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VA72C10 · 07-21-2011, 07:31 PM

Have a safe (and uneventful

) trip!!!!

And post here later to let us know if the grin wrapped ear to ear or went further

70k52wd · 07-21-2011, 10:24 PM

No problems, runs great, drives great. It's an odd feeling when I look over at compact cars and see that I sit lower than them.

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**lolife99** · 07-21-2011, 10:26 PM

I'm glad you got the engine fixed.
Now you need something from the Billet Specialties catelog.
Say,... 4 big boxes?

70k52wd · 07-21-2011, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

I'm glad you got the engine fixed.
Now you need something from the Billet Specialties catelog.
Say,... 4 big boxes?

Oh Christmas tree I need some billets under the.
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VA72C10 · 07-22-2011, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 70k52wd

No problems, runs great, drives great. It's an odd feeling when I look over at compact cars and see that I sit lower than them.

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Cool!

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Originally Posted by lolife99

I'm glad you got the engine fixed.
Now you need something from the Billet Specialties catelog.
Say,... 4 big boxes?

although I really like it with the current rims.......a set of 20's would be KILLER on your blazer!!!

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Originally Posted by 70k52wd

Oh Christmas tree I need some billets under the.
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72BlckButy · 07-22-2011, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 70k52wd

Oh Christmas tree I need some billets under the.
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You won't regret it.

70k52wd · 08-06-2011, 09:54 AM

Update: Tuesday I installed a new amp and sub. Had to pull the rear interior to do so because I have an amp rack under rear seat. Thursday: I did a clay bar and wax, looks really good for 27yo paint. Friday: I went to the shop to replace timming cover gasket. Got that done. I was pulling out of shop to go cruising, the motor burpped, and started ticking. Never left the shop. WHY does this truck hate me lol. I was too tired and dirty to look into it. Sounds like a rocker slipped, or a lifter gave out. I'll look at it next week when I have time.
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**lolife99** · 08-06-2011, 10:07 AM

Keep at it.
You will get it.
No chance it's just an exhaust "tick"?

70k52wd · 08-06-2011, 10:27 AM

Not really, I can hear it under passenger vc. Seems like I have to do everything twice on this truck. When I did the amp I had pinched the airpod control wire under the seat stand, so I had to pull the interior twice that day. The timming cover twice, this time I pulled the two front oil pan bolts, and wrangled the seal in. No more leaks. I'm getting pretty quick at front motor tear downs. It isn't that easy on ac trucks, but I have it down now lol.
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VA72C10 · 08-06-2011, 10:39 AM

Sorry to hear that Charlie....I was all excited reading your update then BAM! Another setback to cruising. And I actually have a 67-72 truck that drives right now

72BlckButy · 08-08-2011, 07:28 AM

Hang in there buddy; all the tribulations of owning one of these old trucks.

70k52wd · 08-08-2011, 09:43 AM

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Hang in there buddy; all the tribulations of owning one of these old trucks.

No worries, I'll be back at it today or tomorrow.
After I get it running I'll try to get the gas gauge issue fixed, I'm thinking a bad float. This will be the third time dropping the tank. It's easy though.
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70k52wd · 08-09-2011, 05:53 PM

Well, I tore it apart and it had a rocker that slid off. I pulled the pushrod and it was bent. So I got a new pushrod, put it back together and it ran like a champ again. Took her out for a spin to Lowes, ran great...Made another quick stop, came out to fire it up and it did it again, rocker slid off. It seems to happen at low rpm's, like at start-up, or low idle...I do believe I have some lifters not doing the job correctly, so, tomorrow, I'll pull the intake and do some lifters and all new pushrods, and maybe new rockers although they seem ok...I'm thinking about changing the name of the thread to "Mechanically Challenged" lol...

VA72C10 · 08-09-2011, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 70k52wd

Well, I tore it apart and it had a rocker that slid off. I pulled the pushrod and it was bent. So I got a new pushrod, put it back together and it ran like a champ again. Took her out for a spin to Lowes, ran great...Made another quick stop, came out to fire it up and it did it again, rocker slid off. It seems to happen at low rpm's, like at start-up, or low idle...I do believe I have some lifters not doing the job correctly, so, tomorrow, I'll pull the intake and do some lifters and all new pushrods, and maybe new rockers although they seem ok...I'm thinking about changing the name of the thread to "Mechanically Challenged" lol...

Man, can't win for losing, huh? At least you've been able to fix it thus far.

and

on the thread title

70k52wd · 08-09-2011, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Man, can't win for losing, huh? At least you've been able to fix it thus far.

and

on the thread title

I'll agree with the "can't win for losing". But as far as being able to fix it thus far, it's still broke till it's not broke for more than a few miles at a time

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hot trux · 08-09-2011, 10:07 PM

maybe a shot in the dark, but some later model heads have to have ""self aligning"" rocker arms

**lolife99** · 08-09-2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by hot trux

maybe a shot in the dark, but some later model heads have to have ""self aligning"" rocker arms

Like these?
Hey Charlie,... Keep at it.
You are so close!

hot trux · 08-09-2011, 10:27 PM

WOW , great pic Keith!

70k52wd · 08-10-2011, 08:16 AM

Thanks Hot trux, they(heads)are new GM replacements so maybe I need to look into this more. But I had a bent pushrod. Maybe it bent after it slid off. I was thinking it slid off because it bent.
Keith, as always you are very helpful not to mention encouraging. Thanks for the pic.
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70k52wd · 08-10-2011, 01:21 PM

I forgot to mention that, I'm pretty sure I have lifter issues because I still have a couple rockers kinda loose, and the adjuster nuts are almost all the way down. Collapsed lifers on a few, and a couple more not collapsing enough...I have all new sealed power stuff going in today...

