WTB a mechanic...Monroe - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CG · 12-21-2007, 05:30 AM

I think most of you local guys know that my 73 3/4 ton 4x4 died out at the swap meet in October. I got a bunch of good ideas on what may be wrong from you. I took the easy way of just tossing a cap, rotor and module on it, it still wouldn't start.

I don't need the truck so instead of pursuing it any further I just left it in the barn thinking I would get to it later. Well later has come and gone and its still sitting in the barn, and I cant get motivated to mess with it.

I want to get it running again so I can sell it. Its a pretty decent truck to just let sit and not be put to use by someone. Is there anyone in the area that wants to make some nice green cash? I just want to pay someone to fix it. You will have to come out to Monroe to work on it. You can let me know here or via pm.

lyrikz · 12-21-2007, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

I think most of you local guys know that my 73 3/4 ton 4x4 died out at the swap meet in October. I got a bunch of good ideas on what may be wrong from you. I took the easy way of just tossing a cap, rotor and module on it, it still wouldn't start.

I don't need the truck so instead of pursuing it any further I just left it in the barn thinking I would get to it later. Well later has come and gone and its still sitting in the barn, and I cant get motivated to mess with it.

I want to get it running again so I can sell it. Its a pretty decent truck to just let sit and not be put to use by someone. Is there anyone in the area that wants to make some nice green cash? I just want to pay someone to fix it. You will have to come out to Monroe to work on it. You can let me know here or via pm.

IM a advisor/technician in kirkland.... You put a cap/rotor/ and module in it, and no starty?
THeres somre really quick things you can do to narrow stuff down. Check for spark, then check for fuel.... I have a feeling your nto getting spark.

CG · 12-21-2007, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by lyrikz

IM a advisor/technician in kirkland.... You put a cap/rotor/ and module in it, and no starty?
THeres somre really quick things you can do to narrow stuff down. Check for spark, then check for fuel.... I have a feeling your nto getting spark.

Yes I have gotten those recommendations from people. I really don't want to mess with it myself. I just want to pay someone to take care of it. I wanted to try the board first. If there are no takers there is a mechanic in town I trust. I would rather give money to a board member though. Keep it in the family so to speak

70rs/ss · 12-21-2007, 07:14 AM

Bring it here and I'll fix it!! I know I am in AZ!! Good luck.

toomanytoyz · 12-21-2007, 08:36 AM

Pay for Andy's Plane Ticket & He would Probably Come Right Out

Rick

CG · 12-21-2007, 11:05 AM

LOL...Oh you guys are a big help

68K20 x Drill · 12-21-2007, 11:51 AM

I love those jobs, but the commute is a little far. Are you really ready to pay someone $100 to spray a puff of starting fluid in the carb, then go get a can of gas?

Somebody go spend 20 minutes figuring it out!
and be sure to charge at least

/hr.

retodd7711 · 12-21-2007, 03:26 PM

Sounds like you need to have a get-together. Look at trucks, talk about trucks. "By the way let's look at my old truck in the barn"

CG · 12-21-2007, 04:01 PM

LOL...Well I kinda figured it was a long shot, but hey everyone likes money don't they? I think the problem is no one wants to drive out to Monroe to do it...Oh well, it was worth a shot.

smoky02 · 12-22-2007, 03:47 AM

What did it do when it died? just stop running? did you check all the wires? are you sure it's gettin fuel? did you check the hot wire on your distributor? maybe it's not getting power there for you aren't getting spark...just a few ideas...stuff my dad would have told me to check...

CG · 12-22-2007, 04:36 AM

Thanks for the suggestions. But I think Ill just pop it on the trailer and drag it into town. Drop it off in the morning and drive it home in the evening...simple.

Its funny how taking the time to do stuff on my "hobby" cars and trucks is all good, but my other stuff I don't even like messing with. Wash and clean em when they are dirty, take em somewhere when they need service...weird huh?

smoky02 · 12-22-2007, 04:50 AM

Lol...

retodd7711 · 12-23-2007, 04:21 PM

I I F Y ??

CG · 12-23-2007, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by retodd7711

I I F Y ??

Ok, I give up...what does that mean?

71swb4x4 · 12-23-2007, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Ok, I give up...what does that mean?

Is it fixed yet is my guess.

CG · 12-23-2007, 06:24 PM

Ohhhh ok, thanks. Its dark when I leave for work and dark when I get home. So its something Ill only have time to deal with on a weekend.

Ill post up what was wrong when it gets fixed...lol...Im sure everyone is dieing of curiosity.

72cheyennesuper20 · 12-23-2007, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Ok, I give up...what does that mean?

