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    My First LS Swap

    Well looks like I am fixing to put my 1987 Chevrolet R10 pickup under the knife. I have been doing some research on this and I have heard positive things about it. Right now it currently has a 4.3 V6 with a nearly dead TH400 Transmission behind it. I am going to a 5.3 V8 with a 4L60E...
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    Fuel Sender question

    I know this isnt about a square but here it goes: I have a 1988 Pickup that my dad bought and it has aftermarket gauges in it. I was wondering if a factory OEM sender is/will work with the Stewart Warner fuel gauge? These is the gauges that this truck has...
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    Question about the Squarebody in general

    How long did GM keep making the squarebody trucks after the year 1988? My dad may be possibly be trading his ford for a 89 Chevy 1 ton (3500). I was just wondering what the chances that it would be a square or would it be the GMT400/OBS style? I googled pictures for 1989 Chevy t ton and I...
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    No starting problem

    Still having a no start issue with my truck. I have done the following: Replaced ignition coil with a berg warner coil Tested Ignition Control Module at Autozone. Tested good. Replaced 4 month old cap and rotor. Still will not start no matter how much carb cleaner I squirt in it. I can...
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    Need wiring diagram for 1987 Chevy

    I am having starting issues with my 1987 Chevy R10 with a 4.3 V6. I need a complete engine wiring diagram. I am thinking I have a smushed or broken wire somewhere. It seems like its not getting any fire. Cap/rotor/wires and plugs are 4 months old. The only wiring diagrams I can find are...
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    Possible Fuel problem with my 87.....

    I am having a odd problem with my 87 R10 pickup with a 4.3 V6 TBI. I went to town this morning it ran fine I started the truck (started normally) and I put it into Reverse and I backed out of the parking spot and when I put it into drive it died. I couldn't get it started and had to have...
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    Toolbox for a Stepside

    I am looking for a decent nice looking toolbox that will fit my 87 R10. It has the stepside bed so It would need to sit inside the bed. I would prefer it to have a lock on it. I just want to get my jack, tools and other stuff out of my passenger floorboard.
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    Question about possible swap

    OK. I have a 1992 GMC with a TBI 350 that is fixing to go to the scrapyard. I want to convert my 87 R10 4.3 V6 to a serpentine setup. Would this be possible? This is my current setup: I want to go to this (minus the AC compressor since my truck doesnt have AC) I already do know I...
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    Relibile dimmer switch manufactuer

    I am in need of a dimmer switch. I would like one that would last longer than 1 year. This is what keeps happening to mine: (Left: unknown manufacturer Right: Duralast) I need one that will not do this. the left one caused me to lose my bright lights while the duralast caused me to lose...
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    Question about AC

    I want to get some insight on weather I should get the vintage air kit or should I find a donor truck and rob its AC parts. My truck never had Factory AC. Only Defrost and heat.
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    Power steering issue

    I have replaced the high pressure hose after 3 years of leaking. I have power steering as long as I am moving, now If I come to a stop I have strong arm steering. Power steering resivor is filled with fluid.
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    Alternator

    I have a alternator that on a 1992 GMC pickup with a 5.7 V8. Is it possible to put this on my 1987 Chevy R10 with a 4.3 V6? Its starting to fail and I want to replace and upgrade. Kill two birds with one stone.
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    Unknown Chevy Transmission Shifting problem

    I have a 1987 Chevy R10 pickup andI have noclue what Transmission is in it. Sources tell me that this truck had several options for transmissions. 1. 700 R4 2. TH400 3. TH350 4. M38 Metric Its not a 700 R4 because the truck doesn't have overdrive. It shifts 3 times. I have never...
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    Monroe vs Gabriel Shocks

    Monroe vs Gabriel vs KYB Shocks I want to reduce body roll on my 87 R10 pickup and starting with the shocks. I need advice on which one is better. I am also looking at KYB as well. I am replacing all 4 shocks. They are coming from here...
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    Fenderwells...

    Long ago a blow has happened when sister was driving this truck. It destroyed the inner wheel well and it bottoms out when I hit big bumps or im driving over unlevel terrain. I want to fix it if possible.....
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    I want to fix my reverse lights....

    Reverse lights just stay on all the time. How to fix? People have said the check out the Neutral Safety Switch but I don't know.
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    Aftermarket Dome Light

    My 87 has an odd looking dome light that does not work. I want to replace it with a working one. Any suggestions on how to trace the wires going to it and how to install one that functions like the original (opens door and light comes on, closes door light goes off)? I have another...
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    91 blower in a 87 R10

    Ive heard of people taking the blowers off of the GMT400 (88-98) trucks and installing them into the 73-87 model trucks. The reason for them doing so is because they move more air than their older counterparts. Now I have an 1987 Chevy R10 pickup with Heat only. The blower motor I have...
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    How to replace Tail housing bushing

    How to replace Tail housing bushing without a press or without destroying the tail shaft? Got a vibration in my driveline somewhere and everyone is saying to replace the tail shaft bushing. EDIT: Im not sure what transmission is in there I think its a TH350.
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    Identify this and other wire questions

    Took my access panel down and seen this hanging from the backbone harness: [hr] Separate questions 1. Can anything be done at the fuse box to "tidy" things up a little? 2.And can anything be done behind my gauges and identify the connector that has a scotch lock on it?
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    Question about the Parking Brake

    I know this truck im working on is not a square body but I need help, anyways here it goes: I am in the process of doing a rear end swap. The rearend that I got to go in it works but the Parking brake cables have been cut. So I have to use the cable off the old rearend. I can see where...
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    Vibrations in drivetrain

    I just replaced the Transmission mount in my truck. It was broken and was causing a strong vibration while accelerating or slowing down. That has been fixed but now the vibrations are when accelerating down the road it goes hhhh thh thh thh hhhh. Or to better explain: Like a shopping cart...
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    Question about Transmission conversion

    I have a 1987 R10 Pickup that has a 3 speed transmission in it (I don't know what variant it is) and 3rd is going out. I have a 700 R4 overdrive transmission that came out of an 90 Silverado pickup (new body style). I would like to put the 700 R4 in the 87 R10 pickup. It looks like...
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    Question about engine

    This may sound stupid but how do I adjust the idle on my 87 Chevrolet R10 TBI Pickup with a V6? It stalls when you stop too fast from traveling at highway speeds. Sometimes it will stall when you put it into reverse and sometimes drive. Im thinking if I adjust the idle up a little it will...
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    Couple of questions?

    1. Where can I find a box that will fit behind my bench seat in my 1987 R10 Single cab pickup? That houses 10" or even 12" speakers? 2. How do I install door speakers where they don't look like crap? 3. I want to redo my stereo install. (its botched and looks like crap) Whats the best way...

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