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#121
Re: My 1984 K10 - LM7 swap!!
Turbo is the way to go.
09-09-2018
C'mon, shoulda done it the red neck way for putting the balancer back on.
Upside down can of air duster to get the crank really cold, then propane torch the balancer for a min or so, slap some oil on the outside to lube the seal and prevent damage and plop that sucker right on. Then just let it sit a second and spin it by hand, it'll cool in a matter of seconds.
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#122
Re: My 1984 K10 - LM7 swap!!
09-12-2018
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#123
Re: My 1984 K10 - LM7 swap!!
I break things.
09-12-2018
Originally Posted by
BrandonHall10
One of these ports is not like the others, one of these ports looks dirty...
You're the master of clean! What's going on here?!
04 GP GT2: Handling upgrades, go-slow parts, and an attitude. Totaled.
87 Dodge Ram 50: Junkyard rescue, resurrection in progress.
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#124
Re: My 1984 K10 - LM7 swap!!
09-13-2018
I saw that and was thinking.. houston, there's an issue on that cylinder.
And since we are on the "master of clean"... engine hoist doesn't get any lovin?
I drink..so consider that when reading my posts.
2010 Audi A6 Dual IC's
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#125
Re: My 1984 K10 - LM7 swap!!
I break things.
09-13-2018
I have a bad habit of forgetting to clean my tools as well, but every few months I'll get into an OCD mood and clean everything more than it usually deserves.
But most of my stuff is hand tools, I don't have much else that's bigger, other than an old creeper.
04 GP GT2: Handling upgrades, go-slow parts, and an attitude. Totaled.
87 Dodge Ram 50: Junkyard rescue, resurrection in progress.
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#126
Re: My 1984 K10 - LM7 swap!!
09-13-2018
Originally Posted by
WarStryker13
One of these ports is not like the others, one of these ports looks dirty...
You're the master of clean! What's going on here?!
Originally Posted by
BillBoost37
I saw that and was thinking.. houston, there's an issue on that cylinder.
I'm pretty sure the exhaust valve on that cylinder was handing open for the two or three days it was upside down. If I didn't know the history on this motor I might be concerned. Trust me guys, if I'm not worried, you shouldn't be.
And since we are on the "master of clean"... engine hoist doesn't get any lovin?
Nope. LOL! It's not even technically mine. I'm just storing it for a guy.
Pushrod tool came today. I checked probably 75% of the rockers. Turns out 7.415" puts me at zero lash, give or take a couple thou.
From all the research I've done, it seems like 0.060" is a good preload amount. So if my math is correct, 7.475" should be perfect. Math is tricky for me, so I wrote it out.
Originally I was kinda bummed I had to spend extra money on pushrods, but after looking at them closely I don't feel so bad. Some of the tips were very worn. Not sure how well it shows in the picture, but it was pretty well egg shaped.
Also, I checked the length on a half dozen of them. Most were 0.020" short. A couple were as much as 0.030" Short.
Looks like I can get a decent set of 16 for around $100. Probably order them tonight.
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#127
Re: My 1984 K10 - LM7 swap!!
09-14-2018
Good to hear on the engine.
I drink..so consider that when reading my posts.
2010 Audi A6 Dual IC's
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#128
Re: My 1984 K10 - LM7 swap!!
09-15-2018
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#129
Re: My 1984 K10 - LM7 swap!!
09-16-2018
Thermostat came today so I slapped that on. Got the harness laid out and started thinking about it...
This should be a lot easier than the S10. I think I'm going to use the truck fuse block. Probably only remove a couple circuits/connectors. The fuel, EGR, and coolant level sensor are all that come to mind right now. I'm going to keep all the AC stuff just incase I want to add it to the truck in the future. Also, since this truck has to pass a sniffer test I'll be running cats so I might as well keep the rear O2's.
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#130
Re: My 1984 K10 - LM7 swap!!
09-17-2018
Sniffed based on the year? Wonder if you tell them it's OBD2 compliant if they will hook up instead?
I drink..so consider that when reading my posts.
