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Nah, it was recently shipped from the US. Anyway, I'll have to continue to scan through ebay and UK forums chasing the elusive T5!

Word to the wise, 1989 S-10 T5... no fudging good... Went to pick up the t5, confirmed it was a mechanical speedo but should've asked if the bellhouse is cast to the gearbox or bolted. The 1989 S10 T5 that I went to pickup was a solid cast unit and only had tail shaft bolted on. Unless I'm woefully ignorant of what has transpired on the wealth of T5 threads that I've read I had to walk away without buying it. I considered whether it was worth taking the tail shaft but I think I'm going to seek out an earlier model more compatible version... or so i think... am i right to do so?

Yes I can read it... I think most can surely?!

I got six but I thought it was some smart-ass test so i scrutinised it closely... still not a genius... does the ability to observe the letter "F" in a paragraph denote a gift of high intellect? No, no it doesn't.

*insert "it'll buff right out" cliche statement*

Id take on the 41 Ply in a heart beat

as opposed to Ply-Mouthy...

In need of schooling... I've had a few messages assuring me that a 1989 S-10 T5 will not have a mechanical/cable speedo but an electronic one instead... hmm, annoying to say the least I did one helluva amount of researching and googling to narrow down on some tech info and found this by HAMBs Tech Editor Flat Ernie: "WHICH T-5 TO USE S10 The S10 T-5 has garnered most of the attention due to its favorable shifter location. The S10, however, was a NWC unit through ’92. There are two basic gearsets available in the S10 T-5: 1st – 4.03 2nd – 2.37 3rd – 1.49 4th – 1.00 5th – 0.86 1st – 3.76 2nd – 2.18 3rd – 1.41 4th – 1.00 5th – 0.72 As a general rule of thumb, regardless of engine, ALL S10 T-5 prior to ’85 received the 4.03 gear set, while ALL S10 T-5 after ’86 got the 3.76 gearset. The “S10” T-5 was also available in the equivalent GMC T-truck. The speedometer changed to electronic with the ’90 model year, however, some ’89 model T5 came with electronic speedos if they were equipped with the optional digital dash. These can prove problematic for swaps, but output shafts & tail housings can be swapped with cable-driven speedo models." So Flat Ernie points out that there is a possibility that it is mechanical. The chap I bought the the T5 off has told me that it is cable operated. He wont be pulling the engine and trans out until tomorrow and I wont have to go down and get it until Sunday maybe Monday. Thing is, as ever, you never know how much someone might know and it might've been a guess. Am I right in thinking that an electric speedo will be stark raving obvious with electrical contacts at the plug in on the S10 T5 tailhousing?! In other news I sent Tom Langdon an email to ask about shipping the adapter to the UK, fingers crossed that'll be OK.

Yeah I've got it... its a bit poop. All told from one womans perspective about a car she buys and its history. Cars are nice in it though but its very B-Movie, like a college kid wrote the script or something. The main actress is also very wooden and not enamouring at all. I'd wanna pay less than $22. On the Buy, Rent, Borrow scale I'd set it firmly on Borrow

agreed, usability has suffered big time!

well thats that then! If anyone wants it, its collecting dust on my shelf. Thanks Rich

Found this heater amongst some parts I bought, not sure what its from. Its gotta be from a vehicle before 1937 as i believe the logo was changed after that.

OK I won the engine and gearbox, only bidder (good or bad thing, not sure?!) Got confirmation that it is a petrol engine with cable speedo, all in I got it for £50 ($78). If it is what I'm told it is, this will be the relevent details & ratios thanks Ed. 1352-193 GM 1989 S-Truck 2.5L L4 Only P 3.76 4.03 2.37 1.49 1.00 0.86

"correct tappet wrenches"... forgive the ignorance, is there a specific set/brand of tappet adjusters which would be more desirable as opposed to any other adjusters/wrenches? mmm.... beer

what are you trying to say?!

Thanks Don, not sure what it is yet, still awaiting an answer... Auction ends tomorrow at noon and its the evening now so chances of a tag number are slim. I might have to take a punt and sell on if its no good for me. I'm not sure if the diesel would've been 2.5l seems pretty small for a 4 cyl. If it stays at £50 I'll have a go, not a fan of going in blind but when needs must

Sorry to dredge up the past I see this post was from around 2010 when we were all younger men, however, I didn't want to catch flack for not searching through prior threads! So my dilema regards an 1989 Chevy S10 engine and Manual Gearbox from a 1989 2.5ltr chevy I've seen on ePay. Mentioned this to Young Ed last night on the Chat function and on recommendation I've asked the seller whether the speedo is mechanical or electronic, yet to get an answer. I also asked if it was a 4x2 and what sort of condition it is in. Is there anything else I might need to know? Am I making a grave error assuming that a 1989 transmission can be adapted? Cheers chaps!

postman delivered two packages, one had a bunch of t-shirts from forum member drillmastertommy and the other had a blu-ray of Lawless. Thats todays wardrobe choice and entertainment choice decided! Thanks Tom, everyone loves their T-Shirts, I'll get some photos of them modelling them soon!

Can't speak for that officer or your misadventure. The answer would be south, anything but south and you'd be in the detention centre LOL

double post! sorry!

Yeah Greg, Been working for the Home Office 7 years now. I got 5 years working in Immigration under my belt then decised to switch to working on the London 2012 Olympic games, mainly intel, and now I'm in another unit of the UKBA. All I can say is, it pays the bills, supports a family and I get to pursue my passion with old vintage cars!

I work for the United Kingdom Border Agency, best if I leave it as vague as that

So what was the story, some guy just those parts rattlin' around his workshop?

Thanks for that Greg I'll read up, measure up and see what'll work best and yes you're right on the BBD carb. I think the 230 flywheel should have 176 teeth or something near that so I'm not sure that the fw is froma 230 but you might be right that some parts are. If i dont use the carb I'll let you know Haha I like the reply by "Big Tracks", the 170ci Mopar slant six building up a tonne of ineretia at the flywheel then peeled it all away to the lights to clinch a win. Doesn't seem to be a best choice, heavy or light, really depends on what you're using it for. Should I get anytime on the weekend (might take my kids up to the London Science Museum) I would like to get out to the garage to a: attempt to unseize one of the blocks and b: measure up the rods and see if they measure 715/16" or 713/16". There are two other things you chaps might be able to help out with, i have a gearbox and a heater that I'd like a little info on if possible, I'm assuming the gearbox is dodge as thats what it was pulled from, its covered in underseal so no numbers or markings to discern from: and the heater: