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Originally Posted by MS66
Wow, sometimes I wonder why I post things in public.
I post something feeling good about resurrecting an original farm truck from sure death in the condition it was in and heading into oblivion, then I get chastised by the guy that should be happy about it. WTF, sunshine you having a flashback?
I mentioned why the cat is on it, have you ever poked your head inside a camper shell full of gas fumes from corn fuel lately?
The tank is an aftermarket replacement tank about 6 years old, it wasn't even around when lead was a thing 40 years ago.
The wheels on the truck in the second pic on the beach aren't factory, only the 2 year hubcaps are at present.
Thanks for appreciation, and the vote of approval for keeping it real with your rant about the Monojet vs. a $2000 Clifford, Offy, Holley intake and exhaust system on your 292. You make me feel inadequate for keeping this one family, original 59k mile truck running.
BTW, am I supposed to be impressed with this comment; "I like the fact you have a proper White-Faced '68, West Coast Jr mirrors, stock rims, and an L6 motor." after the needless beat down you put on me? Where is the dick swinging emoji? smh  |
OK. Sorry if I hurt your feelings. I was only concerned with the Catalytic Converter issue. Old School engines [w/o roller-rockers] need ZDDP to minimize friction that can flatten cam lobes in your engine. The Zinc from motor oil in the last 30 years has been gradually weaned out because the platinum in Cats is ruined by Zinc. You have to go out of your way to find ZDDP. Valvoline VR1 has a proper dose of it. Riselone [sp] sells a ZDDP additive, STP for 4 cylinders has ZDDP, but off the shelf autoparts store motor oil does not have Zinc any more.
As for the L6 High Performance parts spiel, I didn't mean to brag. I had no idea that stuff had gotten that expensive. I ''squandered'' a student grant at the speed shop, 45 years ago. Probably spent about $300. My goal was to make the Factory 292 run a lot faster. I lived 10 miles north of campus, and had to make a left onto a high traffic road [US 89] into town. Miners from Mammoth had gotten off the night shift, and by the time they were in my neighborhood, had time for about 3 beers and built up a good turn of speed.
It was Speed or Die.
When the school administrators learned I hadn't bought encyclopedias and pencils, they weren't impressed. To them it was all Chrome and Raccoon tails.
Anyway my investment paid off, as I was able to get the Offy intake and Clifford headers hot-tanked and bead blasted [headers repainted] after a 25 year run, and mounted on my 2005 292 rebuild. The Holley R8007 390 CFM 4160, did not last, and I had to buy an Edelbrock 1404 500 CFM carb.
I was wrong assuming you had a vintage tank with TEL deposits. The white spots are definitely corrosion.
Hard to asess a fuel fume issue 3 quarters of a continent away. Could be you're running too rich. Could be there are leaks in your exhaust pipes. Could be the tailpipes exiting before the rear wheels are not ideal for an enclosed cap above them. IDK.
Sorry for any perceived slight or insult. Not my intention at all. This website is generally positive, and all the members usually get along and help each other. Ones that don't get banned.
Enjoy running your '68, and don't listen to me.