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  1. Catfish26kc

    Check engine light

    Looking for advice, my 86 gmc sierra classic has had a check engine light coming on and off while driving? All gauges are good, nothing shows any indication of a problem. Any suggestions on where to start looking?
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    Exhaust question

    I’ve finally got my truck going smooth now, moving on to other things. Does anyone know if there is options on changing my dual exhaust from the muffler back to to run out the back instead of behind you he tires?
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    Found my vibration/shuddering issue

    Loose bolts from flex plate to torque converter. Someone didn’t torque down the bolts? I’d love to have a discussion with the former owner, might have to message him on FB, the original owner has passed on.
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    Found a free motor and can't find identification

    Guys, I found a free motor and looking for identification on it, any ideas what I got? I'm thinking it's a 250 ci it's said to of come out of an 81' or 82 chevy c10.... any help would be appreciated....
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    Vacuum fiting question

    Can anyone tell me what this fitting is called, I've had shift problems and found someone put electrical tape over it with the trans vacuum line in it. I hooked up a piece of hose to it for now. I'm replacing the modulator tonight and probably should replace the fitting. Thanks
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    Looking to swap my 454 for a 350 long block

    I'm looking for recommendations on a long block purchase. I'm sick and done with this 454bbc, I'm ready for fresh and new.... anyone have any recommendations? I am exploring a place called powertrain in MD.
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    Looking for opinions on seafoam use in these old trucks...

    Looking for thoughts, opinions and general information on seafoam usage. I've never used it and kinda wanna know some thoughts on it. Kinda bored waiting on my Chiefs to try for another championship!
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    Running bo

    Got the lights working on the running boards. I was on the fence at first. But the original owner had them installed at purchase so I thought I'd keep them for now. Look pretty good. My 13yr old son loves this truck but says it looks like a grandpa truck.... I'm hoping I'm not a grandpa for...
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    Sealing water pump fittings

    Hey guys, new water pump installed and the threaded pipe nipple is leaking. I put pipe thread on it. Any suggestions on an alternative? I'm thinking about using pipe dope. Wonder if that's an option that will be ok. . I'm thinking I'd not want that to get in my coolant system. It works on fuel...
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    Good parts

    Can anyone offer up where they get parts that are reliable at a decent price, actually I'm to the point where price doesn't matter. I buy from national stores and have ended up installing them then removing them and taking them back, taking a chance I'll keep doing it again and again. It's like...
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    Smog thoughts

    Hey everyone, I've got some questions about removing the monster on my engine. It's very ugly and isn't welcome in my state or my truck. Can anyone give me ideas on the important issues in the removal of the nasty smog monster that has me P0ed that I bought this truck? It's gotta go. It makes...
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    Blown head gasket questions

    Gentlemen, new to this forum, never posted anything. Kinda familiar with 80's gm trucks. I'm 99% sure I've got a blown head gasket. Symptoms, rough running white smoke out of 1 tailpipe. Small coolant leak I haven't located due to 2° weather outside....
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    Headlight issues

    Hey guys, my first post . I'm having issues with headlights randomly going on and off on my 86 gmc. I replaced the dimmer switch 3 times. I now have an orange wire at the plug that is warm to the touch and have only the top headlights working but all 4 come on when I click the high beams on. Is...
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    Joe from Kansas.

    Hello, great to be here. 3rd square body for me. Currently 86 gmc sierra classic c2500. Had a 68 chevy, 78 chevy.

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