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Vitamin GMC · 01-03-2008, 02:38 PM

Hello: First off I found my 84 GMC with a leaky 305 and a burnt 700R4 trany, put a rebuilt 700R4in, and a 1967 283 punched 30 over. Took all the emissions out and charcol canister out, plugged the one line coming from the fuel pump. Is this a wise move or Am I causing a problem. 2nd I rebuilt the carb from the 305 and a new choke and the choke light is always on. Thanks.

gchemist · 01-03-2008, 02:49 PM

Welcome to the site.
The canister has one line to vent the fuel tanks. I would leave it connected.

Is the choke getting 12 volts? The choke light works with two inputs. The choke is one. The other is a oil pressure sensor near the oil filter.

Vitamin GMC · 01-03-2008, 03:08 PM

Thank you gch, With the 67 block the oil pres is not connected (no hole) so that might be why the choke light is on. I was goig to put it where the single oil senders were located (behind the distriuter)

gchemist · 01-03-2008, 03:33 PM

The 283 is a good little engine. I had 77 LWB truck during my high school years. The 283 spun a bearing one day. I pulled the motor, turned the crank and installed new bearings. I sold the truck while I was in the Army. I heard the truck was still running five years after I sold it.

Ground the oil pressure wire. The choke light should turn off.

Do you have any pictures?

Vitamin GMC · 01-03-2008, 03:40 PM

Ive been trying to master the picture implament proceedure. My friend from high school had one in his 67 chevelle, I was very impressed with that motor.

gchemist · 01-03-2008, 03:50 PM

Use a website like Webshots to host your pictures.

I do. I don't have to worry about band width use.
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Vitamin GMC · 01-03-2008, 04:17 PM

Thank you gch that helps out.
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Vitamin GMC · 01-03-2008, 04:24 PM

how about this
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gchemist · 01-03-2008, 05:08 PM

Of all the vehicles colored yellow, these trucks are one of the best looking.

Mickey_D · 01-03-2008, 05:12 PM

Highlight the text where the red arrow is pointing then press Ctrl-C, go to your post on here and press Ctrl-V. Hit Submit Post and the pic will appear in your post.

Vitamin GMC · 01-03-2008, 05:18 PM

Its from Oklahoma, It was not my first choice for color but it grows on you, Id probably will have it painted the same color scheme. The original owner on the title was Billy Clinton. Thank you guys for the pionters.

Ivan D. · 01-03-2008, 06:29 PM

You have wheels just like mine! Color combo is actually kinda cool. What tires are those, look a bit too big to be factory size?

Pyrotechnic · 01-04-2008, 12:04 AM

283 + 700R4... that sounds like a very cool combo. That would be a blast with some 3.73 gears in the rear.

Vitamin GMC · 01-04-2008, 07:11 AM

The tires are 31, 10.5, 15s, they were on it when I bought it. The engine and trany combo works well, the rear end not sure, what works well with the 700R4?

streetstar · 01-04-2008, 07:31 AM

The rear end in the truck (if its stock to the truck) should be optimized for great mileage if its a '84

454HO · 01-04-2008, 07:40 AM

Nice lookin truck.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vitamin GMC

The tires are 31, 10.5, 15s, they were on it when I bought it. The engine and trany combo works well, the rear end not sure, what works well with the 700R4?

With your 31" tires, some 4.10 gears would work great. The 700r4 has a 0.70 overdrive, which would put you right around 2200rpm at 70mph.

Vitamin GMC · 01-04-2008, 08:18 AM

Its original I believe but the rear plug for fluid is rounded out.

tyjoja · 01-04-2008, 06:01 PM

Nice truck, I am interested in how your engine, tranny works out, I've got a 73 with an inline 6 that I'm hoping will wear out some day, so I can put a 327 or 283 in. those engines seem to be getting rare, especially not bored. they always been my fav chev s/b's. Keep us informed, and best of luck, bob

01-03-2008, 02:38 PM	#1
Vitamin GMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Roseville MN Posts: 27	Misc questions Hello: First off I found my 84 GMC with a leaky 305 and a burnt 700R4 trany, put a rebuilt 700R4in, and a 1967 283 punched 30 over. Took all the emissions out and charcol canister out, plugged the one line coming from the fuel pump. Is this a wise move or Am I causing a problem. 2nd I rebuilt the carb from the 305 and a new choke and the choke light is always on. Thanks. __________________ 84 GMC C10 283 700R4 Cat back w/ flowmaster split Good Beater

01-03-2008, 02:49 PM	#2
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Misc questions Welcome to the site. The canister has one line to vent the fuel tanks. I would leave it connected. Is the choke getting 12 volts? The choke light works with two inputs. The choke is one. The other is a oil pressure sensor near the oil filter. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

01-03-2008, 03:08 PM	#3
Vitamin GMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Roseville MN Posts: 27	Re: Misc questions Thank you gch, With the 67 block the oil pres is not connected (no hole) so that might be why the choke light is on. I was goig to put it where the single oil senders were located (behind the distriuter) __________________ 84 GMC C10 283 700R4 Cat back w/ flowmaster split Good Beater

01-03-2008, 03:33 PM	#4
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Misc questions The 283 is a good little engine. I had 77 LWB truck during my high school years. The 283 spun a bearing one day. I pulled the motor, turned the crank and installed new bearings. I sold the truck while I was in the Army. I heard the truck was still running five years after I sold it. Ground the oil pressure wire. The choke light should turn off. Do you have any pictures?

