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11-25-2011, 08:47 PM
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wheels
Before I post up a want ad, there is no reason why I can't run newer 8 lug steelies from a 2500 right? It just seems like the cheaper option for now and they're not terribly ugly either.
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11-26-2011, 01:32 AM
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Re: wheels
That is correct. There is no reason you can't run a newer wheel. Just be sure they have the 8 x 6.5" wheel bolt pattern. The F@&d Super Duty's went to a metric 8 lug bolt pattern starting in '99. All GM C/K20's and 2500's with the 8300 GVW and the single wheel C/K30,s and 3500's have the 8 x 6.5 bolt pattern.
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11-27-2011, 06:27 PM
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running, now...
Today I lubricated the choke mechanism and was able to get the truck to run pretty steadily (mostly on starter fluid.) I hadn't been able to pull out the choke before. The gas is bad and I still need to clean that out.
Afterwards I noticed oil coming from the bottom of the Franz oil filter. It is routed to a spin on filter at the bottom of the engine. Can anyone direct me to some information about why someone hooked up this auxiliary filter? I'm happy to rebuild and keep it if it serves a useful purpose but if it's just going to leak then I would remove it. Ordered a repair manual. Hope it comes soon! |
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02-11-2012, 07:27 PM
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it's amazing what some paint can do
The Holley is working out well, and the truck seems happy now that it got a valve adjustment. Just cleaning up the timing, I got a new coil for it, then on to the brakes.
While I was doing the valves I painted the valve covers with this red/orange Chevy engine paint. It's amazing what a little paint can do. I got some neat vintage blue, green and cream plaid fabric and, because I'm a chick, I'm going to spring for a new seat upholstery job. |
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02-11-2012, 09:40 PM
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Re: Newbie with new truck
Great Job P! Little by little...the plaid should be real Kool as well.
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