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#ETCGDadsTruck Starts for the First Time (With Special Guests)
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#ETCGDadsTruck Starts for the First Time (With Special Guests)

This is (Episode 29) of the #ETCGDadsTruck Series. Link to (Episode 30): https://youtu.be/u0mBrFVET5Q Link to (Episode 28): https://youtu.be/H-PNL-x1dUs Yep, #ETCGDadsTruck starts up for the first time in this video. Also, some special guests stop by…

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383 Stroker Top End Assembly #ETCGDadsTruck
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383 Stroker Top End Assembly #ETCGDadsTruck

This is (Episode 25) of the #ETCGDadsTruck Series. Link to (Episode 26): https://youtu.be/rnKof4v0Zts Link to (Episode 24): https://youtu.be/g_dPAptfxnY This video covers the top end assembly of a small block Chevy for #ETCGDadsTruck. I also cover…

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How To Install and Set Up Roller Lifters, Roller Rockers, and Pushrods
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How To Install and Set Up Roller Lifters, Roller Rockers, and Pushrods

This video covers the installation of roller lifters, roller rockers, and pushrods. It also covers how to align the rocker arms and set up pushrod guide plates. This work was done on a small block…

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Monster Transmission Failure?
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Monster Transmission Failure?

While driving my 1990 C1500 with a 4L60E built by Monster Transmission, I lost 3rd and 4th gear. I was able to get the truck back to the shop in 2nd gear fortunately. Monster Transmission…

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Gasket Matching Tools, Tips, and Tricks
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Gasket Matching Tools, Tips, and Tricks

Is gasket matching, or port matching worth it? Personally, I think so. I recently gasket matched the intake, cylinder heads, and exhaust headers on a 383 stroker and I have to say, I’m very happy…

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My Truck Heater is Fixed!
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My Truck Heater is Fixed!

Some of you might have seen the ETCG1 video I did recently about not having heat in my dads truck. In this video I bring that story to a conclusion and I now have heat,…

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Tuning Dads Truck #Shorts
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Tuning Dads Truck #Shorts

I’ve been dialing in Dads Truck for the past couple of days. It has an Edelbrock Pro Flo 4 MPFI system where I can adjust timing and fuel. The main indicator I’ve been chasing is…

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Jet-Hot is Awesome! #Jet-HotHighPerformance
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Jet-Hot is Awesome! #Jet-HotHighPerformance

I sent the headers and Y pipe for my dads truck, a 1990 C1500 Sport, to get coated by Jet-Hot. What I got back is what you see in the video, and I think it’s…

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Dads Truck Cold Start 2024 #ETCGDadsTruck  #ericthecarguy
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Dads Truck Cold Start 2024 #ETCGDadsTruck #ericthecarguy

I don’t like to let my vehicles sit in the winter so I start them up now and then to get the fluids circulated. The engine is a 383 Stroker I built a couple of…

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