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Twiztid 83 · 03-15-2011, 05:53 AM

Hey all, been a while since I logged in here.
But I'm looking for specs (of all kinds, engine, trans ect ect...) on my
1983 Custom Deluxe, its got a straight six in it, and I'm wanting to find out
what the CI is on it. It also has a 3 speed manual, it was at one point a 3
on the tree shifter, but some one converted it into a floor shifter (which I
don't mind)

Also, the rear transfer case is making a bit of a "knocking" sound when
coasting at 5mph and under, anything above that and there's no sound.
Any ideas?

And the attached pics are renders of said truck.

**old Rusty C10** · 03-15-2011, 09:21 PM

the rear of the transfer case or the rear end?

Twiztid 83 · 03-16-2011, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

the rear of the transfer case or the rear end?

It would seem the sound is coming directly from the transfer case its self, dead
center, I lifted the rear end cause I had some one listen to the sound while I was rolling, and they said it was coming from the RR wheel, so I pulled the drum
cover and and inspected the brakes (encase a spring broke) and everything was
fine, so I spun the wheel, and the sound comes from the transfer case.

Hope that helps.

gchemist · 03-15-2011, 11:05 PM

OHV Six-cylinder 250 cid. (120) @ 4000 rpm

SM318/SM326/SM330/T-89A/T-150 3 spd. (2.47-3.50:1 First Gear)

More specs available at http://coloradok5.com/specs.shtml#1983

Your41Plague12 · 03-16-2011, 12:18 PM

Not that I doubt your knowledge or anything, and I really don't mean to offend you, but are you sure you're talking about the transfer case and not the differential? The renderings of your truck show it as a 2wd and not a 4x4, so you wouldn't have a transfer case anyway if that were true.

Twiztid 83 · 03-17-2011, 01:41 AM

Haha not sure how you can tell that its 2wd from the renders, I can make/do
anything with my cad program (say.... put a V12 in the engine bay, with a
Semi truck's transmission, sitting on 5' rims lol.)

But yeah, I did get the two mixed up, It's been a while since I've had to really
work on it (like 6 years, and only a starter needed to be replaced lol)
So in all, its the rear differential making the weird clicking/knocking sound at
low speeds.

Now that we've cleared up the issue on my end, hopefully some one can shed
some light on my situation.

Your41Plague12 · 03-17-2011, 02:01 PM

Haha I knew because you're only showing 5 lug nuts

. As for your issue, I'd just pull the differential cover of and see if you see anything visibly broken. If you don't, jack the back end of the truck up and turn the wheel; watch the internals work, and see if you can hear it better with the cover off. You'll narrow it down eventually. For your engine I.D. question, best to just pull the casting numbers off the engine itself and look them up online. Not sure about the 6'ers, but on the V8's the number is on the rear passenger side of the block. Good luck!

THE "10" SILVERADO · 03-17-2011, 06:13 PM

Hey, I know it takes a long time to make cads look good (by the way the pics you posted look great and one is the wallpaper on my phone now) but would you be doing a 73 to 78 model ever? Id be really cool!

Twiztid 83 · 03-17-2011, 07:28 PM

Yeah, I plan on pulling the cover off it soon, but as of now I'm broke and can't
afford picking up a new gasket, so for now I only drive it when I need to.

As for the 73-78 model, a quick rebuild on the front clip would be all that's
really needed. But it might take a little while, I'm currently modeling a
2003 Ford Ranger Edge (Ford, I know... but money's money lol)
(considering that there's quite a few different options on all those
models, which year would you be most interested in?)

Twiztid 83 · 03-22-2011, 11:40 AM

Hey, THE "10" SILVERADO do you have a specific year in mind?
If you have pics of the front clip on your truck, or anything
specific in mind pics would be greatly appreciated.

Twiztid 83 · 06-18-2011, 06:23 PM

Hey guys, found out what the knocking was, it was the U joint on the driveline, replaced it and the sound is gone

I'm also wondering, does anyone know what kind of transmission I could mate with my engine (inline6 http://coloradok5.com/specs.shtml#1983 )
3 speed just isn't cutting it anymore, any kind of trans 4 gears or higher I'll take. Not sure if there's any out there I could use that's better than the one I have now, but I'd really like to find one

Maybe one that requires a conversion kit?

