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Body, Glass & Paint / Re: Cab floor brace support

« Last post by philo_beddoe on May 21, 2024, 06:45:42 PM »

Oh, ignore that ugly exhaust, since this post the entire exhaust system has been replaced,,,,to a proper factory correct system, still single exhaust, but came out wonderfully.

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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: Something is scrapping the driveshaft!

« Last post by philo_beddoe on May 21, 2024, 06:42:13 PM »

Carrier bearing support bracket gonzo….

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Instrumentation / Speedometer cable length

« Last post by philo_beddoe on May 21, 2024, 06:34:34 PM »

What is the common length of the speedometer cable? Seems like 60”, lots of parts places show 80”, that seems long.

1977 C-10, automatic.

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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: Something is scrapping the driveshaft!

« Last post by philo_beddoe on May 21, 2024, 06:26:12 PM »

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Performance / Re: Connecting rod bearing clearance

« Last post by ehjorten on May 21, 2024, 10:25:54 AM »

This doesn't make sense to me. You want to increase the bearing clearance to move to a lower viscosity oil? The relationship between oil viscosity and bearing clearance is directly proportional (i.e. tighter bearing clearances require lower viscosity, thinner oil and larger bearing clearance require increased viscosity, thicker oil).

0.0015" - 0.0025" is within a factory spec. Your 0.002" should be about perfect, but to really know you need a micrometer that can read down to the 0.0001". You don't know how tight the out of round is, or if you have slightly tapered journals. Given that you are spending a bunch of money to build your 383, you could take the crank to your machinist and have the journals polished up to take a few tenths off. That might be the best way to gain a little extra clearance.

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Members Rides / Re: New truck in the drive

« Last post by Dr_Snooz on May 20, 2024, 11:11:12 PM »

I haven't done much on the war wagon lately. I'm busy replacing my roof, which is much, much harder work. Phew!

I discovered some ghost numbers on the truck, indicating that it used to be a fleet truck.



That sparked my curiosity, so I began digging. The CarFax (which wasn't very helpful) shows that the truck originally came from Strawberry Valley, CA. That's within the boundary of the Las Plumas Nat'l Forest. I'm tempted to assume that the truck used to be in the Forest Service, but I've never seen a beige Forest Service truck.

Anyone have any conjectures?

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General Discussion / Re: What did he just say?

« Last post by Da67goatman on May 20, 2024, 08:55:10 PM »

Most insurance covers a key replacement a year.  You might have to just send them the bill and ask for reimbursement.  It's nice to actually get something for all that money you give them.  I don't know why anyone would have only one key for a car, but so many are sold with just one.

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Performance / Re: Connecting rod bearing clearance

« Last post by VileZambonie on May 20, 2024, 06:57:38 PM »

From what you describe you have good measurements but want to increase tolerance (which is loosening yes) to accommodate 15w40... Why? Have you seen what 1000 plus HP engines run for motor oil? You choose the oil to fit the engine, you don't build the engine to fit an oil.

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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: 357 (350 - .40 Over) Build Questions Etc

« Last post by Mike81K10 on May 20, 2024, 02:30:53 PM »

I sure hope so!

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General Discussion / Re: What did he just say?

« Last post by Shifty on May 20, 2024, 11:32:21 AM »

I used to cut keys in the 80's, at the parts store I worked at...the blanks cost less a dime apiece, and took me about 2 minutes to do...