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73-87 Chevy & GMC Trucks / Quadrajet Replacement

« Last post by Rapid Roy on Today at 12:27:25 pm »

Planning to replace the Carter Q-jet soon. Wanting to replace with new. Have not purchased new before, only had rebuild. Is there anything special needed to be done prior to install?

TIA

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Steering Columns / Re: Key Cylinder In Column Won't Turn - Can't Start Truck

« Last post by ehjorten on Today at 08:55:13 am »

I have no idea what the heck you are talking about JohnnyPopper! Sounds like some fever dream/night terror! LOL

I just pulled the column and ordered a rebuild kit. This is an original column from 1977 and it has been good to me. I only ever had to get into the top of it to tighten the screws for the tilt mechanism many years ago. The bearings are pretty rough and a little sloppy. The lock bolt for the steering wheel is frozen so that it won't lock the steering wheel with the key out. I will see if the little plastic gear off of the lock cylinder and/or the rack is broken or out of place.

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Steering Columns / Re: Key Cylinder In Column Won't Turn - Can't Start Truck

« Last post by JohnnyPopper on July 07, 2025, 04:42:29 pm »

Wasn't sure it was a tilt wheel till later in the thread.

The rack sector stretched out and wouldn't pull the starter rod up far enough.

Later, the switch gave out. What a nightmare to change out...

Tip: short of loosening all the steering column parts to drop it to access the switch, I loosened the cab supports, and using a come along, pulled the steering column down enough to access the switch mounting bolts.

Note: I used the brake pedal assembly to keep the cable pulling straight down. Safety off the door trim, latch onto a frame point on the opposite side.

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Members Rides / Re: 84 Jimmy Build

« Last post by Shifty on July 07, 2025, 11:30:54 am »

Gaps look outstanding!

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Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) / Re: Blower motor

« Last post by Happytexan on July 03, 2025, 09:04:11 pm »

Thank you! I used a rollock disc to take the paint off the mounting hole that the blower ground wire is on. It may take me a few days to check everything and post back with family visiting for Independence Day. Stay safe and have a good weekend.

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Body, Glass & Paint / Re: Sanding/buffing/polishing

« Last post by Captkaos on July 03, 2025, 12:45:07 pm »

In general for factory single stage paint I have had good luck with Meguiar's Mirror Glaze #7.
for contamination, I generally use a clay or clay mitt, it technically also buffs/scuffs the paint. 

My go to for Detailing and paint info is our own Resident Mike Phillips.  His forum has LOTs of good info on it.
https://themikephillipsforum.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@mikephillipsrealworlddetailing
https://www.youtube.com/@DrBeasleys
https://www.drbeasleys.com/

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Members Rides / Re: 84 Jimmy Build

« Last post by Captkaos on July 03, 2025, 11:06:45 am »

Nice work!

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Rear Drivelines, Drive Axles and Gearing / Re: Possible symptoms from a blocked rear diff. vent tube

« Last post by Captkaos on July 03, 2025, 11:03:59 am »

At the top of the list would be blowing out oil from the seals.

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Steering Columns / Re: Key Cylinder In Column Won't Turn - Can't Start Truck

« Last post by Captkaos on July 03, 2025, 11:03:04 am »

If it won't move forward I would suspect something happened to the rack or linkage, not 100% sure but I helped a friend fix his fixes and that was the issue.

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Steering Columns / Re: Key Cylinder In Column Won't Turn - Can't Start Truck

« Last post by bd on July 03, 2025, 10:39:41 am »

It could be worse.  Be grateful you weren't hunting or in some remote location.