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RACINJASON22 · 06-22-2007, 06:26 PM

Well a new member kawman10 was having some problems and I found out that he actually lives very close to me.

So we got together and fixed his problems, he thought that his valves were loose and making noise but, I diagnosed it to be a bad fuel pump making the racket.

We replaced that and set the valves just to be on the safe side and, he PM me and let me know that he took care of a few odds and ends vacume leaks.

He is getting it inspected now for some fun summer crusin'

I figured I would share some pic's of his truck since I am so jealous of his ride. I'm sure all of you guy's will enjoy the pic's as well.

Very nice guy and hope to be freinds for a long time to come.

Can't wait till the Board Wide Meet to meet many more of you guys, it's just around the corner

Enough of the

On to the pic's btw the one is small so he can use it as his avatar, he was not sure how to make a PIC that small so here ya go Mike.

RJ22...

sb69chevy · 06-22-2007, 06:34 PM

Cool truck.

RACINJASON22 · 06-22-2007, 06:42 PM

More and your small one Mike.

Let me know if that one is alright.

BTW don't forget to change that fuel filter insert in short order, Mike to take care of any metal that may be there from cutting the steel line.

Only enough rubber fuel hose to make the connections.

*72CSTC5* · 06-22-2007, 09:54 PM

Wow nice truck, cheyenne super, tilt, tack, swb fleet with all of the moldings. In red too, I like it.

FIVE 0 · 06-22-2007, 09:59 PM

Very nice truck. Well optioned

jeffspower · 06-22-2007, 10:11 PM

Dang, that is SWEET! I've chased noisy rockers to find out it was the fuel pump also.

Five O, is that as in "book'em Danno"?

*Shane* · 06-22-2007, 10:17 PM

very nice truck ... but please throw that Mr. Gasket glass-type filter away ... nothing but a fire looking for a place to happen.

RACINJASON22 · 06-22-2007, 11:37 PM

Well Shane I would tend to agree in certain cases but we actually put it on there. Thank You for pointing it out.

It has no way of moving at all the way it is set-up.

Steel line to it and out only enough rubber to make the connection.

It has NO WAY of coming into contact with anything and other than that I like them.

RJ22...

*Shane* · 06-23-2007, 01:07 AM

It's not the moving that scares me, it's the constant state of heating it up and then cooling it down.

These sort of heat cycles can make glass become brittle.

Did mean to sound bossy, just wouldn't want anything to happen to such a sweet truck.

corn · 06-23-2007, 01:29 AM

Ive been tempted to turn out some aluminum tubes to replace the glass ones but havetn gotten around to it yet...

**Classic Bowties** · 06-23-2007, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

very nice truck ... but please throw that Mr. Gasket glass-type filter away ... nothing but a fire looking for a place to happen.

I 2nd shanes comment - ditch that sucker before its too late, those filters are nothing but bad news. There is enough under hood vibration there to cause them end caps to loosen up over time and to then start leaking fuel, I myself have seen two engine compartment infernos and have also heard of several others all due to that type of fuel filter. Otherwise, that is one sharp looking truck, C.B.

RACINJASON22 · 06-23-2007, 01:42 PM

I'm sure Mike, aka kawman10 will appritiate you comments on his truck. It is VERY VERY SWEET.

And also, Shane and Classic Bowties I am very appritiative that you expressed your opinions on the fuel filter issues. I certainly would never want to see anything happen to someones truck.

specialy one as nice as Mike's. any one's for that matter.

I have used these filters in the past without issue but, I do see your points and they are valid to say the least. I PM'ed Mike about this thread and to read your concerns. I'm sure it will be addressed in short order.

RJ22...

jeffspower · 06-23-2007, 02:10 PM

While we are pick'n on the fuel filter, I'd like to throw in that I have horrible luck with rubber fuel line, have had for years, and so have most people I know. Seems that in 1-2 years, it cracks up so bad fuel starts seeping thru. I've tried Gates, Dayco, Goodyear & found no difference in the quality. The only thing I have found that holds up is high pressure fuel injection hose. Not that a carb needs the high psi rating, but because it seems to hold up really well. At first I thought the hose failures might have something to do with underhood heat, but ruled that out when I found the same thing happening right off the tank sender.

ChevyDude · 06-23-2007, 02:15 PM

[QUOTE please throw that Mr. Gasket glass-type filter away ... nothing but a fire looking for a place to happen.[/QUOTE]

Everytime someone shows a pic of one of those someone wants it tossed. I have had one for more than 25 years...that's 9 thousand, one hundred and 25 days...without one problem...ever! As long as it is secured properly I don't see what the big deal is???

