The Circuit Rider ... Has an Engine Miss and Water Leak??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70cst** · 08-08-2011, 04:16 PM

Ok...
I am now going to try and do some of my own work on my truck as long as it's not to technical because I was born mechanically challenged.

Issue #1
My truck started to miss about 20 miles after a fill up at the Flying J...so 70stjr and I thought I got bad gas. I went and bought some gas additive and have since filled the tank with Shell 92/93 Octane. But...it still misses. It seems it misses when I put the pedal to the metal or I noticed it last night going up our hill it started to miss/misfire/sputtered three different times. So under torque is when I notice this.
I have Pertronix Flame Thrower HEI installed and its about 6-8 years old but less than 2000 miles since it was installed.
Ok...possible issues?

Issue #2
My truck is leaking down under the dash...I suppose this has to do with a seal around the dash? I don't think it’s a window issue.

I will take your suggestions and when I get free time I will roll up my sleeves and dig in.
Thanks in advance.

08-08-2011, 04:16 PM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	The Circuit Rider ... Has an Engine Miss and Water Leak??? Ok... I am now going to try and do some of my own work on my truck as long as it's not to technical because I was born mechanically challenged. Issue #1 My truck started to miss about 20 miles after a fill up at the Flying J...so 70stjr and I thought I got bad gas. I went and bought some gas additive and have since filled the tank with Shell 92/93 Octane. But...it still misses. It seems it misses when I put the pedal to the metal or I noticed it last night going up our hill it started to miss/misfire/sputtered three different times. So under torque is when I notice this. I have Pertronix Flame Thrower HEI installed and its about 6-8 years old but less than 2000 miles since it was installed. Ok...possible issues? Issue #2 My truck is leaking down under the dash...I suppose this has to do with a seal around the dash? I don't think it’s a window issue. I will take your suggestions and when I get free time I will roll up my sleeves and dig in. Thanks in advance. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!



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