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Will 32x11.5-15 tires fit a stock 1993 4x4 Chevy full size Blazer?

abom — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:08:43 GMT

I would like to change wheels and tires from 265/75-16 to 32x11.5-15. Will 32x11.5-15 tires fit a stock 1993 4x4 chevy full size blazer?

Anybody know of a repair manual more detailed than Chilton's? I'm a novice rebuilding an 86 Chevy C10.

fadhmir_27 — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:36:01 GMT

I'm finding the chilton manual too hard to follow. I would love to know of a repair manual for an 86 chevy c10 with a 305 engine that is more explicit than the chilton manual and requires no prior knowledge of auto mechanics.

Injecting gear oil into a rear end on my Chevy C-10.

paullis — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:14:39 GMT

I installed an '87 Blazer rear end into my '85 Chevy C-10 pickup. Due to a mismatch in the u-joint we spilled the gear oil out of the rear end. I have resolved that problem with a new bastard joint. I cannot get the drain plug out. Can I put gear oil in via the vent line until I can get to a garage to get the plug out? I am guessing one bottle of Lucas 80-90 weight gear oil. Any problems or suggestions?

My '85 Chevy K10 pickup has a brake problem. Pedal will only go down half way but no flow out of the brake lines.

paullis — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:28:15 GMT

Which is more likely, the booster or the master cylinder? If I remove the master and depress the pedal can I damage the booster? I have cut the brake line at about mid truck due to a pin hole down stream in the line. Still no flow and still a hard half pedal.

Power steering on my Chevy K-10.

paullis — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:38:01 GMT

My '85 Chevy K-10 pickup has power steering but sometimes when the truck is at low speed/low RPM, like in a parking lot, the steering gets really difficult. It is as if there is no PS at all. Any ideas?

'85 Chevy K-10 brake problem.

paullis — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:31:41 GMT

I have opened the fittings on the front disc brakes, one at a time, and noted fluid as soon as they cracked. Since I am alone I cannot put pressure on the pedal, just the pressure in the master. I left the top off of the master and depressed the pedal just to make sure there was travel and there was, along with the geyser. Even though the rear brakes have an open line I still cannot get pedal travel. I used a syringe and pushed air into the rear brake chamber and brake fluid came out of the open line at midships on the truck. I guess I just don't understand this whole system but it seems that fluid should be running right through the rear brake line without any pressure since it is cut and open. Thanks for your previous help.

I just bought an 81 Chevy K-10 truck and nothing in the instrument panel works. What is the fuse box layout?

wildguy — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:18:25 GMT

My truck is a 1981 Chevy K-10 that was originally a diesel truck that now has a 350V8 in it. The things that aren't working with my electrical system is My taillights, brakelights, rear turn signals, hazards, front side markers, all interior lights, all instrument panel gauges. What works with the electrical system is the headlights and the front turn signals. It has no radio in it but I have one that I'm going to put in it and I'm going to add an amplifier and subwoofer to the truck and want to make sure that the wiring can handle this.

Why does my red brake light in my dash in my 81 Chevy C10 pickup stay on?

john1moe — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 10:58:54 GMT

right front caliper was locking up at one time and left front wasnt closing as if the brake fluid wasnt getting to it.The red light on the dash goes out sometimes when you push the brakepedal but comes back on and stays on.

Can I change the rear end ratio on my 4WD truck and leave the front a different ratio?

paullis — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:52:01 GMT

My '85 Chevy C10 4WD 4-speed stick just ate the rear pinion bearing and eventually the ring. This truck is geared way way low. I would guess 4:11. I am going to get a rear end from the bone yard. Can I get a milder ratio for the rear end and leave the front as is? How important is it that they be the same?

I have a 86 Chevy K10 Silverado. I'm looking for a box, cab, engine, 350, tranny. Where do I find them?

chevyman83 — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:32:50 GMT

i am lookin for a box,cab, engine tranny and windshield but no one seems to have what im lookin for,where do i find parts for my truck? if u know of any web sites or anything please let me know. Thanks!

On a 1976 Chevy Scottsdale C10, are there any other VIN locations (besides door frame)?

