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**Steeveedee** · 08-13-2024, 09:15 AM

I had that happen on a '64 Impala. The oil light came on when slowing down an off ramp. Tapped the pan with a hammer, and it clunked back. Put another quart of oil in it to keep the oil pump gozinta covered with oil and nursed it to my parent's house to pull the engine. One of the neighbors was a machinist and he knurled the part of the screen assembly that presses into the pump. It was a new pump and the old screen that was on the engine prior to rebuilding.

LNP · 08-13-2024, 12:24 PM

Easiest way is to drive it back in then put a tack weld on it so it will never do that again.

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-18-2024, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Preparing to put the motor from my 72 into the anniversary truck . This motor ran very well not an issue but I did find this changing out the oil pan gasket . Oil pressure never dropped off . Lucky I guess ordered a new Melling pump ,pick up screen and pump shaft . Definitely going to tig the new one when I get the depth set

You're lucky it didn't starve for oil....

**pjmoreland** · 08-13-2024, 12:53 PM

Or you can put one of these on there.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

72c20customcamper · 08-13-2024, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LNP

Easiest way is to drive it back in then put a tack weld on it so it will never do that again.

I’m going all new

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland

Or you can put one of these on there.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

More stuff to fall apart in the motor

**HO455** · 08-15-2024, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

I’m going all new

I tack every new one I install.

72c20customcamper · 08-15-2024, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by HO455

I tack every new one I install.

Cheap insurance for sure

72c20customcamper · 08-17-2024, 04:49 PM

Got the new parts for the 350 . Nice to know it’s a 4 bolt main engine the plastic sleeve on the drive shaft has seen better days . Glad I got a metal replacement piece

**zicc1835** · 08-17-2024, 06:09 PM

I made some progress last couple a day media blast the surface rust and primed the bottom of the cab floor

hdrolling · 08-17-2024, 07:13 PM

Mounted and tried out my 1973 Coleman cooler, son was happy to have cold drinks at the cruise in so its a success.

purple gas · 08-18-2024, 07:55 PM

I bought a set of headlight bezels for $20.
I had been thinking of adding a little black around the bulbs but wasn't sure I'd like it, so I figured I'd sacrifice the new purchase. All in the name of science, they were in OK condition but certainly not mint.
So a little time prepping on a rainy day and some low gloss black my curiosity is somewhat satisfied.
I'm glad I tried it on a second pair. My original ones are in pretty good shape.
I'm not sure I like the results.

**zicc1835** · 08-18-2024, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by purple gas

I bought a set of headlight bezels for $20.
I had been thinking of adding a little black around the bulbs but wasn't sure I'd like it, so I figured I'd sacrifice the new purchase. All in the name of science, they were in OK condition but certainly not mint.
So a little time prepping on a rainy day and some low gloss black my curiosity is somewhat satisfied.
I'm glad I tried it on a second pair. My original ones are in pretty good shape.
I'm not sure I like the results.

I like M both

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-20-2024, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by purple gas

I bought a set of headlight bezels for $20.
I had been thinking of adding a little black around the bulbs but wasn't sure I'd like it, so I figured I'd sacrifice the new purchase. All in the name of science, they were in OK condition but certainly not mint.
So a little time prepping on a rainy day and some low gloss black my curiosity is somewhat satisfied.
I'm glad I tried it on a second pair. My original ones are in pretty good shape.
I'm not sure I like the results.

Well maybe on the later models with the Black paint in some style areas on the chrome, it might not look out of place, but my
'71 Jimmy has an all-chrome grille, and I like it.
Black on the bezels might diminish the amount of light going forward. I like to light it up.

wpsharpshooter · 08-21-2024, 11:26 AM

Small update... Truck is headed to Arkansas. Hopefully going to get buttoned up in the next month...

72c20customcamper · 08-21-2024, 09:41 PM

Did some more work on the 350 . Innards are nice and clean I am going to do the valve guide seals . Whoever did this motor did some nice work like the stud for the distributor and the punch marks for it . Didn’t like the silicone mess to seal the intake nothing wrong with using it but at least smooth it out .

**3757chevy** · 08-22-2024, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wpsharpshooter

Small update... Truck is headed to Arkansas. Hopefully going to get buttoned up in the next month...

That's PURDY.

wpsharpshooter · 08-22-2024, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

That's PURDY.

Thanks.. Its been being wrenched on for the last 2 years... I want to put a done stamp on it soon lol

KQQL IT · 08-18-2024, 09:11 PM

Bath time, 1st time in way to long

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 08-22-2024, 08:43 PM

Well done so far Mark, nice weld

kcmarkd · 11-14-2018, 06:23 PM

Replaced the alternator and re-did the shattered connector plug. While I was at it, I saw that the fuel pump was squirting gas from the weep holes in the top of the mechanical pump. So, got a new pump and will be doing that next.

**Steeveedee** · 11-14-2018, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kcmarkd

Replaced the alternator and re-did the shattered connector plug. While I was at it, I saw that the fuel pump was squirting gas from the weep holes in the top of the mechanical pump. So, got a new pump and will be doing that next.

Smell your oil for fuel. When the diaphragm goes, the pump can leak fuel into the oil.