I couldn't figure it out either I might ask my 9 year old, He may know.

72cheyennesuper20 · 12-23-2007, 08:45 PM

Just checked google they have no idea. But if there was a W in front it would mean. Whats In It For You.

12-21-2007, 05:30 AM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,837	WTB a mechanic...Monroe I think most of you local guys know that my 73 3/4 ton 4x4 died out at the swap meet in October. I got a bunch of good ideas on what may be wrong from you. I took the easy way of just tossing a cap, rotor and module on it, it still wouldn't start. I don't need the truck so instead of pursuing it any further I just left it in the barn thinking I would get to it later. Well later has come and gone and its still sitting in the barn, and I cant get motivated to mess with it. I want to get it running again so I can sell it. Its a pretty decent truck to just let sit and not be put to use by someone. Is there anyone in the area that wants to make some nice green cash? I just want to pay someone to fix it. You will have to come out to Monroe to work on it. You can let me know here or via pm.

12-21-2007, 07:14 AM	#4
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: WTB a mechanic...Monroe Bring it here and I'll fix it!! I know I am in AZ!! Good luck.

12-21-2007, 08:36 AM	#5
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: WTB a mechanic...Monroe Pay for Andy's Plane Ticket & He would Probably Come Right Out Rick __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

12-21-2007, 11:05 AM	#6
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,837	Re: WTB a mechanic...Monroe LOL...Oh you guys are a big help

12-21-2007, 11:51 AM	#7
68K20 x Drill Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Freedom CA Posts: 488	Re: WTB a mechanic...Monroe I love those jobs, but the commute is a little far. Are you really ready to pay someone $100 to spray a puff of starting fluid in the carb, then go get a can of gas? Somebody go spend 20 minutes figuring it out! and be sure to charge at least/hr. __________________ 68 Chevrolet k20 Longbed 350 SM465/205, Dana 44, 14bolt, Power steering, Power Disk Brakes, 35" BFGs. 84 Chevrolet Suburban K20 6.2 Banks turbo TH400/NP208 Now with G80 68 GMC C20 Parts? Truck And a few cars

12-21-2007, 03:26 PM	#8
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: WTB a mechanic...Monroe Sounds like you need to have a get-together. Look at trucks, talk about trucks. "By the way let's look at my old truck in the barn" __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

12-21-2007, 04:01 PM	#9
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,837	Re: WTB a mechanic...Monroe LOL...Well I kinda figured it was a long shot, but hey everyone likes money don't they? I think the problem is no one wants to drive out to Monroe to do it...Oh well, it was worth a shot.

12-22-2007, 03:47 AM	#10
smoky02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sunny, Florida, some might call it South Alabama Posts: 834	Re: WTB a mechanic...Monroe What did it do when it died? just stop running? did you check all the wires? are you sure it's gettin fuel? did you check the hot wire on your distributor? maybe it's not getting power there for you aren't getting spark...just a few ideas...stuff my dad would have told me to check... __________________ Just sold my C10...sad day... Looking for a 1972 Blazer to hopefully fill the hole in my heart.

12-22-2007, 04:36 AM	#11
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,837	Re: WTB a mechanic...Monroe Thanks for the suggestions. But I think Ill just pop it on the trailer and drag it into town. Drop it off in the morning and drive it home in the evening...simple. Its funny how taking the time to do stuff on my "hobby" cars and trucks is all good, but my other stuff I don't even like messing with. Wash and clean em when they are dirty, take em somewhere when they need service...weird huh?

12-22-2007, 04:50 AM	#12
smoky02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sunny, Florida, some might call it South Alabama Posts: 834	Re: WTB a mechanic...Monroe Lol... __________________ Just sold my C10...sad day... Looking for a 1972 Blazer to hopefully fill the hole in my heart.

12-23-2007, 04:21 PM	#13
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: WTB a mechanic...Monroe I I F Y ?? __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005 Last edited by retodd7711; 12-23-2007 at 04:22 PM.

12-23-2007, 06:24 PM	#16
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,837	Re: WTB a mechanic...Monroe Ohhhh ok, thanks. Its dark when I leave for work and dark when I get home. So its something Ill only have time to deal with on a weekend. Ill post up what was wrong when it gets fixed...lol...Im sure everyone is dieing of curiosity. Last edited by CG; 12-23-2007 at 06:24 PM.

12-23-2007, 08:45 PM	#18
72cheyennesuper20 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 414	Re: WTB a mechanic...Monroe Just checked google they have no idea. But if there was a W in front it would mean. Whats In It For You.

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