FNG, and need some help!
 

Wassup guys and gals, been lurking here for a while now and finally registered up, this site has now turned into a money pit for me with all the rad rides on here!
Any way bought a '66 C10 2 months ago from a guy in GA., he said he really did not have time to drive and it mostly sat, truck was in awesome shape and it fit my budget so I went and got it.

Just got done re-wiring it with a painless kit(anything but for a rookie) and have been driving it everyday. Truck has a 305 V8 with a quadrajet carb on it, I can be cruising but when I hit 50-60mph it starts to bog down like it is going to run outta gas, so I replaced the fuel filter went out and stomped on it and it drove great, been driving fine for 3-4 weeks until today, way home from work it started bogging down again at 55mph, any leads on what to do next would be great as I am not a problem solver in the mechanic field, slowly learning.

I will post pics of my ride when I figure out how to from an iPhone
Thanks again everyone
Posted via Mobile Device
Posted via Mobile Device

Re: FNG, and need some help!
 

Welcome & yes do post some pics.

Re: FNG, and need some help!
 

Welcome!! Sounds like you might have a dirty fuel tank. Pull off that filter you just installed and blow through it. If it's plugged you might want to drain and clean out the tank a little. If not then we need to do some more troubleshooting.

Re: FNG, and need some help!
 

Well going to give this a try here's some pics
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/h...4/cca3bef9.jpg
Loading her up for the ride home

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/h...4/1a2405cf.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/h...4/a269f00f.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/h...4/f985ab31.jpg
My little buddy
Posted via Mobile Device
Posted via Mobile Device

Re: FNG, and need some help!
 

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/h...4/2735df63.jpg
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/h...4/edabf69d.jpg
The re-wire!

And my first project and daily driver!
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/h...askel4/004.jpg
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/h...askel4/003.jpg
Posted via Mobile Device
Posted via Mobile Device

Re: FNG, and need some help!
 

Dang! That's one killer looking truck. Does it crank and idle with ease? Could be vacuum advance.

Re: FNG, and need some help!
 

Niiiiice - I have a thing for blue/white 66s....

Re: FNG, and need some help!
 

Cranks first try every time, idles smooth
Posted via Mobile Device

Re: FNG, and need some help!
 

Wow that is a very nice truck. If you’re dealing with the oem fuel filter in the carburetor inlet, I’d suggest that might be the problem, especially if it’s the bronze type. If it is, I’d suggest installing an inline filter of your choice ahead of the carburetor. They can collect a ton more crud from the gas without plugging up. The inlet filter may already need to be cleaned again. It can be retained for secondary filtration, or simply eliminated.

Re: FNG, and need some help!
 

Has your tank been relocated? In the first picture it looks like the filler is gone from the cab? I agree recheck your filter as your first step, if it's dirty again move to the tank. Nice "V" and truck, welcome.
Posted via Mobile Device

Re: FNG, and need some help!
 

I agree with the fuel filter and/or a dirty fuel tank.

Very nice truck you have there :thumbs:

Re: FNG, and need some help!
 

Beautiful truck!! I see your in Maitland. I'm in the process of trying to re-wire my truck also. Feel free to stop by and lend a hand anytime... LOL Hit me up if your ever near the airport..

Re: FNG, and need some help!
 

Welcome fellow floridian. Your truck looks awesome...nice find.
I agree with the masses that its gotta be a dirty tank.

Re: FNG, and need some help!
 

We'll be seeing that truck in TOTM sooner or later.

Re: FNG, and need some help!
 

wow, i agree...what a great looking truck! welcome aboard....just curious, how much did it set you back (if you don't mind saying)? looks very solid, & lots of work already done...looks like you're ahead of the game! good luck with it :bowtie:

Re: FNG, and need some help!
 

Thanks everyone for the comments, I think I lucked out compared to how they were priced here in FL. Picked it up for $7k,
Thanks for the tips guys will clean out the tank this weekend, and yes it has a blazer conversion tank
Posted via Mobile Device

Re: FNG, and need some help!
 

Motorimpaired, are you by O.I.A.? I have been watching your build for a little while and you are light years ahead of me in skill bro, would love to come by and check out your truck sometime, are you stuck on any part of the wiring? Must admit I'm no electrical genius at all and had help from some very skilled buddies!

Are you going to Billetproof up at Don Garlitts? I think I have a crew of trucks riding out, we should meet up
Posted via Mobile Device

Re: FNG, and need some help!
 

cool! based on what i've seen, i'd say you did well :chevy:

Re: FNG, and need some help!
 

I'm not fond of this era of trucks but that is one bad truck! I love the stance and the two tone. Very nice!!!:metal:

Re: FNG, and need some help!
 

All the wiring sucks for me!!!! LOL

Thanks. I just got the transmision done and put the short block together yesterday. Going to see if I can get the rest done today and maybe get the motor back in. I really want to go to Billetproof but there is no way I will have the truck done. My goal is for Daytona and the way things look it might be a stretch.... I dont care even care if everything is not wired, as long as it runs and drives Im good.. :lol:

Re: FNG, and need some help!
 

Might want to check sinse the tank was moved to see if the tank is vented, either one on top of the tank or using a vented cap. that would act the same way..

Re: FNG, and need some help!
 

Didn't get a chance this weekend to drop the tank and clean it(too large of a honey-do list!) hopefully Tuesday I will get around to it, thanks for all the ideas I will put all in effect...drove the truck to work yesterday and it drove fantastic, couple of spirited parking lot stunts and no problems at all
Posted via Mobile Device

Re: FNG, and need some help!
 

Nice truck!
I agree to put an inline filter in and you also might try a temp fuel pressure gage to monitor what is going on when it bogs...