a couple of newb questions

[Garthc20]

1 how do I replace the badge on my hood , I have a new one do I need to buy new fasteners?
2 I just installed a parking brake cable , how much tension should it have and should I tighten it when on or off?

3 the PO.s kid put a bunch of spongebob stickers on the glove box lid whats the best way to get them off without ruining the paint

4 I have an electric fuel pump should it have a filter before it or after?

[70cst]

A bump for you...

[leddzepp]

Originally Posted by Garthc20

3 the PO.s kid put a bunch of spongebob stickers on the glove box lid whats the best way to get them off without ruining the paint

Goo-Gone is what I use.

Here is another remover being discussed: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...41#post4591041

[70cst]

Originally Posted by leddzepp

Goo-Gone is what I use.

Here is another remover being discussed: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...41#post4591041

Thanks for the info...

[Garthc20]

very interesting, Im going to see if I can get them off with a hot soapy towel, if not I will try something a little more strong. any ideas on the other stuff?

[674x4ton]

When i was working in a body shop we use a hair dryer to heat the stickers then slowly peel them off.

[70cst]

Originally Posted by 674x4ton

When i was working in a body shop we use a hair dryer to heat the stickers then slowly peel them off.

Good point...I forot about that method.

[chevytruckluver]

I'll take this one...4) I have an electric fuel pump should it have a filter before it or after?
both, I know the sending unit in the tank has a "sock" but I would still run a pre pump filter, put it right where the fuel line goes out the floor of the cab. there is a section of rubber hose there. Then put a second filter near the carb. If you are running a factory quadrajet you need to discard the original filter inside the fuel inlet of the carb.
good luck

[Garthc20]

the reason I ask about the filter is that it seems to be starving the pump and making quite a racket , also it is mounted to the cab which might be part of the extra noise , but the filter is right over the exhaust pipe and I have a feeling the gas is getting boiled out of the filter, can you show me a pic of how it should be mounted?

[gcburdic]

Originally Posted by Garthc20

1 how do I replace the badge on my hood , I have a new one do I need to buy new fasteners?
2 I just installed a parking brake cable , how much tension should it have and should I tighten it when on or off?

I think you can access the badge fasteners from the inside of the hood...remove and slide the old one out new one in

I've read to set you ebrake tension, push your ebrake pedal down half way, hook everything up....

I'm going from memory here, so I'm sure others will chime in if I'm off my rocker with either of these

Good luck and to the truck boards from NC

[Garthc20]

Can I. Re use the nuts for the badge
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[gcburdic]

I don't see why not...unless they are damaged

[Garthc20]

I was wondering about that because the posts aren't threaded
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[Sinister]

You can reuse the nuts for the badge. Remove the hood latch pin from the hood, remove old badge, install new one.

[Garthc20]

well got a couple of things done thanks for the info
heres the old one

and the new one

I didnt have to pull the latch, there was enough clearance with the one hole in the hood and also the hole where the latch hook goes

[chevytruckluver]

Originally Posted by Garthc20

the reason I ask about the filter is that it seems to be starving the pump and making quite a racket , also it is mounted to the cab which might be part of the extra noise , but the filter is right over the exhaust pipe and I have a feeling the gas is getting boiled out of the filter, can you show me a pic of how it should be mounted?

Sorry I dont have any pics, but if the fuel filter is close to the exhaust pipe I would move it! I would tuck the filter inside the frame rail and use a clamp to keep it tight against it. (no rattle) this will also keep the exhaust heat away from the filter.