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xshadow · 08-08-2007, 08:55 PM

It's about ready to start.
I turned it over using a ratchet on the crankshaft.. (as 1969k10stepside suggested)... It turns over. Here are some pictures. I just couldn't send it off to scrap without knowing....

xshadow · 08-08-2007, 08:55 PM

68chevy68 · 08-08-2007, 09:07 PM

That just sucks...

MyakkaJeff · 08-08-2007, 09:21 PM

I don't get it? First pic has water lines and carb vaccum lines plugged. Second pic has one water line burned and one cut. No vacuum lines. No fan belt. Third pic is melted carb. NOPE, I don't get it.

xshadow · 08-08-2007, 09:26 PM

Myakkajeff.....The pictures aren't in order.

This is an update to another post here is the link
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=burned

how do you guys think it will run.. or run at all? The PO said it ran good before the fire then it sat for a few years

MyakkaJeff · 08-08-2007, 09:42 PM

Hey xshadow, sorry about that. I thought that might be the case. I had a friend that did that to an engine once. A fuel leak and a BADLY timed engine. Then tried to smother it with a styrofoam cooler. That's another story, NOT good. BUT, the carb melted just like yours but the throttle plates kept anything big from falling into the engine. It's still running today as far as I know. I don't know about him though..

xshadow · 08-09-2007, 04:12 PM

MyakkaJeff...sounds like a good story...tried to smother it with a syrofoam cooler..LOL

retodd7711 · 08-09-2007, 04:16 PM

Ouch! I hope you're allright. Too many horror stories about gas and fire.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-09-2007, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68chevy68

That just sucks...

x2

krue · 08-09-2007, 04:55 PM

That's just plain ugly. I'd pull the intake and look at least before I junked it.

xshadow · 08-09-2007, 10:22 PM

The engine had already been in a fire when I got it. Some think it will run and just needs new gaskets. others think it's history. Some think it may start but not run good at all.
what do you guys think.....I'll know the answer this weekend...THE Pictures aren't in order. the burned one is first. we changed the carb and hooked up a radiator

68K20 x Drill · 08-10-2007, 12:33 AM

You don't need a radiator, or even really a carb to see if it runs.
Here's the motor before it went in my truck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAwXSil-7b4

longhorn70gmc · 08-10-2007, 12:44 AM

That is a frightening potential reality! Sorry to see that.

**jerry moss** · 08-10-2007, 10:00 AM

i don't see the oem steel fuel line, probably had rubber hose and the po didn't keep an eye on it.

xshadow · 08-10-2007, 04:46 PM

got it started..here is the video of it running.
low quality and I don't know why a picture shows up when i past the link...just click on the picture

08-08-2007, 08:55 PM	#1
xshadow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Posts: 553	Engine update on burned truck> pics&startup video It's about ready to start. I turned it over using a ratchet on the crankshaft.. (as 1969k10stepside suggested)... It turns over. Here are some pictures. I just couldn't send it off to scrap without knowing.... Last edited by xshadow; 08-10-2007 at 05:08 PM.

08-08-2007, 08:55 PM	#2
xshadow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Posts: 553	Re: Engine update on burned truck> pics

08-08-2007, 09:07 PM	#3
68chevy68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: arkansas Posts: 524	Re: Engine update on burned truck> pics That just sucks... __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=245203

08-08-2007, 09:21 PM	#4
MyakkaJeff Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida, Myakka River Posts: 143	Re: Engine update on burned truck> pics I don't get it? First pic has water lines and carb vaccum lines plugged. Second pic has one water line burned and one cut. No vacuum lines. No fan belt. Third pic is melted carb. NOPE, I don't get it. __________________ '63 C10 lwb flatbed '66 C10 lwb stepside '68 C10 lwb stepside (parts) '68 C10 lwb fleetside (17 yr old son's ongoing project) '03 HUMMER H2 (wife's) '06 3500 flatbed liftgate (My work truck)

08-08-2007, 09:26 PM	#5
xshadow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Posts: 553	Re: Engine update on burned truck> pics Myakkajeff.....The pictures aren't in order. This is an update to another post here is the link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=burned how do you guys think it will run.. or run at all? The PO said it ran good before the fire then it sat for a few years Last edited by xshadow; 08-08-2007 at 09:30 PM.

08-08-2007, 09:42 PM	#6
MyakkaJeff Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida, Myakka River Posts: 143	Re: Engine update on burned truck> pics Hey xshadow, sorry about that. I thought that might be the case. I had a friend that did that to an engine once. A fuel leak and a BADLY timed engine. Then tried to smother it with a styrofoam cooler. That's another story, NOT good. BUT, the carb melted just like yours but the throttle plates kept anything big from falling into the engine. It's still running today as far as I know. I don't know about him though.. __________________ '63 C10 lwb flatbed '66 C10 lwb stepside '68 C10 lwb stepside (parts) '68 C10 lwb fleetside (17 yr old son's ongoing project) '03 HUMMER H2 (wife's) '06 3500 flatbed liftgate (My work truck)

08-09-2007, 04:12 PM	#7
xshadow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Posts: 553	Re: Engine update on burned truck> pics MyakkaJeff...sounds like a good story...tried to smother it with a syrofoam cooler..LOL

08-09-2007, 04:16 PM	#8
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: Engine update on burned truck> pics Ouch! I hope you're allright. Too many horror stories about gas and fire. __________________ 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

08-09-2007, 04:55 PM	#10
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Engine update on burned truck> pics That's just plain ugly. I'd pull the intake and look at least before I junked it. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-09-2007, 10:22 PM	#11
xshadow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Posts: 553	Re: Engine update on burned truck> pics The engine had already been in a fire when I got it. Some think it will run and just needs new gaskets. others think it's history. Some think it may start but not run good at all. what do you guys think.....I'll know the answer this weekend...THE Pictures aren't in order. the burned one is first. we changed the carb and hooked up a radiator Last edited by xshadow; 08-09-2007 at 10:22 PM.

08-10-2007, 12:33 AM	#12
68K20 x Drill Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Freedom CA Posts: 488	Re: Engine update on burned truck> pics You don't need a radiator, or even really a carb to see if it runs. Here's the motor before it went in my truck http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAwXSil-7b4 __________________ 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 Last edited by 68K20 x Drill; 08-10-2007 at 01:36 AM. Reason: i'm a dork

08-10-2007, 12:44 AM	#13
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: Engine update on burned truck> pics That is a frightening potential reality! Sorry to see that. __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

08-10-2007, 10:00 AM	#14
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	Re: Engine update on burned truck> pics i don't see the oem steel fuel line, probably had rubber hose and the po didn't keep an eye on it. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

08-10-2007, 04:46 PM	#15
xshadow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Posts: 553	Re: Engine update on burned truck> pics got it started..here is the video of it running. low quality and I don't know why a picture shows up when i past the link...just click on the picture



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