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shawno72 · 01-27-2013, 11:48 PM

Wheels look good
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**thelonerife** · 01-28-2013, 12:08 AM

Thanks. I forgot to mention that we fired it up for a little. It pegged the oil pressure gauge then it came down a little after I kicked down the choke. So oil pressure is up good. It has a 60lb. gauge in it.

**thelonerife** · 01-28-2013, 11:15 PM

I got my water pump shims. I got the pulleys/fan all together. I tested some new temp switches and they are doing the same thing that the one installed is doing. ?? I ran the motor a bit and started hearing a tap. So I shut her down and pulled the valve covers and I have one rocker that is real loose. I think that I may have a stuck lifter. I'll get my buddy to come over and check it out. The drama continues.

Rusbuilt · 01-28-2013, 11:17 PM

Well crap! Thats no good!

**thelonerife** · 01-29-2013, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Well crap! Thats no good!

Yeah. I'm bummed. We'll see how it turns out.

JRANGER · 01-29-2013, 10:38 AM

Well dang..no fun

shawno72 · 01-29-2013, 10:44 AM

Are the rocker nuts new or used, possible maybe that one backed off?

68GMCCustom · 01-29-2013, 12:20 PM

I've had that happen before....1/2 the rocker nuts were backing off on my old SBC stroker. Replaced them with a new set of locknuts and all was well again.

**thelonerife** · 01-29-2013, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

I've had that happen before....1/2 the rocker nuts were backing off on my old SBC stroker. Replaced them with a new set of locknuts and all was well again.

I think these are the originals. I'll ask my buddy what he thinks. Can't hurt to have new ones huh?

shawno72 · 01-29-2013, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by thelonerife

I think these are the originals. I'll ask my buddy what he thinks. Can't hurt to have new ones huh?

I replaced all 16 on my engine, they are $.89 each at Oreillys.

5150 · 01-29-2013, 12:48 PM

Chuck, I think it's time to go LS.

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**67cheby** · 01-29-2013, 01:02 PM

i like that radio console idea !

**thelonerife** · 01-29-2013, 09:07 PM

My buddy is busy as any good mechanic is, but he told me a couple things to do but I think it is collapsed. I pumped oil into the pushrod hole and while it moved up it sank quickly with every pump. He may get a chance to come over this weekend and give me a final diagnosis.

I want to get into it and see but I'll wait for him to see it. I would like to make sure the lifters hole is getting oil and that will let me know if its got any trash in it. But my guess is its collapsed. I put a stiff wire in the lifter and had it on the edge and llfted the wire up till it went over the small wire clip. about a 1/4'' collapse.

I still like my truck and once the bugs are worked out I will enjoy driving it.

Bryan I haven't done an LS swap and I know a lot of guys have but I'm kinda old fashioned. I'm gonna have to one day though. I'd need somebody to guide me through all the changes. But for now, I'll keep plugging away at it.

P.S. I hate mechanic work.

5150 · 01-29-2013, 09:20 PM

I was just messing with you Chuck. If I'd gone old fashion I'd be done by now

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cubber · 01-29-2013, 10:18 PM

Chuck, I feel your pain. I have had a ton of setbacks from major to minor, and I guess its part of the deal. Shoot, I've got 2 problems right now, lol. If it were easy, everyone would have one of these cool rides. Let me know if there is ANYTHING I can do, if it's turning wrenches, or handing them to ya, or head scratchin', or cussin. Maybe I need to come up there and talk in that silly voice, like I did when you and Rus were here last. seemed to help!

**thelonerife** · 01-29-2013, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by cubber

Chuck, I feel your pain. I have had a ton of setbacks from major to minor, and I guess its part of the deal. Shoot, I've got 2 problems right now, lol. If it were easy, everyone would have one of these cool rides. Let me know if there is ANYTHING I can do, if it's turning wrenches, or handing them to ya, or head scratchin', or cussin. Maybe I need to come up there and talk in that silly voice, like I did when you and Rus were here last. seemed to help!

Thanks Matt.

Rusbuilt · 01-29-2013, 10:30 PM

The symptoms that you are describing sound like a dead lifter. After hearing the engine run and how quiet it was; for this to happen all of the sudden it almost has to be the lifter.

**thelonerife** · 01-29-2013, 10:52 PM

I heard it while it was at about 2k rpm let off and tick was louder. I pulled it back inside and pulled the valve covers. One rocker was real loose but the nut didn't look like it was backed off any.

shawno72 · 01-29-2013, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by thelonerife

I heard it while it was at about 2k rpm let off and tick was louder. I pulled it back inside and pulled the valve covers. One rocker was real loose but the nut didn't look like it was backed off any.

Can you take the pushrod and push down on the lifter and see if there is any movement?

