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Originally Posted by 1963chevyc20
Ok. Will the truck even go 75 mph? How many WTD of oil will the motor need if i darn it at the pan and oil er on up?will a standard wix oil filter work? also the is no breather on the carb. Where can I find one?
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Yes, it will probably hit 75 even if the engine is tired....mine will barely get there.....but it is about all it has in it to stay going that fast. Mine literally pumps oil out the breather when I do it because it is SO worn out. Mine is a '68, 6 cyl, 3 on the tree, 3.73 rear. I've never checked the fuel mileage.....I go by oil mileage in mine.
(yours may not be as worn out as mine is)
A standard oil filter will work. No problem. I'm thinkin' mine takes 5 quarts with the filter.
Check your local auto parts store and you'll be able to find a small chrome air filter that works on the cheap........if you want one more original, that will take some hunting on th classified board or at a local salvage yard.
Keep in mind that it undoubtedly has manual drum brakes on all 4 corners.....stopping won't be as easy as it is new cars.
Bottom line......from what you've described so far, if it runs and drives, I'd buy it.