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QUOTE=Andy4639;8376884]In your picture you have the battery ground cable attached to the exhaust manifold. I would add another cable to the frame also and make sure the cab is grounded to the frame and the block. You can't have to many grounds!;)
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I don't think it will ever be a problem from heat. The rust on the manifold may cause some though. As long as you have a good clean connection you should be fine no matter where you end up putting it.. Normal grounding straps where on the back bolts of the valve covers to cab but if they are in place you should be Ok. If not add some to the motor to cab and frame.:chevy:
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I've had two people bring me trucks recently that had bad ground issues....
both had ground cables direct from the battery to that bolt on the exhaust manifold... Both had burned up the connection crimping and one had been subsequently been soldered,,,and the solder had melted out again from the heat... I simply replaced the ground cables, attached them to the alternator bracket, added two more grounds engine to chassis and cab to chassis, and both are now working fine... You can never have enough grounds.... |
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Today I temporarily installed the gauge pod, after I wired the gas sender for the first time. I wired the temperature gauge weeks ago after I repinned the gauge plug. The temperature gauge works perfectly, as does the gas gauge (no more surprise dry tank!). But the battery gauge did not move at all that I could tell. The needle of the one in my 68 stays directly in the center, but never moves. I wired the battery gauge with one wire on the alternator, and one to the junction block. I wonder if this is normal?
Next up is to find a place on the engine to install the copper oil pressure line. I have had trouble locating one so far. Stay tuned! |
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The oil pressure switch port is located at the rear of the engine, top, just to the drivers side of the distributor....
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And thanks to my new NC Australian friend for the assist in finding the oil pressure hole. There was an old aftermarket gauge brass fitting attached to the engine coated with oil and dirt that hid it rather well. I just hooked up the oil pressure gauge, and it works! The oil pressure looked good! |
Gauge update
Ok, I checked the battery gauge wires today, and when I started the truck it works! Apparently it was working last night, but I did not see the needle move in the dark (gauge lights were not working).
Here is the battery gauge with the engine started cold. https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...922/SgYhMj.jpg Here is the oil pressure gauge started cold. https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...924/YdRbex.jpg Here is the temperature gauge. Had to wait until the engine warmed up for this picture. https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...921/Vj3ljf.jpg Now all the gauges work except the speedometer. The speedometer has NEVER worked. I noticed that the mileage on the truck title was exactly the same from 20 years ago as it was when I bought it. So today I got under the truck, disconnected the speedo cable, and spun it with my fingers while my son held the other disconnected end. The cable spun freely. So this means that my speedometer drive gear is going to be checked next. It must be damaged or something. Years ago a forum member taught me how to repin the idiot light plug to work with gauges. I sure am glad that he did, and I always use the charts on here to assist with it. |
Another good score!
Yesterday I drove upstate to buy the GMC radiator core support from the same man that sold me the 67 front clip, and to view the doors that he has for sale. This radiator support is FAR more solid than my battery-destroyed one, and needs minimal work.
Imagine my surprise when I got to his shop and he showed me a GMC grille, and lighting harness that he had removed from his own truck! He has been installing a Chevy clip on this GMC of his, and these were the leftovers. The doors are in far better than average condition. They have a rusted out seam on the very bottom of them that should be easy to fix, but the rest of both doors is dent-free and even has working window rollers, good glass, and arm rests. So I bought the radiator support for $160, the grill for $40, the intact wiring harness for $20, and am returning to buy the doors later (ran out of room in the wife's SUV, and money). This seller was going to charge me $200 for these matched doors, but due to the rusted seam I found, that price is now $150 for both. https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...923/TgAEwT.jpg https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...921/0pebE7.jpg https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...921/SLK9F7.jpg https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...924/Hd98Eb.jpg |
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Ganga!
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Those are some good finds for sure. That water temp gauge seems a little high for normal. It could be from sitting still though but you may want to check it when driving. Normal would be over by the hash mark close to the C.
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This thing DRINKS gas. It went through four gallons in NO time only in the driveway. |
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This 69 - 72 gauge pod was not good enough for my truck...
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...922/FKgcYi.jpg So begins the cleansing process... https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...921/BJ2QTR.jpg Painting the gauge needles... https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...921/lJQDNk.jpg Yes!! This is much better!! The 68 bezel makes all the difference!! https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...923/PJAtSr.jpg Green LED-lit at night!! https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...922/k8MJAJ.jpg |
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Nice. GMC liked to paint the dash panels the same as the interior.[ I would never have known however since my '71 Jimmy was Copper originally with a Black interior. Now it's been repainted a Medium Metallic Blue. With a Black dash, I just figured it was like Chevys, always with a black dash.]
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Now that the (CENSORED) rain has finally left, it has turned COLD. So progress on this project has been slow.
I finally bought a new steering wheel puller (my old one was never found) and removed that unholy abomination one that came with the truck. The turn signal switch was SCREWED (no surprise there), and there was mud wasp nests INSIDE the steering wheel. Installed my first 67-72 turn signal switch (New AC Delco from parts store) and now I need to buy a 67-68 steering wheel. Abomination steering wheel... https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/9...921/fybkKA.jpg Old turn signal switch... https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/9...924/VeVyIb.jpg New switch installed... https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/9...923/gzfKEt.jpg There is NO way I am putting that incorrect steering wheel back on this, and I have a lead on a 67 one, so stay tuned! |
Late breaking news...
I meant to post this sooner! My son and I drove the truck on the road for the first time this past week! I finally insured and registered it, and we took it for a short spin around the neighborhood. It has had two more short trips, and as soon as other mechanical issues are worked out, these trips will be longer! Until then, neighborhood only! AAA three-mile towing is a good investment in case of emergency!
Here is the new steering wheel and NOS horn cap. https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...923/O3MN5O.jpg No pictures of us riding in it though, as we were both busy choking on exhaust fumes! Muffler shop, here we come! |
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Well hopefully we can get a good day of weather when I come down your way to have a look at the wiring.:chevy:
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For pure driving ''feel'' there is nothing like a well set-up original vintage steering wheel. It feels right in the hand, has good balance -- even in Manual -- and puts the nose of the truck exactly where you want it, without even thinking about it.
Leave the Grant wheels to the 3 Stooges -- it's funny when the wheel comes off in Moe's hands while driving. Not so funny when it's you in the real world. |
A trip to Georgia!
Went to Georgia to buy the one-piece rims from Madkidd007. We had a good time, and I LOVE the diesel engine in his K10! It is quite unbelievable!
Us looking at the wheels. I am the one on the right https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1...924/NyYw3m.jpg Yep! We have a deal! https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1...922/vGaOwu.jpg A free gift of a heater box, lug nuts, and tail light harness! Thanks buddy! https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1...921/QugH9i.jpg |
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Cute kitten. I have a gray Bengal too.
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Here is the prepped radiator core support with all the new lights installed. It eagerly awaits the truck's return from the brake shop!
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...921/NN57KH.jpg One of the fenders painted and ready to install on the truck. https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...922/Fj4Mf3.jpg The cowl painted and ready to go. https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...923/aG4ElB.jpg And here is the truck at the brake shop with the nice, safe, one-piece wheels installed. (Notice the old split-ring junk ones on the bed) https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/8...921/VldbSL.jpg Tomorrow the other fender is going to be painted, barring any inclement weather. As soon as this gets back from the brake shop, the front clip assembly begins. |
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Good work! On a great project!
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