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07-26-2010, 07:26 PM
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Know anything about older trucks? Help!
Hey guys is there anyone on here that knows a bit about trucks? I have some questions for them.
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07-26-2010, 07:32 PM
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i do atleast chevy  beat that ram lol
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2010 850 XP EPS Stealth Black
from dealer
2500lb. winch (with wireless remote)____60" Glacier® II Plow System with extras___Lock & Ride® Front Cargo Box____Rear Rack Extender___Moose hand and throttle warmers
HID Plug and Play Light Kit for 550/850(www.theatvsuperstore.com) lower lights tinted with 20% window tint (still brighter than stock but not blinding bright)
Front & Rear A-Arm Guards XP550/850 2010(www.theatvsuperstore.com)
28" zillas on stock 14" rims(http://www.4wheelparts.com)_____26" stock tires on itp ss212 14" thanks SNW629
Deluxe Front/Rear Brushguard(http://www.superatv.com/)
3 in 1 Polaris atv hitch from (www.theatvsuperstore.com) might i add it was a gift they sent me just for buying some stuff 
Galls® 100W Remote Siren (http://www.galls.com/)
lots of lights
motor cycle radio
(still to come Wes Standard(rear seat and storage), dalton clutch kit, 2 inch lift, stealth snorkel kit if they ever make them for the 2010 )
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07-26-2010, 07:39 PM
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I own a shop, Ask away.
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1998 Scrambler 500 HO 4x4
1995 Scrambler 400 4x4
2000 Trailblazer 250 2x4
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07-27-2010, 03:00 PM
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Ok this is great! Chevy is my prob! I have a 1991 silverado 1500, and I just had it in the shop and the mecanic said that the reason it shoots gray/blue out of the exauhst when first started is cause the o-rings (?) need to be changed. They are shot. What does he mean and is it costly?
Thanks!
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07-27-2010, 03:44 PM
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He's talking about valve seals. They are a little rubber boot or cup that the valve stem sticks through. Take the valve cover off and you can see them inside the valve springs. Common problem with older chevrolet v8's. I've done it myself a couple times. You need a special tool that goes into the spark plug hole, you pump compressed air into the cylinder with an air compressor to keep the valves from falling inside the engine. Also need a spring compressor. Oh yeah I forgot that the newer 350's had an o-ring on the exhaust side valves.
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07-27-2010, 04:16 PM
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Yep valve stem seals. All those Chevys do that. Not a big problem if you are not fouling spark plugs. Go to a busy parking lot and wait for some one to start a Chevrolet truck and watch the tail pipe. If you have never done one be careful. If you loose a keeper down you engine you will be sorry.
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07-28-2010, 06:43 PM
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Wow, thanks so much guys I knew I would get some answers here! I've been off of here for a while but I'm back now. Thanks again!
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07-28-2010, 06:48 PM
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Quote:
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Ha ha! lol Ya I know all my freinds were like "why did you buy a Chevy? your a Dodge guy!" But hey the chevy was there, right price, right time. It has served me good so far! I am thinking of selling it though and buying another one. A 4X4. If you cant DODGE 'em RAM 'em! lol I need a RAM! lol
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07-28-2010, 07:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dodgeram3500
Ok this is great! Chevy is my prob! I have a 1991 silverado 1500, and I just had it in the shop and the mecanic said that the reason it shoots gray/blue out of the exauhst when first started is cause the o-rings (?) need to be changed. They are shot. What does he mean and is it costly?
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i have a 1987 chevy 15OO pickup and drove a 1990 chevy suburban for a year, both with the same motor, 5.7 L fuel injected, and both would smoke for a split second when first started.
they both continue to run great, never notice any drop in oil level, never have plug issues, so i havent even bothered to worry about it.
drove the suburban across the country like that too, ran like a champ
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07-29-2010, 09:52 AM
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Was it just me? when I seen "older trucks" I was thinking 60's, 70's or even early 80's, something with a carb and with out a computer. Good old days.
Another way to keep the valves up is pull a spark plug and feed a length of cotton rope in the plug hole, then turn the crank by hand until the piston tops out. After replacing the valve guide seal for that cylinder reverse the rotation and pull the rope out. Repeat on the next.
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