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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: Rpm specific vibration above 2600 rpm

« Last post by Shifty on July 28, 2025, 05:22:03 pm »

 

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Members Rides / Re: 1974 GMC Sierra restomod

« Last post by 74_squared on July 28, 2025, 05:09:17 pm »

Got the rear air lines done. Filter and muffler done. Fronts are almost done. Just need to make the lines to run the length of the frame rails to get back to the manifold. First time bending tubing, mostly happy with it. Need to get some clamps on them here and there.

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Steering Columns / Re: Ignition Problems - No start

« Last post by Red87 on July 28, 2025, 01:46:26 pm »

I got it re-adjusted and she’s back in business. Thanks for the help, sir.!

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

« Last post by Captkaos on July 28, 2025, 12:45:57 pm »

Check the frame area where the steering box it mounted for cracks!

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Steering Columns / Re: Ignition Problems - No start

« Last post by bd on July 28, 2025, 09:29:00 am »

With the tilt steering column in the STRAIGHT position and the key cylinder in the LOCK position, adjust the switch to the OFF position.  Tighten the ignition switch screws and recheck the switch function in all column TILT positions.  Tweak the adjustment as needed.

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Steering Columns / Re: Ignition Problems - No start

« Last post by Red87 on July 27, 2025, 11:27:31 pm »

Check the ignition switch adjustment.

Dang...I forgot about that.  So I need to loosen those two small bolts and push the whole assembly as far as I can towards the firewall, which will help the rod pull the switch contacts more towards the steering wheel and complete the circuit to the starter?

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Steering Columns / Re: Ignition Problems - No start

« Last post by bd on July 27, 2025, 11:16:10 pm »

Check the ignition switch adjustment.

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Steering Columns / Ignition Problems - No start

« Last post by Red87 on July 27, 2025, 10:15:38 pm »

So last week I was driving the truck and made a stop.  Turned the truck off, got out and took the key with me, got back in, and the key was very hard to turn and I heard something click while starting it.  Got it started, but the key didn't spring back to On like it normally does and I was forced to turn the key back so it wouldn't keep trying to engage the starter.  Made it home and shut it down, and then tried the sequence agin with the same results.

My first thought was the ignition cylinder, so I put a new one in with the same result.  Then I went with the 2nd option of replacing the ignition switch, and that definitely was the culprit...the new switch makes the key sequence fluid again, but I cannot get the truck to start.  It seems like the key is having to be turned a little more to get to the On position, and then when I turn it to engage the ignition switch/starter, it doesn't seem to be turning as far as it used to.  It's almost like the turning of the key has somehow been clocked forward a little too much, and that the rod is not pulling the ignition switch back far enough to make the electrical contact to engage the starter.

I did go down a little further into the upper steering column to be sure those four inverted E8 torx screws were tight.  Using Jazzman's Steering Rack Rebuild guide, I'm pretty positive I got everything back together correctly and lined up.  I even disassembled it a couple more times to be sure.

The only thing that I really couldn't check was the ignition switch rod behind the part of the upper column that can't be taken off easily while the column is still in the truck.  But the sector is moving properly with the gear and lock pin.

Any idea what else it could be?

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

« Last post by JohnnyPopper on July 27, 2025, 06:26:54 pm »

So finally got the Skyjacker springs installed, 2.5 inches, she looks good.

Have to say, the truck rides very nice, my wife agrees. I went with the shocks they recommended, still have the Bilsteins just in case. Will need shock extenders to try them against the new ones.

Had it aligned before a trip last week, drove nice.

New twist: seem like my steering gearbox has a major issue. Besides a lot of play, it has a clunk when turning left, and my steering wheel shifts 45 degrees to the left while going straight.

I realize it is serious, so was glad to get her home from about 50 miles away.

Hard to believe that that much play internally is possible but I guess it is. Proof is there.

Any recommendations on stock or aftermarket products?

BTW, I tried to ask this in suspension/steering but the website seems challenged at the moment.

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Members Rides / Re: Hello all.

« Last post by JohnnyPopper on July 27, 2025, 06:10:15 pm »

Lucky for you Jeremy...

Mid nineties, I pulled a toy house with a '73 C30 3+3 Chevy. 454, added a "the" water injector system and could run regular gas.

I would mix the water with rubbing alcohol, H2O2, and it was wonderful.

Just before takeoff, I would draw the mix into the line going to the top of the air cleaner, where it would spray down the carb.

One trip, I got distracted after priming it, and boom! Hydro-lock, bent rod, sad kids and wife.

Good thing my buddy had a K-30 he lent me for the weekend...Disaster averted.

Got to rebuild the BB with a RV cam, and I tell you the truth: with loaded 5th wheel in tow, between 25-3500 RPM, it felt like there was nothing behind me.

I miss that truck