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    1988 V30 Stuck in granny Gear

    Yes, I actually followed that repair procedure as the existing tack welds were cracked. Welded it all up. The bottom of the shifter that engages with the shift rail looked brand new with no wear. There's definitely a lot of slop in the shifter though...
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    1988 V30 Stuck in granny Gear

    Update: BIGGEST PAIN IN THE ASS PROJECT EVER... I spent two hours trying to get the damn cover off and not even sure how I got it off. Took it to the bench and inspected it. Everything looked fine and the shift rails were smooth with positive stops at the detents. I cleaned it and...
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    1988 V30 Stuck in granny Gear

    Ok, well I cut an access panel in the floor, took out the stick shift, and unbolted the top cover. I can lift the cover up about 1/2" but then it binds on something and I can't take it off. With the truck stuck in granny gear, what is preventing the cover from coming off?
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    1988 V30 Stuck in granny Gear

    I think it would drive fine, but the problem is that it's about a 30 point turn to get it out of my shop, and without reverse, it isn't going to be easy. I can tow it out a bit with my skid steer, but there's not enough room in my driveway for the skid steer to pull the truck completely out...
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    1988 V30 Stuck in granny Gear

    Awesome.... So would the next best step be to cut out a section of the hump to pull the top cover? This is a beater plow truck to plow our neighborhood's private mountain dirt roads, so I'm not worried about aesthetics. Will I be able to access what I need to access from the top?
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    1988 V30 Stuck in granny Gear

    Well this is a new one to me. Pulled my 1988 V30 dump truck (350 with SM465) into the garage to replace the plow lights. Left it in granny gear. When I started it to pull it out an hour later, it will not shift out of granny gear. Clutch is working fine. I've rocked it back and forth...
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    Help me troubleshoot my TBI Issue

    Well at this point, the only parts of the whole system that are not brand new are the ECM and injectors. What makes the ECM go bad and will I need a manual tranny specific one, or does it not matter?
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    Help me troubleshoot my TBI Issue

    Hi guys, First a little background on the truck 1988 V30 (1 Ton 4x4 Dump Truck, manual tranny, TBI 350) This is the mountain neighborhood plow truck and never goes off our private roads. I did a complete rebuild of this truck this fall, all major systems and sensors are new, to include...
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    What is this TBI Sensor/Filter?

    Thanks guys. Guess I'll add that to my list of parts I need to replace. On a plow truck on private roads that does not have to pass emissions, will I need this? Will it affect the computer without it?
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    What is this TBI Sensor/Filter?

    Ok, I feel dumb. What is this circled in the picture? It is attached to the bracket on the other side of the MAP sensor and ESC module. The end circular thing is a filter of some sort. What is it?
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    Salvage OEM Heater Core?

    Ha ha, yes, the weight difference in the materials is what made me want to try and salvage the original. I just want to replace it once and have it last a long time before doing it again since it is rather invasive. The aluminum one I got is Spectra brand.
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    Salvage OEM Heater Core?

    I removed the original heater core out of my 88 V30 and although it looks in great shape from the outside, it is very restricted in the inside. I figured I'd just buy a new one since the price was right (about $30). Well the new one is a piece of crap aluminum that looks completely shoddy and...
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    Help with Proportioning Valve

    It's funny you posted a link to the Carolina Classic Trucks page. I was actually very close to ordering that exact part from them and they told me that it wouldn't be able to handle the pressure of a hydroboost. Not sure I really believe that, but it scared me away...
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    Help with Proportioning Valve

    Do you know the part number for that?
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    Help with Proportioning Valve

    Yes, that is what mine looks like.
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    Help with Proportioning Valve

    Thank you, but when I run that part number I get a response that it is not compatible with an 88 V30. Also, I don't have any of those electronic connection they show in that diagram.
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    Help with Proportioning Valve

    Hi guys, first post! I spend most of my time over on the 67-72 forum, but recently bought an old 88 Chevy 1 Ton 4x4 Dump truck to plow with. I'm slowly going through the entire truck replacing every system. I can't locate a new proportioning valve. The truck has hydroboost and the valve is...

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