The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network - View Single Post

wilbilt · 09-03-2011, 08:26 PM

The factory tint door glass from eBay arrived. Unfortunately, the window run channels did not. I installed the driver side glass anyway, since there was none previously. It could rain tomorrow, who knows?

Installed the el cheapo seat cover I bought after augmenting the remains of the original foam with bits and pieces scrounged here and there. It looks like crap, but will do for now.

Still fighting an idle problem, the 350 acts like it has a vacuum leak. Idles all over the place and dies when put in gear. I verified the timing is correct, but have to turn the idle up and richen the idle mixture to keep it running. It has an Edelbrock (Carter AFB) carb on an adaptor plate (Q-jet manifold). Installed new gaskets above and below the spacer, no improvement. I have a rebuild kit for the carb, but didn't feel like diving into that today. Maybe tomorrow. Irritating.

Cleaned and de-rusted (polished) the drivers side chrome channel that holds the door panel. Since there is no door panel, it seemed convenient.

Cleaned and polished the PRND2L lens. I can almost see through it now, a great improvement! Onward and Upward.

09-03-2011, 08:26 PM	#20
wilbilt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Northern California Posts: 189	Re: What did you do to your truck today! The factory tint door glass from eBay arrived. Unfortunately, the window run channels did not. I installed the driver side glass anyway, since there was none previously. It could rain tomorrow, who knows? Installed the el cheapo seat cover I bought after augmenting the remains of the original foam with bits and pieces scrounged here and there. It looks like crap, but will do for now. Still fighting an idle problem, the 350 acts like it has a vacuum leak. Idles all over the place and dies when put in gear. I verified the timing is correct, but have to turn the idle up and richen the idle mixture to keep it running. It has an Edelbrock (Carter AFB) carb on an adaptor plate (Q-jet manifold). Installed new gaskets above and below the spacer, no improvement. I have a rebuild kit for the carb, but didn't feel like diving into that today. Maybe tomorrow. Irritating. Cleaned and de-rusted (polished) the drivers side chrome channel that holds the door panel. Since there is no door panel, it seemed convenient. Cleaned and polished the PRND2L lens. I can almost see through it now, a great improvement! Onward and Upward. __________________ 1971 GMC C2500 Custom Camper - Second Owner. 350/TH350, Dana 60 Rear.