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Instrumentation / Re: Tachometer for 81 Chevy k10

« Last post by Captkaos on Today at 10:19:17 AM »

Can you tell me where I can get a good quality Tach that will fit where the clock is located? That would be awesome! How about the forum store?

They dont make a small tach for the smaller locations, just a fuel for the small side and a tach to replace the large fuel gauge.
We dont currently sell the factory replacement style gauges, we sell Dakota Digital Gauges instead: http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=7&Category_Code=7G
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Engine/Drivetrain / Towing questions

« Last post by 1980K20 on Today at 09:30:54 AM »

Hi, is been ages since i last posted.  My 1980 k20 is running great!  One oil leak at spedo sensor is it, and rebuild the window crank on the passenger.  She’s good!

I’m about to buy a car hauler for my other project, 52 international.  I figure it’s about 7500 pounds, but will be rated for 10,000 pounds.  Motor is torquey, plenty for a few towsper year.

1. I wired 30a to the 12v for electric brakes.  Is that sufficient?

2. I have a rebuilt, with heavier parts, th350 in it.  We’re geared way down since it’s k20.  Nice transmission cooler up front.  Any concerns or things i should be worried about?

Thanks!

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Instrumentation / Re: Tachometer for 81 Chevy k10

« Last post by Mike81K10 on April 23, 2024, 09:11:09 PM »

Can you tell me where I can get a good quality Tach that will fit where the clock is located? That would be awesome! How about the forum store?

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

« Last post by philo_beddoe on April 23, 2024, 08:44:48 PM »

Yup, so far that’s the plan. Thanks

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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: Transmission cooling lines in new aluminum radiator

« Last post by JohnnyPopper on April 23, 2024, 06:39:43 PM »

Thanks Shifty..need to see how much real estate I have that's accessible. Pretty packed in there.

Thought about calling manufacturer again to ask if they have a volume rating.

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Instrumentation / Re: Tachometer for 81 Chevy k10

« Last post by VileZambonie on April 23, 2024, 04:23:55 PM »

Popular retrofit is the small fuel gauge and tach in place of the fuel gauge and then you can keep oem gauges.

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

« Last post by Mike81K10 on April 23, 2024, 02:08:48 PM »

Just hope with the water pump and thermostat, it wound over heat. My brother has 2 cars that will pull the front end off the ground. A 78 trans am race car and a 74 firebird daily driver.

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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: Transmission cooling lines in new aluminum radiator

« Last post by Shifty on April 23, 2024, 11:04:08 AM »

A lot of folks will say "run both!" plumb from one to another...I don't subscribe to that theory.  I much prefer the solo cooler, as big as you can fit.  JMHO.

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

« Last post by Shifty on April 23, 2024, 11:01:19 AM »

I bought a:
Stant Superstat ® Premium Thermostat , 180 Degree
The description of the thermostat says:
Premium Superstat thermostat.
Uses high venturi for maximum cooling capacity during high temperature, high load oepration.
25% larger piston in diameter that delivers 1 1/2 the power of standard thermostats.
Stanless steel flange is burnished to a bright finish for stress relief and added corrosion resistance.
Thicker flange.
Fit type: Vehicle Specific

I bet your truck will do wheelies now...

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Brakes and Braking Systems / Re: 1973 C10 Rear Disk Brake Conversion Proportioning Valve

« Last post by macr0w on April 23, 2024, 06:34:40 AM »

This makes zero sense. To get at it in order to gut it you'd have remove it and then reinstall, so what exactly are you gaining? Just replace it while it's out if you need to. Next, if you were to gut it, what now isolates the two channels? You essentially give yourself a single channel braking system by tying all channels back together. I can see if you are replacing all of your lines and say to yourself, boy I'd really like to look at my combination valve rather than it be out of site. 

Good point. 
With that said, if I replace my MC and PV with new fancy Wilwood parts I will need to run new hardlines too I guess.