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  1. theblindchicken

    350 - Cranking, won't fire

    Hey guys, Trying to get my truck running today. New build, but I can't get it to fire. It's cranking easily, but just won't fire. Has a small pop with a bit of smoke, but I can't tell if it's coming from the carb or from the exhaust since it's headers to muffler to tip right about the transfer...
  2. theblindchicken

    EGR Valve: Keep or Remove?

    74 sbc 350 0.030" over with a hyd. tappet 12-238-2 comp cam, 76cc 882 heads (1.94/1.5 and 1.5 rockers), -3.5cc domed pistons factory intake manifold w/ 4bbl quadrajet. Edited engine specs for more accurate. I'm planning on going to 10:1 or 10.5:1 at a later date as well. Is it more beneficial...
  3. theblindchicken

    Fuel lines: Aluminum vs Steel vs Stainless

    I'm planning on hand bending new fuel line for my truck. Specs: Mechanical Fuel Pump to a Quadrajet on a 350 SBC with full accessories on a street driven truck. The issue: what material to go with? Measured out the old line at 5/16" tubing (measuring ID with Mitutoyo calipers came out to...
  4. theblindchicken

    DIY Oil Pump Pickup Tool

    So, tried the 5/8's wrench route. That didn't work very well. Not willing to spend the $70 for the Melling one. So, gonna try to make one myself. Figuring I'll take two plates of 1/4" steel and weld em together. Run a 1/2" bolt through em and stick it all together. Cut it in half, and run a...
  5. theblindchicken

    m55hv pump in stock pan - what oil pickup?

    Trucks got the stock 7.25" oil pan. Installing a new Melling m55hv high volume pump that is slightly taller than the stock pump. Trying to determine what pickup will work. Looks like I need one that has a 5/8" tube diameter, and has only a 3/4" drop between the tube centerline and the bottom of...
  6. theblindchicken

    Fender to cab seals - where to find?

    Anyone know where you can find the seal between the cab and the rear of the front fenders? Mine are a good bit worn down and could use a replacement.
  7. theblindchicken

    Head gasket question

    Why is the water jacket in the heads so large compared to the holes in the head gasket? The hole in the gasket is around 1/8" where as the opening in the heads is around 3/4". I'm assuming this is to limit the flow rate of coolant through the heads to allow the engine to warm up quicker, but...
  8. theblindchicken

    Looking for a cam

    Currently rebuilding the engine in my truck. Specs: 350 4.030" 76cc heads with 1.94/1.50 valves TRW 7051P Domed Pistons ~9.5:1 CR 1.5:1 Rockers Cast Crank Quadrajet 4bbl Carb Current cam: ISKY 201262 262-Supercam Hyd. Flat Tappet .435/.445 lift Looking for a hyd flat tappet cam that can be...
  9. theblindchicken

    How'd you run your spark plug wires?

    Hey guys, Going headers and wanna see how ya all routed your spark plugs wires? Under manifold/headers? Over headers, but below valve covers? Straight over valve covers? Time for ya show off!
  10. theblindchicken

    Points to HEI

    Hey guys, still gathering parts in preparation for pulling the 350 in my truck and giving it a good overhaul. Plan is to go from the factory Points Distributor to the improved HEI ignition system. What I know I need: 1. HEI Distributor 2. Convert from +6v ignition to +12v ignition. What...
  11. theblindchicken

    Expedition Type Bed Rack/Rails

    I've been contemplating doing a tube rack for a canvas top similar to a soft top. I bed you could do something pretty similar and utilize tabs on the tubes to mount the panels to it. Something similar to that, minus the actual basket on top. Mounts along the bed rails utilizing the stake...
  12. theblindchicken

    77 911 - Getting it going again

    Hey all, My dad's had a 1977 911 with the 2.7L hanging around at home kinda wasting away. If I remember correctly, it was originally set aside due to an issue with the airbox? Possibly cracked, who knows. Haven't taken a good look at it yet. Hasn't ran in 10+ years. Would love to get it...
  13. theblindchicken

    No gears with non-tilt column (74 k10 w/ th350)

    Recently put a body lift on my truck, now the shifter won't engage the transmission. Prior to body lift, the shifter engaged everything just fine. Immediately after body lift, only was able to select between P R and N. It would not engage Drive, 2nd or 1st even though the shifter could be...
  14. theblindchicken

    Part Numbers for Dana 44 axle (73-76)

    Anyone have the part numbers for the OEM Timken wheel bearings for the early design? I can find that National lists them as A35 and A37 for the inner/outer wheel bearings. Prefer a set of Timken's though.
  15. theblindchicken

    Replacement Horns

    Hey guys, My horns haven't worked in my truck for some time now. Even when they did, they were worse than trying to play the radio with ripped paper cone speakers. So, looking for a set of High and Low tone horns. Unfortunately, no manufacturer makes it easy to buy horns and know what...
  16. theblindchicken

    Sourcing odometer drive gear

    Hey all, Anyone know where to source the drive gear for a 74 odometer? Speedo works fine, but its the white gear inside that the teeth have worth out on. Also, whats the best way to calculate the necessary speedo gears? (350/TH350/NP203/4.11)
  17. theblindchicken

    First time engine rebuild

    The 350 in my '74 has been needing a rebuild for some time. She burns and leaks a good bit of oil, about 1 qt. every tank full and fouls the plugs with a month-ish. It's a California emissions engine, even though it has been long exempt from those restrictions. It was rebuilt back in the...
  18. theblindchicken

    Replacing Front Droveshaft Joints

    Hey guys, I need to replace the u joints and the carsan joint on my front driveshaft. I'm just having a hard time finding the correct part numbers. 1974 Chevrolet K10 350/TH350/203 Dana 44 front with 4.11's. I've found this cardan joint...
  19. theblindchicken

    TBC's Wanted Parts list

    73-74 Cluster Housing (the white plastic housing) 73-74 Speedometer, Odometer and/or odometer gear (odometer stopped working) Clear Turn Signal Lenses (preferably with chrome) Also, does anyone have an OEM bumper and gas tank for a 73 g20 van? (Friends dad got rear ended and wants the...
  20. theblindchicken

    14 bff 3.21's

    I've got a 14 bolt full float axle with factory 3.21's for sale. Missing most of the differential cover bolts and the differential gasket, but everything else is intact. Located in Long Beach, CA Asking $200 obo
  21. theblindchicken

    Oil Pressure Troubleshooting

    Hey all, my oil pressure is running lower than normal and I have a few ideas as to what it might be, but I'd appreciate some insight. Some background information: 1974 K10 350 w/ 4 bbl Quadrajet rebuilt in the 80's with a few little improvements. She's leaking a little oil into cylinder...
  22. theblindchicken

    New Square from SoCal

    Howdy all. I've been lurking your forums for a little bit now and figured I'd take a moment to step out of the shadows and introduce myself. A few years ago back in my Junior year of high school, I was trying to find a car that I wanted to make mine. Mom was pushing for a 1970 ElCamino with...

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