I wanted a project truck for my first rebuild so I picked up a 1979 Chevy C10 Scottsdalele from a fellow TBH for $1,200.00.
Got her home and started to do an inventory to see how much work is going to be required. The first thing to do was to change all the fluids and check the engine for any knocks, leaks or blow-by. I was told that the engine was rebuilt with a performance cam and had about 30k. The way it looked I could not tell however it did start and sounded ok for an engine that was sitting for over a year.
Before the Tun-up
Finished the tun-up:
- New Plugs
- New Plug Wires
- Rebuilt the distributor cap
- Oil and Filter
Started right up and had the ever dreaded knock!
I have a younger brother that builds street drag cars so I asked him about the knock. He told me to give it some time running because it was sitting for so long and see if it stops. I did and it took about an hr+ of run time and the knock went away. The engine now starts up cold without any problems, has great oil pressure and vacuum.
The first thing I had to do was fix the power steering pump. I thought would be an easy fix however the pump bracket was broken.
I could not find a mount at the auto parts store so I bought a universal mounting bracket from LMT. With a little modification I was able to mount a new power steering pump.
Good as new!
I have a lot more work done on the project truck that will follow until I get cough up to the work at hand.
Got her home and started to do an inventory to see how much work is going to be required. The first thing to do was to change all the fluids and check the engine for any knocks, leaks or blow-by. I was told that the engine was rebuilt with a performance cam and had about 30k. The way it looked I could not tell however it did start and sounded ok for an engine that was sitting for over a year.
Before the Tun-up
Finished the tun-up:
- New Plugs
- New Plug Wires
- Rebuilt the distributor cap
- Oil and Filter
Started right up and had the ever dreaded knock!
I have a younger brother that builds street drag cars so I asked him about the knock. He told me to give it some time running because it was sitting for so long and see if it stops. I did and it took about an hr+ of run time and the knock went away. The engine now starts up cold without any problems, has great oil pressure and vacuum.
The first thing I had to do was fix the power steering pump. I thought would be an easy fix however the pump bracket was broken.
I could not find a mount at the auto parts store so I bought a universal mounting bracket from LMT. With a little modification I was able to mount a new power steering pump.
Good as new!
I have a lot more work done on the project truck that will follow until I get cough up to the work at hand.
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