looking for a little advice to get started

[willys]

Hi fellow knuckle busters,

I just purchased my first Chevy recently.
(The truck of my dreams...)

69 Chevrolet c10, 2wd, 4 speed, straight 6

I was hoping to pick your brains for a little knowledge. I'm probably not going to be able to restore this truck to its former glory but I would like to make it a dependable. Especially since its my daily driver

First question: how can you tell what motor it has in it?
apart from counting the cylenders and the fact that they are lined up, I really have no idea what engine I'm working with.

Second question: could anyone recommend a good rebuild manual.

Thanks for you time and consideration

[low&slow]

Can't really answer your questions, but does the truck run and drive?

This forum is the BEST in learning about these trucks and how to fix them up to anything you want.

As far as repair manuel, I only know of Haynes I think it's called. Or you could have someone rebuild it for you, but who ever enjoys that lol.

[geezer#99]

If it's still an original six it'll be a 250 or a 292. Easy to tell the difference by the location of the fuel pump. 292 the fuel pump is behind the motor mount. 250 is ahead closer to the dizzy. Also the side covers on a 292 are 6 inches tall. On a 250 they are 4 inches tall.

[Hutch]

Post a picture of the label inside of the glove box.

If it is still there it will tell you what options your truck originally was ordered with.
Chance's are pretty good that the Engine is the original one it came with.

While you at it snap some other pictures Engine Body Interior etc.

We really like pictures and they are fairly easy to post.

Welcome and Have Fun

[willys]

Thanks for all the great input.

It does run, but there are some problems that need to be addressed, like how it seams that it may be leaking oil from every imaginable gasket. I don't think I could pay money to have someone else to work on my truck. To me it just seems lazy.

Question. Didn't chevrolet also make a 6 cylinder 305? Might not have any relevance as I'm not sure all the options for 69 c10 engines.

Ill try to get some picks tomarrow, but I'm almost sure the tag in the glove box is unlegible.

[In The Ten Ring]

I have never seen one but I believe the 305 was a V6 engine, not a straight six, but I think our trucks did come with those from time to time.

WE NEED PICTURES OF YOUR TRUCK

WE NEED PICTURES OF YOUR TRUCK

WE NEED PICTURES OF YOUR TRUCK

[cdowns]

Nothing like the original factory service manual available from most vendors in reprint form at very reasonable rates

[TheSeeker]

The factory service manual is a great buy, as said before me. The six cylinders in most of these trucks were straight, either 250 or 292. The v6 was available but im foggy on which years and ive only ever seen ONE in a GMC.

I have a 3 speed manual, 250 six in my truck. Its a tough motor to beat for reliability when its been maintained. After you get it all cleaned up and gaskets etc changed, a good upgrade if keeping the 6 is a HEI or pertronix kit. Gettting rid of the points set up does wonders for the little motors.

Parts availability kind of stinks at the local level though compared to the v8 SBC's. outside of normal routine maintenance parts, expect to have to special order almost everything else for the motor, at least its like that in my area.

[Grumpy old man]

I use the straight 6's I pull from multiple trucks as a power source for my "home built " saw mills ! after trying to sell a few with no interest I found a new use for them .BZZZZZZZZZZZZZ . I've actually tried to give them away and no one wanted them .