**thelonerife** · 01-29-2013, 11:13 PM

I can't push down on it at all. When I put oil in the push rod with my oil can , I can feel it lifting then going back down.

shawno72 · 01-29-2013, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by thelonerife

I can't push down on it at all. When I put oil in the push rod with my oil can , I can feel it lifting then going back down.

Yeah thats not a good sign, well you could just removed the pushrod and the noise will be gone

**thelonerife** · 01-29-2013, 11:19 PM

wallowing in metal

music that is..

shawno72 · 01-29-2013, 11:21 PM

chi chunt chi chunt chicka chicka chicka chunt

**thelonerife** · 01-29-2013, 11:26 PM

I have my apple tv going thru my i tunes lists and Judas Priest -Victim of Changes- just came on. fitting.

Rusbuilt · 01-29-2013, 11:34 PM

Fitting for sure! Changing lifters isn't too bad!! I'll do it!! Or help!! haha

01-27-2013, 11:48 PM	#1
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside Wheels look good Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-28-2013, 12:08 AM	#2
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside Thanks. I forgot to mention that we fired it up for a little. It pegged the oil pressure gauge then it came down a little after I kicked down the choke. So oil pressure is up good. It has a 60lb. gauge in it. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

01-28-2013, 11:15 PM	#3
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside I got my water pump shims. I got the pulleys/fan all together. I tested some new temp switches and they are doing the same thing that the one installed is doing. ?? I ran the motor a bit and started hearing a tap. So I shut her down and pulled the valve covers and I have one rocker that is real loose. I think that I may have a stuck lifter. I'll get my buddy to come over and check it out. The drama continues. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

01-28-2013, 11:17 PM	#4
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside Well crap! Thats no good! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

01-29-2013, 10:38 AM	#6
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside Well dang..no fun __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

01-29-2013, 10:44 AM	#7
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside Are the rocker nuts new or used, possible maybe that one backed off? __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-29-2013, 12:20 PM	#8
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside I've had that happen before....1/2 the rocker nuts were backing off on my old SBC stroker. Replaced them with a new set of locknuts and all was well again. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

01-29-2013, 12:48 PM	#11
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside Chuck, I think it's time to go LS. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

01-29-2013, 01:02 PM	#12
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside i like that radio console idea ! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

01-29-2013, 09:07 PM	#13
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside My buddy is busy as any good mechanic is, but he told me a couple things to do but I think it is collapsed. I pumped oil into the pushrod hole and while it moved up it sank quickly with every pump. He may get a chance to come over this weekend and give me a final diagnosis. I want to get into it and see but I'll wait for him to see it. I would like to make sure the lifters hole is getting oil and that will let me know if its got any trash in it. But my guess is its collapsed. I put a stiff wire in the lifter and had it on the edge and llfted the wire up till it went over the small wire clip. about a 1/4'' collapse. I still like my truck and once the bugs are worked out I will enjoy driving it. Bryan I haven't done an LS swap and I know a lot of guys have but I'm kinda old fashioned. I'm gonna have to one day though. I'd need somebody to guide me through all the changes. But for now, I'll keep plugging away at it. P.S. I hate mechanic work. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

01-29-2013, 09:20 PM	#14
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside I was just messing with you Chuck. If I'd gone old fashion I'd be done by now Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

01-29-2013, 10:18 PM	#15
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside Chuck, I feel your pain. I have had a ton of setbacks from major to minor, and I guess its part of the deal. Shoot, I've got 2 problems right now, lol. If it were easy, everyone would have one of these cool rides. Let me know if there is ANYTHING I can do, if it's turning wrenches, or handing them to ya, or head scratchin', or cussin. Maybe I need to come up there and talk in that silly voice, like I did when you and Rus were here last. seemed to help! __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

01-29-2013, 10:30 PM	#17
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside The symptoms that you are describing sound like a dead lifter. After hearing the engine run and how quiet it was; for this to happen all of the sudden it almost has to be the lifter. __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

01-29-2013, 10:52 PM	#18
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside I heard it while it was at about 2k rpm let off and tick was louder. I pulled it back inside and pulled the valve covers. One rocker was real loose but the nut didn't look like it was backed off any. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

01-29-2013, 11:13 PM	#20
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside I can't push down on it at all. When I put oil in the push rod with my oil can , I can feel it lifting then going back down. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687



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01-29-2013, 11:19 PM	#22
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside wallowing in metal music that is.. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

01-29-2013, 11:21 PM	#23
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside chi chunt chi chunt chicka chicka chicka chunt __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-29-2013, 11:26 PM	#24
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside I have my apple tv going thru my i tunes lists and Judas Priest -Victim of Changes- just came on. fitting. Attached Images __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687 Last edited by thelonerife; 01-29-2013 at 11:33 PM.

01-29-2013, 11:34 PM	#25
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside Fitting for sure! Changing lifters isn't too bad!! I'll do it!! Or help!! haha __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

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