2010 Audi A6 Dual IC's
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#131
Re: My 1984 K10 - LM7 swap!!
09-17-2018
Originally Posted by
BillBoost37
Sniffed based on the year?
Exactly. Pre- 1966 is exempt, 1966-1995 get the sniffer, and 1996 and up (OBDII) get a computer check. Sometimes they will visually inspect for cats. Sometimes.
Wonder if you tell them it's OBD2 compliant if they will hook up instead?
I'm definitely going to wire in an OBDII plug, but I don't think that will matter. I'm pretty sure if the chassis vin is for an '84, it has to pass the test assigned to an '84. At the end of the day, they just want their $12 every year. Crooks.
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#132
Re: My 1984 K10 - LM7 swap!!
09-18-2018
it's $40 a year here, no rust holes allowed, wheel bearings/tie rods are checked along with lights, horn etc.
I drink..so consider that when reading my posts.
2010 Audi A6 Dual IC's
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#133
Re: My 1984 K10 - LM7 swap!!
09-20-2018
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#134
Re: My 1984 K10 - LM7 swap!!
GrandPrix Junkie
09-20-2018
Automotive nanny. HA! What if they were your automotive tranny? Hope thats a grunt grind yer slapping in. K10s is big iron. I read plenty but don't retain much lol. Keep up the tidy swap, this is just your periodic pester. I been going insane on a Model A literally, click link anytime and feel better about your rides instantly.
All Grand Prix, all the time. 69 Model J, 99 GT & GTP coupes. All junk, haha.
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#135
Re: My 1984 K10 - LM7 swap!!
09-21-2018
While I agree about the nanny thing, there are far too many people driving around with unsafe vehicles up here. Tie rods, ball joints etc go months with the person turning the radio up and ignoring the clunk. I feel those people shouldn't be driving, or need a mandatory inspection once a year. It keeps to get some unsafe junk off the road, and line the states pockets with additional money.
I drink..so consider that when reading my posts.
2010 Audi A6 Dual IC's
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#136
Re: My 1984 K10 - LM7 swap!!
09-21-2018
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#137
Re: My 1984 K10 - LM7 swap!!
GrandPrix Junkie
09-22-2018
Bill must be a hillary lover holy fck!
Rust belt we have emission no rust ban ****. Every once in a while I will see a broken ball joint etc on the side of the road. Other day I saw a trailer tear out the rusted hitch. No deaths, 50 car pile ups, or ejected babies. If I cant drive a vehicle with a rust hole in it, then they can eat **** and keep buying me a vehicle when it rusts up. Fck the governments and state losers.
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#138
Re: My 1984 K10 - LM7 swap!!
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#139
Re: My 1984 K10 - LM7 swap!!
09-23-2018
No Corey..I don't like your gym buddy Hillary. That's all you. Pretty sure new englanders are more car dumb than a lot of the country. The things I see around here.
Brandon, are you going to be able to strap the stand down to make it sturdy enough? The engine start up stands I've seen at shops are rather large.
I drink..so consider that when reading my posts.
2010 Audi A6 Dual IC's
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#140
Re: My 1984 K10 - LM7 swap!!
GrandPrix Junkie
09-23-2018
Originally Posted by
BillBoost37
No Corey..I don't like your gym buddy Hillary. That's all you. Pretty sure new englanders are more car dumb than a lot of the country. The things I see around here.
Brandon, are you going to be able to strap the stand down to make it sturdy enough? The engine start up stands I've seen at shops are rather large.
Imagine the things we see living in Arkansas, think about that one.
I've seen a Cali forum dude crank up a Cobra Jet 428 breifly, no throttle whipping just low gentle off-idle revs... with some tubular lateral extensions clamped in place. Hows the saying go... Its not standing on a cliff thats dangerous, its not watching your step while you're there!
Brandon, I like your harness-weeding pics a lot better than the maximum chaos spaghetti plate images this one ol rodder guy posts on another forum. We go back and forth making each other puke, me by rust porn and him by those confounded messes of wire.
All Grand Prix, all the time. 69 Model J, 99 GT & GTP coupes. All junk, haha.