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Relocating Parking Brake Cables Because of Exhaust?

August 14, 2025, 01:38:51 pm by devildogmech | Views: 113 | Comments: 1

Hey all,

So, I have a 1979 C-10, Bit Ten. Trying to finish up my LS Swap and I'm at the point where I can get the exhaust finished up.

The truck, of course, was originally a SBC 350, and the exhaust was in just a different place. My Exhaust runs just over or just under the parking brake cables and rods. I don't think 1/8" clearance is enough..... Have any of you relocated your Parking Brake gear to clear exhaust?

Thanks in advance,
Will in Chicago.

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'83 Ignition Switch/Key Cylinder Woes

August 12, 2025, 08:10:59 am by 83JCode | Views: 416 | Comments: 7

I went to start my '83 K2500 yesterday afternoon and when I turned the key to the Start position, I heard and felt a "pop" and then the starter didn't engage. Now, the key "clocking" is off and the it won't return all the way to Lock and it won't engage the starter either. The steering wheel is free though and not locked. I had noticed the key cylinder was getting a little stiffer when turning it in the Start position for a little while now, but I was a little slow on addressing it...now I have no choice. Does this sound like the rack and sector gear on the rod have broken or maybe the ignition switch on top of the column? This is a non-tilt column, without cruise control on an '83 with a manual transmission.

Thanks.

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ECM 1 fuse blowing 1987 chevy

August 05, 2025, 02:26:16 pm by Yellowcat | Views: 294 | Comments: 2

Have a 1987 chevy tbi 350 which was blowing the ECM 1 fuse soon as I turned ignition key on. It done it a few times but now I driving it for a week an nout blowing fues. What components are running on this one ECM 1 fuse? I need to trace all these wires going out from the ECM 1 fuse?

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Will a 73-87 fit in a Shipping Container?

August 05, 2025, 01:33:33 am by berserk
Views: 949 | Comments: 7

Unfortunately my chronic pain has made it impossible to get my truck back together and very painful to drive. I am also in the process of moving my entire life to our property and new house in rural Oklahoma. I don't have a shop out there and I'm VERY concerned about mice chewing up my truck.

Has anyone been able to fit their 73-87 in a container/sea can/conex? I would likely buy the version with the big side doors built in so I can get out of my truck. And will have to store it for 1-2 years probably before I can get my surgery and recover.

I measured the container I already have and it is 7'8" wide but haven't had someone to help measure my truck. That and it would be nice to hear from guys who have done it, 🙏

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TH350 Dead

August 02, 2025, 01:17:54 pm by 1980K20
Views: 1100 | Comments: 18

I’ve been driving my 1980 k20 for nearly three years i think, haven’t posted in forever. Fixing lots of little things in the way.

Today was 80’s day at the local car show and guess what, transmission died in the driveway. Full rebuild in it, maybe 1400 miles.

Engine: 1990 sbc350, some power improvements but nothing crazy. I liked the roller cam.
Transmission: th350, appears to be original to the truck. Full rebuild, heavy duty parts. Torque converter probably 800rpm. It was in bad shape when i got it.
Transfer case: np205, also rebuilt but no issues

There’s fluid in the transmission. Linkage works. When i shift there’s absolutely no sound other than the clicks of the linkage.

Thoughts? Somebody told me to hit it with a rubber hammer, lol.

Maybe sheared the bolds off for the torque converter? I didn’t hear anything.

Suggestion for debugging appreciated. I’ll call transmission shop in Monday.

Thanks
-Mark

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