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**nightmare** · 10-30-2008, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by joemacho

isnt the gap for plugs with hei suppose to be a .45 thats what i was told and the gap for points are at .35. let me know if i am wrong .my truck runs very good and responds well.

that's what I think too. when I had my plugs set at .035, it was dog slow, and had really bad gas mileage. when I asked at o'reilly what the plug gap should be, they said it should be set at .060. i also looked on the internet, and most people said to set it at .045. so i set it at .045. it runs better, and has better gas mileage. next time, i am going to try it at .060, just to see if i see a difference.

OLDIRON69 · 10-30-2008, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by nightmare

that's what I think too. when I had my plugs set at .035, it was dog slow, and had really bad gas mileage. when I asked at o'reilly what the plug gap should be, they said it should be set at .060. i also looked on the internet, and most people said to set it at .045. so i set it at .045. it runs better, and has better gas mileage. next time, i am going to try it at .060, just to see if i see a difference.

I need to re-gap my plugs...

AH619 · 10-30-2008, 11:51 AM

The jump out from under the brakes comment leads me toward not hooking up the vacuum for the booster. Even though that should be pretty obvios?

Zumo · 10-30-2008, 12:02 PM

Really it would be nice if we had guys here on the board we could trust to do work on our trucks. Not for free but just trustworthy folks from your area.

That is all. Carry on.

my67chevytruck · 10-30-2008, 02:42 PM

sounds logical ZUMO. your down 287 from me....

kcjones · 10-30-2008, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by chrislehr

Yea, I had more gearhead friends in MA. Here in TX, my only friends are people in my industry (high end IT stuff) and none of them are gearheads.

Hey! I resent that! I'm a network engineer, and I'm a gearhead! J/K on the resentment.

kcjones · 10-30-2008, 05:30 PM

Probably not your issue, but I replaced my vacuum advance unit on the dizzy awhile back as I replaced rotor/cap/wires/etc....it lasted 2 months and started leaking [air]. Took it back to the parts place, they replaced for free, runs beautiful now, 'cept for the oil leak.

chrislehr · 10-30-2008, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zumo

Really it would be nice if we had guys here on the board we could trust to do work on our trucks. Not for free but just trustworthy folks from your area.

That is all. Carry on.

My bumper says its from Waxahachie!

chrislehr · 10-30-2008, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kcjones

Hey! I resent that! I'm a network engineer, and I'm a gearhead! J/K on the resentment.

You have to admit its not a frequent cross-interest.

Our consulting firm has 3 guys with classics out of 50 people. Not bad. a 70's stang, an early 60's stang, and my C10.

Needs more.

rogergodding · 10-30-2008, 06:16 PM

yeah, it probably is bad plugs or something, I actually broke one of my sparkplugs without realizing it while doing a valve lash adjustment, truck ran bad and I even backed out my adjustments before finding the broken plug....

MotorSeven · 10-30-2008, 08:12 PM

off the subject...Roger, your avatar is outstanding

RD

rogergodding · 10-30-2008, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MotorSeven

off the subject...Roger, your avatar is outstanding

RD

thanks, that has been getting more attention lately...

a few more in my personal photo album....

Luvlegs · 10-31-2008, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by rogergodding

thanks, that has been getting more attention lately...

a few more in my personal photo album....

I ONLY checked your personal album to make sure you were correct.. you are.. it only took me 20 minutes to find 'em too... just trying to maintain self confirmation of my screen name.... I still do! I think I liked the truck too.. not sure though... was it green?

blukangoo · 11-01-2008, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by rogergodding

thanks, that has been getting more attention lately...

a few more in my personal photo album....

I´m here to see the trucks and nothing else.

Nice pictures though.
Took me a couple seconds to find them.

ETsC10 · 11-10-2008, 12:59 AM

If you haven't solved this yet...
in a small nutshell...

Re-gap the plugs to .045. Make sure firing order is correct and wires cross correctly...look under the hood for mishaps when it's dark outside...you will see arching if there's a problem. Since they gapped the plugs (wrongly) for an HEI, make sure they used the correct plugs for your HEI distributor. Look for missing/broken/un-plugged-in vacuum lines...spray carb cleaner at likely suspects when running to see if the engine changes tone.

Find the mechanic and get a list of what he messed with. Get them to re-emburse your first bill for all the trouble you have gone through. That's the only way we can get these irresponsible shops off the street. This could always be a fluke, but I doubt it.

just my 2 bucks...

ERASER5 · 11-10-2008, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Luvlegs

I ONLY checked your personal album to make sure you were correct.. you are.. it only took me 20 minutes to find 'em too... just trying to maintain self confirmation of my screen name.... I still do! I think I liked the truck too.. not sure though... was it green?

Was what green?

Looked blond to me.

10-30-2008, 11:51 AM	#28
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10-30-2008, 12:02 PM	#29
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Re: Grrrrrrr... cant trust anyone Really it would be nice if we had guys here on the board we could trust to do work on our trucks. Not for free but just trustworthy folks from your area. That is all. Carry on. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

10-30-2008, 02:42 PM	#30
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Grrrrrrr... cant trust anyone sounds logical ZUMO. your down 287 from me.... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 Last edited by my67chevytruck; 10-30-2008 at 02:43 PM.

10-30-2008, 05:30 PM	#32
kcjones I wish I was a cowboy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 409	Re: Grrrrrrr... cant trust anyone Probably not your issue, but I replaced my vacuum advance unit on the dizzy awhile back as I replaced rotor/cap/wires/etc....it lasted 2 months and started leaking [air]. Took it back to the parts place, they replaced for free, runs beautiful now, 'cept for the oil leak. __________________ -Kris Met list: Cyclone,Wilson,TranzAm,extd56,hotrodhomi,mnky30,Rokcrln,Brad,JerryJones(well, his truck anyway).

10-30-2008, 06:16 PM	#35
rogergodding Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sachse, Texas Posts: 614	Re: Grrrrrrr... cant trust anyone yeah, it probably is bad plugs or something, I actually broke one of my sparkplugs without realizing it while doing a valve lash adjustment, truck ran bad and I even backed out my adjustments before finding the broken plug....

10-30-2008, 08:12 PM	#36
MotorSeven Restoration Desperation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 373	Re: Grrrrrrr... cant trust anyone off the subject...Roger, your avatar is outstanding RD

11-10-2008, 12:59 AM	#40
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Grrrrrrr... cant trust anyone If you haven't solved this yet... in a small nutshell... Re-gap the plugs to .045. Make sure firing order is correct and wires cross correctly...look under the hood for mishaps when it's dark outside...you will see arching if there's a problem. Since they gapped the plugs (wrongly) for an HEI, make sure they used the correct plugs for your HEI distributor. Look for missing/broken/un-plugged-in vacuum lines...spray carb cleaner at likely suspects when running to see if the engine changes tone. Find the mechanic and get a list of what he messed with. Get them to re-emburse your first bill for all the trouble you have gone through. That's the only way we can get these irresponsible shops off the street. This could always be a fluke, but I doubt it. just my 2 bucks... Last edited by ETsC10; 11-10-2008 at 01:33 AM.

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