332rick · 11-14-2018, 08:58 PM

Working on my brakes - replacing everything but the drum.

kcmarkd · 11-14-2018, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

Smell your oil for fuel. When the diaphragm goes, the pump can leak fuel into the oil.

Good to know. It is time for an oil change anyway, so will take care of that after I replace the pump. Thanks!

PepperTreeGarage · 11-14-2018, 11:04 PM

Finished the C-Notch and helper bag mount with extra inner and outer plates on the C20.

**Canuckvetter** · 11-15-2018, 06:33 PM

Freshened up a gauge cluster for the 67 Vermillion/white CST. Going to go from this broken bezel.....

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Special thanks to TBONE1964 for the calibrate and paint on the speedo and TOO MUCH STUFF for the choke delete & throttle place card.

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08-13-2024, 09:15 AM	#1
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,397	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I had that happen on a '64 Impala. The oil light came on when slowing down an off ramp. Tapped the pan with a hammer, and it clunked back. Put another quart of oil in it to keep the oil pump gozinta covered with oil and nursed it to my parent's house to pull the engine. One of the neighbors was a machinist and he knurled the part of the screen assembly that presses into the pump. It was a new pump and the old screen that was on the engine prior to rebuilding. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

08-13-2024, 12:24 PM	#2
LNP Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Pekin, Illinois Posts: 413	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Easiest way is to drive it back in then put a tack weld on it so it will never do that again. __________________ Harley 1969 Chevy C-10 Long Bed, 350cid, 700R4

08-13-2024, 12:53 PM	#4
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,480	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Or you can put one of these on there. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Attached Images

08-17-2024, 04:49 PM	#8
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,478	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Got the new parts for the 350 . Nice to know it’s a 4 bolt main engine the plastic sleeve on the drive shaft has seen better days . Glad I got a metal replacement piece Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

08-17-2024, 06:09 PM	#9
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,160	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I made some progress last couple a day media blast the surface rust and primed the bottom of the cab floor Attached Images __________________ Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557

08-17-2024, 07:13 PM	#10
hdrolling Registered User Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: NC Posts: 95	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Mounted and tried out my 1973 Coleman cooler, son was happy to have cold drinks at the cruise in so its a success. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Step Side short bed

08-18-2024, 07:55 PM	#11
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 690	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter I bought a set of headlight bezels for $20. I had been thinking of adding a little black around the bulbs but wasn't sure I'd like it, so I figured I'd sacrifice the new purchase. All in the name of science, they were in OK condition but certainly not mint. So a little time prepping on a rainy day and some low gloss black my curiosity is somewhat satisfied. I'm glad I tried it on a second pair. My original ones are in pretty good shape. I'm not sure I like the results. Attached Images __________________ I got a bench seat baby, you don't have to sit over there.

08-21-2024, 11:26 AM	#14
wpsharpshooter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: TN Posts: 149	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Small update... Truck is headed to Arkansas. Hopefully going to get buttoned up in the next month... Attached Images

08-21-2024, 09:41 PM	#15
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,478	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Did some more work on the 350 . Innards are nice and clean I am going to do the valve guide seals . Whoever did this motor did some nice work like the stud for the distributor and the punch marks for it . Didn’t like the silicone mess to seal the intake nothing wrong with using it but at least smooth it out . Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

08-18-2024, 09:11 PM	#18
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,212	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Bath time, 1st time in way to long Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

08-22-2024, 08:43 PM	#19
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 548	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Well done so far Mark, nice weld __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

11-14-2018, 06:23 PM	#20
kcmarkd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Etowah, NC Posts: 30	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Replaced the alternator and re-did the shattered connector plug. While I was at it, I saw that the fuel pump was squirting gas from the weep holes in the top of the mechanical pump. So, got a new pump and will be doing that next. __________________ 1970 C10 CST, PS, PB, AC, patina, original, work in progress

11-14-2018, 08:58 PM	#22
332rick Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Chula Vista, CA. Posts: 73	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Working on my brakes - replacing everything but the drum. Attached Images

11-14-2018, 11:04 PM	#24
PepperTreeGarage Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 281	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Finished the C-Notch and helper bag mount with extra inner and outer plates on the C20. Attached Images

11-15-2018, 06:33 PM	#25
Canuckvetter How did I get this OLD! Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lamont County, AB, CANADA Posts: 1,047	Re: What did you do to your truck today.The 3rd chapter Freshened up a gauge cluster for the 67 Vermillion/white CST. Going to go from this broken bezel..... To this. Special thanks to TBONE1964 for the calibrate and paint on the speedo and TOO MUCH STUFF for the choke delete & throttle place card. __________________ 1967 Oshawa built LWB Fleetside. 327,3 OTT, 515 Vermilion, CST, PS, PB, Shoulder Harness, Tach,Vac, Speed Warning, Choke Delete, Manual Throttle, Fawn interior. Dealer installed A/C 04/2015, N34 Rosewood Wheel 06/2023 Members who I have met personally. Metaldoc, chevnkevin, 62 Longbed, 72LHorn, 72MARIO, YBNORML, TBONE1964, Classic Bowties, Chevemall, Dagnabbitt.



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