**lolife99** · 08-10-2011, 01:49 PM

I assume you have no guide plates on these heads?

70k52wd · 08-10-2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

I assume you have no guide plates on these heads?

No sir, she's all stock...

VA72C10 · 08-10-2011, 05:33 PM

Let us know how all the new parts work!!! Hopefully she fires right up and no more issues

70k52wd · 08-11-2011, 03:41 PM

I think I wiped my new cam...ARRRRG!!!
I'm going to measure the stud height on the old and new heads to make sure it's not the studs come loose. But yea, pretty sure it's the new cam gone south...I said I have to do everything twice, right???

VA72C10 · 08-11-2011, 03:49 PM

Man, that stinks...I've heard it can have a lot to do with todays' oils...

07-21-2011, 07:31 PM	#201
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project "Vertically Challenged" Have a safe (and uneventful ) trip!!!! And post here later to let us know if the grin wrapped ear to ear or went further __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-21-2011, 10:24 PM	#202
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Project "Vertically Challenged" No problems, runs great, drives great. It's an odd feeling when I look over at compact cars and see that I sit lower than them. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

07-21-2011, 10:26 PM	#203
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Project "Vertically Challenged" I'm glad you got the engine fixed. Now you need something from the Billet Specialties catelog. Say,... 4 big boxes? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-06-2011, 09:54 AM	#207
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Project "Vertically Challenged" Update: Tuesday I installed a new amp and sub. Had to pull the rear interior to do so because I have an amp rack under rear seat. Thursday: I did a clay bar and wax, looks really good for 27yo paint. Friday: I went to the shop to replace timming cover gasket. Got that done. I was pulling out of shop to go cruising, the motor burpped, and started ticking. Never left the shop. WHY does this truck hate me lol. I was too tired and dirty to look into it. Sounds like a rocker slipped, or a lifter gave out. I'll look at it next week when I have time. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

08-06-2011, 10:07 AM	#208
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Project "Vertically Challenged" Keep at it. You will get it. No chance it's just an exhaust "tick"? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-06-2011, 10:27 AM	#209
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Project "Vertically Challenged" Not really, I can hear it under passenger vc. Seems like I have to do everything twice on this truck. When I did the amp I had pinched the airpod control wire under the seat stand, so I had to pull the interior twice that day. The timming cover twice, this time I pulled the two front oil pan bolts, and wrangled the seal in. No more leaks. I'm getting pretty quick at front motor tear downs. It isn't that easy on ac trucks, but I have it down now lol. Posted via Mobile Device

08-06-2011, 10:39 AM	#210
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project "Vertically Challenged" Sorry to hear that Charlie....I was all excited reading your update then BAM! Another setback to cruising. And I actually have a 67-72 truck that drives right now __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-08-2011, 07:28 AM	#211
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project "Vertically Challenged" Hang in there buddy; all the tribulations of owning one of these old trucks. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-09-2011, 05:53 PM	#213
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Project "Vertically Challenged" Well, I tore it apart and it had a rocker that slid off. I pulled the pushrod and it was bent. So I got a new pushrod, put it back together and it ran like a champ again. Took her out for a spin to Lowes, ran great...Made another quick stop, came out to fire it up and it did it again, rocker slid off. It seems to happen at low rpm's, like at start-up, or low idle...I do believe I have some lifters not doing the job correctly, so, tomorrow, I'll pull the intake and do some lifters and all new pushrods, and maybe new rockers although they seem ok...I'm thinking about changing the name of the thread to "Mechanically Challenged" lol...

08-09-2011, 10:07 PM	#216
hot trux '85 Stepside Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: montgomery city mo. Posts: 360	Re: Project "Vertically Challenged" maybe a shot in the dark, but some later model heads have to have ""self aligning"" rocker arms

08-09-2011, 10:27 PM	#218
hot trux '85 Stepside Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: montgomery city mo. Posts: 360	Re: Project "Vertically Challenged" WOW , great pic Keith!

08-10-2011, 08:16 AM	#219
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Project "Vertically Challenged" Thanks Hot trux, they(heads)are new GM replacements so maybe I need to look into this more. But I had a bent pushrod. Maybe it bent after it slid off. I was thinking it slid off because it bent. Keith, as always you are very helpful not to mention encouraging. Thanks for the pic. Posted via Mobile Device

08-10-2011, 01:21 PM	#220
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Project "Vertically Challenged" I forgot to mention that, I'm pretty sure I have lifter issues because I still have a couple rockers kinda loose, and the adjuster nuts are almost all the way down. Collapsed lifers on a few, and a couple more not collapsing enough...I have all new sealed power stuff going in today...

08-10-2011, 01:49 PM	#221
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Project "Vertically Challenged" I assume you have no guide plates on these heads? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-10-2011, 05:33 PM	#223
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project "Vertically Challenged" Let us know how all the new parts work!!! Hopefully she fires right up and no more issues __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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08-11-2011, 03:41 PM	#224
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Project "Vertically Challenged" I think I wiped my new cam...ARRRRG!!! I'm going to measure the stud height on the old and new heads to make sure it's not the studs come loose. But yea, pretty sure it's the new cam gone south...I said I have to do everything twice, right???

08-11-2011, 03:49 PM	#225
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project "Vertically Challenged" Man, that stinks...I've heard it can have a lot to do with todays' oils... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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