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SnS C10 · 10-08-2012, 12:04 AM

hey everyone. So, my engine that had been drinking a lot of water and mixing it in the oil is now running very good and strong. While cruising in first gear on my 3 speed sag, i can light up the rear end

Only issue is now, there is a valvetrain ticking noise. not too loud, most noticable on engine deceleration in nuetral right before it gets to idle speed. tried over and over adjusting the valves and it wont fix it. so, since its not getting worse as of now, just going to run it and it runs awesome. I also replaced my front shocks this weeked. painted my rims and added trim rings. 2 tires, 2 rims, 4 trim rings and 4 center caps at 50 percent off day at the yard were 48 bucks!! also, i had a set of coil springs that i had cut years ago a total of 2 coils laying around. decided to try them out and it pretty low and it rides nice and feels much better in the corners as well. rear has a few leafs removed, sitting nice and raked how i like it. also finished welding my pipes 2.5" stainless exhaust with x pipe and 50 series flows. low and loud and lookin tough with the gmc front end....

Square_78 · 10-08-2012, 12:25 AM

Looks good! Love the GMC front end!

70blackfish · 10-08-2012, 09:27 PM

I just got this.... I like how low it is, but there are no springs in the rear.
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BluTrukker · 10-10-2012, 09:07 AM

Had that same sound in an old car I had. Turned out to be a spun bearing.

10-08-2012, 12:04 AM	#1
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	some updates and a 4 inch front drop on the GMC hey everyone. So, my engine that had been drinking a lot of water and mixing it in the oil is now running very good and strong. While cruising in first gear on my 3 speed sag, i can light up the rear end Only issue is now, there is a valvetrain ticking noise. not too loud, most noticable on engine deceleration in nuetral right before it gets to idle speed. tried over and over adjusting the valves and it wont fix it. so, since its not getting worse as of now, just going to run it and it runs awesome. I also replaced my front shocks this weeked. painted my rims and added trim rings. 2 tires, 2 rims, 4 trim rings and 4 center caps at 50 percent off day at the yard were 48 bucks!! also, i had a set of coil springs that i had cut years ago a total of 2 coils laying around. decided to try them out and it pretty low and it rides nice and feels much better in the corners as well. rear has a few leafs removed, sitting nice and raked how i like it. also finished welding my pipes 2.5" stainless exhaust with x pipe and 50 series flows. low and loud and lookin tough with the gmc front end.... Attached Images

10-08-2012, 12:25 AM	#2
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: some updates and a 4 inch front drop on the GMC Looks good! Love the GMC front end! __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497

10-08-2012, 09:27 PM	#3
70blackfish Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newhall CA Posts: 1,195	Re: some updates and a 4 inch front drop on the GMC I just got this.... I like how low it is, but there are no springs in the rear. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

10-10-2012, 09:07 AM	#4
BluTrukker BOHICA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stewartville, MN Posts: 440	Re: some updates and a 4 inch front drop on the GMC Had that same sound in an old car I had. Turned out to be a spun bearing. __________________ Trying to save someone from their own stupidity is like teaching a pig to dance. It is a waste of your time, and it annoys the pig!



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