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**j_cst_10** · 03-27-2023, 03:40 PM

Over the winter I have slowly been taking care of a long list of issues I have found after getting the truck started and driving it around a little.

Fuel System - has an oddball 6V inline electric pump scabbed in. Tried to convert it back to mechanical and the pushrod is seized. Put in a different pump at a different location. More info to follow.

Cooling system - No thermostat and stuck clutch fan

header leaks

Ignition/timing issues - half the spark plugs were finger tight, two were falling out. The mechanical advance was locked from rust.

What I didn't show is the extensive clean up that was required after it sat in one place for 6+ years outside. Had to pull the inner fenders out to get to everything. Makes it real handy to work on with the inner fenders gone!

03-27-2023, 03:40 PM	#43
j_cst_10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 575	Re: My newest and perhaps greatest truck score to date Over the winter I have slowly been taking care of a long list of issues I have found after getting the truck started and driving it around a little. Fuel System - has an oddball 6V inline electric pump scabbed in. Tried to convert it back to mechanical and the pushrod is seized. Put in a different pump at a different location. More info to follow. Cooling system - No thermostat and stuck clutch fan header leaks Ignition/timing issues - half the spark plugs were finger tight, two were falling out. The mechanical advance was locked from rust. What I didn't show is the extensive clean up that was required after it sat in one place for 6+ years outside. Had to pull the inner fenders out to get to everything. Makes it real handy to work on with the inner fenders gone! Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 Custom Camper 12 Valve Cummins/5spd manual 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed 557 Med Olive DK olive 1970 K5 Blazer Dark Gold 1966 Coronet 440 35k mile survivor 1991 Suburban 2500 454/4L80E 2wd 1985 Monte Carlo SS 383 Sbc, t-56 magnum 6spd and Ford 9"