I have seen lift installed outdoors. Just cover the powerhead when not in use. When I owned my own car dealer I used Rotary lifts. I think they are one of the best but of course not cheap. If you call local lift dealers they usually have used ones for sale and they do decent prices on them. My...
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    1987 R10 Prop UJ

    Nearly a 1/4" of movement is not normal. Either you have the wrong U-joint or you have the wrong pinion. You need to give the pinion to the driveshaft shop. They should be able to find a u-joint that will work.
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    LMC Vent Window Rebuild

    I planned to do mine but time was running out so I had Precision do them. The only negative I can say is they did not paint the black piece between the vent and door glass. Mine was not rusty but it is 40 years old.
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    Original Color of Inner Wheel Wells and Core Support?

    I just had my truck restored. I did the mechanical but a body restoration shop did the body work. He used an expensive paint for everything. Underhood he added flattener. He did say he has restored many GM show cars and had a formula he worked out. He weighed everything. It looked good to me. I...
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    Dash speaker mounting

    I used a set of Infinity REF307F speakers with stock brackets. I mounted the speakers under the brackets so they did not stick up higher than stock. Wish I knew about those brackets.
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    Experienced masters, please provide restoration guidance

    I spend more than a new truck would cost restoring my 1987 V3500. I already owned the truck and did not touch the engine internals. I did a ton of work myself. I had a body shop do the body work. I did mechanical stuff, cleaned up driveline and painted it all. I redid the interior. Paint was...
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    AC Compressor Belt

    Do not ruin your belts with "belt dressing". If you have a squealing belt fix the problem. If a belt chirps you can take a crayon to it while it is running but be careful not to get hurt.
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    Sanden compressor wiring

    You can buy a replacement connector. They are readily available. Dorman 85143 includes the diode/
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    Steering column bearings help

    According to the parts catalog the bearing is the same for A/T or M/T non-tilt column. As listed above the GM number is 7819517. A quick search shows that part available many places. Summit and Rock Auto have AC Delco for $35.
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    Gasket? Foam tape? Blower box install

    I used a foam core butyl tape. Worked great for both the box halves and sealing it to the firewall. 6mm x 12' from Amazon. it was enough to seal the box and seal it to the firewall. I think I have maybe 1 foot left over. I believe GM used something similar. I prefer butyl to the 3M strip caulk...
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    New guy from MASS.

    Welcome! CT here
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    Fender antenna debacle

    Does anyone even listen to AM/FM any more? I can't recall the last time I did. Maybe 15 years ago. For my restoration I bought a Delco original radio that was modified with Bluetooth. I can stream from my phone. For my needs this is perfect. I want to listen to something but do not want to...
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    Good manual battery chargers?

    Smart chargers are ok but many times you need an old school dumb charger. Just be careful using one with modern electronics. Some old school ones put out 18 volts and can cause damage to electronics in modern cars. When a battery goes dead it is permanently damaged. Will it work for a while...
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    Some Squarebody parts for sale

    They connect to the dash harness speaker connectors. They allow you to use aftermarket speakers without cutting the factory wiring
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    Why do Americans hate drain plugs? Drive line oil change queries.

    I love British cars and have owned many over the years. The ironic thing about them is the drain plug is about the only thing that doesn't leak on them. :cool:
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    Some Squarebody parts for sale

    Sorry but they are black. I don't know where you can buy them already painted.
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    Some Squarebody parts for sale

    I have a few things left from my restoration I don't need. I may add more things as I clean up. My prices include shipping to CONUS. I accept, Zelle, Venmo, Cashapp, Postal Money orders, and personal checks. 1. NOS GM EGR filter - $15 2. 81-89 Dash Vents LMC 38-5279 - $25 for the pair...

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