Dakota Dave
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About Dakota Dave
- Birthday 03/19/1961
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Location
NE North Dakota
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Interests
Flying., Project Cars
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Occupation
USAF Ret. Aircraft Mechnic
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Vehicles
1986 Turbo XT 4WD
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Chevy Small Block questions
Dakota Dave replied to [HTi]Johnson's topic in Non Soob Cars and Bikes Discussion
I would rebuild the 283. Unless you're trying for more preformance, the original engine is more valuable. Parts are easy to get for any small block chevy. I would also stick with the original Carb and intake. about the only upgrade I'd do is install a Pretronics unit in place of the Points. It's a very easy and well hidden mod that makes life easier. -
New GL10, Shooting for high 14's?
Dakota Dave replied to crazy_squirrels's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Put the car on a sever diet. sheding as many pounds as possable will make a differance -
What's the toughest, stickiest primer spray?
Dakota Dave replied to Gyoas759's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Primer coats provide NO protection from rust you must cover with a paint coat to seal out air. If youre going to touch up later just use andy spray PAINT to cover the prime. -
Steering Stablizer
Dakota Dave replied to LiftedHatchSubie's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Why would you want to? A Steering stabalizer is a week crutch that won't cure any drivability probelms. If you think you need one I'd start looking at your steering components. Unless you are running a straight axle. and dumped you rack and pinion -
pics:What the heck is this thing????
Dakota Dave replied to mykingcrab's topic in Non-Soob Off Roading
Looks like a Pinzgauer 710M. They are a high mobility military vehical used by Switzerland and Austria. -
Check the VIN number GL Wagon 4WD (manual): JF1AM53BXEE 4 speed manual dual range DL Wagon 4WD (manual): JF1AM52BXED 4 speed single range
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I'm pretty sure to get a E82 wagon to Average 95MPH you need a 90 mile long down hill.
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Other cars/Vehicles we own
Dakota Dave replied to DJtheGOD's topic in Non Soob Cars and Bikes Discussion
1968 Corvette convertiable. 1995 GMC Ext cab 6.5 turbo diesel 1988 Chevrolet surburban 6" lift 35" thornbirds & 1 ton Axles 4.10 with Posi 1989 Chevrolet Blazer 1957 Chevrolet 6400 Truck 1954 Piper Pacer 1966 Cessna 150 -
How do I know if the ACM is Bad . to Make the car run I Ran a hot wir to the fuel pump. It ran real well. I bought the car not running. Well I finally found the ECM under the rear shelf.in the trunk. Before I reassemble the complete interior I'd like to Know if its the ECM or something else thats causing the original problem. I also Can't find the fuel pump relay. It would help if I knew what it looked like. Thanks Dave
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You have an oddball attachment on the sparkplug wire.
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*Bad Update* Buying an 87 XT. Any words?
Dakota Dave replied to testy's topic in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...
Mine Had a broken hose between the struts let all the air out. 15 minutes to replace the hose & it works again. If you have no air you can't drive because yopu'll have no suspension. I don't see enough room for a 6 cyl. Mine is pretty tight.