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jamis · 04-09-2007, 09:14 PM

Broke a milestone today this puppy left the garage and went down the street under its own power. I have been going at it every weekend this past month. Install all new brake parts, installed a Hurst shifter, finished tying up the exhaust and had a one-piece drive shaft fabricated. Rigged up some temporary wiring and a couple of gauges so I can run it from the cockpit. I need to get some fat tires under it because it just boils it even while rolling, Eventually a posi unit is going to have to be installed.

Had a few problems, can get the brake line from the master to the proportion valve to stop leaking. New lines…. new master…..what the heck is the problem?

The Carb just doesn’t want to idle in gear most of the time. This is the first time I have used an Edelbrock and it kinda of odd but I can’t even start the motor unless the choke is closed. Its not like a holly where the accelerator pump dumps in a lot of fuel….is that normal for these? Maybe I should go to an electric choke? What are your experiences with the Edelbrocks?

uno67 · 04-09-2007, 09:19 PM

congradulations on your first run

**LockDoc** · 04-09-2007, 09:58 PM

-Congrats on the short ride.....

As far as the brake leak a little more info might help. Which line and which end, prop end or master end? Did you replace that line? I'm not that familiar with those setups but you may have a short flare nut where you need a long flare nut. If you use the wrong one the hex where the wrench fits, bottoms out on the casting before the flare seats down inside. Hope that isn't too confusing but it's hard for me to explain....

LockDoc

Edit: I see you said new lines and looking at the picture again it doesn't look like the hex on the nuts are bottomed out... Hummm.

**Palf70Step** · 04-09-2007, 10:02 PM

man Jamis, even that way she looks Oh Soooooooooooooo Sweet

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-09-2007, 10:16 PM

Looking good

1LoC10 · 04-09-2007, 10:18 PM

awesome, I wish I would see something like that go down my street

jamis · 04-10-2007, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

-Congrats on the short ride.....

As far as the brake leak a little more info might help. Which line and which end, prop end or master end? Did you replace that line? I'm not that familiar with those setups but you may have a short flare nut where you need a long flare nut. If you use the wrong one the hex where the wrench fits, bottoms out on the casting before the flare seats down inside. Hope that isn't too confusing but it's hard for me to explain....

LockDoc

Edit: I see you said new lines and looking at the picture again it doesn't look like the hex on the nuts are bottomed out... Hummm.

Not confusing at all I understand what your saying, it is the correct nut.

Its on the MS side, front line (disc side). I tried the old loosen and retighten trick several times it still leaks. I hope it’s not the master, I may try to cut and re-flare the line, but there may not be enough tube to do that. I will call the vender I bought the line kit from and see if they send me out another tube.

**Yukon Jack** · 04-10-2007, 12:18 PM

Congrats on the maiden voyage!!

Idaho Outlaw · 04-10-2007, 12:22 PM

Congrats. She's lookin' good!

TruckinDaddy · 04-10-2007, 01:37 PM

Looking good! Congrats on the maiden voyage.

OLDIRON69 · 04-10-2007, 02:09 PM

On your carb, are you getting the vaccum from the carb or intake for your power brakes? If all else fails watch their online tuning video on their site, it has a lot of trouble shooting tips. I never have had a problem with mine. NICE TRUCK BTW!

67ChevyRedneck · 04-10-2007, 02:17 PM

That's gonna be soooooooooo nice....

panhandler62 · 04-10-2007, 02:31 PM

It the line had a burr where it was flared you can get a small "kink" in te edge that can let some of the fluid escape.

Among the other things it does -- closing the choke increases manifold vacuum. You might want to check for vacuum integrity.

Sweet looking machine! Are you going to fab a top for it or will it be strictly a fair weather cruiser?

04-09-2007, 09:14 PM	#1
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	It drives....LOL... but far from finished Broke a milestone today this puppy left the garage and went down the street under its own power. I have been going at it every weekend this past month. Install all new brake parts, installed a Hurst shifter, finished tying up the exhaust and had a one-piece drive shaft fabricated. Rigged up some temporary wiring and a couple of gauges so I can run it from the cockpit. I need to get some fat tires under it because it just boils it even while rolling, Eventually a posi unit is going to have to be installed. Had a few problems, can get the brake line from the master to the proportion valve to stop leaking. New lines…. new master…..what the heck is the problem? The Carb just doesn’t want to idle in gear most of the time. This is the first time I have used an Edelbrock and it kinda of odd but I can’t even start the motor unless the choke is closed. Its not like a holly where the accelerator pump dumps in a lot of fuel….is that normal for these? Maybe I should go to an electric choke? What are your experiences with the Edelbrocks? __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis"

04-09-2007, 09:19 PM	#2
uno67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 185	Re: It drives....LOL... but far from finshed congradulations on your first run

04-09-2007, 09:58 PM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: It drives....LOL... but far from finshed -Congrats on the short ride..... As far as the brake leak a little more info might help. Which line and which end, prop end or master end? Did you replace that line? I'm not that familiar with those setups but you may have a short flare nut where you need a long flare nut. If you use the wrong one the hex where the wrench fits, bottoms out on the casting before the flare seats down inside. Hope that isn't too confusing but it's hard for me to explain.... LockDoc Edit: I see you said new lines and looking at the picture again it doesn't look like the hex on the nuts are bottomed out... Hummm. __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 04-09-2007 at 10:01 PM.

04-09-2007, 10:02 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,251	Re: It drives....LOL... but far from finshed man Jamis, even that way she looks Oh Soooooooooooooo Sweet __________________ 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!

04-09-2007, 10:16 PM	#5
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04-09-2007, 10:18 PM	#6
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04-10-2007, 12:18 PM	#8
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: It drives....LOL... but far from finished Congrats on the maiden voyage!! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

04-10-2007, 12:22 PM	#9
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04-10-2007, 01:37 PM	#10
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Re: It drives....LOL... but far from finished Looking good! Congrats on the maiden voyage. __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

04-10-2007, 02:09 PM	#11
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: It drives....LOL... but far from finished On your carb, are you getting the vaccum from the carb or intake for your power brakes? If all else fails watch their online tuning video on their site, it has a lot of trouble shooting tips. I never have had a problem with mine. NICE TRUCK BTW! __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd

04-10-2007, 02:17 PM	#12
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: It drives....LOL... but far from finished That's gonna be soooooooooo nice.... __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

04-10-2007, 02:31 PM	#13
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	Re: It drives....LOL... but far from finished It the line had a burr where it was flared you can get a small "kink" in te edge that can let some of the fluid escape. Among the other things it does -- closing the choke increases manifold vacuum. You might want to check for vacuum integrity. Sweet looking machine! Are you going to fab a top for it or will it be strictly a fair weather cruiser? __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....



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