410 John
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- John
- Truck Year
- 1983
- Truck Model
- C10
- Engine Size
- 350 4bbl 4 speed
Welcome from the other side of the state.
Picked up my first classic truck
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TJ1978
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- Tim
- Truck Year
- 1978
- Truck Model
- K5
- Engine Size
- 350
Welcome and beautiful truck. Always liked that color blue.
Check fluids, spark plugs, for sure change fuel filter, air filter. Get it up to temp and check that trans fluid. Belts for cracks, brake lines, shocks. Etc
There is vacuum line (it's a hard line) and vac modulator that goes from the transmission if you have a th350 to the intake manifold
Check fluids, spark plugs, for sure change fuel filter, air filter. Get it up to temp and check that trans fluid. Belts for cracks, brake lines, shocks. Etc
There is vacuum line (it's a hard line) and vac modulator that goes from the transmission if you have a th350 to the intake manifold
oldretiredafguy
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- GMC V-Jimmy, GMC Suburban 4WD, GMC Suburban 4WD, GMC-2500 CrewCab
- Engine Size
- 350, 350, 350, 350
I just looked at the photos, and your truck has 2 tanks. Please snap a photo of the RPO decal. I think on a '73, it's in the engine compartment. Will let us know if the left tank was factory installed. For everyone: did the early trucks have a tank selector on the dash by the ashtray?
I also noticed the three holes on the left rear fender. Looks like it had a CB antenna installed.
I also noticed the three holes on the left rear fender. Looks like it had a CB antenna installed.
Corvette Ed
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- Engine Size
- 250
Welcome aboard from East Tennessee.
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- Ray
- Truck Year
- 1979
- Truck Model
- K5
- Engine Size
- 400
Dad's 87 did. Factory dual tanks. My ex kept hitting the switch whenever she drove it, setting it between tanks. Then call me saying she ran out of gas lol.
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If it has been sitting it's more likely than not trash in the fuel system.
Plus today's gas just plain sucks. He gas pumps have labels on them saying the fuel may contain up to xx% ethanol.
Grit dog
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- 1986
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- K20
- Engine Size
- 454
Congrats!
That truck looks pretty mint for a ‘73! Love it!
I’m on the hunt for a round eye 2wd and that one would have fit the bill.
That truck looks pretty mint for a ‘73! Love it!
I’m on the hunt for a round eye 2wd and that one would have fit the bill.
born2Run83
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- Justin
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- 1983
- Truck Model
- GMC - C1500
- Engine Size
- 5.3L LM7
Welcome from West Texas. Your truck looks good, I like the two tone. Congrats on the purchase!
Catbox
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- C20 Silverado Camper Special
- Engine Size
- 461
Welcome from Oregon!
Sounds like a "new to you" vehicle tune up is in order.
Do all the normal stuff like plugs, oil, wires, and filters to make sure they are all up to date.
You may have to get into the carb to clean it out as well, but those are pretty simple to deal with.
YouTube will be your friend if you have not had the opportunity to delve into them before.
My 20 year old watched some videos on there about the Holley we put onto my truck and it runs great.
Sounds like a "new to you" vehicle tune up is in order.
Do all the normal stuff like plugs, oil, wires, and filters to make sure they are all up to date.
You may have to get into the carb to clean it out as well, but those are pretty simple to deal with.
YouTube will be your friend if you have not had the opportunity to delve into them before.
My 20 year old watched some videos on there about the Holley we put onto my truck and it runs great.
Rusty Nail
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first thing woul do is installll a new HEI distributor.
you COULD work on it and fi it yeh but its WAY MORE cost effective to simply buy a new one.
Prolly hard to buy a pickup coil anyways. dont worry about it too much.
not worth it.
look at the stack of money youre gonna "fix it up" with and double it. lol - you're gonna need more.
you COULD work on it and fi it yeh but its WAY MORE cost effective to simply buy a new one.
Prolly hard to buy a pickup coil anyways. dont worry about it too much.
not worth it.
look at the stack of money youre gonna "fix it up" with and double it. lol - you're gonna need more.
Terry Wilkerson
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- Engine Size
- 350
Welcome from KC
BabyBlueChevrolet
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- rob
- Truck Year
- 1973
- Truck Model
- Cheyenne 20
- Engine Size
- 350
Where is the fuel filter supposed to be? Isnt it supposed to be right beside the carb?
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BadBowtie
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- 1984
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- Chevrolet
- Engine Size
- 5.0L
If she still has the stock Rochester carburetor, yes. The fuel line running into the carb has a 1" fitting that threads into the front housing. That fitting releases the stock fuel filter & spring. Make sure the filter you find is installed correctly too. Ask me how I know- LOL!!
As others have already stated, nice rig man.
As others have already stated, nice rig man.
BabyBlueChevrolet
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- 350
My truck has two fuel tanks and the left side one doesn’t work and i believe it has no gas in it. Could i swap tanks? Are they symmetrical or do they only fit on one side?
