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Engine/Drivetrain / 78 Chevy C20 TH400 Kickdown
« Last post by 78 Chevyrado on August 09, 2026, 12:10:23 am »
I don;t know why it was like this but when I got the 78 C20 it would never kickdown ever...

I tried to set it by the way the manuals say to do it.

Still didn't work.  So I did this mod to my switch under the dash.   The way to set it is to pull it one way then floor the gas and it will set that switch.  well on mine if you floored the gas it never even touched the switch.  no idea if that was from factory or grandad did something wrong but here was my solution.  wrap ever larger pieces of hose until it acts right.  took this much of layers of rubber hoses to make my truck act right.  It's been perfect ever since, 20 years and growing.

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General Discussion / UPOL spray bottle
« Last post by philo_beddoe on August 08, 2026, 10:36:05 pm »
Yes, I’ve been using the original raptor bottle, but it’s starting to leak. The link you attached also showed this nice metal one for a buck more, think it would fit, it looks like it would…it doesn’t have very good reviews though, flimsy…

https://www.amazon.com/Eastwood-Undercoating-System-Plastic-Bottle/dp/B007N6EWLC/ref=pd_bxgy_d_sccl_2/137-1634143-6256731?pd_rd_w=AXrxl&content-id=amzn1.sym.9bef5913-5870-4504-8883-3ba89d7f8e39&pf_rd_p=9bef5913-5870-4504-8883-3ba89d7f8e39&pf_rd_r=X5D6VBYVFB2NCJG0D4T2&pd_rd_wg=hjOd2&pd_rd_r=d5ff8e02-f8f3-4d0a-8528-76813d1b965c&pd_rd_i=B007N6EWLC&psc=1
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General Discussion / Re: UPOL spray bottle
« Last post by VileZambonie on August 08, 2026, 06:00:38 pm »
Save a few bottles from the bed liner. I have a bunch of them I've saved but shutz bottles, undercoating bottles etc are pretty cheap. I've even used a coconut water bottle once. https://www.amazon.com/Second-Skin-Deadening-Undercoating-Rustproofing/dp/B01JJM3OHU
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Exhaust / Re: Quiet muffler recommendation
« Last post by philo_beddoe on August 08, 2026, 04:14:55 pm »
Walker quiet flow looks pretty good, $94.
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General Discussion / UPOL spray bottle
« Last post by philo_beddoe on August 08, 2026, 04:05:52 pm »
I have the Upol spray gun, but is there a replacement bottle for it, better yet, a universal bottle that will fit the gun?

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Members Rides / Re: project onion rings
« Last post by chevn-up on August 08, 2026, 03:41:54 pm »
off to the muffler shop next. I am looking for a quiet exhaust. These mufflers are referred to as the "gentlemen's" Flow's
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Members Rides / Re: project onion rings
« Last post by chevn-up on August 08, 2026, 03:34:59 pm »
a couple slow drives to shake down the truck
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Fuel Systems and Drivability / Re: E0 fuel?
« Last post by jdub22 on August 06, 2026, 05:47:46 pm »
Thanks for the expertise, folks! And the song. I’ve got a newborn, so it’s good to be prepared for what’s coming down the pike!


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Fuel Systems and Drivability / Re: E0 fuel?
« Last post by Captkaos on August 06, 2026, 08:29:11 am »
I would say it would be less important beginning in the early 2000's when E10 became the common.  The issues I have seen are related to older fuel rubber hose were not rated for this amount of alcohol where it deteriorates the hose rendering the vehicle useless until you fix the issue.  For gasoline powered things I own if it is old like our trucks I have converted to Ethanol safe hose, for lawnmowers I either put non ethanol in it, or I run the ethanol out of it out or drain it.
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Fuel Systems and Drivability / Re: E0 fuel?
« Last post by VileZambonie on August 05, 2026, 06:32:30 pm »
Just use fuel stabilizer when it's going to sit and make sure you start and run it. I keep a schedule to remind myself to start and run everything from my motorcycle to my generator to my small equipment. Gotta keep the juices flowing. Cuz it's corn,  I can't imagine a more beautiful thing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZlALdtOaRY
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