Just use stock gear reduction starter for mid 90's-newer . Same part # on 350 to 8.1 .
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Yank Tank Molotov/3+3, 454/magnum/Allison
- Thread starter SpeedlabDan
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'84 K30 Silverado "big Dooley"
Yea I’m not sure what they sent me but I ordered the correct one
Looked good out there today. I can’t wait for warmer weather to paint the tailgate/bed a front clip and clear coat the entire truck.
Pros and cons of putting springs back on the hood hinges with this old fiberglass hood:
Pros: no mor prop rod, the curve in the reveal is pulled down even with the fender
Cons: I can’t close the hood without getting on the step I use to work on the engine.
Take away, anyone ever heard of lighter springs available???
Pros: no mor prop rod, the curve in the reveal is pulled down even with the fender
Cons: I can’t close the hood without getting on the step I use to work on the engine.
Take away, anyone ever heard of lighter springs available???
Can you adapt some struts to work and get rid of the spring?
I got some springs from my local hardware store. I think I have a couple more that I can get the part # from. They hold the hood up as long as there's no breeze from the rear.
What kind of weight difference is there between stock and this one?
Does your fiberglass have any internal reinforcements?
Does your fiberglass have any internal reinforcements?
Thought about that similar to billet hinges on the market but I don’t know if they travel from a positive to negative tension throughout the arc of travel.
Oh that would be great if you still have the part number
I’d say the hood is at least half the weight. Now it is a beat up old hood that I suspect is reinforced but already somewhat damaged from previous use with springs and that s why the reveal is curved
So typical for me, I forgot to take a finished pic but I removed the factory ac blower box. This one I found locally for half what they charge. Firmest was pretty good. I had to bend the legs of the resistor and modify it to fit. Also used an old beer coozy for a gasket bc the surface wasn’t super flat where I installed. Info to order is in the pics if you want one.
Reinstalled the steering column after installing new lower bearing and plastic housing. The cap and clip are new as well. Also cleaned the shaft with emry and tightened up the ignition switch. This started in hopes to find why there’s a power draw. I’m not sure if this is a fix yet. I didn’t see much evidence that this is where the problem was but things should be much smoother as the old parts wet rusted out completely.
New vents and Silverado dash trim as well. Already broke one of the posts of of the trim
New vents and Silverado dash trim as well. Already broke one of the posts of of the trim
I'll see if I can dig them up shortly.
When I got my truck, the stock springs were employed and they were bowing the hood. I removed them and ran spring-less for about 10 years. Then a couple years ago I installed the lightweight springs. I recently realized that the hood is not bowed anymore. It happened slowly over time, I don't know if it was a 2 year fix or a 10 year fix, lol.
Love that truck
Cool they’re shiney too
Hey fam! Had emergency surgery on my spine 8 weeks ago but I’m back at it. Financially ruined but I’m high spirits!
Anyhow, my dually has been in the barn leaking trans fluid from the dip stick grommet since. The shots with the pallet of concrete.
The starter that’s smaller bc it’s for an LS was not mating with the flex plate enough and eventually wouldn’t turn over and sounded blood curdling.
In the past I ordered a billet mini gear reduction starter from jegs (I don’t deal with them any longer) and it didn’t engage with the fed plate at all. I can’t use a factory starter bc the body interferes with the dip stick of the moroso pan. I have plenty of factory big body starters.
Truck on the lift I decided to dig in. Sent the bendix out and the gears weren’t even close. Disassemble clamp on the ol mill and fly cut 100 thousandths off and clearances for the pan flange. Bam! Perfection! Not bad for a hand job!!!!
Anyhow, my dually has been in the barn leaking trans fluid from the dip stick grommet since. The shots with the pallet of concrete.
The starter that’s smaller bc it’s for an LS was not mating with the flex plate enough and eventually wouldn’t turn over and sounded blood curdling.
In the past I ordered a billet mini gear reduction starter from jegs (I don’t deal with them any longer) and it didn’t engage with the fed plate at all. I can’t use a factory starter bc the body interferes with the dip stick of the moroso pan. I have plenty of factory big body starters.
Truck on the lift I decided to dig in. Sent the bendix out and the gears weren’t even close. Disassemble clamp on the ol mill and fly cut 100 thousandths off and clearances for the pan flange. Bam! Perfection! Not bad for a hand job!!!!
Nice job! Glad you're back at it! Medical shit sucks.
Damn that truck looks good!
Thanks! Yea I feel great I’m just struggling as I haven’t been paid in 6 weeks and it drained me. Just poor timing
