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who wants a davy crockett club sticker?

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i got the block from portland engine rebuilders


does anyone know is this a decent carburetor

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Its a good carb, and I have a couple of them but I still prefer my Quadrajets! :)

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building from scratch sucks.....anyone know bolt sizes for.....?

water pump
thermostat houing
oil pump
fuel pump
timing cover

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Think I got all them in a box... I will check tomorrow in the light.

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just need to prime the oil.....anyone know if you have to use a "priming tool" or is there a simple attachment you can make or pick up at a local hardware store

also ive been running primer on the fenders for about 5 years....finally threw on some rattle-can chassis black

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Chuck....I've seen folks use an old distributor for a oil primer....just remove the brass gear and spin with a drill:D

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cool thanks

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A long cheap flat head screw driver with the handle removed, in a drill would work.

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Chuck,

That is a beautiful Suburban! Can't wait to see that 4bt in it.

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You've got some cool rides!

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hey does anyone know what the initial setting for the fuel/air mixture on this carb should be

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Here you go:

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Hey bud, can you provide any pics of the clearance lights install? Or can you describe how you ran the lights from the roof...down? Thanks in advance.

by the way, the Burb looks awesome!

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almost done with the blue truck.....motor runs great i just have to finish the exhaust and get an air cleaner.
then i think it will go up for sale to fund the diesel. any offers?

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i will be able to get some pics in maybe a week or so, ask me again if i dont post em up

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great job on your Suburban - and truck, love the wheel/tire combo on your Burb, what brand and size tires?

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les schwab toyo M54 radial H/T 235/85/16

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pickup is up and running
had a little fire so the valve covers are now painted black-ran out of orange

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finally a picture of the 4BT (in Kubota grey) and custom 47RH

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undercoating went well...

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more

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engine set into place....getting ready for some new mounts.

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motor mounts templates are in line to be fabricated.

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i also picked up a nice lockable fuel cap
its supposed to fit 38-63gmc truck, 38-52full size car, and 53-54 wagons

looks like it should fit. if not i will most likely be adapting my fuel neck.

what do you think?