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  1. Challis350

    Why does my fuel tank look different to everyone else's?

    I went through the process of sourcing parts for the d/s tank last September. You're absolutely right - finding brackets that weren't rusted through to actually fit the damn thing to the frame was hard. Ended up having to drive 2 hours out of town. Those plastic protective covers do more harm...
  2. Challis350

    Why does my fuel tank look different to everyone else's?

    Don't suppose you're at the Seahawks game this weekend? I'll take it off you there! Thanks for the offer though.
  3. Challis350

    Why does my fuel tank look different to everyone else's?

    Thanks all - will just buy a normal tank off facebook marketplace.
  4. Challis350

    Why does my fuel tank look different to everyone else's?

    Hi all Removed the p/s fuel tank on my '85 Square over the weekend. I've never been able to pump from it using the switch in the cab and the fuel sender isn't grounded so shows a silly fuel reading. I decided to remove it over the weekend. I always thought the box shape of the tank was...
  5. Challis350

    350 Chevy with carb 0 oil psi

    Gauges on these are unreliable. My '85 either shows perfect oil pressure or reads zero. it changes mid journey sometimes. Engine runs great and has done for over a year.
  6. Challis350

    Jumpy oil pressure gauge

    A quick google search would suggest that these oil pressure gauges are unreliable. Mine randomly goes from 0 to a normal pressure reading, back to zero and so forth.
  7. Challis350

    Losing coolant (video) 86 350

    OK this was simple in the end. A hose was projectile squirting out coolant to the rear of the engine which made it look like something more serious. All good now.
  8. Challis350

    Losing coolant (video) 86 350

    Thanks all - Will get underneath it this weekend. Just useful having some common suspects before I sit climb under an engine dripping boiling coolant.
  9. Challis350

    Losing coolant (video) 86 350

    Hey all Drove from Seattle to Vancouver, BC over the weekend. Was rather alarmed to see the expansion tank empty when I arrived. Re-filled up rad with coolant, started engine, only to see lots of coolant escaping underneath. As it was 33/91 degrees this weekend I was watching the temp gauge...
  10. Challis350

    Voltage Drop

    It drops to 9/10 volts even when you're in motion? At worst mine will drop to under 12 if I have every accessory on and i'm sat at a red light.
  11. Challis350

    Scratching noise from the steering column when driving [Video]

    Yes it does speed up the faster I go. Edit: I really hope it isnt a bad U-Joint as that's a lot of work. Might attack it with WD40 and see if that makes any difference.
  12. Challis350

    Scratching noise from the steering column when driving [Video]

    Hey guys. I have an irritating scratching noise coming from the steering column when i drive over 10mph. It is loud when the car is cold and gets quieter when warm (but never goes away). It sounds like a bearing failure of some sort. Does anyone know if this is a known problem that can be...
  13. Challis350

    86 GMC C2500 - Heater blows hot, then cold, then hot, then cold etc.

    Thanks for your help guys. Flushed the coolant and put new stuff in. let it burp all the air out. Now have hot air on demand! The engine is also running a lot cooler too (perhaps a bit too cool).
  14. Challis350

    86 GMC C2500 - Heater blows hot, then cold, then hot, then cold etc.

    Cool sounds like it might be a trapped air issue which would be a cheap fix. The engine temp thermostat does jump around quite a lot now you mention it.
  15. Challis350

    86 GMC C2500 - Heater blows hot, then cold, then hot, then cold etc.

    Hey guys The heater in my '86 won't pump out hot air for any sustained period of time. It will blow hot for about a minute, then blow cold air for ten minutes. repeat. This is the case on any fan speed and location. I can't seem to find any other threads on this. Does anyone know what the...
  16. Challis350

    Fuel only gets to engine when tank is out of the vehicle

    I didn't do anything. It just started working ever since I posted that video. Idled badly for about an hour afterwards, but a few more blasts down the freeway and it was fine.
  17. Challis350

    USA1 Industries

    I have ordered parts from USA1 and was happy. The quality of the product was very good, but be prepared for how long it takes them to ship.
  18. Challis350

    Fuel only gets to engine when tank is out of the vehicle

    Thanks all for your responses - Truck is running perfectly now. Drove it from Vancouver to Seattle this weekend with zero hiccups.
  19. Challis350

    Fuel only gets to engine when tank is out of the vehicle

    I have no idea about the vacuum modulator tbh. Only bought this truck in September.
  20. Challis350

    Fuel only gets to engine when tank is out of the vehicle

    OK well took it for a 30 minute drive around Vancouver. When its in Drive (yes I couldn't find one with a manual tranny -boo) it runs fine and there certainly feels like theres no loss of power. But it is hesitating when it is warm and at idle. I had a circurcumstance where I breaked quite...
  21. Challis350

    Fuel only gets to engine when tank is out of the vehicle

    Yeah I will once the world cup games have ended for the day!
  22. Challis350

    Fuel only gets to engine when tank is out of the vehicle

    Might as well upload the video I took: The amount of smoke is probably good evidence of engine flooding! I also have no idea what that nasty noise was the first time I cranked it?!
  23. Challis350

    Fuel only gets to engine when tank is out of the vehicle

    Update: I just went outside to take a video to show you how it wasn't starting. Guess what happened? It started, and ran. And i just drove it round the block and floored it and it zoomed off. I honestly don't understand this planet. I charged the battery overnight because I had almost killed...
  24. Challis350

    Fuel only gets to engine when tank is out of the vehicle

    I will let you know tomorrow morning - been working late tonight. Auto shop just gave me as much hose as I brought in and I used it all.
  25. Challis350

    Fuel only gets to engine when tank is out of the vehicle

    I have replaced the rubber fuel lines. The tank, the sender and the hoses to the fuel lines are all brand new. As I said, will get pictures up ASAP. Might even treat you all to a video.

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