03-15-2011, 09:21 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: Need some help on truck specs the rear of the transfer case or the rear end? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

03-15-2011, 11:05 PM	#4
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Need some help on truck specs OHV Six-cylinder 250 cid. (120) @ 4000 rpm SM318/SM326/SM330/T-89A/T-150 3 spd. (2.47-3.50:1 First Gear) More specs available at http://coloradok5.com/specs.shtml#1983 __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

03-16-2011, 12:18 PM	#5
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: Need some help on truck specs Not that I doubt your knowledge or anything, and I really don't mean to offend you, but are you sure you're talking about the transfer case and not the differential? The renderings of your truck show it as a 2wd and not a 4x4, so you wouldn't have a transfer case anyway if that were true. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

03-17-2011, 01:41 AM	#6
Twiztid 83 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Deltona Posts: 30	Re: Need some help on truck specs Haha not sure how you can tell that its 2wd from the renders, I can make/do anything with my cad program (say.... put a V12 in the engine bay, with a Semi truck's transmission, sitting on 5' rims lol.) But yeah, I did get the two mixed up, It's been a while since I've had to really work on it (like 6 years, and only a starter needed to be replaced lol) So in all, its the rear differential making the weird clicking/knocking sound at low speeds. Now that we've cleared up the issue on my end, hopefully some one can shed some light on my situation. Last edited by Twiztid 83; 03-17-2011 at 01:41 AM.

03-17-2011, 02:01 PM	#7
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: Need some help on truck specs Haha I knew because you're only showing 5 lug nuts . As for your issue, I'd just pull the differential cover of and see if you see anything visibly broken. If you don't, jack the back end of the truck up and turn the wheel; watch the internals work, and see if you can hear it better with the cover off. You'll narrow it down eventually. For your engine I.D. question, best to just pull the casting numbers off the engine itself and look them up online. Not sure about the 6'ers, but on the V8's the number is on the rear passenger side of the block. Good luck! __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

03-15-2011, 05:53 AM	#1
Twiztid 83 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Deltona Posts: 30	Need some help on truck specs Hey all, been a while since I logged in here. But I'm looking for specs (of all kinds, engine, trans ect ect...) on my 1983 Custom Deluxe, its got a straight six in it, and I'm wanting to find out what the CI is on it. It also has a 3 speed manual, it was at one point a 3 on the tree shifter, but some one converted it into a floor shifter (which I don't mind) Also, the rear transfer case is making a bit of a "knocking" sound when coasting at 5mph and under, anything above that and there's no sound. Any ideas? And the attached pics are renders of said truck. Attached Images

03-17-2011, 06:13 PM	#8
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	Re: Need some help on truck specs Hey, I know it takes a long time to make cads look good (by the way the pics you posted look great and one is the wallpaper on my phone now) but would you be doing a 73 to 78 model ever? Id be really cool! __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9 Last edited by THE "10" SILVERADO; 03-17-2011 at 06:15 PM.

03-17-2011, 07:28 PM	#9
Twiztid 83 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Deltona Posts: 30	Re: Need some help on truck specs Yeah, I plan on pulling the cover off it soon, but as of now I'm broke and can't afford picking up a new gasket, so for now I only drive it when I need to. As for the 73-78 model, a quick rebuild on the front clip would be all that's really needed. But it might take a little while, I'm currently modeling a 2003 Ford Ranger Edge (Ford, I know... but money's money lol) (considering that there's quite a few different options on all those models, which year would you be most interested in?) Last edited by Twiztid 83; 03-17-2011 at 07:32 PM.

03-22-2011, 11:40 AM	#10
Twiztid 83 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Deltona Posts: 30	Re: Need some help on truck specs Hey, THE "10" SILVERADO do you have a specific year in mind? If you have pics of the front clip on your truck, or anything specific in mind pics would be greatly appreciated.

06-18-2011, 06:23 PM	#11
Twiztid 83 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Deltona Posts: 30	Re: Need some help on truck specs Hey guys, found out what the knocking was, it was the U joint on the driveline, replaced it and the sound is gone I'm also wondering, does anyone know what kind of transmission I could mate with my engine (inline6 http://coloradok5.com/specs.shtml#1983 ) 3 speed just isn't cutting it anymore, any kind of trans 4 gears or higher I'll take. Not sure if there's any out there I could use that's better than the one I have now, but I'd really like to find one Maybe one that requires a conversion kit?



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