Alex

corn · 06-23-2007, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevyDude

Everytime someone shows a pic of one of those someone wants it tossed. I have had one for more than 25 years...that's 9 thousand, one hundred and 25 days...without one problem...ever! As long as it is secured properly I don't see what the big deal is???

Alex

The only ones that really bother me are the ones that arent installed tight in the line & could get broken easily. They used glass carb bowls for years on old tractors without any problems, so I know what you are saying. On the rubber hose deal, the only ones that gave me problems were 15-20 years old. People just dont want to see these old trucks get torched, thats all...

AR15DEFENSE · 06-23-2007, 04:07 PM

I think everyone has a valid point. Mike, if you like it, keep it. If you don't, toss it...

RACINJASON22 · 06-24-2007, 02:48 AM

He will be on here probably Monday, I would say. I don't think he gets on here much over the weekend.

As for me on the rubber fuel line subject I will say that I have got some pretty crappy stuff lately

.

I actually bought a section just to have on hand at the shop and it was the worst I have ever seen.

When you tightened a clap on it it would go right threw the stuff. It just seemed real soft. And I have tightened alot of clamps over the years. If I recall it was Gates too and, I have seen Gates hose that was GR8 also so go figure.

I with you guys, all that has been stated is very valid(good & bad), Like I stated before I have used them with no problems but, I'm gonna leave this one to Mike.

RJ22...

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-24-2007, 03:31 AM

thats deffinitly a nice truck

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-24-2007, 10:40 AM

Sweet ride thanks for the pics... I have also never had problems with the glass..

kawman10 · 06-25-2007, 08:46 AM

Gentlemen,

Thanks for all the concerns you have to the glass fuel filter. The truck is driven less than 1,000 miles a year, so I would doubt that filter would be in bad shape, though I will keep it in mind and might replace it or remove it completely.

And thanks again for you help RJ22

OLDCHEV4X4 · 06-25-2007, 09:17 AM

Welcome from another Pennsylvanian.! Nice truck! A buddy from Trout Run had a glass filter on his 1969 Olds 442 455 4speed....it caught on fire cause of the glass filter. He saved the car, but had to replace the hood, wiring, hozes, and inner fenders.
I wouldn't take the chance. I use the clear plastic filters now.

06-22-2007, 06:26 PM	#1
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Worked on a member's truck (pic's) Well a new member kawman10 was having some problems and I found out that he actually lives very close to me. So we got together and fixed his problems, he thought that his valves were loose and making noise but, I diagnosed it to be a bad fuel pump making the racket. We replaced that and set the valves just to be on the safe side and, he PM me and let me know that he took care of a few odds and ends vacume leaks. He is getting it inspected now for some fun summer crusin' I figured I would share some pic's of his truck since I am so jealous of his ride. I'm sure all of you guy's will enjoy the pic's as well. Very nice guy and hope to be freinds for a long time to come. Can't wait till the Board Wide Meet to meet many more of you guys, it's just around the corner Enough of the On to the pic's btw the one is small so he can use it as his avatar, he was not sure how to make a PIC that small so here ya go Mike. RJ22... Attached Images __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

06-22-2007, 06:34 PM	#2
sb69chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 375	Re: Worked on a member's truck (pic's) Cool truck. __________________ 1969 C/10 swb, 350, powerglide (daily driver) 2005 CRV (wife's ride)

06-22-2007, 06:42 PM	#3
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Worked on a member's truck (pic's) More and your small one Mike. Let me know if that one is alright. BTW don't forget to change that fuel filter insert in short order, Mike to take care of any metal that may be there from cutting the steel line. Only enough rubber fuel hose to make the connections. Attached Images __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

06-22-2007, 09:54 PM	#4
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: Worked on a member's truck (pic's) Wow nice truck, cheyenne super, tilt, tack, swb fleet with all of the moldings. In red too, I like it.

06-22-2007, 09:59 PM	#5
FIVE 0 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 84	Re: Worked on a member's truck (pic's) Very nice truck. Well optioned

06-22-2007, 10:11 PM	#6
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: Worked on a member's truck (pic's) Dang, that is SWEET! I've chased noisy rockers to find out it was the fuel pump also. Five O, is that as in "book'em Danno"? __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

06-22-2007, 10:17 PM	#7
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Worked on a member's truck (pic's) very nice truck ... but please throw that Mr. Gasket glass-type filter away ... nothing but a fire looking for a place to happen.

