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Old 03-29-2006, 11:38 AM   #1
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Thumbs up I get my truck back today! Yippee!

She has been in a local shop for about 3 weeks getting the following done:

1. rebuilt heads/compression check
2. new head/valve cover/exhaust header gaskets
3. new wires
4. new Edelbrock 600cfm carb
5. new Edelbrock cruise control kit
6. removal of unneeded vacuum lines (the cats and smog pump have been removed long ago)
7. engine tuning
8. new heater hoses

I am very excited! Can anyone offer some pointers on things to look for after such an invasive overhaul? I understand mechanics, but I am no wrench.
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Old 03-29-2006, 03:09 PM   #2
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Re: I get my truck back today! Yippee!

choke set right. idling correctly, leaks in the hose connections, all vacuum ports closed off
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Old 03-29-2006, 06:53 PM   #3
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Re: I get my truck back today! Yippee!

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choke set right. idling correctly, leaks in the hose connections, all vacuum ports closed off
Thanks for the pointers. I will check when I get home.
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--PPG paint code 62608 Sunburst Orange Metallic (WA802K)
--Gentex auto-dimming rearview mirror model K31
--Carriage Works billet grille model 40071
--Go Industries 2.5" tubular stainless headache rack
--Sylvania Silverstar sealed headlights model H6024ST
--Texas Saddlebags center console model 101
--Brown's Welding class IV V-5 pipe bumper
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Old 03-29-2006, 04:57 PM   #4
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Re: I get my truck back today! Yippee!

Pics, we must have pics
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Old 03-29-2006, 11:34 PM   #5
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Re: I get my truck back today! Yippee!

Well, everything seems fine. I drove it back to work, and she feels ALOT better. It is amazing what increased compression does for a motor! Anyway, here is a pic of the engine bay. I know there are a lot nicer ones out there, but she is looking great to me. Next up - Flowmaster 40 series.

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--PPG paint code 62608 Sunburst Orange Metallic (WA802K)
--Gentex auto-dimming rearview mirror model K31
--Carriage Works billet grille model 40071
--Go Industries 2.5" tubular stainless headache rack
--Sylvania Silverstar sealed headlights model H6024ST
--Texas Saddlebags center console model 101
--Brown's Welding class IV V-5 pipe bumper
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--33" tires
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