01-03-2008, 03:40 PM	#5
Vitamin GMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Roseville MN Posts: 27	Re: Misc questions Ive been trying to master the picture implament proceedure. My friend from high school had one in his 67 chevelle, I was very impressed with that motor. __________________ 84 GMC C10 283 700R4 Cat back w/ flowmaster split Good Beater

01-03-2008, 03:50 PM	#6
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Misc questions Use a website like Webshots to host your pictures. I do. I don't have to worry about band width use. http://community.webshots.com/user/gchemist

01-03-2008, 04:17 PM	#7
Vitamin GMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Roseville MN Posts: 27	Re: Misc questions Thank you gch that helps out. <a href=""><img src="http://thumb4.webshots.net/t/60/660/0/68/9/2848068090102790944ZpyNpk_th.jpg" alt="Image hosted by Webshots.com"></a><br>by <a href=http://community.webshots.com/user/VitaminGMC> VitaminGMC</a><a href="http://good-times.webshots.com/album/561970341QMnhFv"><img src="http://thumb4.webshots.net/t/60/660/0/68/9/2848068090102790944ZpyNpk_th.jpg" alt="Image hosted by Webshots.com"></a><br>by <a href=http://community.webshots.com/user/VitaminGMC> VitaminGMC</a> __________________ 84 GMC C10 283 700R4 Cat back w/ flowmaster split Good Beater Last edited by N2TRUX; 01-03-2008 at 05:17 PM.

01-03-2008, 04:24 PM	#8
Vitamin GMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Roseville MN Posts: 27	Re: Misc questions how about this http://community.webshots.com/user/VitaminGMC __________________ 84 GMC C10 283 700R4 Cat back w/ flowmaster split Good Beater

01-03-2008, 05:08 PM	#9
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Misc questions Of all the vehicles colored yellow, these trucks are one of the best looking. Last edited by gchemist; 01-03-2008 at 05:08 PM.

01-03-2008, 05:12 PM	#10
Mickey_D Dirteh Kitteh Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mormon country Posts: 2,484	Re: Misc questions Highlight the text where the red arrow is pointing then press Ctrl-C, go to your post on here and press Ctrl-V. Hit Submit Post and the pic will appear in your post. __________________ Darrin 1955 Willys CJ-5 all original and the oldest CJ-5 on the road. 2001 Dodge Neon (wife's car) 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Edition SOLD 1981 K15 Custom Deluxe 4X4, rusty but trusty wood hauler. SOLD 1993 S-10 4X4 Tahoe SOLD Sign up with the Contact List RIP ESLL

01-03-2008, 05:18 PM	#11
Vitamin GMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Roseville MN Posts: 27	Re: Misc questions Its from Oklahoma, It was not my first choice for color but it grows on you, Id probably will have it painted the same color scheme. The original owner on the title was Billy Clinton. Thank you guys for the pionters. __________________ 84 GMC C10 283 700R4 Cat back w/ flowmaster split Good Beater

01-03-2008, 06:29 PM	#12
Ivan D. glamoros piece o' lowlife Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Redford, MI Posts: 1,164	Re: Misc questions You have wheels just like mine! Color combo is actually kinda cool. What tires are those, look a bit too big to be factory size? __________________ The more I drink, the more I drink, the more I drink... diesel, reg cab, long bed, 4 across the rear, single stack, wooden stakes, and lotsa lights - the Hay Express

01-04-2008, 12:04 AM	#13
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Misc questions 283 + 700R4... that sounds like a very cool combo. That would be a blast with some 3.73 gears in the rear.

01-04-2008, 07:11 AM	#14
Vitamin GMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Roseville MN Posts: 27	Re: Misc questions The tires are 31, 10.5, 15s, they were on it when I bought it. The engine and trany combo works well, the rear end not sure, what works well with the 700R4? __________________ 84 GMC C10 283 700R4 Cat back w/ flowmaster split Good Beater

01-04-2008, 07:31 AM	#15
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: Misc questions The rear end in the truck (if its stock to the truck) should be optimized for great mileage if its a '84 __________________ Are you retired too? Nonsense! I'm in my prime



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01-04-2008, 08:18 AM	#17
Vitamin GMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Roseville MN Posts: 27	Re: Misc questions Its original I believe but the rear plug for fluid is rounded out. __________________ 84 GMC C10 283 700R4 Cat back w/ flowmaster split Good Beater

01-04-2008, 06:01 PM	#18
tyjoja Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: albany oregon Posts: 168	Re: Misc questions Nice truck, I am interested in how your engine, tranny works out, I've got a 73 with an inline 6 that I'm hoping will wear out some day, so I can put a 327 or 283 in. those engines seem to be getting rare, especially not bored. they always been my fav chev s/b's. Keep us informed, and best of luck, bob

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