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Hey guys. Anyone have a ballpark area to shoot for when setting a fast idle screw. Mine is on Rochester BC single barrel. Close it all the way off...
If my system is a 6V 235, would I benefit getting a Flamethrower coil, if I keep the points. Or is it really ideal to go electronic ignition? I...
And if all goes well, the 7.2 shouldn't fluctuate , even with all the accessories working? Thanks guys!!
Hey Jeff... So what exactly does that process look like? I have a volt meter ready to go. How do I do this check? Thanks!
She runs everyone! And is running WELL. Kind of embarrassed to be posting this, but it was the spark after all. After placing new plugs, wires,...
Hey guys! Going to spend the day today going through the checks that this forum layed out for me. But wanted to have you listen to my turnover....
My little brother took each plug out and I turned the ignition. He said we had spark. I'm beginning to think it might be fuel flow as well. It...
So does this sound right for checks? Will get on it this weekend. Pull fuel line from carb and turn key... I should see fuel squirting ( from...
Thanks so much! I'll go through each of these things, but almost positive i've got compression. Still this is all things to add to my list to go...
I'm definitely going to go throw the system from tank to carb this week. Fine tooth comb time!
Have gas, but can't get it to where it needs to go just yet.
Yes we have spark, checked that yesterday. I'm totally perplexed. It just doesn't make sense that I'd been driving fine for 4 days and then...
So I've poured gas in her carb... Have at leave 7 gallons in the tank.... No dice. Great strong, fast cranking... Nothing.
Thanks so much! I'll give her more of a dollop and see what happens this evening. I will mention I had a spray bottle and spray some into the...
When you say pour a little gas in the carb .. right there in the neck? Flip the choke valve down and squirt inside? Or am I actually wanting to...
Hey everyone! Posted over the last few days about my Chevy that died in the parking lot. The fuel gauge is one of the things that doesn't work on...
"Chevy 3100 54 Stuck in a Parking Lot" continues: At the end of the day here, we've stumbled on what we believe might be the cuprit... FUEL!...
Okay! New cables, and redone grounding is making this truck turn over FAST!! Sounds great, honestly 3 times the pace of cranking! Now we got all...
May have found the issue... Jesus! haha... Stand by.
Thank you! The battery is good I believe. I only say this cause after that first incident in the fall, I bought a brand new one! I'll get on...
Hey guys, seeking a little guidance. My 1954 Chevy 3100 is a 6 volt. Shortly after I bought her, I took her out for a drive in the evening. I...
Thanks for the message. Yup, that was a first for me, and I'm officially addicted. The difference was staggering.
I'm honestly speechless. As a total newbie I thought I understood the importance of a good oil change, but my mind was blown this morning. I have...
Thanks so much!
Hydromatic transmission. That's all I know :/
Thanks everyone. Yeah got in there and discovered it was indeed pretty grimey (first pic) after cleaning it up, and working the mechanism by hand,...
Hey everyone. Just went for a glorious first drive of the year and after parking, started it up once more. It's a 1954 Chevy 3100. Gave a little...
Anyone have any solid tire ideas... I want to go black not too modern or that breaks the bank. Something to give me that clean farm truck look....
Thanks man. Having fun with this truck for sure! Happy spring hot rodding!
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