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  1. mtnmankev

    Not enough Edelbrock 1406 fuel pressure ?

    As many will recall, I recently had a no start problem on my truck with no fuel getting into the carburetor. New carb fixed the problem, truck has been doing fine, until a couple days ago. Once again, same issue. Checked everything and had plenty of gas gushing from the fuel line (electric pump...
  2. mtnmankev

    Looks like it's time to part with one of my squares

    Originally, I had planned to bequeath my 82 made for the 83 model year C-20 Heavy duty weight rated truck to a friend. However, knowing his landlord and his neighbors are already complaining that he has too many vehicles in his yard (one I know doesn't run) he won't have anyplace to park it. He...
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    Do not buy a cheap generic Edelbrock rebuild kit

    I made the mistake and found virtually everything in the kit was wrong somehow, the needle seats were a slightly different thread from my carb body and would not screw in, the floats were made wrong and no amount of bending on the tabs would allow for correct float/needle & seat operation, the...
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    Removing large snap ring manual hubs, I lost my touch

    I need to service the wheel bearings on my 84 K10 and I have lost my touch (probably due to old age) and now I cannot get the large snap ring out so i can remove the hub innards. It used to be easy for me, and I have the pointed picks and tools to get into tight areas, but the ring just won't...
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    Opinions please on possible use for zinc oil additive

    Not sure where to post this, so I put it here, feel free to move the thread if needed. Weather here has been brutally cold, so much that I rely on the remote electric start on my generator as I can't hobble out in the cold and snow to start it. The unit is only 3 years old, and doesn't have a...
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    Battery question: distilled water or premix electrolyte when adding ?

    I recently got a couple big 8D deep cycle batteries for my solar setup, and now they appear to have lost a little electrolyte even though with my setup it's impossible to boil them. I'm thinking for general principle I might want to add some liquid and bring the level up, even if I don't go...
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    How do new cars connect to internet ?

    I'm curious how all the new cars connect to the internet for the services that are built in to their computers. Is it cell phone based, or satellite, I find it hard to see satellite as there are no dishes mounted on the roof. The reason I ask is because (for the next 2 days) I am still stuck...
  8. mtnmankev

    Charging system WEIRDNESS, need advice

    84 K-10 with 350. For a couple years I have had an issue with what appeared to be a weak alternator, so today I grabbed a spare from the shelf, installed a rebuild kit, and swapped them in the truck. At idle I get about 10.5 volts, NOTHING but the engine running to use any power. Rev the engine...
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    Torque converter questions

    How can one ID a torque converter as to application, etc when there are no decals or numbers stamped on it? With all the different torque converters floating around, how does a person know what transmission it's supposed to be used with, how do you know the stall rate, etc ... I have a couple...
  10. mtnmankev

    Has anybody removed ethanol from their gas ?

    I'm definitely sick and tired of having issues arising from ethanol in gas .. and not just on my trucks. Chainsaws, generators, pressure washer, and water transfer pumps are among the required gasoline operated equipment where I live and I have too much to deal with already. Dealing with added...
  11. mtnmankev

    Can anybody help ID this old cabinet ??

    I suspect it's from an automotive repair shop, 1940's to 1950's vintage based on it's style and construction, and the small number of parts bins. I know there are at least two or three members here older than I am, and somebody might remember seeing one of these in the past. I think it's really...
  12. mtnmankev

    How worried should I be about heat on the oil filter ?

    I recently had a shop fabricate a dual exhaust on my c-20, everything seemed fine, until now. Had a short oil filter on the engine when he did the system. I changed the oil and filter yesterday, and the long filter is about an inch away from the headpipe that drops down from the manifold. Should...
  13. mtnmankev

    Noisy heater fan blower motor

    I think it's safe to assume this was the cause of the noise when the fan was blowing. There HAS to be a way to keep them dang critters out of my trucks !!
  14. mtnmankev

    Which one to pick, TH350 or TH400 ?

    The TH350 in my 83 C-20 was rebuilt by somebody at an unknown time before I bought the truck several years ago. It still shifts good, but has always leaked ATF (VERY annoying to say the least) plus I ended up installing six helicoils in stripped bolt holes. Short story, I don't trust it...
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    Difference between HD and non HD front suspension 82 C-20

    I discovered tonight both upper control arms are history on my 82 C-20. Looking for new parts, they specify HD and non HD suspension, but I am not sure how to tell the difference. Can somebody please clue me in ? Thanks !!
  16. mtnmankev

    Wanted: 82 heater box w/AC interior portion

    The mounting tabs with the bolts have broken off my heater box interior portion and I am in need of a good used box if anybody has one.
  17. mtnmankev

    Tow a 5th wheel camper trailer with bed mount hitch ?

    I'm thinking about buying a 5th wheel camper, about 29 ft long and 6700 lbs. My 83 C20 already has holes in the bed from a previous owner's hitch, but I have no idea how much weight I should pull without doing the holes in the frame with grade 8 or better bolts routine and deal with the work...
  18. mtnmankev

    Q-jet suddenly running WAY too rich, choke is open, should I .......

    As the title says, the Q-jet is suddenly running WAY too rich for no apparent reason. The choke is fully open. I am tired of messing with carburetors, so should I shoot the Q-jet and install the Edelbrock 1405 I have rebuilt and sitting on my shelf ?
  19. mtnmankev

    Testing used spark plug wires to see if they are good....

    I will probably end up feeling stupid when i read the responses, but is there an easy way to test the modern silicone spark plug wires to see if they are still usable? I remember the old days when we had copper core wires and an ohmmeter test would show continuity (we also had horrible static in...
  20. mtnmankev

    TH400's and 241 driver side drop T case values

    I am still working on cleaning up my property so I can sell it and disappear, and I found two TH400 transmissions and a 241 driver side drop transfer case. Is there any core value since the conditions of them are unknown, or should I just destroy them and throw them in the scrap load to be...
  21. mtnmankev

    Piston rings new generator will not seat, burns too much oil

    Sorry this isn't square related, but I need some advice. Got a Predator inverter generator from HF, actually a good unit, quiet and very fuel efficient, but it is burning way too much oil due to the piston rings not seating. Any ideas to help the process, or should i just return it under warranty ?
  22. mtnmankev

    How do I remove this hub ??

    I am cleaning up my off grid property so I can list it for sale and disappear from the rest of the world, so the scrap metal pile needs to be gone through and the different types of metals need to be separated. There's probably a special tool for this, but I don't have it, and I sure don't care...
  23. mtnmankev

    Space aliens and lighting issue ...... WTF ????

    I recently replaced the cab interior wiring harness and got all the lights working again. Tonight, I was driving home on the road in front of the house (rough as I have previously typed) and suddenly the alternator squealed, the headlights stayed on but the dash lights went dark and the...
  24. mtnmankev

    Best place to buy dash PC board & door switches??

    I need to replace the PC board for my 82/83 instrument/gauge panel because all the used ones I have on hand keep screwing up due to age and number of times the connector has been inserted and/or removed. Also need to replace two door jamb switches. I need the lowest price and fastest,cheapest...
  25. mtnmankev

    Wire colors and locations ??

    After installing the donor wiring harness, I find the temperature gauge doesn't work, and the oil pressure gauge isn't indicating despite a new sending unit. And the dome light refuses to light despite grounding the terminal that plugs into the door switch or twisting the headlight switch. I...

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