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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: No vac dizzy

« Last post by Chevygold on April 22, 2024, 05:18:32 AM »

Fired up the truck on the old home made Chinese plug leads and all was good so then I decided I'd fit the Accel leads that came with the MSD and now my tacho is dancing all over where with the old leads it was steady, seems to steady up once the revs get up a bit but at idle it's crazy!

Graham

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General Discussion / Re: users handbook

« Last post by Chevygold on April 22, 2024, 05:00:47 AM »

Hi Vile yes I'm aware of that in fact I bought one a few years ago for my Corvette but with the exchange rate the way it is just now with the shipping etc. it makes them quite expensive to the UK. I did buy a used shop manual at a good price a while back but still use the online version from this site for quick reference or if I want to print off a couple of pages to take to the truck when working. so wondered if there were any handbooks tucked away somewhere?

Graham

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Instrumentation / Tachometer for 81 Chevy k10

« Last post by Mike81K10 on April 21, 2024, 11:16:10 PM »

I don't have a tac in my truck, guess some came with it. Any recommendations for installing an after market tac.

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General Discussion / Re: users handbook

« Last post by VileZambonie on April 21, 2024, 05:22:11 PM »

Owners manuals are not but they are reproduced and can be purchased rather inexpensively.

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

« Last post by VileZambonie on April 21, 2024, 12:14:01 PM »

With the quality of things these days you're better off. Plus you can say built, not bought.

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

« Last post by Mike81K10 on April 21, 2024, 11:00:02 AM »

Thanks VZ! Mr. Diesel, I think you are correct in that the only difference is the HV has a slightly larger or different impeller in it.

I am beginning to think I should have bought a complete engine fully dressed with all accessories. It would have been about the same price or perhaps less expensive. Buying a short block and completing it really costs.

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Fuel Systems and Drivability / Re: Fuel Pump for a 383 Stroker & Fuel Shutoff Solenoid Valve

« Last post by Mike81K10 on April 21, 2024, 10:55:25 AM »

Thanks for the info.

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General Discussion / Re: What did he just say?

« Last post by Mike81K10 on April 21, 2024, 10:53:01 AM »

I have not experienced any problems getting dups made. I go to a locksmith and they have always had blanks. To get the blank and cut the key they charge about $5.00.

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Fuel Systems and Drivability / Re: Fuel Pump for a 383 Stroker & Fuel Shutoff Solenoid Valve

« Last post by Swampyankee74 on April 21, 2024, 07:39:12 AM »

My truck has a manual choke

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Fuel Systems and Drivability / Re: Fuel Pump for a 383 Stroker & Fuel Shutoff Solenoid Valve

« Last post by Mr Diesel on April 21, 2024, 07:23:08 AM »

Reposting below comments in this thread because I somehow had created them in the wrong thread elsewhere (maybe I shouldn't surf the forums on my little phone screen).

Google search 12v electrical cut-off switches for anti-theft. Lots of options I think. They are a bit of a nuisance to use, but so is having your truck stolen. 
Here is a handy one with remotes too. Maybe wire it into ignition.
https://www.amazon.com/Remote-Battery-Disconnect-Switch-Upgraded/dp/B0CGHVXJQ2/ref=asc_df_B0CGHVXJQ2?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80883011504746&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=m&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584482477295265&psc=1