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Old 04-18-2024, 03:33 PM   #105
8man
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Re: Ol' Blue

Thank you for the nice words.

I have a 350 block with LS heads and a carb in the 48. I had forgotten how I "loved" starting a carbed engine! Once it fires off, it runs great, but then the gas mileage is only about 11mpg.

Also, I agree with you that the electronics are beyond my limited electrical knowledge, but I put an LS in the 79 Cherokee Chief and have not had a problem with the electrical part once it ran. The harness was bought from a harness builder, and it plugged right in and played. If I have problems with it, I'll take it to a shop that works on LS engines. But it starts right up and has about as much power as my built 350, it's stock and gets almost double the gas mileage.

The LS I'm putting in the Cameo should have more horsepower than either, and if I'm successful, it'll look like a mid-50's small block Chevy. At least that's the plan.
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1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb
1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD
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