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General Discussion / Re: Are there any AV Home theatre "GEEK SQUAD" type folks?

« Last post by zieg85 on May 18, 2025, 07:19:20 am »

Most new TV's are Bluetooth and don't use the old school audio outputs. Is your receiver RCA input? What inputs does it have and what outputs does the TV have? You can use converters and even a BT receiver.

My receiver has RCA/S-Video inputs.  New TV has HDMI EARC and Optical port.  I did try a 1080P HDMI Male To 3 RCA Video Audio AV Component Converter Adapter Cable HDTV but it did not work.

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73-87 Chevy & GMC Trucks / Re: Fan shroud impossible to find

« Last post by VileZambonie on May 18, 2025, 05:08:20 am »

Both 1 piece shrouds are still available. You have to determine which one you have which is based on the radiator and mounts you are using.

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General Discussion / Re: Are there any AV Home theatre "GEEK SQUAD" type folks?

« Last post by VileZambonie on May 18, 2025, 05:01:53 am »

Most new TV's are Bluetooth and don't use the old school audio outputs. Is your receiver RCA input? What inputs does it have and what outputs does the TV have? You can use converters and even a BT receiver.

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General Discussion / Are there any AV Home theatre "GEEK SQUAD" type folks?

« Last post by zieg85 on May 17, 2025, 02:35:48 pm »

I purchased a new 75" Samsung TV and just assumed I could get analog audio out to hook up to my older 5.1 Yamaha for the audio only.  Can anyone shed some light on what I may need to do what I want.  Thanks in advance

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73-87 Chevy & GMC Trucks / Fan shroud impossible to find

« Last post by max2912 on May 17, 2025, 11:39:07 am »

Hello everybody,
I am Max from Italy.
This is my first time on this forum.
I am on a restoration project for my 1976 K20 V8 400 3/4 ton with A/C.
I can't find a new fan shroud.
I attached the pictures of the actual one, but I am not sure if it's original.
Does someone know where I can find an original one.
Best,
Max

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Power Windows & Door Locks / Re: Roller Grease (Grease compatibility?)

« Last post by bd on May 16, 2025, 06:51:34 pm »

Use a lithium base grease such as Sta-Lube General Purpose (greenish brown), Sta-Lube Sta-Plex (red), or Lubriplate Type A (white).  Super Lube Synthetic (clear) will work, too, but may need to be reapplied more frequently than the lithium base greases.  Generally, I do not recommend mixing greases that are known to be different.  Specifically, don't mix lithium base and calcium base greases - results can vary but often cause unpredictable changes in viscosity, lubricity and sometimes causes caking.  That said, the Sta-Lube General Purpose grease is probably most like the factory grease used during assembly.

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Power Windows & Door Locks / Roller Grease (Grease compatibility?)

« Last post by IdahoMan on May 16, 2025, 05:25:16 pm »

Quick question.

I'm following the bd's instruction to help with my sluggish power door windows.

-What type of grease was used on these truck's windows?
-Is there a method of determining an unknown grease type?

I have a canister of Super Lube Synthetic and a tube of Marine Grease (Calcium Sulfonate). Want to make sure whatever I use is compatible.

PS: Is there a test one can do to determine if two unknown greases are compatible?

Thank you,
IM

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The Highs (Raising/Lifts) / Re: Old Man Emu Shocks

« Last post by Captkaos on May 15, 2025, 11:45:54 am »

The best warehouse shocks I found for our trucks were Edelbrock IAS, but they have been obsolete for decades.

Those were awesome.  The IAS is Ricor Inertia Active System Patented by Ricor/Edelbrock from what I remember.
They sold the suspension line to QA1 in 2011 which would have included the IAS shocks.

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The Highs (Raising/Lifts) / Re: Old Man Emu Shocks

« Last post by VileZambonie on May 14, 2025, 07:23:46 pm »

Definitely tune your suspension in before expecting a miracle from a shock absorber. Springs, bushings, shackles on a 4x4 need to be right and good quality.

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The Highs (Raising/Lifts) / Re: Old Man Emu Shocks

« Last post by bd on May 14, 2025, 06:37:31 pm »

The primary purpose of shock absorbers is to dampen spring oscillations.  Don't expect them to do more than they can.  A particular ride 'feel' is very personal.  The only way to ensure it, especially at a lower price point, is trial and error.  That said, with proper tuning by an expert, high-end shocks can do a remarkable job of smoothing and stabilizing chassis motions, but you will pay a hefty price and still risk disappointment if you expect more from the shocks than they can deliver.

The best warehouse shocks I found for our trucks were Edelbrock IAS, but they have been obsolete for decades.