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Project1970 · 06-26-2003, 03:31 AM

And for the first time, I ran the '70 out of gas. :P

A very, very, very nice man gave me a lift to the closest open gas station. All is well. Only took forever for it to start sucking fuel again instead of air...

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 06-26-2003, 05:31 AM

Is your gas guage/in-tank float level not working? I have that problem on my '71 Jimmy and I just keep a log and try to fill up before I go over 200 miles. It's primative, but I'm too busy to drop the tank right now and change out the float ball or level sender. Stuff's on the shelf, just no time.

Long Knight · 06-26-2003, 09:29 AM

You've been running the same tank of gas for 5 years?!!

mtdave2 · 06-26-2003, 09:50 AM

has been years for me too. the last time was on my harley. i left sturgis heading home and didnt fill up. i had just filled up last night...but i forgot that i had rode a few laps down town after that!

about 20 miles out from the next town i had to put it on reserve.. didnt think id make it.. i did, but when i fill the tank i put in 5.2 gallons... thats all the tank can hold...lol.

when you started your truck.. did you dump any down the carb? if you can hit the hole that runs into the float bowl, you will save your battry and starter!

**old Rusty C10** · 06-26-2003, 11:06 AM

lol youre lucky nothing like a good mile push to make ya to remember to fill up before ya go someplace!

Project1970 · 06-26-2003, 11:15 AM

Nah, my gas gauge works fine...I just left it on Empty for too long!!!

And no, Long, I wish...with 30,000mi, that'd put me at over 1000MPG...

Thanks for the tip, MTDave...will have to remember that next time (if there is one!), I gave my starter/solenoid/battery one heck of a workout. (That poor battery, I've been mean to it lately...ran it down with my lights on the other day...still cranks hard after five years

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06-26-2003, 03:31 AM	#1
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	It's taken me nearly five years... And for the first time, I ran the '70 out of gas. :P A very, very, very nice man gave me a lift to the closest open gas station. All is well. Only took forever for it to start sucking fuel again instead of air... __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

06-26-2003, 05:31 AM	#2
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,451	Is your gas guage/in-tank float level not working? I have that problem on my '71 Jimmy and I just keep a log and try to fill up before I go over 200 miles. It's primative, but I'm too busy to drop the tank right now and change out the float ball or level sender. Stuff's on the shelf, just no time. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

06-26-2003, 09:29 AM	#3
Long Knight Spank 'em if you got 'em! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 628	You've been running the same tank of gas for 5 years?!! __________________ Long Knight '71 C-20, 350ci, TH350, Edl. 1406 Carb w/elec.choke, Ignitor ignition, Viper Tires, Orange Dipstick

06-26-2003, 09:50 AM	#4
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	has been years for me too. the last time was on my harley. i left sturgis heading home and didnt fill up. i had just filled up last night...but i forgot that i had rode a few laps down town after that! about 20 miles out from the next town i had to put it on reserve.. didnt think id make it.. i did, but when i fill the tank i put in 5.2 gallons... thats all the tank can hold...lol. when you started your truck.. did you dump any down the carb? if you can hit the hole that runs into the float bowl, you will save your battry and starter! __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

06-26-2003, 11:06 AM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,307	lol youre lucky nothing like a good mile push to make ya to remember to fill up before ya go someplace! __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

06-26-2003, 11:15 AM	#6
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Nah, my gas gauge works fine...I just left it on Empty for too long!!! And no, Long, I wish...with 30,000mi, that'd put me at over 1000MPG... Thanks for the tip, MTDave...will have to remember that next time (if there is one!), I gave my starter/solenoid/battery one heck of a workout. (That poor battery, I've been mean to it lately...ran it down with my lights on the other day...still cranks hard after five years ) __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!



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