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1972SUPERSB · 04-15-2013, 03:24 PM

Installed a new intake and HEI distributor
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Bassman53 · 04-15-2013, 04:04 PM

Got Big Orange back on the road Saturday with new timing chain,water pump, thermostat and also added some new valve cover gaskets. Runnin great now!

SCHRUMGMC · 04-15-2013, 06:51 PM

I got my money

Going to get the Truck this weekend, really nervous

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-15-2013, 07:26 PM

I started taking all the crap off the truck that looks more like a shelf..

SCHRUMGMC · 04-15-2013, 07:28 PM

Photos French

RRC · 04-15-2013, 07:48 PM

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Scott Webster · 04-16-2013, 03:29 PM

Pulled the 350 to ship off for repairs. Getting cam and valvetrain gone over / replaced. Fely good to be wrenching on the ol gal. Now I have to see what all I will need to fix or replace while the engines out.

tommys72 · 04-16-2013, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by longbed67

Mocked up my gooseneck plate and fab'ed up some shock re-locators that still use the oem shock size

Damn those rear brakes and rotors are nice
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tommys72 · 04-16-2013, 03:35 PM

moved it out of the garage to work on my DD turd
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Lou Boffa · 04-16-2013, 03:50 PM

I missed it. Having new AC/heating system installed. First time I've let anyone else work on it and I'm having seperation anxiety. Should be done by Friday.

lolo33 · 04-16-2013, 04:00 PM

I want to drive my truck ... but problem : new battery, new regulator, but same issue, low battery after some miles. it seems to me that battery passes off by driving, not in the stop !
any idea ?
is it possible that the starter puts itself in short circuit and empties the battery by driving ? I drive only by the day, and just after 10 miles, good new battery is empty

thanks for help

Lee H · 04-16-2013, 04:07 PM

You should open a new thread in the electrical section for this. Have you tested the voltage output of your charging system both at an idle and at driving speed?
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SCHRUMGMC · 04-16-2013, 04:29 PM

Planning on how to get my Truck

VWNate1 · 04-16-2013, 05:18 PM

Alternator testing is far easier than most think .

Did you place a volt meter across the battery terminals when it's running ? .

That's just one of many tests .

More if you but ask .

magwakeenercew2jh · 04-16-2013, 05:41 PM

Played with the hood, played with the headliner (carpet from "Big Lots"

), and cleaned up the engine bay a little.

**Palf70Step** · 04-16-2013, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolo33

I want to drive my truck ... but problem : new battery, new regulator, but same issue, low battery after some miles. it seems to me that battery passes off by driving, not in the stop !
any idea ?
is it possible that the starter puts itself in short circuit and empties the battery by driving ? I drive only by the day, and just after 10 miles, good new battery is empty

thanks for help

Factory gauges or any add ons?

Sounds like the alternator/regulator are not adjusted correctly

It would be good to see what the differences in the voltage are while driving or what is coming out of the alternator.

As mentioned a small multimeter check across the battery terminals to watch your voltage draw/changes at RPMs is a quick easy way to go.

Also are you required to drive with your lights on all the time over there?

mud.man.rj · 04-16-2013, 07:54 PM

100% won't be the starter causing charging system problems, it would have to run with the engine and you would know that.

lolo33 · 04-17-2013, 02:39 AM

thanks to you, will verify the charge when engine is running ; battery is charged this morning, so I hope i can start my engine.
battery gauge (factory) doesn't work correctly ==> always good...

what is to say "Sounds like the alternator/regulator are not adjusted correctly" ?

**Palf70Step** · 04-17-2013, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolo33

thanks to you, will verify the charge when engine is running ; battery is charged this morning, so I hope i can start my engine.
battery gauge (factory) doesn't work correctly ==> always good...

what is to say "Sounds like the alternator/regulator are not adjusted correctly" ?

The regulator and alternator need to work in sync with one another. The regulator can be adjusted to vary the amount of charge being produced. It's been a long time since I had to deal with one, so I would need a manual to see what the adjustments are.

lolo33 · 04-17-2013, 05:52 AM

OK, I bought a regulator item 36-2520 at LMC store. it is not precised for which Ah it is. I thought it was a standard one, because it fits with electrical plugs.
i've any information regarding alternator. Perhaps it's a high Ah powered and the standard regulator does'nt work with.
So do I change the alternator to a standard like item 36-2760-Z (LMC store) ?

First I have to see if charge works or not.

lolo33 · 04-17-2013, 06:04 AM

Then, started my truck. ... 13V, no change when I accelerate !
solutions :
1- condensator ? (not changed)
2- alternator ?
3- regulator ? ==> new one ==> before I changed it, when accelerate alternator gave 18V !!!

Tshort1 · 04-17-2013, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee H

You should open a new thread in the electrical section for this.
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^^^^ Agreed wrong section for troubleshooting help^^^^

lolo33 · 04-17-2013, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tshort1

^^^^ Agreed wrong section for troubleshooting help^^^^

OK done, sorry for disturbing

BigDaddyV · 04-17-2013, 10:59 AM

I made front upper shock relocation brackets and am about to make the rear ones. Hopefully Ill be able to get them installed friday. Ill post pics soon.

C10-Rat · 04-17-2013, 02:07 PM

Looked at the truck as I walked by.

