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:lol:

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What do you guys think about the 50/50 (already mixed) coolant?

And should I fill the block up (with the bottom hose on - of course) at the thermostat housing first - then put the thermostat in and drop the swivel type housing (with an "O" ring inside its base) with the upper hose on, prior to filling the rest of the radiator?

And finally - is it important that I should have my heater hoses connected upon initial light-up?

:ito:

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I usually just run water at first. If there is an issue you wont watch your $$$$ running out on the ground. Glad to hear about the progress.

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Why pay extra for water? But I would sure stay with the mean green.

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Since you put the TH350 in- What flexplate and starter are you using?

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Filling the block up might not be a bad idea, have never done it myself.

Someone already stated about the 50/50 coolant mix, why pay extra for water? If you are running any aluminum cooling components, you might use de ionized water to mix with the coolant. We do that with dirtbikes, which are all aluminum motors. Slows down the corrosion factor.

You def. want your heater hoses connected, or plugged, as the there is always water circulating through them, I beleive.

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Im quoting myself:lol:..... What I meant was, I use water first to start the engine and see if everything is working fine, even drive it for awhile. If its good drain it and put in whatever you plan on using for coolant.

I agree with YZ250, I use Hyperlube (Hypercool?)......looks like Mountain Dew.... for its corrosion fighting chemicals. There are a bunch of different types but they all fight chemicals eating aluminum. Ive usually gotten 2 gallon containers of distilled water from the grocery store to avoid corrosion.

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Jeg's 168 tooth flexplate and stock NAPA starter (flat fit up - two bolts, with small leg brace).

Mac. :chevy:

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10-4 on the hoses. BTW, I had one of these in my tool box and have never used it - just thought I'd give it a rip during the break-in on the driveway (just hope I've got enough vertical clearance:

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The pink will look good with your grey engine;).

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Fuel filter location question:

Before plumbing it to the motor I’d like to get some input on my options.

I’m using the hard canister type (polished, of course - cause that makes the truck go faster) but I don’t like putting it down on the frame rail, where the hard line dumps out - just behind the motor mount on the passenger side.

After seeing various engine fire photographs on our site - I’m not digging the idea of having it up on top of the engine - even if it’s easy access. I mean - how often do you need to change the thing in the first place?

My tank (stock - behind the seat, for convenient detonation) has been rehabbed and is as clean as when it came from the factory - so there’s no junk to worry about.

I’d like to put the filter in that short rubber line that runs directly from the tank to the hard line on the frame. Is there any reason that the fuel pump would have a problem pulling from there and sending it up to the 2-barrel?

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the under cab location you described was exactly where our filter was before the tear down.....it ran great, no starvation issue

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Actually, that is Magenta. And I’m not gay - so save that noise. :ele:

Mac. :chevy:

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that is what all the guys wearing pink say:uhmk:

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There's so many things to say....I 'm just going to pass.:lol::lol:

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:lol::lol::haha:...I cant stop laughing. Im glad all you guys are on this forum; makes my day a lot better:thumbs:

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If I had that pink thing on my truck I'd put it under the cab to. Keep it in the closet.:lol:

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:haha: don't let them get to you Mac, it's a real happy color.:lol:

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Sorry Mac, I couldn't help myself.

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:haha:

i'm pretty sure Mac hates us :devil:

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I guess we could give him some cred points to make up for it.

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Okay - I may be a bit "metro", but not gay.

Mac. :chevy:

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Maybe a little gay.........(new color idea) ;)

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Panther Pink ftw!
http://www.joesmusclecars.com/pp1.jpg

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I think your on to something.:lol:

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Mac,
your on to something all right, but what???:lol:

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:lol:

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I think we were set up. He gave us ammo like that knowing that we would run the board in a crazy, deranged, half drunken but funny rampage then logged out. Something feels wierd about this.

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I logged out last night after my post, I didn't want my kids reading his response.:lol:

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:lol: Not weird - it was just time to go home.

You don't think I come in here on my time, do you? ;)

Again - there's nothing wrong with the color pink. It's happy:

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Was that a real pic of your truck photoshoped or just a ramdom one?
I'm starting to worry about you. Sooo, where are those pics you were talking about. Walmart is open 24 hrs ya'no.

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The pic of the truck was random and altered - the one of me, wasn’t.

24 hour Wal-Marts are a ‘fly-over state’ phenomena, so I’ll go tonight to see if they’re ready. I use those Fuji throw-away cameras because digital units are magnets for hand tools and my size twelve’s.

BTW - no full up photos of the C10 until the hood goes back on, so you’ll just have to hold your water.

:lol:

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Ooh My D#*n :haha::haha::haha:

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:jdp:

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How about some more of you and your coat?

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Mac, Jason was kidding.. were good:lol::lol:

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Damn - and here I had some nice g-string shots ready to share.;)

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Dang, Mac
I'm starting to hesitate answering you post.:lol:
so next time if I don't answer, it's really nothing personal....:haha:

And I thought all them California jokes were just that,,jokes..:crazy:

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:pty: And you expected exactly what from "The Land of Fruits & Nuts?"

:lol::lol::lol:

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I wasn't gonna say it, but I was thinking it. :lol: