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    Help bringing this K20 back to life..

    I did this will the line to pump. Took this bottle in 10-15 seconds. Is that normal? Worked! So at least I know fuel pump is good. Truck took this little container in 10-15 seconds. That normal?
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    K20 pulling 19k lbs...

    Yeah, makes sense. I will look for solid blocks. Thanks for pointing that out.
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    K20 pulling 19k lbs...

    It has eight plus the overload if the bottom thicker one is the overload. I'll take a better pic in morning. So, the u-bolts are upside down? lol Sorry for the dumb question.
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    Help bringing this K20 back to life..

    No, I totally agree and I'm going to start with disconnecting from tank and using gas can first. I'll work it from there. I really appreciate the guidance.
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    Help bringing this K20 back to life..

    Thanks for the info! I'm going to do exactly that; use the gas can to find out right away. When it was high idling with old carb, it stayed on until I turned it off, but spark and compression sounded fine.
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    K20 pulling 19k lbs...

    I wouldn't even have known. Thanks for letting me know.
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    K20 pulling 19k lbs...

    This is all I have on my phone. lol I took it when I was trying to get info on springs/ brakes. Does 8 springs mean the camper package? lol
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    K20 pulling 19k lbs...

    I'm still working on getting the truck running. lol BUT, I have the 500cid already from a 71 cadillac, and still shopping for 4l80e. I'll take some pics once I get it home.
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    K20 pulling 19k lbs...

    Those are some serious leaf springs. Yeah, I don't know if tongue weight would be more than what is documented, so you may be right.
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    K20 pulling 19k lbs...

    Yeah, I'm beginning to think you are correct and I can't find tow/ payload capacity anywhere for this thing, so for some reason, I thought I had read somewhere that based on amount of leaf springs, was a heavier payload, but that info must have been incorrect. You guys know better than me, so...
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    K20 pulling 19k lbs...

    Hey, man, thanks for continuing to shed some light for me. So, talking about the duty cycle.. the 500cid I was talking about earlier hits 550ft lbs by 2k rpm and stays up there well into 4500 rpm. So, with that being said and a good 4l80e and the right gears, it shouldn't shouldn't have to rev...
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    K20 pulling 19k lbs...

    Yup, I agree with you, the frame and braking power are most concerning. What makes me think though is the payload of pick up should be 3500 to 4000lbs, or am I wrong there? Why would the tongue weight of 2,800 lbs be a problem for folding the frame?
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    K20 pulling 19k lbs...

    Definitely well received and I appreciate your input, I really do. Lots of stuff to mull over, but it definitely won't hurt to proceed with the build. In any event, It will end up being a pretty nice and capable truck. I never would have bought the fifth wheel had i known it was going to...
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    K20 pulling 19k lbs...

    That's a nice conversion! Let us know if you end up making the trip to pick it up.
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    K20 pulling 19k lbs...

    Hello, Thanks for your feedback, You may be right, maybe the sway factor along with good braking and stability would make it impossible.
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    K20 pulling 19k lbs...

    Hello and thanks for your advice. I like those tiny houses! So, if you don't mind my asking, what is the setup of the pickup? One factor I would have to help is the fifth wheel vs. the bumper pull. Again, I really think stopping would be the main concern.
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    K20 pulling 19k lbs...

    lol You are welcome to your opinion, I understand. What kind of constant load? The tongue weight of 2.8k lbs, which is well below the payload capacity, or the overall towing weight? I'm not being a smart ass, I really want to know your thoughts. I have the same setup as you as far as the...
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    K20 pulling 19k lbs...

    Hello! Yes, I have been looking into modern 3500 pick ups, particularly RAM, so everything is still on the table, I just think it can be done and I enjoy proving people wrong. lol It really comes down to basic math. How much power is needed to move the 25k lbs safely down the highway and how...
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    K20 pulling 19k lbs...

    I guess we shall see about that one. lol
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    K20 pulling 19k lbs...

    Hello, I definitely understand what you are saying, but I highly doubt I would be the first one to use one of these trucks "outside of their legal rating, but i could be wrong.
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    K20 pulling 19k lbs...

    Those look pretty cool, but I imagine would be too tall for the fifth wheel. The tongue weight is 2,8xxlbs, and I don't know the weight of the truck, but the general info says gross weight is 8k to 9k lbs, so I am assuming 3k to 4k payload, so hopefully it is closer to 4k since it's a 3/4 ton...
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    Help bringing this K20 back to life..

    Hello! I can't get the lines out of manifolds without stripping the nuts, so I guess just cut them all out. Do they just get capped off somehow until I get headers? I was looking for a way to test/ check if mechanical pump still works as it's only been two years, but I couldn't find anything...
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    Movie filming in OKC next week needs old trucks

    Cool! I have family in OKC, but not a working truck. lol
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    Help bringing this K20 back to life..

    Replaced the frozen carb with a good functioning one. Still not getting any gas to the carb, so I have to start it with the carb. It starts and doesn't high idle anymore, but it turns off within 2-3 seconds. Even the vacuum canister is gone. Anyone have any experience with which vacuum lines...
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    K20 pulling 19k lbs...

    Thanks for the advice, Grit, I definitely appreciate it, but I still think most of it is possible. I've seen a k20 with a 454 pulling 14k lbs and it was oem. 4l80e will have overdrive and can be built to have plenty of towing power. My concern is more what I would need to do to address the...

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