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General Discussion / Re: 55 mph on highways ?

« Last post by zieg85 on December 22, 2025, 03:16:41 pm »

I ran the 70mph with the 4:10 and a th400.  RPM's were up for sure but other than that easy peasy... I did eventually gear mine to a 3.21 and loved it.

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General Discussion / Re: 55 mph on highways ?

« Last post by AsolMarandy on December 22, 2025, 08:46:11 am »

Many older trucks run like this on the highway. A TH350 with 4.10 gears and 33 tires will turn high rpm at speed. Running 55 is normal for that setup.

Staying in the right lane helps. Using hazard lights when traffic stacks up can help. Pulling over when there is space helps too.

Fixing the driveline vibration should be a priority. A vibration makes highway driving harder.

A gear change is an option later. A 3.73 or 3.55 gear will lower rpm. An overdrive swap like a 4L80E also helps, but it can wait.

Old trucks were not built for fast highway speeds. Watching the road ahead and letting others pass is the safest approach.

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Members Rides / Re: 81 K10 Build

« Last post by Shifty on December 19, 2025, 11:14:24 am »

Looks very well sorted! 

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Members Rides / Re: 81 K10 Build

« Last post by Mike81K10 on December 18, 2025, 07:36:29 pm »

Got the insulation cover from a junk yard catalytic converter and used it to cover my fuel lines from the exhaust pipes. My brake lines got wrapped with insulation covering. A couple of picks of the stainless hangers I used for my exhaust system.

I bought a kit with assorted jets and will tune the carb. It is running rich.

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Members Rides / Re: 1984 C-10 Custom Deluxe

« Last post by macr0w on December 18, 2025, 06:16:39 am »

Do the Sniper 2 upgrade

This is what I'm going to do.
I've got too much money and time invested in this efi shoot to back out now.
If the sniper II ends up being a problem I will be going back to a carb. 

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Members Rides / Re: 1984 C-10 Custom Deluxe

« Last post by macr0w on December 18, 2025, 06:14:58 am »

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

I have actually bought several carburetors from them over the years. 

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General Discussion / Re: Will a 73-87 fit in a Shipping Container?

« Last post by zieg85 on December 17, 2025, 10:30:31 pm »

Mice hate Bounce dryer sheets.  I put fresh ones in my 2 squares and my 67 Ford.  Basically keeps them smelling good and the mice out.  My $0.02

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General Discussion / Re: Will a 73-87 fit in a Shipping Container?

« Last post by AsolMarandy on December 15, 2025, 07:25:04 am »

A 73–87 truck can fit in a standard shipping container.

A standard container is about 8 feet wide inside and about 7 feet 10 inches tall at the door. Most 73–87 trucks fit if they are stock height and stock width.

Mirrors may need to be removed. Tires should be stock size. You may need to drive in slow and centered.

A container with side doors makes it easier to get out.

To help with mice, seal gaps, use traps, and avoid food inside the container

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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: Starter Dragging

« Last post by JohnnyPopper on December 11, 2025, 11:42:28 pm »

Icing on the cake: use DeOxit on both ends...

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Members Rides / Re: 84 Jimmy Build

« Last post by Shifty on December 11, 2025, 04:28:28 pm »

Done good son....