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    new from SC

    thank you
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    Way Too Much Back Pressure

    that APPEARS to be the older holley. yes, I have exploded my ehaust in my youth with holleys. after you fix the exhaust, check your power valve, little diaphragm thing screwed into the meterig block, behind front uel bowl, make sure you didnt blow that too
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    Got turns and brake lights, but nothing else.

    I think dash lights are fed from same fuse as tail/running lights. I have cut the fusible link out befoire and use butt connectors with no issue after driving for 50k. if you have floor dimmer for head lights always check or replace that too, they are cheap and often go out
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    Wheel offset

    the more backspacing, meaning the further the wheels stick out, creates more leverage for bump-steer and is more strain on steering components. \ \comes down to scrub radii, meaning your front wheels should pivot on center of tread, not roll in an arc. if you are lifting your truck, get a...
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    Odd steering behvior

    check and make sure front cross-member is intact and not allowing frame rail to flex under pressure from steering box. open the hood, start the truck and turn steering wheel stop-to-stop, while watching under hood for movement. \ \my brother's 87 had this issue, from an accident and broken...
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    Cleaning rusty brake drums with vinegar

    OSPHO, or simply, phosphoric acid, would reduce soaking time, much more acidic, but creates rotten egg smell. i use it on rusty gas tanks. readily available at hardware stores. etches galv nicely for painting also. \ for reference, car bodies are dipped in hydrochloric acid solution for...
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    new from SC

    hello. long story. just re-acquired a 76 gmc high sierra full time 4x4. 66k original mile farm truck. d44 12 bolt posi th350 with almost no options. I have heat and seat belts, thats about all. runnin 9.00x16 military tires. big lift and big tires planned, maybe a big block caddy engine...

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