5219tony — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:51:18 GMT

When the body work was done the VIN plate was removed,when it was replaced the wrong style rivets were used(round head instead of star),glove box was also redone. I have to find some other location on the truck where they might be.

Highway Patrol will not issue a title transfer unless I can find another VIN , I might have to go through the expense and effort to petition for a Quiet Title. Vin plate is a bona fide number,just has the wrong type rivets.

I know they are stamped somewhere else,but after days of wire brushing and degreasing I have not been able to find it.VINS did not have specified locations and required amount of numbers starting after 1981.

Thank You for reading and any suggestions will be greatly appreciated

95 Chevy S-10 ignition lock problem. Steering wheel locked up. Transmission in park will not move to other gears.

pinkytruck — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:00:59 GMT

Have tried to rock the truck to release the prawl park anti theft, no luck. Tried applying the brake and turning the steering wheel hard, no luck. Is there a fuse that controls any of the anti theft lock down? Do I need to replace the ignition tumbler? Any ideas? Thanks, A lady in need to get going :)

Chevy C10 250 6 cylinder engine stalls.

javille — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:51:42 GMT

I just replaced my 1 barrel carburator on my Chevy 250 because the old one had started a small fire when I got the new one it runs but when I put it in drive it cuts off when I give it gas but it doesnt move when I dont give it gas

What fuse goes in the box for the ignition on a 79 Chevy K10 pickup with air.

ole73guy — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:34:08 GMT

Put a 79 cab on 84 Chevy K10 PU. Ignition fuse missing, old cab is gone so can't compare. Thanx

Frozen gas tank, 1984 Chevy Scottsdale C-10.

1low84 — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 12:45:37 GMT

I own a 1984 Chevy Scottsdale c-10 2 wheel drive 305 350 4 speed automatic with a edelbrock 650 carb my problem is that i recently moved to North Dakota and my gas tank is now a frozen chunk of gas, i filled the tank up all the way before i parked it the next morning i tried starting it the engine fired and turned over but didn't start. I tried to turn it over again but i wasnt getting no gas i checked the clear fuel filter going to the main steel line on my edelbrock is was bone dry so i tapped the gas tank and it was a solid thud, what can i do to dethough my gas * besides never getting cheap water gas again * i have a garage so if i put my truck in it and run a small electric heater by the tank will this work also it wont cause it to blow up will it?

I have a 1961 Chevy Apache stepside and it has two headlights. Is that the right grill?

darrelw — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:16:49 GMT

I have what i think is a 1961 Chevy Apache stepside truck but every other I see is a four headlight. I want to know if they did make a two headlight truck that year or do I have a grill from another year?

1978 Chevy truck electrical question.

eraddatz — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:34:57 GMT

I have a 1978 Chevy truck that I don't drive very often. Every time I park it for any length of time ( could be 2 weeks or 1 year) the coil and ignition module burn out. So far rebuilt the harness, distributor, cleaned all the grounds and cut all unnecessary wiring out of the cab ( radio, gauges etc.) Also It was burning up the battery, but I finally put a tender on it. I am thinking ignition switch, but really have no idea. Just looking for ideas and stuff to test. Any ideas would be great. THANKS ERIC

Is there a website that I can go to to see a wiring diagram of a 1965 Chevy C10 pickup?

crashedcourse — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:25:13 GMT

wiring harness or schematic

Wiring to 79 shortblock 350 Chevy C-10. Doubled reds plus battery cable to battery. Small wire S terminal to ignition plus ground?

dsz — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:13:12 GMT

Can't remember, can't find diagram starter cranks grounding strap from block to frame overheats and smokes new shortblock installed no Chevy experience.

Have a 66 Chevy truck 283 with 4 speed; want to convert to automatic. Any easy conversions?

jsamora1957 — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:10:00 GMT

Just bought 66 Chevy Truck with 4 speed 283, want to convert to automatic, are there a lot of easy kits out there?

Transmission and differential fluids maintenance on a '85 Chevy K-10.

paullis — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:43:20 GMT

I have replaced the rear diff and filled with Lucas gear oil, in my '85 Chevy K-10(4WD) stick shift. What fluids do I put in the transfer case and how do I check the level? I have been told Dexron II transmission fluid and to put my pinky in and should get wet.