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Old 05-01-2022, 05:50 PM   #26
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Re: New owner of 1966 C10 Camper Special

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Yeah, 16.5, but Discount Tire quoted me 225 a tire for that size!
Yes, little pricey, but still available, saves you from searching for other 16" rims that accept caps. If you shop around, 16.5's can be had for less. https://www.ebay.com/itm/30439327637...YAAOSwwoliK7GU Maybe paint the rims a flat reddish orangish color with a silver ring to replicate the original look? Does it have a service parts identification decal inside glove box? Not all decals survived on 66's, they can peel off over time. Also, there may be a build sheet under the seat sandwiched between springs and foam.
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Old 05-18-2022, 09:05 PM   #27
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Re: New owner of 1966 C10 Camper Special

Might make a new thread about this but figure I'll just add this here and see if I get any responses.

My truck is so smoky, especially when it starts. I haven't done anything to it yet but wonder what I should attack first to make it run a little cleaner.
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Old 05-18-2022, 09:22 PM   #28
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Re: New owner of 1966 C10 Camper Special

Smoking real bad on startup is usually bad valve seals. You could have some other oil control issues if it's smoking all the time
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Old 05-18-2022, 09:54 PM   #29
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Smoking real bad on startup is usually bad valve seals. You could have some other oil control issues if it's smoking all the time
Is that remedied by a valve job? (Sorry, but I am obviously not mechanically inclined).
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Old 05-19-2022, 05:33 PM   #30
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Is that remedied by a valve job? (Sorry, but I am obviously not mechanically inclined).
No worries! There's some valve seals that go on the valve stem under the valve springs to help control the oil. Over time, the valve seals can wear out and allow oil to leak down into the combustion chamber during operation, but especially after sitting.
A valve job usually refers to cleaning up the valve seats on the combustion chamber side of the engine and replacing or cleaning up the valves.
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Old 05-19-2022, 05:35 PM   #31
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No worries! There's some valve seals that go on the valve stem under the valve springs to help control the oil. Over time, the valve seals can wear out and allow oil to leak down into the combustion chamber during operation, but especially after sitting.
A valve job usually refers to cleaning up the valve seats on the combustion chamber side of the engine and replacing or cleaning up the valves.
Thank you for the clarification.
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Old 05-19-2022, 05:35 PM   #32
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Happy to help!
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Old 05-19-2022, 09:25 PM   #33
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Re: New owner of 1966 C10 Camper Special

You can change valve seals without removing the heads. It involves putting an air fitting in the spark plug hole. Air pressure applied keeps the valve from falling down when you remove the valve spring. I've never done it but there's videos on youtube.

Edit: You can also accomplish the same thing by feeding some rope in the spark plug hole while raising the piston until the piston and rope come up tight on the valve, holding it up.

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Old 05-20-2022, 04:41 AM   #34
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Re: New owner of 1966 C10 Camper Special

To add to Bigmoe's comment I changed out valve springs both ways, air and, in my case, an old spark plug lead - you will need to remove the valve springs to replace the seals.

It is really rather simple - don't be afraid to give it a go - and if it doesn't go according to plan take the head off and use the opportunity to do the valve job.

Looks like a really nice truck.

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Old 05-20-2022, 09:05 AM   #35
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Thanks to both of you.
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