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Body, Glass & Paint / Re: Cab Leak from wash/rain ?

« Last post by juancano on Today at 11:27:48 AM »

sorry correction I meant hood hinge seal

How did you fix that? Do you remove the cowl vent and add a bunch of sealant? Thanks.

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

« Last post by Shifty on Today at 10:09:00 AM »

Yup, different times, but also extra possibilities, like a new block, not an over-bored veteran that needs a lot of machine work to make true.

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General Discussion / Re: Windshield wiper hose

« Last post by ehjorten on Today at 08:44:50 AM »

The later design windshield washer plumbing has a hose nipple immediately adjacent to each wiper arm axle that protrudes ~1" from the cowl.  The nozzles are built into the business end of the wiper arms near the wiper blade attachment pins.  The hose "clip" was more like a 4" long conduit that snapped onto the arm from below.  You may be able to fabricate a makeshift replacement from some UV stabilized black plastic tubing.

Not only that, but the cowl panel had larger openings around the wiper posts to accommodate the washer hose routing.

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

« Last post by Mike81K10 on April 30, 2024, 10:34:46 PM »

Strange, Was looking at was the list price of my 81 K10 when new, it was $7,920.00. The engine I am building for it cost more than what the list price was for my truck when new.

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General Discussion / Re: Windshield wiper hose

« Last post by Mike81K10 on April 30, 2024, 02:49:23 PM »

I just check online at the local parts store. They sell the wiper arm with all intact (wiper arm, nozzle, hose, and spray tip) for less than $30.

If the local parts stores have it, perhaps the forum's store will also have it.

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General Discussion / Re: Windshield wiper hose

« Last post by bd on April 30, 2024, 02:35:12 PM »

The later design windshield washer plumbing has a hose nipple immediately adjacent to each wiper arm axle that protrudes ~1" from the cowl.  The nozzles are built into the business end of the wiper arms near the wiper blade attachment pins.  The hose "clip" was more like a 4" long conduit that snapped onto the arm from below.  You may be able to fabricate a makeshift replacement from some UV stabilized black plastic tubing.

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General Discussion / Re: Windshield wiper hose

« Last post by recoil on April 30, 2024, 02:17:02 PM »

Yes there are plastic clips used on the later versions.  They are thin and typically dry rotted.   I don't know of a source for them.

Thanks.  I'll continue to look.

Steve

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General Discussion / Re: Windshield wiper hose

« Last post by recoil on April 30, 2024, 02:16:36 PM »

The hose terminates at two spray nozzles that is attached to the cowl cover with a screw. It sprays on the windshield from the nozzle and does not connect to the wiper.

I lived in Hampton, VA when I was stationed there for the Air Force.

Hey Mike!

Nice.  I'm down in the Fox Hill area.

Mine have hoses that route to each wiper blade but are dangling, like they used to plug into something (guessing a nozzle).

It's an 85 so maybe a later model that the cowl one?

Steve

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

« Last post by JohnnyPopper on April 30, 2024, 02:06:47 PM »

Thanks guys!

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

« Last post by Shifty on April 30, 2024, 12:53:38 PM »

Johnny, sorry I didn't jump in on that.....honestly, the pressures involved are very low, and don't need large passages for higher flow rates....and, the manufacturer of the cooler may have it figured down to a science to keep the fluid in the cooler for a longer time for max benefit. 

Maybe check the flow with compressed air, and see if flows to your liking as well.  I heard a statement a long time ago that an external cooler doubles the life of an automatic transmission, so I think you'll be ahead of the game regardless. 

Cheers!