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  1. SpooN

    Ignition Coil Resistance Specifications

    I ended up here on this diagram for a no-start. What all would you guys check?
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    No Spark

    I've been reading some guides on diagnosing a no spark condition but they lose me when they start talking about the ignition coil. I think my distributor is setup differently. I'm going to post some pics here of what I have.
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    No Spark

    Does anyone have a wiring diagram of the ignition system for an '83 K1500 w/ a 350?
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    No Spark

    How do I check for this? I connected the distributor via the connector to the harness...
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    No Spark

    Hey guys, The situation is this: I installed new heads on my truck and when I did so I removed everything around them. I have since reassembled everything the way I remember it being before but I have no spark. You guys are more familiar with these trucks than I am (I promise) so what could...
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    Alternator Mounting

    So I ended up cutting the part of the bracket that bolted up by the thermostat housing and I built some spacers and made the connection to the passenger side cylinder head sturdier. Seems like it'll work out just fine like this. Giants dudes.
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    Alternator Mounting

    Sup guys, '83 GMC K1500 w/ 350 here. So after installing a different intake manifold it's come to my attention that I no longer have a bolt hole on said intake manifold on which to bolt the alternator bracket. What's the standard fix for this? Thanks for any ideas.
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    Power Steering

    It's all good man, I did snatch that thing up right quick lol. I should have it here this week sometime. I'm dying to get this truck going again, I've been working on it since April. It was a California truck and I did away with much of the emissions system on it and went to some aluminum...
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    Power Steering

    NO WAY!! You found one on eBay? That's awesome man, thanks a lot! I can finally carry on. You're the best man.
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    Power Steering

    Thanks, Chengny. 50 posts dude!? That seems like overkill. I understand wanting to discourage spam and all but I would hate to stick my nose and random posts and say something pointless just to meet the quota... oh well.
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    Power Steering

    So that looks very similar to my bracket but mine is a little simpler. I attached a picture of the P.S. bracket I removed from my truck and circled the attachment points on the bracket that broke off. I called the local dealer's parts department and gave them my VIN and they told me the part...
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    Power Steering

    What's up guys? I have an '83 K1500 and I have discovered that my power steering bracket is totally jacked. 2 out of 3 mounting points are broken off and so the pump has quite a bit of play and occasionally makes some noises. But, for the life of me I have been unable to secure a...
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    350 Disassembly

    It's number 6 with the rotary type A/C compressor.
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    anyone want to watch me tear down a small block?

    I would be one said beneficiary of the proposed tear down thread. Much appreciated.
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    350 Disassembly

    I hope to God some of you will be able to help me put this thing back together later LOL Had to remove the heads because the driver's side has two exhaust manifold bolts broken off in it; courtesy of the previous owner's mechanic. I'm going to take the opportunity to replace gaskets and such...
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    Turn Signal Switch Replacement

    Thanks man, that write-up is pretty helpful. I'll tackle the blinker switch as soon as I get done extracting two broken exhaust manifold bolts from my cylinder head; which I tried doing all day and broke some bolt extractors in the attempt with nothing to show for it. I'm thinking about using an...
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    R134a Radial Type Compressor vs Headers

    I see what you mean, if the bracket will clear the new header I'll make something to make up the gap and firm it up. If the tubular header doesn't clear the bracket I'll have to cut off the part of the bracket where the second bolt goes through though. Thanks dudes.
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    R134a Radial Type Compressor vs Headers

    Hey guys, I have an '83 GMC K1500 pickup that had the A/C system converted to R134a refrigerant sometime before I bought it. It uses different mounting brackets for the compressor that uses the factory driver-side header as a mounting point. Can anyone tell me how to go to aftermarket...
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    Turn Signal Switch Replacement

    Hey guys, I've been having a blast with my '83 K1500 since I bought the thing but, the other day I was turning out of the parking lot at work and went to switch on my turn signal and something inside the steering column snapped. Now my turn signal lever just droops there and occasionally my...
  20. SpooN

    Manual swap

    How do you reconcile the electronic speedo?
  21. SpooN

    Vacuum leak when applying brake

    That makes total sense! Though I'm not aware of having cruise control... Thanks man. Is this switch suppose to leak this way?
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    Vacuum leak when applying brake

    So just like the title says I'm experiencing a vacuum leak when braking. My initial suspect was the power brake booster but it's since been cleared of all charges. The culprit turned out to be a push button switch above the brake pedal that hangs out next to the brake light switch. Does anybody...
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    Hi new to forum and GM square bodies

    There it is!
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    Hi new to forum and GM square bodies

    It was! This thing guzzled about a $1K in gas along the way too. Although I was glad to have been driving the truck when I-40 traffic was locked up for hours and I was able to drive off the interstate, through a field, and onto a side road. That was awesome. I uploaded a picture to my profile...
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    Hi new to forum and GM square bodies

    That sounds easy! What all does the smog pump do? Thanks for the advice.

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