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    son of a gun!! cannot get hydro boost to bleed !!

    Hi guys, Here is a video of the air bubbles I am getting ... I have been trying to get my hydroboost to bleed using this technique.. I have done like 1000 reps lol, I assumed air was in the system and changed a few things. Thinking that the air leakage was the problem, I installed a new...
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    Hydroboost Brake pedal not retracting fully

    Hi Guys, I have a '88 1 ton with hydroboost assisted brake pedal. I finally got the truck on the road and was doing some "shake down" laps in my neighborhood. I have replaced the steering box,all the lines and the pump. Initially, I had problems getting the air out of the hydroboost system and...
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    Dually wheel install sequence

    Hi guys, unsure this is the proper section but I just want to confirm the proper "sequence" of the dual wheel install for my Dana 70HD setup. If you look in this video at the 35 second mark, it appears to be- put on first wheel inverted, then second wheel straight up, then the "centering...
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    alignment on a '88 C3500=1992 specs?

    Hi guys, I am trying to find a place that does alignment on my '88 2 wheel drive 1 ton 3500 dually..It seems like since it is a 1 ton the standard alignment rack only does up to 3/4 tons.. I did find one shop that does heavier frames but they only start at year models 1992? I figure that since...
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    stock throttle cable ideas for carbed 385 SBC

    Hi guys, I got my fancy "Brawler" carb installed on my '88 (originally a SBC truck). I was wondering if anyone has experience making the original throttle cable/pedal work on their trucks? I was thinking of cutting the cable down and then installing a fitting to link it to the carb?
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    1 ton brake drum "catching"

    Hi guys, Before I start taking it apart..What are some of the things I should look for on why the this brake drum catches? I believe I have the brake shoes adjusted inwards a lot.. Drum catching - YouTube
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    C 3500 front brake hose routing

    Hi guys, I cannot seem to find any pictures for reference...Is this the correct routing for both the left and right front brake hose? OR do the tabs/brackets go another way?? I am having problems with the right side getting the banjo bolt area to seal..
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    TH 400 shift linkage, does it need a cotter pin?

    Hey guys, I am preparing to install my TH 400 shift linkage. In this one particular spot I forgot if I need to install a cotter pin like clip (area 231 pictured)..Hopefully someone can chime in!
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    tensioner pulley/belt alignment

    Hi guys, Can I assume the tensioner pulley needs to come more "forward"? It seems like the belt needs to ride a little further back on the pulley? OR perhaps this is within specification?
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    Spectra CU 1693 rad fitment in a '88 with a 2 piece engine bracket

    Hey guys, I came across this newer 34 inch wide Spectra rad (CU 1693) at the yard. I am trying to figure out if it would work in 1988 Chevrolet C3500 with a SBC and a 2 piece aluminum bracket? This rad comes from a '94 Suburban/Yukon. I phoned Spectra and they said it wouldn't work with my '88...
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    plugging this port on headers

    Hey guys, I bought these Flowtech headers and there is a open port on them. I am going to a carbed system so no need for this port. What sensor/probe normally would go in this area? The hole is around 7/8 of a inch in diameter. I cannot seem to find a plug for it. Normally the ports to plug...
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    engine brackets for a 88 SBC (2 piece aluminum?)

    Hey guys, I have read that the 1 piece steel engine bracket has a tendency to crack (along the power steering pump mount). Although when I sandblasted mine I didn't find any cracks. I figure I might as well switch to a 2 piece aluminum bracket system to reduce the chances of this happening I...
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    a real puzzler --Universal wiper switch&pulse motor

    Hey guys, I am chugging along here installing my SpeedWay universal wiring harness. I am trying to use a universal switch with 3 settings, high,low and park. Can I assume this switch doesn't "jive" with a pulse-intermittent wiper motor/ and a 3 setting switch? This is turning into a science...
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    Windshield wiper wiring

    Hello, guys I am trying to wire my universal wiper switch to one of our wiper motors.. Would this be the wiring coloring? purple= high speed gray? orange-low speed black=ground white= 12 volts for parking switch? Also how would I wire the washer pump? I was just going to use a push...
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    additional license plate light?

    Hey guys, I found this light unit under the rear frame area at the back of the truck. Is this a additional license plate light? Although; on my bumper it appears like I already have 2 plate lights.. Thanks!
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    typical place to get these sockets at the 'yard?

    Hey guys, I need to get a few more of these light sockets. What years and locations on a GMT-400 would I find these? I am looking to get some more for license plate lights etc..
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    installing a external fuel gauge on a GMT-400 video

    Hey guys, I made a short video on installing a external fuel video..
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    '95-'98 grill in a '88

    Hey guys, I did a search here and couldn't find anything..What do I need if I want to install at 95-98 (2 headlight) grill in '88 2 headlight grill? I heard I would need 95-98 bumper brackets? Thanks!
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    88-94 dash piece

    Hey guys, just wondering..do the ears (the threads where you screw in the dash highlighted in pic) on the dash pieces as seen in the pictures break easily? I have been to a few 'yards and the three 88-94s I have seen have these areas broken as well.. When I finally find one unbroken did...
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    '88 Volt&fuel level wiring

    Hello again guys, I am trying to wire the fuel level and volt meter directly using my universal wiring harness. I figured out the wiring for the lights and ground; but need some assistance trying to figure out the gauges. From the wiring diagram, the fuel level gauge seems to be associated...
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    '88 "harmonica fitting" steering column wiring

    Hey guys, thanks for all the info so far! I have now moved on to the steering column turn signal switch connectors. It seems like the majority of the steering column colours match with kit. I assume this should be OK and work, I looked over the wiring diagrams and I am pretty sure they match...
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    88-94 "Neutral safety switch looking unit" wiring

    Hey guys, As I start to get information on the wiring of these of trucks I have learned that it has a mechanical neutral safety switch. I messed with the ignition key and it is true, it only turns in park and neutral. I wonder why they did this instead of the electrical switch?--ah well...
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    Ignition switch wiring for a '88

    Hey guys, trying to install this Speedway harness into my truck..For the speedway harness you have to connect into the existing switch. I think I figured what each "tab" needs to be plugged into? I also think I am missing a neutral safety switch? Hopefully the pictures explain it better..
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    bedliner for floor pans

    Has anyone used bed liner for their floor pans? Does it have decent rust inhibiting properties? Actually don't use it, if I could delete this post I would https://raybuck.com/bed-liner-inside-truck-cab/
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    seat action

    Hey guys, it appears like my seat binds up. I noticed when mounted it did the same thing, am I missing a piece? Here is a video that shows what I think is happening.. Thanks

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