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TJ's Chevy · 04-12-2021, 02:11 AM

Had this flatbed 84 sitting on my property for the better part of 10 years.
It's been about 8 years since she was a runner.
Little 292 and a 4 speed.

TJ's Chevy · 04-12-2021, 02:14 AM

Spent a good hour pressure washing the tree sap and moss off as well as giving the engine a tune up.
I put a new carb on it 8 years ago and after taking it apart I was surprised to see it pretty clean inside.
Did an oil change, plugs, and plug wires.
Engine has a nasty misfire and I found it was pulling vacuum through the intake gasket pretty bad.
Pulled the manifolds tonight and am hoping to clean surfaces and install a new gasket tomorrow.

TJ's Chevy · 04-12-2021, 02:15 AM

Buddy of mine has a 454 and 4 speed complete in a truck he's planning on cummins swapping so I may end up with a BBC for this beast. We'll see. I've been itching to make the 6 run good and put a real load behind it to see how it does.
Catch ya'll on the next one.

franken · 04-12-2021, 03:08 AM

Nice truck.

**Palf70Step** · 04-12-2021, 06:21 AM

Nice. 292 will pull, just not fast. Now a BB will definitely do both!!

TJ's Chevy · 04-13-2021, 01:38 AM

Thanks guys!
I did get the new gasket on tonight and it's running much better. Needs an exhaust manifold pretty bad and the intake needs surfaced but it's not leaking nearly as much vacuum as before. Hoping another torque on the bolts will seal it better. I may end up doing an exhaust manifold and a 2 barrel carb if I decide to keep the 6 in there. But the big block power for this truck is tempting haha

LT7A · 04-13-2021, 01:59 PM

That cleaned up nice! I have no criticism for the sixer, but if that big block is ripe for the picking... It seems like getting that 292 running tip top would be worthwhile though.

TJ's Chevy · 04-14-2021, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

That cleaned up nice! I have no criticism for the sixer, but if that big block is ripe for the picking... It seems like getting that 292 running tip top would be worthwhile though.

Thanks! Yeah, It did a retorque on the bolts and a couple new belts today. It's running pretty good for sure.

04-12-2021, 02:11 AM	#1
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Project 1984 Chevy C30 Had this flatbed 84 sitting on my property for the better part of 10 years. It's been about 8 years since she was a runner. Little 292 and a 4 speed. Attached Images __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

04-12-2021, 02:14 AM	#2
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Project 1984 Chevy C30 Spent a good hour pressure washing the tree sap and moss off as well as giving the engine a tune up. I put a new carb on it 8 years ago and after taking it apart I was surprised to see it pretty clean inside. Did an oil change, plugs, and plug wires. Engine has a nasty misfire and I found it was pulling vacuum through the intake gasket pretty bad. Pulled the manifolds tonight and am hoping to clean surfaces and install a new gasket tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

04-12-2021, 02:15 AM	#3
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Project 1984 Chevy C30 Buddy of mine has a 454 and 4 speed complete in a truck he's planning on cummins swapping so I may end up with a BBC for this beast. We'll see. I've been itching to make the 6 run good and put a real load behind it to see how it does. Catch ya'll on the next one. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

04-12-2021, 03:08 AM	#4
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,127	Re: Project 1984 Chevy C30 Nice truck.

04-12-2021, 06:21 AM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,228	Re: Project 1984 Chevy C30 Nice. 292 will pull, just not fast. Now a BB will definitely do both!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-13-2021, 01:38 AM	#6
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Project 1984 Chevy C30 Thanks guys! I did get the new gasket on tonight and it's running much better. Needs an exhaust manifold pretty bad and the intake needs surfaced but it's not leaking nearly as much vacuum as before. Hoping another torque on the bolts will seal it better. I may end up doing an exhaust manifold and a 2 barrel carb if I decide to keep the 6 in there. But the big block power for this truck is tempting haha Attached Images __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

04-13-2021, 01:59 PM	#7
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,627	Re: Project 1984 Chevy C30 That cleaned up nice! I have no criticism for the sixer, but if that big block is ripe for the picking... It seems like getting that 292 running tip top would be worthwhile though.



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