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jdheff1982 · 10-15-2011, 03:40 PM

Hello,

I have been doing some work on the truck today. I am getting it prepped for a 3 to 4 hour trip on Monday. As I was messing around, I stumbled across a few things I needed to ask about.

1.) What size gas tank did the 1985 Silverado's have? 16 or 20 gallon?

2.) Is the interior dome light fused? I replaced the bulb today and it does not work. The wires leading to the housing seems ok or at least connected.

3.) One of the carb mounting holes on the intake is stripped out thanks to the PO using a different sized bolt (not stud). What would be the recommended thing to do?

4.) Since buyng the Performer 750, I have noticed occasional hesitation when taking off from a stand still. I tried adjusting the idle micture screws, but it didn't seem to matter which direction I turned them as the idle stayed the same. Any ideas why?

5.) Last thing, how do I get the door panels off? When I get all of the border screws off, the panel itself still acts like it is screwed on behind the arm pad area. I need to get back there and check the wiring for the power locks and windows. Their operation is intermitten and I need to see if there are any loose/grounded wires.

I think that is all. Thanks!

INSIDIOUS '86 · 10-15-2011, 04:22 PM

1. the longbeds can have either 16 gallon or 20 gallons and shorties have 16(s)

2. comon problem, the courtesy lights are fused, shown crtsy on fuse box. also wires that run under the the door sill panel can have a break in them so check the whole wiring

3. get a new carb gasket and pull off the carb and stuff the intake with a clean rag and drill and tap for a helicoil with the right thread size

4. vacuum leakpossibly from problem no. 3 check when done with three otherwise adjust accalerater pump

5. in the arm pad area are two screws pull up when thes are off and door panel should come off

hope this helps!

Jonboy · 10-15-2011, 07:44 PM

#5. On an '85, there is another screw right behind the armrest. Make sure you get that one, too.

jdheff1982 · 10-15-2011, 08:35 PM

Thanks for the info. The driver side ARM pad is covering most if the screw. Guess ill have to waller it out to get it out.

Will installing the heli coil be easy to do with a power drill?
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10-15-2011, 03:40 PM	#1
jdheff1982 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 318	Got some questions Hello, I have been doing some work on the truck today. I am getting it prepped for a 3 to 4 hour trip on Monday. As I was messing around, I stumbled across a few things I needed to ask about. 1.) What size gas tank did the 1985 Silverado's have? 16 or 20 gallon? 2.) Is the interior dome light fused? I replaced the bulb today and it does not work. The wires leading to the housing seems ok or at least connected. 3.) One of the carb mounting holes on the intake is stripped out thanks to the PO using a different sized bolt (not stud). What would be the recommended thing to do? 4.) Since buyng the Performer 750, I have noticed occasional hesitation when taking off from a stand still. I tried adjusting the idle micture screws, but it didn't seem to matter which direction I turned them as the idle stayed the same. Any ideas why? 5.) Last thing, how do I get the door panels off? When I get all of the border screws off, the panel itself still acts like it is screwed on behind the arm pad area. I need to get back there and check the wiring for the power locks and windows. Their operation is intermitten and I need to see if there are any loose/grounded wires. I think that is all. Thanks! __________________ Project and Truck Specs: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=483381

10-15-2011, 04:22 PM	#2
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Got some questions 1. the longbeds can have either 16 gallon or 20 gallons and shorties have 16(s) 2. comon problem, the courtesy lights are fused, shown crtsy on fuse box. also wires that run under the the door sill panel can have a break in them so check the whole wiring 3. get a new carb gasket and pull off the carb and stuff the intake with a clean rag and drill and tap for a helicoil with the right thread size 4. vacuum leakpossibly from problem no. 3 check when done with three otherwise adjust accalerater pump 5. in the arm pad area are two screws pull up when thes are off and door panel should come off hope this helps! __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

10-15-2011, 07:44 PM	#3
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Got some questions #5. On an '85, there is another screw right behind the armrest. Make sure you get that one, too. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

10-15-2011, 08:35 PM	#4
jdheff1982 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 318	Re: Got some questions Thanks for the info. The driver side ARM pad is covering most if the screw. Guess ill have to waller it out to get it out. Will installing the heli coil be easy to do with a power drill? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project and Truck Specs: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=483381



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