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  1. 78 K-10

    Wing window Needed

    A while back someone tried to break into my truck. Since then my passenger side wing window has been duct taped in place as it was broken off the swivel part. Now there has been an accident and the wing window has shattered into a million pieces. I'm looking for just the glass or the...
  2. 78 K-10

    Help me Pick out a New Alternator

    Hey guys, So Its been a while since I was on here, mainly due to the fact that my truck has been running pretty sweet for the last year or two. I've been buckling down on my classes and will be getting my degree in 4 months for "Network and System Administration". I'm super stoked guys...
  3. 78 K-10

    fuel filter

    hhey guys so im thinking about my fuel filtration. I currently just have the paper filament one that is in between carb and fuel line. would it a good idea for me to get an external filter and cut my metal fuel line? thoughts yes good idea? why? is gas dirty?
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    radiator question

    so i have a leak coming from the underside of my rad on the drivers side. just started over a month ago and the radiator was about an inch low. i just took measurements of what i have and it is 20 5/8" high, 3.5" wide and 35" long. and it has trans cooler ports on pass side that I currently have...
  5. 78 K-10

    i need help with wheel studs

    ok guys. i really need help. im replacing my rotors and im stuck. im putting in my old wheels studs through my new rotors into my old hubs. ive got them all in but its still like 1/16-1/8 loose between my hubs and rotors. i tried the nut with washer deal and cranking them on but that just...
  6. 78 K-10

    breaking in rotors?

    hey guys, just got summit brand drilled and slotted rotors for the front of the k10. and my friend just got some rotors for his chevy and he mentioned the break in process. he said accerlerate to 40 then slowly break down to 10 then repeat like 10 times. is this a good idea? i got new pads too...
  7. 78 K-10

    cap and rotor question

    hey guys i just ordered a cap/rotor setup with new wires. havent done this before and was wondering if there was anything tricky to it? any tips? thanks
  8. 78 K-10

    anyone use seafoam?

    has anyone used seafoam? does it really remove a lot of carbon deposits? let me know your experiences..
  9. 78 K-10

    fluid cavitation

    big word huh.. well i think i might have put a little too much fluid in my tranny cuz a few weeks after i installed it i punched the throttle bout 3/4 just to test the tranny with my quadrajets secondaries kickin in. this was just a test right in front of my house so naturally i then pulled into...
  10. 78 K-10

    infamous Hood crease

    hey guys, post up your methods and experiences fixing hood creases. anyone used the Lmc hood brace kit? my crease really bothers me and I want to fix it. for $20 at lmc it seems like a great price IF it really fixes it. maybe you guys have fixes these creases better and maybe even cheaper...
  11. 78 K-10

    random steering "pop"

    so this only happens like once in a while. when im turning either way, no matter if its all the way or just a little. I hear and feel (in the steering wheel) a slight pop. its like my truck is cracking its knuckles. thanks guys
  12. 78 K-10

    brake light on after replacing mc..

    jeez i feel like im bothering everyone with tedious stuff. oh well.. so i just replaced my master cylinder, put new pads on the front and bled the system. i finished and started up the truck. the brake light came on (red) on the dash. never seen this light on b4... sumthin not right or maybe...
  13. 78 K-10

    brake bleeding question

    Im right in the middle of bleeding my brakes. I started on the rear drivers side wheel and man was the fluid dark and dirty. but the thing is, even now that weve gotten the clear fluid to come through for a while now but it still seems like we cant get all the air bubbles out. gone through...
  14. 78 K-10

    fuel sending unit question

    ok so i just got my gas tank dropped and noticed something. the middle line which i think is a 5/16 vent line is like 4 inched long. it doesnt have a plug on it. just open. do i need to put a plug on it ? btw it was way easier dropping the tank by undoing the 8 frame bolts holding the mounting...
  15. 78 K-10

    rubber gas tank hose question

    is there any way to replace the rubber gas lines that go from the selector valve to the gas tank without dropping a gas tank or removing the bed? I have 2 gas tanks and need to replace all the rubber hoses. is easy to drop a gas tank. are all the parts re-useable like straps n such? I also have...
  16. 78 K-10

    gas selector valve question

    ive got a leak on one of my rubber fuel lines that goes from the 6 outlet selector valve to my passenger fuel tank. got all the hoses, clamps to do the job but i dont know if i need to drop my gas tank to get at the connection on my sending unit. any tricks? looking between my cab and bed...
  17. 78 K-10

    Painting door panels

    So I painted my door panels this summer. I took them off and really cleaned them well. then I used the krylon paint for plastic. Its held up decently but chips so easily. Anyone else tried refurbishing their door panels? its like 250 for a new pair at Lmc which would be sweet but i figured this...
  18. 78 K-10

    locking hub question

    hey guys. ive got a part time kit in my np203 and warn manual locking hubs. my question is, could i just leave my hubs locked and have my transfer case in 2 hi then when i need just shift it back to 4hi so i dont have to get out? pros cons welcomed. I dont mind getting out, I actually like doin...
  19. 78 K-10

    Brake Question

    so when I had my tires rotated and re-balanced. The assistant manger at my local les schwabb said my brakes looked fine. I was right there and I thought so too. Now yesterday I had a real funky experince. going down a relatively steep hill where the speed limit goes from 35 to 25 as I was...
  20. 78 K-10

    squeaky belt question

    No Ac. 78 scottsdale k10 so I replaced both belts like 2 weeks ago. I drive once a day for about 20 miles. when I first put on the belts it was fine. for the past 3 days. 3 cold start ups it squeals for around 3 seconds then quickly tapers off. That is the Only time it does that. Never on...
  21. 78 K-10

    First pics of my "newish" truck

    78 k10 13k on 350 4 bolt main , 500 miles on new thm350 with 400tc, part time converted 203 transfer case, 12 bolt rear with 3.73 gearing. check out my album on my profile. more pics like these i just uploaded them!
  22. 78 K-10

    New Tranny Problem PLz help

    1978 chevy 1/2ton. 4x4 small block 350 (newly installed 400 tc) (automatic...) thm350 np203 transfer case So I just finished installing a "completely" rebuilt tranny from a local guy( Here is hood river 97031). I finished all the install and little stuff. I didnt have a whole lot of space...

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