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Members Rides / Re: 1984 C-10 Custom Deluxe

« Last post by JohnnyPopper on December 03, 2025, 11:50:29 am »

I bought a couple from National Carburetor, not bad pricing.

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Members Rides / Re: 1984 C-10 Custom Deluxe

« Last post by macr0w on December 03, 2025, 06:37:27 am »

Hey guys, I haven't posted in a while. My truck has been running fine and I haven't done any real upgrades or repairs since my last post.
I though I would check back in since my Sniper dropped dead. It's out of warranty and my only options for it are to send it in for a rebuilt ecu or buy sniper II.
The first option is cheaper obviously but I don't think I want another Sniper I.
Another option is to go back to a carb. That is not a cheap option either. It's actually just as expensive as a Sniper II with a lot more work.
I'm just trying to stay ahead of all these bills that keep coming in and squirrel some money away for the repair.

I hope you guys are well. Happy Holidays.

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General Discussion / Re: Did this board die?

« Last post by JohnnyPopper on December 02, 2025, 02:32:15 pm »

Shifty- You're right about them being King.

If you follow BaT, the prices they're fetching are heartwarming.

Doubt it's a bubble like VW's.

Squares Rule!!!

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General Discussion / Re: Did this board die?

« Last post by bd on December 02, 2025, 01:01:24 pm »

Check the filler neck rubber hose for kinks or obstructions or being installed upside down.  Check the vent hoses and vent caps for obstructions.  Make sure the tank hasn't been partially collapsed from an impact.  Is it possible that the molded fill neck hose was replaced at some point with one having the wrong configuration?

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General Discussion / Re: Did this board die?

« Last post by swifty on December 02, 2025, 11:50:02 am »

Put my square box on ice for a while. My CJ7 project has been eating up my time and wallet. Used to be when you ran into a pard the question would be "what are you working on" now it's crickets. As far as I'm concerned 73-87 square box chevies are king. I'm looking at my1979 short bed now and could use some advice about an emissions issue. The stock emissions canister is long gone and gas fill ups are a slow go. Let me tell you about the truck It's a 1979 short bed originally a k10 duel fuel the emissions nipples are vented to caps like on a axle or tranny vent like I have read they did with the 1 tons in the day. The gas caps are vented. The return lines are capped. It has a mechanical fuel pump with no return line fitting. I had a 1980 square box with the emissions nipple capped on the tank and could fill it up as fast as the pump would pump it so I don't get it! I'm making sure the pump is inserted and pointed away from and below the vent tube on the filler pipe. Still it pukes gas unless I just dribble it in.

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Projects Posts (NOT VEHICLES) / Re: Front end rebuild.... here we come *promo video*

« Last post by 87ChevyR10 on December 01, 2025, 08:04:19 pm »

Made it home with her. Long ride, had a couple issues but made it home ultimately. I have been constantly looking out my window at her.

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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: Starter Dragging

« Last post by JohnnyPopper on December 01, 2025, 07:21:11 pm »

Electrons don't like heat

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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: Starter Dragging

« Last post by Chevynut73 on December 01, 2025, 03:42:33 pm »

I had this a few years back. Replaced starter and still had dragging. Replaced cables and solved problem. Cables were probably original, no way of knowing. Be sure battery is good also. Recommend getting AC Delco starter if you can. I also got a starter heat shield wrap just in case it may need it.

Thank you - I can try that. 

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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: Starter Dragging

« Last post by Chevynut73 on December 01, 2025, 03:40:19 pm »

Dragging = sounds like the battery is run down but it's not, turning over very slowly (only with operating temp motor).

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Fuel Systems and Drivability / Re: Reinstalling Quadrajet- getting it to run right

« Last post by JohnnyPopper on December 01, 2025, 02:28:22 pm »

Get it warmed up to OT before adjusting. Operating Temperature for those who drive Fords.