06-22-2007, 11:37 PM	#8
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Worked on a member's truck (pic's) Well Shane I would tend to agree in certain cases but we actually put it on there. Thank You for pointing it out. It has no way of moving at all the way it is set-up. Steel line to it and out only enough rubber to make the connection. It has NO WAY of coming into contact with anything and other than that I like them. RJ22... __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

06-23-2007, 01:07 AM	#9
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Worked on a member's truck (pic's) It's not the moving that scares me, it's the constant state of heating it up and then cooling it down. These sort of heat cycles can make glass become brittle. Did mean to sound bossy, just wouldn't want anything to happen to such a sweet truck.

06-23-2007, 01:29 AM	#10
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Worked on a member's truck (pic's) Ive been tempted to turn out some aluminum tubes to replace the glass ones but havetn gotten around to it yet...

06-23-2007, 01:42 PM	#12
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Worked on a member's truck (pic's) I'm sure Mike, aka kawman10 will appritiate you comments on his truck. It is VERY VERY SWEET. And also, Shane and Classic Bowties I am very appritiative that you expressed your opinions on the fuel filter issues. I certainly would never want to see anything happen to someones truck. specialy one as nice as Mike's. any one's for that matter. I have used these filters in the past without issue but, I do see your points and they are valid to say the least. I PM'ed Mike about this thread and to read your concerns. I'm sure it will be addressed in short order. RJ22... __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR! Last edited by RACINJASON22; 06-23-2007 at 01:43 PM.

06-23-2007, 02:10 PM	#13
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: Worked on a member's truck (pic's) While we are pick'n on the fuel filter, I'd like to throw in that I have horrible luck with rubber fuel line, have had for years, and so have most people I know. Seems that in 1-2 years, it cracks up so bad fuel starts seeping thru. I've tried Gates, Dayco, Goodyear & found no difference in the quality. The only thing I have found that holds up is high pressure fuel injection hose. Not that a carb needs the high psi rating, but because it seems to hold up really well. At first I thought the hose failures might have something to do with underhood heat, but ruled that out when I found the same thing happening right off the tank sender. __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

06-23-2007, 02:15 PM	#14
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Worked on a member's truck (pic's) [QUOTE please throw that Mr. Gasket glass-type filter away ... nothing but a fire looking for a place to happen.[/QUOTE] Everytime someone shows a pic of one of those someone wants it tossed. I have had one for more than 25 years...that's 9 thousand, one hundred and 25 days...without one problem...ever! As long as it is secured properly I don't see what the big deal is??? Alex __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 06-23-2007 at 02:15 PM.

06-23-2007, 04:07 PM	#16
AR15DEFENSE Resident Absorber Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: WI Posts: 131	Re: Worked on a member's truck (pic's) I think everyone has a valid point. Mike, if you like it, keep it. If you don't, toss it... __________________ The best offense is a better DEFENSE!

06-24-2007, 02:48 AM	#17
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Worked on a member's truck (pic's) He will be on here probably Monday, I would say. I don't think he gets on here much over the weekend. As for me on the rubber fuel line subject I will say that I have got some pretty crappy stuff lately . I actually bought a section just to have on hand at the shop and it was the worst I have ever seen. When you tightened a clap on it it would go right threw the stuff. It just seemed real soft. And I have tightened alot of clamps over the years. If I recall it was Gates too and, I have seen Gates hose that was GR8 also so go figure. I with you guys, all that has been stated is very valid(good & bad), Like I stated before I have used them with no problems but, I'm gonna leave this one to Mike. RJ22... __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!



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06-24-2007, 03:31 AM	#18
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06-25-2007, 08:46 AM	#20
kawman10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 53	Re: Worked on a member's truck (pic's) Gentlemen, Thanks for all the concerns you have to the glass fuel filter. The truck is driven less than 1,000 miles a year, so I would doubt that filter would be in bad shape, though I will keep it in mind and might replace it or remove it completely. And thanks again for you help RJ22 __________________ 1972 SWB Cheyenne

06-25-2007, 09:17 AM	#21
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	Re: Worked on a member's truck (pic's) Welcome from another Pennsylvanian.! Nice truck! A buddy from Trout Run had a glass filter on his 1969 Olds 442 455 4speed....it caught on fire cause of the glass filter. He saved the car, but had to replace the hood, wiring, hozes, and inner fenders. I wouldn't take the chance. I use the clear plastic filters now. __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

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