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    Squeaky and leaky brakes/pedal

    On my 77 previous owner sent 2 wheel cylinders with the truck. I have looked at the rear right so far and i noticed behind the rubber sleeve it looks just a tad bit wet there. And according to what ive been told in the back if a wheel cylinder is bad it'll show signs like squealing brakes(pads...
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    Loose valves

    It all started today when i was just tired of a sluggish 4 barrel(only 2 barrel operate??) I had a 400 2barrel in a 79 camero. It was a absolute blast to drive. I checked timing it was way off. Too retarded, so i advanced it a little. Now its better on gas and definatly roasts the tires...
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    High torque starter?

    On a cold start i pump the gas 1-2 times and on the 5th revolution it fires up. During a hot start the motor barely turns over with only the flip of the key and its running. Ive looked at the starter i cant seem to find any brand/model # but im curious ive had a few carburated motors and...
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    2 mysterys to me

    I have a old farm truck that needs a little tinkering but the day i bought it i stuck the kry in went somewhere parked. Got out and the chrome key piece that u turn to start fell off. How do i reinstall this piece without pulling the steering wheel to install it or a new ignition lock cylinder...
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    No brake lights.

    I put a new fuse in just to make sure that the fuse wasnt the problem. Even though the 'old' one was fairly new. Grabbed a 2 connector brake light switch from a 86 at work. Plugged the connector into both. Still didnt solve my problem. I used my test light and checked all my fuses under the...
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    Strangest things ive seen today.

    I heard some popping coming from exhaust which indicated to me the carb wasnt adjusted well while im looking at the carb i couldnt tell which screw was for air and which one was for fuel. I believe i figured out the one below the fuel filter is for fuel and the one on the right side for air. I...
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    Hello. New guy here.

    My name is chris. Ive had 2 chevys before a 84 and 86. So the old achool trucks isnt a new thing to me but im still learning. I had a car it was a 94 thunderbird v8. And upon wanting to sell it someone responded with a 77 chevy c10(maybe scottsdale idk, it was debadged). Hood sticker shows...

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