Archive for the ‘Automotive Information’ Category
Aftermarket Accelerator / Throttle Cable Fitment Problems on 6.2L Diesels
Saturday, March 21st, 2015
Many people have found the cable sold in parts stores for 1980’s Chevy and GM 6.2L diesel powered vehicles does not fit correctly. Both the Pioneer CA8503 cable and the ATP Y270 cable claim to be the correct fit for the application, but will not allow the throttle to fully close.The image below shows the aftermarket cable […]
Posted in Automotive Information, K5 Blazer | 3 Comments »
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Dodge Ram A/C Drain Line Installation
Sunday, September 21st, 2014
The second generation Dodge Ram drains condensate from the air conditioning from a 1″ long horizontal drain tube that sticks through the firewall. This causes water to run down the firewall and constantly soak the firewall insulation, firewall, and suspension links. Additionally, this can lead to water draining back through the firewall and cause the […]
Posted in Automotive Information, Dodge Ram | 14 Comments »
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K5 Blazer Windshield & Rear Side Glass Removal / Install / Leak Repair
Monday, July 22nd, 2013
The windshield and glass in the topper sides of my cucv (k5 blazer) has always leaked when it rained. I just repainted the floors to prevent them from rusting and decided it was time to reseal the glass so it no longer leaks into the floors. Removing and installing the glass in any of the […]
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Dodge Ram Door Buzzer Disconnect
Saturday, November 12th, 2011
Many people find the door buzzer on 2nd gen dodge rams extremely annoying. It comes on for anything from leaving the keys in the ignition with the door open to leaving the headlights on. I wanted to get rid of the key in the ignition warning, but keep the headlight warnings and other buzzer functions […]
Posted in Dodge Ram | 7 Comments »
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Onboard Power Inverter
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
Install a 120V power inverter in your car or truck to have household power wherever you go.
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Stanadyne DB2 Fuel Injection Pump
Sunday, October 11th, 2009
The Stanadyne DB2 rotary distributor pump has a single pumping element that feeds all injectors. The high pressure pumping action is carried out in a single barrel, which houses two opposing plungers operated by two rollers. These plungers are pushed together by a cam ring with internal lobes acting on the rollers and it is this action that pressurizes the fuel.
Posted in Automotive Information, K5 Blazer | 9 Comments »
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Blazer Radio Install
Friday, June 5th, 2009
Installing a 1/2 face modern style radio in a pre 90’s blazer.
Posted in K5 Blazer | 4 Comments »
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Blazer Quick Release Door Pins
Friday, June 5th, 2009
How to make quick release door hinge pins to make door removal and installation a breeze.
Posted in K5 Blazer | 4 Comments »
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Homemade alarm for your truck or car
Wednesday, April 8th, 2009
This is a cheap way to put an alarm on your car or truck without spending alot of cash and can be done in 30 to 45 minutes. First, you need to find an old car alarm horn. Lots of cars already have unused ones under there hoods already but if not They can be […]
Posted in Automotive Information | 19 Comments »
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GM 14 bolt swap into a 1/2 ton chassis
Wednesday, April 8th, 2009
This is a common swap done by many in the 4×4 world to beef up there 1/2 ton or c-clip axles. Other than the larger and beefier ring and pinion the major benefit of this swap is the full floating axles. The difference is that when a c-clip axle breaks the axle will slide out […]
Posted in K5 Blazer | 4 Comments »
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How to Correctly Tie Safety Wire
Sunday, May 18th, 2008
Different patterns for using safety wire.
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Hot Rod and Rat Rod Burnouts
Sunday, April 6th, 2008
Some burnout videos from a cookout a while back.
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