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    300 plus miles in an 86 5th Ave

    wish i could remember how i had the child seat in so i could drive it more. cant seem to not have the buckle in the kids back
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    Looking for diplomat 8.25 rear end

    Im right with you on that. More NH, ME, MA. Have you posted in the parts wanted area?
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    300 plus miles in an 86 5th Ave

    it was my daily till i popped the second radiator in it but i usually dont have to go very far. i was fine with the windows open rolling down the highway. the stop and go in rain wasnt as much fun. depending on what else i can get done this year with it and the multiple other projects the AC...
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    300 plus miles in an 86 5th Ave

    Just realized I've owned it for 3 years now.
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    300 plus miles in an 86 5th Ave

    Was able over the last weekend to enjoy a long drive with my 86 5th Ave. 300+ miles and no problems. Been having problems with starting recently, a combo of starter related and i think fuel but it hasnt been a big deal just hop in the daily and go. Decided that would try and take the 5th down...
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    aspirator tube

    thank you good to know
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    aspirator tube

    there are tubes on both manifolds correct?
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    kick down and 4 barrel

    plan to use an Edelbrock intake if i can find one cheap enough, other wise just the factory cast iron piece
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    kick down and 4 barrel

    well if it makes a difference the plan is to use a Holley
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    kick down and 4 barrel

    thats even better if i dont need to change anything. i like simple.
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    kick down and 4 barrel

    so spent a couple hours looking for it the other day but wasnt able to find the info i was looking for on here. im sure its been asked/answered a ton. when converting from 2 to 4 do i need to change out the set up for the kick down or is that carb dependent? would like to make sure i have...
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    Radiator

    so all in holding coolant and no leaks. used a gates hose 20958 as the lower. if like a glove with no trimming. no to work out the other gremlins from it sitting for 9 months and will be able to daily it again. i'll try and get some pictures when its not so cold or dark out
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    Radiator

    thanks for the hose info. should have reread this thread before starting the job earlier today. its mounted in but i forgot to get pics. will worry about a fan later and will just run the factory one till there is a problem.
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    7.25 to 8.25 Swap

    i think if i remember correctly the 29 spline is the 6 lug dakotas
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    7.25 to 8.25 Swap

    does this one need a new carrier to change the gears? my understanding is the ring gear just bolts on. are there different size carriers for the 8.25?
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