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Brakes line Test Line Thread Sizes??

I am having problems with my antilock brakes on my 1990 Chev 1500. I would like to install some test jumper brake lines to bypass the antilock actuator to check and see if its the actuator or the master cylinder. Does anyone know the thread sizes on each end of the brakes line I will need to...
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- Jun 9, 2012
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axles + Brakes
Odd problem with the Turn Signals

I noticed that when I use either the left or right turn signal my fuel gauge with go up and down with the binking of the turn signal. Haven't really noticed this until the other day. Is this a know issue with the 1990 K1500 series trucks. I haven't done anything to the dash or under the dash of...
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- Mar 23, 2012
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Audio + Electronics
What trans is it and why the quick shift

Sorry for the late update, I actually fell off a 5 gallon bucket trying to adjust the TV cable and sprained the heck out of my ankle. Anyways, I did get it adjusted per the GM directions and everything is working like it should now. Shifts into 2nd gear at just onder 20mph if I ease into it...
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- Post #12
- Apr 12, 2011
- Forum: Transmissions
What trans is it and why the quick shift

Ok I'll head out to the truck and give it a try and post back with what happens.
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- Post #10
- Apr 7, 2011
- Forum: Transmissions
What trans is it and why the quick shift

How do I go about adjusting the TV cable?
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- Post #7
- Apr 7, 2011
- Forum: Transmissions
What trans is it and why the quick shift

Hey all, I have a 1990 k1500 with a 350 and I need to know how to tell which transmission is in this truck. It is an overdrive automatic and it seems there were a couple of option, is this true? What its doing is when I pull away from a stop sign or light it will **** into second gear long...
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- Apr 7, 2011
- Replies: 34
- Forum: Transmissions
Rear Brakes not Working

Finally got around to checking to see what the problem was. Turns out the dumb a** PO removed the rubber hose that leads down to the brake lines on the axle. Figured something was up so I pulled the rear drums and found nothing and I do meen nothing.....no brakes shoes, no springs, no wheel...
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- Post #9
- Mar 18, 2011
- Forum: Axles + Brakes
Rear Brakes not Working

Is there a way to test the dump valves before just replacing parts and hoping for the best?
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- Post #5
- Mar 8, 2011
- Forum: Axles + Brakes
Rear Brakes not Working

Hello All, I'm new to the board and this is my forst post. I got a 1990 C1500 Silverado 4x4 today and when driving it home from the sellers house I dang near slide through a stop sign because the rear brakes are not working at all. I was on snow so it was easy to tell there not working...
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- Mar 8, 2011
- Replies: 19
- Forum: Axles + Brakes