Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

I have a guy from Hickory that is going to come out and see if he can get it fixed

I really need to just send it to a mechanic and have them do all the work to it so it can run perfectly

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

the gas pedal does not mount or go thru the trans cover

stock pedal linkage
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/n...1003111512.jpg

mounts here (orrieg's truck)
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1347387754

and here is where it mounts: 1'' hole with 2 screw holes mid way above the floor
http://www.thehollisterroadcompany.c...rewall_old.jpg

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

For some reason my Transmission cover on the left side doesn't fit it right?
Where my gas pedal is now the transmission cover hits it.. It should be on the firewall?

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Mine is V8, six is different. here is fam linkage for six and edited photo. tran cover is probably from another truck.

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Thanks Orge. Do you have any idea what could be wrong with my Distributor ?

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Your distributor may have a worn shaft or the drive gear may be loose.
I really have no idea how they're driven on the 6s.
Kim

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Is the distributor housing physically moving back and forth with the engine running at a constant speed, or moving when you accel/decel? Or is the timing mark bouncing around when you try and time it? I thought you had bought a new vacuum advance set up and replaced it?

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

It moves around when I start the truck up to the retarded timing area and it pops through the carb . I don't have a new Vacuum advance

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Sounds like the timing is off or intake valves not completely sealing (timing off) if it backfiring(popping?) through the carberator. Have you put a timing light on it to check the timing setting or are you doing it by ear? Makes a big difference in running with the timing set correctly.

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

It pops because the Distributor moves that way when I start the truck. I've never seen something like it before.. It wasn't doing this until I messed with the rotor cap and put the Dist Cap back on
If the distributor is worn out, is there a way I can get it rebuilt. It did fine until now

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

I've thought of a reason why the truck doesn't idle well, possible intake leak? it has a new gasket but all things can be possible. If I can get it to idle when I figure out this distributor issue. ill squirt some starter fluid to see it it revs up

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Ok the whole distributor is moving or just the cap? On the 6 cylinder distributor the vacuum advance is tighten down with a nut and screw is it tight? And is it leveled were the distributor is drop all the way down to into the motor? other than that maybe your cap is not on right is the tab on the cap lined up with slot on the distributor?

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

The WHOLE Distributor like I keep saying is moving

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And i still say take it to a mechanic !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stop messing with it before you end up with more problems.

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

im not going to touch it, ill put a alternator in

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[QUOTE=SCHRUMGMC;6831149]The WHOLE Distributor like I keep saying is moving[/QUO

someone needs a nap or a time out and good idea take it to mechanic seems like that truck don't like you to much LOL

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

[quote=lowrodderchev;6831412]:agree:

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Haha Low, I wasn't angry
I am buying an Delco Remy Alternator from Napa tomorrow to replace the Generator

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

dude I got that electronic distributor sitting there its your just cover shipping instead of screwing with the stock one.

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Post a photo of the distributor. I'd like to get a Petronix electronic kit though

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

have that on my fleetline 6 years its been great to me

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

I have a petronix in my '50. Works great but will not fix a jacked up (wornout) distributor. If the distributor is bad it is bad.

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Thankfully I have a backup Distributor for my truck, that came out of a '59 Chevy

http://www.hartin.com/alternator.htm
Found this on how to wire the alternator up
Only problem I face is the indicator light

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

I'd take lowridder up on his offer and focus on changing the distributor and getting it running right before tackling the alternator. Didn't you get the generator rebuilt and get a new voltage regulator? Nothing wrong with the original generator system, I ran mine until 2000. Only reason GM changed was because cars were drawing higher amperage loads and alternators were better way to deal with it. Stock trucks without AC, etc. do fine with 36 amps....

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

I'm trying to figure out the best price for an Alternator brackets. I am going to change out the distributor for my back-up one that I have. Hopefully that will solve some of the current issues

https://www.classicpartsusa.com/prod...ternator_Items

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Dude your physically moving distributor is prolly just needing the timing adjustment/clamp down bolt tightened. Happens just look on the side of the dizzy at the base where it goes into the engine you'll find a clamp with a bolt keeping it from moving.

BTW don't worry about an alternator when the truck isn't even running correct like you said backfiring an what not. You'll beat yourself for buying a new alternator when you coulda used that money to fix the engine to run better. Fix one project at a time rather than go all over the place. It'll get outta hand seriously.

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

it is physically possible to move a properly installed distributor cap
it is physically impossible to move a properly installed distributor without loosening the clamp
that's why everyone is asking more questions about what is moving
if you don't want or can't understand the advise posted here ask another pertinent question
you sound like a three year old repeating ''i can't'' over and over

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

you killing man really you are. when I get home tonight I will post a pic of my bracket its the one I posted plain and simple. don't buy anything till I post mine. you can buy the bracket at most auto parts stores

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

LOL I said this earlier maybe a picture will help

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Anyway Lowriderchevy, I appreciate your offer. I don't care to have Mr.Gasket products and I assume the V8 and I6 brackets are different ??? Sure they are..

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

This is my project build please,please don't start drama on this ..Thanks!!!
I will revise my words better next time ..Thanks !!

lowrider thanks for your offer on the HEI, but I will have to pass

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Its cool no drama here ill choose my words better next time what I meant by a pic helping is you'd see the part we are revering to

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Mines not Mr gasket got it out of junkyard I just figured if u can't find one rather than spend $55.00 on a part that could only cost $5.00

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Thanks, post a photo of it. I tried getting one out of a junkyard but I couldn't get the bolt that goes into the engine block to come out


Can anyone give me the actual tire size on the stock rims? Thanks

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Use my phone for pix took the best that I could the engine was hot since I've been driving her so here is the distributor clamp we are all thinking that may be loose


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And alternator bracket pix tight fit so excuse the not so good pix and i drive my car alot so pay no mind to the oil grime

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Didn't know till today I could post pix from my phone super excite won't have to email to my computer then download save then go to website and add them there

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Wait a minute...you mean cell phones can take pictures now to? LOL
Rob

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

How does that last one bolt to the alternator?
I haven't really touched my truck since the incident with the distributor, as much as I'd like to I know nothing about anything on how to fix it other than putting another distributor in the truck and see how that works out

I am going to be in an local online newspaper for my truck, pretty excited

Re: Project "Schrum" 1959 Gmc 100
 

Lower bracket has 2 bolts that go into the block then one long one to hold the alternator