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No work really done lately, im having to put a new roof on my house so there goes a huge chunk of my truck money.

Im gonna order new gaskets and bolts next week, do the valve stem seals and put the heads back on and try it fire it up again soon. I did get this in to start some body work...

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_SS500_.jpg
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Cool man.
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Have you found a replacement engine yet?

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na i didn't look for one. when i seen the bee mound in the.cylinder i was actually relieved. i thought it would be a bent valve causing it not to turn...but it was just the dirt mound.

once i get the heads back on im gonna give it another shot and see what happens. either way im gonna start some body work soon
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its alive!!!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...ps8960846a.jpg

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Congrats! Good job.

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thanks..scared the hell out of me when it started. open headers in a garage....

somethings bugging me tho, i want to let it run enough to hear how it sounds, but it seems like when it turns on, it sounds like someone is smashing the gas pedal and its super reved up. i checked the linkage that the pedal connects to and i adjusted it..but it didnt change anything. any reason why it would be doing that?

i disconnected the fuel hose that runs from the pump to the tank, i ran it straight to a gas can because my tank isnt finished..

Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!!
 

nvm i got it...i had the linkage backwards on the carb. i also had to cut, bend, and drill a new hole in the rod, but i got it. turns on, runs and idles smooth after some adjustments. just leaks a little fuel from the front hose i think, i gotta work on that. gonna fix the driveshaft carrier bearing not aligning with the bolt holes, do the rear brakes and it should be ready to drive around the block !!!!!

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Hey Kev ... don't forget take an extra gas can to make it around the 2nd half of the block ... lol

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lol...might need a drum of gas! i got the driveshaft bolted up and workin on the rear brakes now...drum brakes add up! shouldve just went discs ..
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New rear shoes, spring kit, wheel cylinders, lug studs, and drums..

old crap..
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...psb7dfbbab.jpg

new..
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...psaf624e7a.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...ps8ffbd0f8.jpg

Re: Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!!
 

ordered new acorn lug nuts from rockauto and ill get my wheels back on...

trying to figure out my gas tank problem. currently im starting the truck with my hose from fuel pump running to a gas tank on the floor, but i want to run it to my actual tank. i blew air threw the lines and it seems not to be blocked....but my problems is how im going to handle the fill tube. i raised my tank 2 inches so it doesnt get smashed when i air it out, but obviously the stock fill doesnt line up. should cut out the original mounting hole, and raise it up a few inches...or weld it up and run a "through the floor" mount in the truck? i would rather keep stock location, but im sure the 2" rise in the hose would keep gas sitting there....i like the 2" move up but it might look out of place....im not sure about the floor mount because i dont want gas smell all throughout the truck....

opinions welcome..

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Raise up the stock one or add a newer gas door. I wouldn't put it inside either.
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Ya. The inside the bed idea is my last resort...i really dont want gas smell everywhere.
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I just order my new fuel tank today so I will be running into the same issues, thanks for the help..

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np..i think i will just move up the stock fill tube, im not a big fan of the pop open doors.

if i mounted it as is, with the stock hole 3" lower than the tank, would that allow gas to sit there in the tube or not even make it to the tank (causing gas to spill out)?
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What if you used one of these Mounted higher on the panel? I think its called a "Matt Hotch pop-up cap"

http://image.sporttruck.com/f/917282...uel_filler.jpg
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1161718410
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1161718410

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pretty cool gas cap, i wouldnt mind using one if i had a truck, they would fit real well on the top of a bed rail

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Got the fuel line finished outback..i bent the stock line up the notch, bought a new flared line and bent that around the rest of the notch, connected the 2 together with a small piece of fuel hose and clamps, then ran about a foot of fuel hose from the tank to the hardline on the frame like the factory did. Not the most prfoessional setup, but it should work and will be covered by the floor anyways. Also installed new rear brake lines from lmc. Working on the fuel filler..and thinking of this....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...ps85f847a2.jpg

Im going to have to use a spacer on the filler to mount it right...its at a small angle. Does anyone see a problem running in like this?
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Always good to see some progress!! Hope it keeps moving forward for you!

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hate drum brakes with a passion....f em

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Thanks. Seeing the motor fire up and run kept me motivated!
Ya. With the cost of new stuff (close to $200)...i shouldve switched to disc brakes. Live and u learn i guess...

Close to taking this thing around the block! Need to grease all fittings on the suspension and u joints, put the cotter pins in the suspension, flush radiator, and mount the fuel neck....

Does the pic above look like an extreme angle for the fuel hose? Those last 2 inches will be hose to connect the 2 together..
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finally "finished" up the fuel filler hole. i cut it out and raised it up a few inches and forward about 1 inch. fill tube is still a little at a slant, but im thinking of cutting the dip off the stock filler and running a straight tube.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...ps0913550e.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...ps5f368d21.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...psc060c9cb.jpg
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Angle of the fill tube. I already put gas in and it filled fine..nothing spitting back up. Truck turned on and ran also, so i know. The fuel pump is working.

[IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y15...psb754404c.jpg[/IMG]
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I noticed something when im running the motor....i can see some light smoke coming from the passenger side of the motor. I thought it was something from the wires, but i didnt see anything. Not coming directly out of the manifold either. Just the passenger area of the motor...not sure what it could be. The top of the motor (valve covers, water neck, etc.) was getting really hot, not sure if thats normal with the old motors. Was real hot to the touch. As soon as i get my brake problem sorted out ima gonna take it for a spin and see if i notice anything.
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