OK, I'm nagging like your mom!

[barryvanhook]

I realize I haven't been around here a long time. But at the risk of coming off like an old, crotchety senior nag, I'm gonna offer some totally unsolicited advice here: Buy a factory service manual for your truck! It will save you lots of time and aggravation. When you can't find where that part is located on your truck or you don't know how to replace it, the manual will likely tell you. You can find them on eBay for under $25, usually. Any time I've bought a new-to-me vehicle or bike, the first thing I get is a shop or service manual; for any H-D I've owned, I also get a parts book. And for this truck, I also bought a colored wiring diagram off eBay for under $15, as I recall.

I know I could send a message to this forum about any issue I have, and eventually one of the great, knowledgeable folks here will respond .... but that doesn't do much good late at night, on my back and covered with grease.

Okay ... rant mode OFF ... ... best wishes to all!

Barry

[71swb4x4]

The service manual is a great tool.

And for those that don't know, there is a free color wiring diagram available here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=185856

[swierker]

Originally Posted by barryvanhook

I realize I haven't been around here a long time. But at the risk of coming off like an old, crotchety senior nag, I'm gonna offer some totally unsolicited advice here: Buy a factory service manual for your truck! It will save you lots of time and aggravation. When you can't find where that part is located on your truck or you don't know how to replace it, the manual will likely tell you. You can find them on eBay for under $25, usually. Any time I've bought a new-to-me vehicle or bike, the first thing I get is a shop or service manual; for any H-D I've owned, I also get a parts book. And for this truck, I also bought a colored wiring diagram off eBay for under $15, as I recall.

I know I could send a message to this forum about any issue I have, and eventually one of the great, knowledgeable folks here will respond .... but that doesn't do much good late at night, on my back and covered with grease.

Okay ... rant mode OFF ... ... best wishes to all!

Barry

I'm gonna continue the rant but ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^is smart

[ERASER5]

When friends or family call about problem X on their car/truck, I give them the answer and also tell them to get a book. If not the factory manual, then Haynes or Chiltons. Yes, there are somethings that are just not in the books, but at least 90% of the stuff is there including pictures.

Digital photos of your job before you dismantle, helps getting things back together.

The search function is a help too, but it is a bit finicky. The search must be just right.

[1956cameo]

Good information! I myself have spent many an hour trying to figure something out that would have taken 5 minutes with a manual or wiring diagram.

[Hottrucks]

I spent 2 hours looking at my shop manual on how to

put bags in t my truck
where to place the pads on my drum convertion
what to set the timing on my 500 cady
how to do a rod to peddle convertion on my gas peddle
also was looking for the spec on how big a C notch

bla bla bla

yea a manual help ALOT but so does the SEARCH button in the top corner.....

mini rant over

[big_al_71]

The internet is your friend!!!! I have found more answer going to www.google.com than anywhere else. Specially working on non automotive problems. I also have a programn called "All Data" which has information for any brand vehicle of almost any year...

[ERASER5]

Originally Posted by Hottrucks

I spent 2 hours looking at my shop manual on how to

put bags in t my truck
where to place the pads on my drum convertion
what to set the timing on my 500 cady
how to do a rod to peddle convertion on my gas peddle
also was looking for the spec on how big a C notch

bla bla bla

yea a manual help ALOT but so does the SEARCH button in the top corner.....

mini rant over

To be fair, NONE of the stuff you mentioned is stock. You could find the caddy timing in a caddy manual, but not in a truck manual. We all know custom work will not be in a factory manual. I just replaced my ball joints in my 4X4, all from the manual, 4 different sections. It was all there, I just had to look for it. Now I just need to install the rubber chicken. Wait! Hottrucks, you may have some info on that!

[jephs422]

Originally Posted by ERASER5

When friends or family call about problem X on their car/truck, I give them the answer and also tell them to get a book. If not the factory manual, then Haynes or Chiltons. Yes, there are somethings that are just not in the books, but at least 90% of the stuff is there including pictures.

I do the same thing. Anytime someone asks me to come work on their car or truck for them, the first thing I do is tell them to go buy a Chiltons or Haynes. Then I'll come work on it. Usually I keep it for my services I have enough manuals to open a library now, or at least work on most of my friends or families cars.