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Originally Posted by 71chevy72
I just bought this truck and need suggestions to get it ready to travel.......
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 71chevy72
It has a 402 6.6 ltr a turbo 400 tranny 136,000 or 36,000 miles on it we arn't sure yet.
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My 2 cents:
For now...forget about the motor home part.
Why?
Well, I looked at all the photos you posted of the engine...the truck has 136K on it...it's been my experience that with 36K the engine would be quite a bit cleaner...especially the carb.
Do yourself a favor...do a
MAJOR tune on this engine:
Check compression ( dry and wet ) and record the results.
Replace
spark plugs, spark plug wires ( you have acouple of non-HEI wires on there ),
cap, rotor, coil and check the
reluctor wires ( yellow and green inside the distributor for cracks or for being brittle...if they are brittle...bite the bullet and buy a re-manufactured HEI distributor ), replace
ALL the
coolant / heater hoses and
thermostat, replace all the
belts, replace the
water pump, change the
engine / transmission oil / fluid and filters,
overhaul the carb ( make sure there is no play in the
primary throttle shaft, if there is, take the base plate to a carb shop and have them re-bush the primary shaft ) and replace all the
valve seals in the engine.
When you get done with all of this you will have a much better idea of the running condition of your truck and it will be much more dependable.
I know, this sounds like quite a bit...
but think about being stranded somewhere with this beast...it will cost you a fortune for an emergency repair.
I would also pull
ALL the wheels and
inspect / replace cylinders / linings / pads and brake hoses as necessary.
Check your
tie rods, center link, idler and pitman arms and ball joints for excessive play.
Check / replace
axle bearings, pinion seal and
diff cover gasket.
If you don't already have one...purchase a
factory service manual to help guide you through the repairs.
Be safe and have fun.