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  1. joecal

    Valve seal replacement

    I want to change the valve stem seals in a 305ci without pulling the heads. I'm getting some blue smoke after starting. The compression seems fine and the plugs are all dry so I think it's just the seals are old and probably original. I don't have a air compressor so I was going to try using the...
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    86 C10 stepside fender front brace mounting

    My truck was missing a few of the rear fender braces. I bought some but I'm trying to figure out where the top hole mounts, it's the front brace closest to the cab. I know the lower part mounts to the fender but I'm not sure where the top mounts. Any help is appreciated. I hope they're made...
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    Side mirrors missing bottom bolts or anchors.

    Does anyone have any suggestions on what kind of anchor or bolt to use for the bottom hole on stock mirrors. Mine are missing, there's just a hole there. I really don't want to take off the door panel to use a nut and bolt. The mirrors are in good shape so I really didn't want to buy new ones...
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    Having my truck painted

    I'm having my truck painted by a professional painter on the side. The price was very reasonable, hopefully it turns out nice. I should have it back in a week or so and I'll post some pictures of it. I'm keeping it the original color, and he's not doing the door jambs they look pretty decent...
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    Vacuum increases after initial warmup

    Hello, I've noticed the 305ci engine in my 86 after warming up say 10 minutes or so while idling before driving it seems to run smoother and the vacuum increases to about 19 and holds steady there which is fine. I have the timing set at 10-12 degrees btdc which it seems to run good there. I...
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    Carburetor issues

    I have a 86 C10 with a 305 and a stock 4 barrel Quadrajet and the PO removed all of the emission parts. I'm getting terrible gas mileage and it's not running right. I was going to rebuild the carb but realized it's probably the electronic metering solenoid on the carb that's not working because...
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    Front tires skidding

    My front tires seem to be skidding when I brake a little harder on dry surfaces and more so on wet pavement. I thought maybe the front pads weren't releasing as they should, maybe they're not sliding on the pins. I checked the air pressure and that's okay. The tires look brand new but I noticed...
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    Lug nut replacements

    I was removing a front tire to check the brake pads and had a hard time getting a few of the lug nuts off. They have a stainless steel cover over them that look nice but the lug wrench didn't seem to fit on them all the way. I ended up ruining the cover on a few of them. I'm glad I was taking...
  9. joecal

    Spark plug wire recommendation

    I replaced my spark plug wires with some inexpensive ones from Rock Auto, but they don't fit quite right. So I'm looking for the correct wires for the truck it's an 86 with a 305ci, I think it's an H code engine whatever that means. Should I go with the AC Delco brand? I'd prefer ones that have...
  10. joecal

    Bench seat adjustment

    I just bought the truck a few months ago and I haven't driven it vey much. I have the stock bench seat adjusted all the way back and it's not very comfortable as far as my leg position. I'm 6' tall so I would think I would have more leg room. The truck's an 86 with a standard cab. Does anyone...
  11. joecal

    Unable to post in the wanted section

    I'm trying to post an ad in the wanted section but it says I don't have administration privileges. Can an administrator fix this for me? Thanks
  12. joecal

    Factory tachometer installation

    I'm sure this has been covered, I did a search and nothing came up. I was wondering if it's possible to install a factory tachometer where the fuel gauge is or possibly where the clock would go. I could just mount one externally too that would be a much cheaper route to go too. My trucks a 1986...
  13. joecal

    New guy here from Illinois

    Hello, I just joined today, I just bought a 1986 C10 short bed step side, that needs a little work as they all do. I bought it from a out of my state dealer sight unseen, that was a mistake. It's not as nice as the pictures look but it's a one owner. I have the original title proving that and...

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