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  1. garzas23

    Gm carrier id help

    I have this Carrier that looks to be out of a stock rear end. Im about to buy it but I just dont know how to get any specs on it to confirm it is a posi, limited slip, or even fit my 8.5" 10 bolt and axels. Im told it is a limited slip for an 8.5". Can anyone here tell me what to look for? and...
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    Battery to Alternator Bracket Ground

    I replaced the stock alternator bracket with a chrome bracket for looks. The new chrome bracket does NOT have a hole for the ground from the battery. Where is the next best place for the ground? The Frame?
  3. garzas23

    Summit Racing Single Stage Paint

    Has anyone tried using summit single stage paints? Im working My way towards painting my 85 single cab swb. Please keep in mind im new to paint & body and im not going for a show truck finish lol. Im not against other brands but I can get each gallon of single stage for around $100 & clear...
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    Vent window years

    What years are the vent windows able to swap and fit? For example, i have an 85 c10 and i found a really good deal on vent windows from a 71.. Where can i found out if the 71 vent windows would fit?
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    Valve Body Help please!

    First, i have a th-350c and have installed a transgo shift kit. My reverse was acting up. When i put it in reverse it would bog the engine then studder and die. But the forward gears worked perfect. So i dropped the valve body to find the little piece (reverse boost valve) had slipped out of...
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    Stalls in Reverse

    Ok I have a TH350-C. I recently put a transgo reprogramming kit in it. The install was very easy and went smooth. It shifts great in all forward gears & idles perfect in park. And for about a week, it shifted into reverse great. Now when shifted into reverse it sometimes stalls the motor and...
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    Stalls in reverse!

    Ok I have a TH350-C. I recently put a transgo reprogramming kit in it. The install was very easy and went smooth. It shifts great in all forward gears & idles perfect in park. And for about a week, it shifted into reverse great. Now when shifted into reverse it sometimes stalls the motor and...
  8. garzas23

    Wont start, but has power

    1985 gmc 1500, 350, th350c auto. Ok recently got my truck on the road. It sat for atleast a year. But now, it cranked and drove just fine for about 4 days. Then yesterday morning I went to crank it and and nothing happened at all. I have lights, brake lights, radio and I hear the clock working...
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    Compressor size

    What size compressor have you use to paint your truck? Has anybody ever used a small 6 or 8 gallon compressor with just 1 to 3 hp? Just curious because im looking into get a 8-gallon husky from home depot for normal use, and was wondering if I could use it for paint also. It has 1.5hp. Or theres...
  10. garzas23

    350 Upgrades & Progress

    Ok so after a long long long time of learning and trial and error thanks to this forum and everybody's help I finally have some progress updates and pics. I pulled my 350 awhile back with hopes of cleanin it up, painting it, replacing gaskets and dressing it up with some goodies for looks and...
  11. garzas23

    Flywheel bolts too tight

    The flywheel is held on my 350 by 6-11/16" bolts. I was able to break 4 of them loose, but 2 will NOT break for nothin. The impact just rounded them off pretty bad. Now I have 2 rounded heads. Need some help! Has anyone ever had to get one of these out the hard way? Extract it or easy out...
  12. garzas23

    While the Engines out on a stand

    My 350 is out on an engine stand and I was wondering if it could be bad for anything internally or fluids to flip it over upside down to replace the oil pan gasket? The intake, pulleys, water pump, timing, cover, is all off, but the heads are still on. Also, I finally plan to put it all...
  13. garzas23

    Coolant/Antifreeze

    I drained the coolant in my 350 when I pulled it out a while ago and was wondering what everyone preferred for antifreeze/coolant. I think most GM use Dex-cool from what I have read. Does it matter? If it does, what do you prefer?. But I was looking for opinions from everyone because I have...
  14. garzas23

    Summit Cam/Lifter kit Install

    Making a few upgrades to my stock 350 while its out. I am putting the edelbrock performer intake, with the edelbrock 1405 600cfm carb, and long tube headers. I want to upgrade my cam while i have the motor out, but was wondering if i could keep my stock push rods and rockers. I just want a...
  15. garzas23

    Re-painted the Stock Intake and Oil pan

    Bein an old engine there has been grime everywhere! first i degreased it with purple power degreaser, cleaned the rust and original coating with a wire wheel. Then i use Duplicolor prep spray to get any grease or rust left. Finally I used VHT aluminum engine enamel a few coats each then...
  16. garzas23

    Cylinders 7 & 8

    Just recently I pulled the stock manifolds off of my 350 to replace them with headers, I notice the rear ports on both sides I believe cylinders 7&8 are way worse than all the other ports. Dark black, maybe carbon build up. Is this normal or should I be alarmed? Thanks.
  17. garzas23

    TH350C Removal Method

    I have an 85 gmc pickup and I need to remove the transmission just enough to replace my flexplate. I have a good 3ton floor jack, does anyone have any tips or advice for using a regular floor jack? or should I just wait and get a transmission jack? Im concerned about where to place the jack for...
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    Header Ports

    Probably a dumb question. I just received my headers from summit in the mail, went to install them and took the old manifolds off. I got them off and realized the original manifolds have square ports. The headers from summit have oval ports. they line up great just different shape flanges. How...
  19. garzas23

    Some type of solenoid on the firewall??

    Can anyone recognize what this is? The vacuum hose attached to it is running to the EGR valve. Its an 85 GMC with a 350 and a quadrajet. Where should the EGR valve be running to anyway? The truck hasn't been running very well, it hesitates when I hit the gas from a stop. And on a cold start it...
  20. garzas23

    Window motor replacement

    I have a 1985 gmc pickup with power windows. Does the regulater have to come out to replace the window motor? or can I just swap the window motor?
  21. garzas23

    Where to buy a new relay??

    Recently I posted about troubleshooting my power door locks not working and I believe I might have traced it all back to the power door locks relay. Now I cant seem to find a new one anywhere. Anybody ever bought one before or know where I can get one. the part number I believe Is on there and...
  22. garzas23

    What is this part called in the Vacuum lines?

    What is this component (circled in the pic) to the vacuum lines called and what does it do? It has a male vacuum port coming out of it with no hose. I am curious what its called and what it is supposed to connect to. thanks
  23. garzas23

    Power door locks and windows problem

    I have a 1985 gmc pickup with power door locks and windows. Recently I made a stupid mistake and hooked the battery cables up back wards wich blew the inline fuse at the power junction on the firewall. I tried replacing the in-line, with a normal in line fuse wich just kept blowing shortly after...

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