1953 Chevy PU w/ 235ci. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

crm318 · 04-25-2007, 06:07 PM

I hastily removed the wires and plugs to soak the pistons in deep penitrating lube, and now I forgot how the wires connect to the distributor and block. Rather, I forgot the order in which they were arranged. If anyone can help me with this, I would greatly appreciate it. Pictures might help as well if you have them.

This motor has been sitting for a while, and here's what we plan to do:

New plugs and wires
New cap and roter
Pertronix Ignitor II and Flamethrower II coil (elec. ignition)
New fluids, belts, and filters
New battery and terminals
New Thermostat
Valve cover Gasket
Re-pack the bearings
New tires
Rebuild on the 1bbl rochester Carb
Minor brake job and bleed
Replace Manifold gasket also...

What else can be done to get this thing moving, and running well enough to move it around town. We need to get it rolling so that we can take it to do the exhaust, paint, etc... What would you suggest?

Finally, we want it running as healthy as possible.
How do you set the timing properly?
Ideal gap for plugs?
Any tune up tips will be much appreciated.

I'm sorry for the story. I'm just excited to help my buddy on a cool truck. have a great day.

pgf545 · 04-25-2007, 08:51 PM

This guy scanned a bunch of manuals for old cars check here.

http://chevy.tocmp.com/1948_51truckshop/index.htm

It has the original firing order and gaps in there. Good Luck

Bernie

04-25-2007, 06:07 PM	#1
crm318 Alright Alright Alright Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,672	1953 Chevy PU w/ 235ci. I hastily removed the wires and plugs to soak the pistons in deep penitrating lube, and now I forgot how the wires connect to the distributor and block. Rather, I forgot the order in which they were arranged. If anyone can help me with this, I would greatly appreciate it. Pictures might help as well if you have them. This motor has been sitting for a while, and here's what we plan to do: New plugs and wires New cap and roter Pertronix Ignitor II and Flamethrower II coil (elec. ignition) New fluids, belts, and filters New battery and terminals New Thermostat Valve cover Gasket Re-pack the bearings New tires Rebuild on the 1bbl rochester Carb Minor brake job and bleed Replace Manifold gasket also... What else can be done to get this thing moving, and running well enough to move it around town. We need to get it rolling so that we can take it to do the exhaust, paint, etc... What would you suggest? Finally, we want it running as healthy as possible. How do you set the timing properly? Ideal gap for plugs? Any tune up tips will be much appreciated. I'm sorry for the story. I'm just excited to help my buddy on a cool truck. have a great day. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Chevrolet red and white 357ci, Vortec heads, GM Performance high rise intake, Comp 268H .454/.454 218/218 110 LSA Quadrajet carb, Flowtech headers, 2.25 40 series HEI, Curve kit, TH 350, 3.07 gears 275/60/15s on 15x8 rallies

04-25-2007, 08:51 PM	#2
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: 1953 Chevy PU w/ 235ci. This guy scanned a bunch of manuals for old cars check here. http://chevy.tocmp.com/1948_51truckshop/index.htm It has the original firing order and gaps in there. Good Luck Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021



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