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  1. 84cucv1ton

    A turbo worth the hassle on these?

    I got an early 6.5 turbo often truck that was being scrapped for 200.. From what I read the later 6.5 turbos are better. I think for $200 I did okay. I got to drive a civilian K 30 with a 6.5 turbo. There is a big difference.. Only drove it for two days. The guy that owns it said he even gets...
  2. 84cucv1ton

    wiring is smoking on start up

    new day is here going to recheck everything..
  3. 84cucv1ton

    wiring is smoking on start up

    know your right.. i have lots of cut up welding cable. was going to use that... ill work on it after it stops raining
  4. 84cucv1ton

    wiring is smoking on start up

    bit of an update.. Cleaned all the grounds on the front of the truck and the flatbed. Clean all the wires on the terminal and all the grounds going to the motor. That braided little wire is very clean and still heating to the point it smokes. Next idea is to go get a bigger table and make a...
  5. 84cucv1ton

    GL M1008's in NJ

    i will be getting some things too in a few days
  6. 84cucv1ton

    wiring is smoking on start up

    that seems like a good idea.. little extra insurance.. starter is fine.. i have a the doghead relay mod....
  7. 84cucv1ton

    wiring is smoking on start up

    thanks [thumbzup] thanks for the help
  8. 84cucv1ton

    wiring is smoking on start up

    i think i did get fuel on it.. its pretty dirty.. starter seems to spin fine.. i will looking into checking the starter
  9. 84cucv1ton

    wiring is smoking on start up

    anyone else ?
  10. 84cucv1ton

    wiring is smoking on start up

    ground strap from motor to firewall
  11. 84cucv1ton

    wiring is smoking on start up

    triple checked it again.. cleaned the electrical plugs.. still got the smoke.. the black wire over to the block and the small wire into the harness were cool to the touch the braided one was hot!!
  12. 84cucv1ton

    wiring is smoking on start up

    cousin said when he first got the truck he changed the fuel filter did the same thing its doing now.. cleaned the connections and it seemed to be fine.. now its back?? this is not making sense to me . missing some small thing
  13. 84cucv1ton

    wiring is smoking on start up

    just read it again.. you did mean the ones on the Terminal Block..
  14. 84cucv1ton

    wiring is smoking on start up

    electrical type smoke and insulation melting.. warthog, do you mean the wiring in the plastic covering? i was thinking you meant the wire terminal. if so ones on the terminal look fine
  15. 84cucv1ton

    wiring is smoking on start up

    3 4 months since its been run.. resister pack in gone.. 12v off the junction block above the relay.. i will check the fudable link... smoke was from the air cleaner and fuel filter housing....
  16. 84cucv1ton

    wiring is smoking on start up

    Just finish up the work of my cousins truck. Everything is clean and tight the way it should be. While was a part we cleaned the grounds on back of the engine by the fuel filter.. All clean and tight. cranking the motor over to get the air out of the lines there was white smoke coming up by...
  17. 84cucv1ton

    few questions on top end work

    why do you need to clean the threads and put sealant on the head bolts? didnt hear that before
  18. 84cucv1ton

    few questions on top end work

    got it apart... glad it is. make sure its all right
  19. 84cucv1ton

    85 CUCV Rocker Panels and Floor Pans

    take a look at these guys. usa made too Welcome to Tabco good panels.. i got some things from lmc.. sent it all back. what i got was Chinese. hope that helps
  20. 84cucv1ton

    few questions on top end work

    one i have a now is a click break... will be taring it down soon
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