04-15-2013, 03:24 PM	#6626
1972SUPERSB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,026	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Installed a new intake and HEI distributor Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Jeff 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 350, Auto, Bucket Seats w/Console, Tach, Factory A/C, P/S ,P/B, Tilt 1998 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab 5.7, Pewter w/blue interior

04-15-2013, 04:04 PM	#6627
Bassman53 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bluefield, WV Posts: 36	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Got Big Orange back on the road Saturday with new timing chain,water pump, thermostat and also added some new valve cover gaskets. Runnin great now! __________________ Somedays your the windshield and somedays your the bug!

04-15-2013, 06:51 PM	#6628
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I got my money Going to get the Truck this weekend, really nervous __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-15-2013, 07:26 PM	#6629
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04-15-2013, 07:28 PM	#6630
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04-15-2013, 07:48 PM	#6631
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04-16-2013, 03:29 PM	#6632
Scott Webster Sheetmetal Psycho Join Date: May 2005 Location: athens PA Posts: 515	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Pulled the 350 to ship off for repairs. Getting cam and valvetrain gone over / replaced. Fely good to be wrenching on the ol gal. Now I have to see what all I will need to fix or replace while the engines out. __________________ I didn't say you were stupid, but I was thinking it... I need a check up from the neck up! Project "Rigginstine's Monster" 1971 C-10 longbed 355/4spd Future mods: 67 front clip Webby's Rigginations - where everything has potential!

04-16-2013, 03:35 PM	#6634
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04-16-2013, 03:50 PM	#6635
Lou Boffa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 733	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I missed it. Having new AC/heating system installed. First time I've let anyone else work on it and I'm having seperation anxiety. Should be done by Friday.

04-16-2013, 04:00 PM	#6636
lolo33 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Givors - FRANCE Posts: 109	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I want to drive my truck ... but problem : new battery, new regulator, but same issue, low battery after some miles. it seems to me that battery passes off by driving, not in the stop ! any idea ? is it possible that the starter puts itself in short circuit and empties the battery by driving ? I drive only by the day, and just after 10 miles, good new battery is empty thanks for help __________________ '70 C10 shortbed - 350 Edelbrock equipped - 4/1 headers - 3" flowmaster exausts '07 MUSTANG V8 convertible - CAI Spectre - Brembo's - 3" flowmaster exhausts

04-16-2013, 04:07 PM	#6637
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,139	Re: What did you do to your truck today! You should open a new thread in the electrical section for this. Have you tested the voltage output of your charging system both at an idle and at driving speed? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703 Last edited by Lee H; 04-16-2013 at 04:19 PM.

04-16-2013, 04:29 PM	#6638
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Planning on how to get my Truck __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-16-2013, 05:18 PM	#6639
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,611	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Alternator testing is far easier than most think . Did you place a volt meter across the battery terminals when it's running ? . That's just one of many tests . More if you but ask . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

04-16-2013, 05:41 PM	#6640
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04-17-2013, 02:39 AM	#6643
lolo33 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Givors - FRANCE Posts: 109	Re: What did you do to your truck today! thanks to you, will verify the charge when engine is running ; battery is charged this morning, so I hope i can start my engine. battery gauge (factory) doesn't work correctly ==> always good... what is to say "Sounds like the alternator/regulator are not adjusted correctly" ? __________________ '70 C10 shortbed - 350 Edelbrock equipped - 4/1 headers - 3" flowmaster exausts '07 MUSTANG V8 convertible - CAI Spectre - Brembo's - 3" flowmaster exhausts

04-17-2013, 05:52 AM	#6645
lolo33 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Givors - FRANCE Posts: 109	Re: What did you do to your truck today! OK, I bought a regulator item 36-2520 at LMC store. it is not precised for which Ah it is. I thought it was a standard one, because it fits with electrical plugs. i've any information regarding alternator. Perhaps it's a high Ah powered and the standard regulator does'nt work with. So do I change the alternator to a standard like item 36-2760-Z (LMC store) ? First I have to see if charge works or not. __________________ '70 C10 shortbed - 350 Edelbrock equipped - 4/1 headers - 3" flowmaster exausts '07 MUSTANG V8 convertible - CAI Spectre - Brembo's - 3" flowmaster exhausts

04-17-2013, 06:04 AM	#6646
lolo33 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Givors - FRANCE Posts: 109	Re: What did you do to your truck today! Then, started my truck. ... 13V, no change when I accelerate ! solutions : 1- condensator ? (not changed) 2- alternator ? 3- regulator ? ==> new one ==> before I changed it, when accelerate alternator gave 18V !!! __________________ '70 C10 shortbed - 350 Edelbrock equipped - 4/1 headers - 3" flowmaster exausts '07 MUSTANG V8 convertible - CAI Spectre - Brembo's - 3" flowmaster exhausts

04-17-2013, 10:59 AM	#6649
BigDaddyV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grand Island, Ne. Posts: 1,110	Re: What did you do to your truck today! I made front upper shock relocation brackets and am about to make the rear ones. Hopefully Ill be able to get them installed friday. Ill post pics soon. __________________ *J. Vess, 6'6", Gearhead, Welder, Fabricator, Nutcase* 1955 Chevy Stepside "Dudley" My daily http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=760288 1972 Chevy C10, Project "Chevro~Layed out" Nether Storm Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post6007523

04-17-2013, 02:07 PM	#6650
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