Pictures I forgot I had of when we went muddin
The crew cabs is Scotts
The crew cabs is Scotts
CK5
Register an account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members.
Blazer's 85 Suburban "Twinkie"
- Thread starter kgblazerfive
- Start date
cool pic's
So took the Suburban out and got it through emissions had to lean it down a lot and now has a flat or dead spot in the carb, have to check out the power valve.
On the way home the AIR pump went out so now I have to fix that cuz the Astro Van motor is shot.
have decided to start working to a FI system, so lots of updates to follow
On the way home the AIR pump went out so now I have to fix that cuz the Astro Van motor is shot.
have decided to start working to a FI system, so lots of updates to follow
So went muddin yesterday same place we went last time.
Truck was running real lean after putting in new jets, think I might have burned a piston runs like it has a dead cylinder going to do a com. test this week and see what my issue may be.
but any way some muddin pics
Bob's blazer is the red one, Scotts is the crew cab, the big rock like looking things in the pictures aren't rocks they are chunks of ice
Truck was running real lean after putting in new jets, think I might have burned a piston runs like it has a dead cylinder going to do a com. test this week and see what my issue may be.
but any way some muddin pics
Bob's blazer is the red one, Scotts is the crew cab, the big rock like looking things in the pictures aren't rocks they are chunks of ice
So a update
Loose plug wire causing the miss
really far off timing causing who knows what issues
rejetted the carb five times, still not right but now runs
going to buy a jet kit and get the jetting right then call it good till the FI
Loose plug wire causing the miss
really far off timing causing who knows what issues
rejetted the carb five times, still not right but now runs
going to buy a jet kit and get the jetting right then call it good till the FI
How have I not seen this thread?
Oh and I really dig the paint job that Suburban has. Including the axles
Oh and I really dig the paint job that Suburban has. Including the axles
So am really debating the FI swap
Carb would be alot easier buy new one be done $470 or so
FI still have to get it, fuel pump wires etc
The only benifit would be the running when its cold no matter what
So not sure what I'm doing here right now.
Carb would be alot easier buy new one be done $470 or so
FI still have to get it, fuel pump wires etc
The only benifit would be the running when its cold no matter what
So not sure what I'm doing here right now.
Ned Kelly
1/2 ton status
A rebuild on your Quadrajet would cost alot less than $470. Maybe $50 for a kit or less. If your not sure how to do it maybe enquire at your local speed shop to get in touch with some local hot rodders and they may be able to set up up cheap. Many hot rodders are familiar with them and can do a rebuild for a reasonable fee. Quadrajets are great. Cold weather is not a problem for them - just need a few minutes warmup (in real cold climates like ND). I was going to go FI a number of years ago but after I factored everything in I didn't think it would be worth it for me - I just got my hot rod friend to do a stock rebuild and have been very happy with it (been running the QJet for 20yrs now). Start some reading here:
http://www.vetteprojects.com/kstyer/quadrajet.htm
http://www.vetteprojects.com/kstyer/quadrajet.htm
sixb
1/2 ton status
Well its a holley and the $470 is for a truck avenger which I thought this had but it didn't.
Sixb the cummins swap would be awesome but I need it for my tow vehicle first
Sixb the cummins swap would be awesome but I need it for my tow vehicle first
garydan
1/2 ton status
The front shock towers are in, one of my last what I thought major projects actually turned out rather easy. I went to the F**D store and spent $36 for some shock towers and did a little cutting welding and bolting.
I welded the stock bump stop to the bottom of the tower then bolted the tower to the frame. should be ok unless I take it flying and hit the bump stops hard
Thanks for posting this. I just had this idea and was wondering if anyone else has done it. I've been rebuilding a Dana 60 that has the same shock mounts as yours (on top of the axle). I've just ordered a set of ford shock towers. I'm running a 6" lift TC EZ Ride's (standard length) up front. I'm thinking that I won't need to mount the towers as high as you did since my springs don't flex as much as 52's. What do you think?
I would flex it out and see you might be suprised my 56's flex alot more then I though they would.
garydan
1/2 ton status
I'm wondering what is the best way to "garage-flex" my truck I've supported the frame and let the front axle droop, but I think I need to jack up just one of the rear sides at a time to get an idea of max flex.
I've supported the frame and let the front axle droop, but I think I need to jack up just one of the rear sides at a time to get an idea of max flex.
If you jack up the drivers side front while letting the passenger side front go down kind of like driving up a ramp on the on side is the easiest way. Use a engine hoist to lift the front and jack one side
bmsmalley
1/2 ton status
is this a "Dave" truck....
Live like no one else, so that you can Live like no one else
Live like no one else, so that you can Live like no one else
lol I have been looking at your post and wondering what the heck you meant just figured it out it is paid for 
it is paid for
So thought I would do my annual week or so before Blazer Bash update
however got nothing to update yet
but have a list of things to do before I go
-fix leaky rear diff cover
-finish onboard air
-clean out to get rid of axle grease smell
-buy and put on new carb
-give it a tune up
-get trailer lights working
-get trailer brakes working
-get truck breaks to work better
other then that nothing to bad, might do a trans/t-case mount but we will see, can't do too much might not have something to do next year
however got nothing to update yet
but have a list of things to do before I go
-fix leaky rear diff cover
-finish onboard air
-clean out to get rid of axle grease smell
-buy and put on new carb
-give it a tune up
-get trailer lights working
-get trailer brakes working
-get truck breaks to work better
other then that nothing to bad, might do a trans/t-case mount but we will see, can't do too much might not have something to do next year
sixb
1/2 ton status
If it's the first gen Dodge good luck
You should buy the hydro boost brake setup from my 92 I'm parting and jerry rig it into the Dodge, disconnect the anti lock system and switch the rear to disc with a driveline e-brake, better get on the ball
hehe!
I'm going to one up that and put the whole set up in my Chevy one ton
woohoo I'm still in the garage 
