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  1. SpooN

    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

    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

    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

    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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    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...
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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

    So I finally found an 83 K1500 like my dad had when I was a kid that I've always wanted. I purchased the truck in California and drove it home to South Carolina without any major issues. I do have a few things I need to work on that I'm sure I'll find info on here so thanks in advance...

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