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  1. 71MonteCarloMD
    Thanks Dennis, that’s what I suspect after reading some info as will do compression test to confirm that the cylinders are in good shape. Curious what’s the complexity level for a DIYer to replace the valve seals as I never rebuilt an engine but did rebuilt other stuff like carb, brake caliper?
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    All, I pulled all spark plugs except one, they all look the same in the pictures above. I noticed there’s small smoke coming from exhaust on passenger side as it comes and goes away. Is that how the oil burns? If so, what can I do to fix that?
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    All, thanks for sharing and I took picture of the spark plug from each side, doesn’t look like oil is coming to them? will try the compression test soon.
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    Assuming it’s by Shell and which weight should I get as I usually get 5w-30 as it seems to come in 10w-40 or 15w-40?
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    Thanks all, I do not have non ethanol gas near me, is octane 87 ok as it runs fine?
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    Not sure if the engine is original but it runs fine. I will need to pull the plugs to see what it looks like. for changing oil more frequently, do I use conventional oil or high mileage? Do I change oil filter when changing?
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    I am wondering if you would give me some guidance on burning or loss of oil. It’s a SB 350, no visible oil leaks. After oil change, the oil turns black quite quickly. What should I do as I have to add 1 qt of oil every 1k miles. is this something I should be concerned if I just keep on adding oil?
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    Welcome from other Rick to Rick! Nice car!
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    From what I learned that external voltage regulator should be replaced when you replace alternator. So yes do get that replaced as I got mine from Napa for 72 GMC C15.
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    Not that I can find other than trying to locate original ones that many discarded them.
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    Happy Father’s Day to you all!
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    Curious where does this go on?
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    I have same as others said on my Monte as it’s opposite for my 1972 GMC C15. As I learned it’s important to have PCV on one end and breather on other.
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    Aaron, do you still have the original “coil” that control the open/close the choke? If so, might look into replace that?
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    I went with aluminum radiator in my 350 as it has better cooling mechanism than original one and had no problem for several years now.
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    +1 to Petronix as I converted my 350 to keep original look and it works well!
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    Highly recommend get the door spring tool removal as it was a breeze for me to replace the pins and bushings!
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    Aaron, here’s my 71 350 Baltimore tag as I was wondering about the “B” in the middle of the tag.
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    Butch, congratulations on your purchases and welcome to the Monte madness!
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    They are using push clips that you could use a plastic putty knife to pry it off as it has 3 holes for it.
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    I’m only sharing my experience on 72 GMC C15 that had no power as it was simple a fuse that was blown and it runs fine after replacing the fuse And I mentioned one of first steps as I didn’t say it’s the only step 😁
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    Check fuses as one of first steps.
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    and looks in a better shape than when I bought mine for little more
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    Yes, it was discussed in this thread:
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