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Chelmore · 03-13-2013, 06:13 PM

I just purchased a 69 Chevy C10 LWB Fleetside with a 307 engine, and 74,000 miles on it. It sat in a garage for a long time. The first issue I want address with it is that it is hard to start first thing everyday. Once it has been running a while it starts fine (electric choke issue?). The second thing is that when it is running it dies when I press on the gas unless I get into it pretty hard or pump the gas pedal. This happens in park or while in gear. It idles perfectly. Any ideas?
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*Mister-B* · 03-13-2013, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Chelmore

I just purchased a 69 Chevy C10 LWB Fleetside with a 307 engine, and 74,000 miles on it. It sat in a garage for a long time. The first issue I want address with it is that it is hard to start first thing everyday. Once it has been running a while it starts fine (electric choke issue?). The second thing is that when it is running it dies when I press on the gas unless I get into it pretty hard or pump the gas pedal. This happens in park or while in gear. It idles perfectly. Any ideas?
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When I start mine, I pump the gas pedal twice before turning the key, and then sort of lightly tap it as I'm turning the key. If I do this, it usually fires right up. The exception, is when the weather is colder or warmer than when I adjusted the idle on the carb last. Also, don't use premium unleaded. Too rich
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Chelmore · 03-13-2013, 06:52 PM

Thanks A.J. That is interesting about the fuel. The previous owner did run Premium. That is what is in it now.
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big bad orange · 03-13-2013, 06:54 PM

First off welcome to the board!
now as for the gas problem I would change out the fuel filter and give it a good tune up, plugs, wires, points if you dont have hei.

*Mister-B* · 03-13-2013, 06:55 PM

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Thanks A.J. That is interesting about the fuel. The previous owner did run Premium. That is what is in it now.
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Well, when I bought mine last year I put 91 octane premium in it, since that's what my newer vehicles call for, and it ran lousy on it and was more expensive. The general consensus on here, is that just regular unleaded is best

You'll probably want to adjust the idle too, since the weather is starting to change. If you search my oldest posts, you'll see a thread on what octane to use and one on how to adjust the idle, where other guys helped me out
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**Ol Blue K20** · 03-13-2013, 07:28 PM

Sounds like the accelerator pump is bad in the carb, probably from sitting. Take air cleaner off and with the engine OFF look down carb and move throttle slowly should have smooth steady stream of fuel. If not rebuild carb.

msgdsrf · 03-13-2013, 08:18 PM

May also be just too much choke. Look at choke position at start up, after you set it with a little throttle.

ole dollor · 03-13-2013, 09:21 PM

welcome to the forum from Texas, like others have said look over the tune up items and check carb choke, might just be points are burnt a little. good luck on your truck...

**70cst** · 03-13-2013, 09:29 PM

Hey Chelmore ...

First of all...

to the forums and

from Ohio.

on one

ride. 69 and 70 model trucks are specil. Than again I am bias

daves72C10D · 03-14-2013, 06:13 AM

Welcome. 74k miles is just broke in.

**MidLifer** · 03-14-2013, 04:47 PM

got pics? 69 barn find with 74k must look sweet

JOJABOY · 03-14-2013, 05:26 PM

Are you sure you have an electric choke? I had similar issues with mine when I first bought it. I installed a choke thermostat and now it starts with two pumps every time. Even early in the morning when it's cold and has been sitting.

70blackfish · 03-14-2013, 11:11 PM

Pictures????????

srvivor71 · 03-15-2013, 11:29 AM

Welcome form NY! Let's see some pics of that ride!

03-13-2013, 06:13 PM	#1
Chelmore Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Wichita, Ks. Posts: 2	New 69 Chevy C10 owner I just purchased a 69 Chevy C10 LWB Fleetside with a 307 engine, and 74,000 miles on it. It sat in a garage for a long time. The first issue I want address with it is that it is hard to start first thing everyday. Once it has been running a while it starts fine (electric choke issue?). The second thing is that when it is running it dies when I press on the gas unless I get into it pretty hard or pump the gas pedal. This happens in park or while in gear. It idles perfectly. Any ideas? Posted via Mobile Device

03-13-2013, 06:52 PM	#3
Chelmore Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Wichita, Ks. Posts: 2	Re: New 69 Chevy C10 owner Thanks A.J. That is interesting about the fuel. The previous owner did run Premium. That is what is in it now. Posted via Mobile Device

03-13-2013, 06:54 PM	#4
big bad orange Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 187	Re: New 69 Chevy C10 owner First off welcome to the board! now as for the gas problem I would change out the fuel filter and give it a good tune up, plugs, wires, points if you dont have hei. __________________ just like that old Johnny Cash song. "One piece at a time and I am go na make an old C10 mine a look at all your faces when I drive through your town"

03-13-2013, 07:28 PM	#6
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,977	Re: New 69 Chevy C10 owner Sounds like the accelerator pump is bad in the carb, probably from sitting. Take air cleaner off and with the engine OFF look down carb and move throttle slowly should have smooth steady stream of fuel. If not rebuild carb. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

03-13-2013, 08:18 PM	#7
msgdsrf Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: White Salmon, WA Posts: 263	Re: New 69 Chevy C10 owner May also be just too much choke. Look at choke position at start up, after you set it with a little throttle.

03-13-2013, 09:21 PM	#8
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: New 69 Chevy C10 owner welcome to the forum from Texas, like others have said look over the tune up items and check carb choke, might just be points are burnt a little. good luck on your truck...

03-13-2013, 09:29 PM	#9
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: New 69 Chevy C10 owner Hey Chelmore ... First of all... to the forums and from Ohio. on one ride. 69 and 70 model trucks are specil. Than again I am bias __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

03-14-2013, 06:13 AM	#10
daves72C10D Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Vale, NC Posts: 283	Re: New 69 Chevy C10 owner Welcome. 74k miles is just broke in. __________________ 1972 Custom 10 Deluxe- original paint, interior- 72k miles http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2466316 Cheap, Fast or Good. Pick any two. 1990 Eagle Talon AWD 1991.5 W250 CTD 1992 Cushman Truckster- Haulster

03-14-2013, 04:47 PM	#11
MidLifer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South NJ Posts: 1,264	Re: New 69 Chevy C10 owner got pics? 69 barn find with 74k must look sweet

03-14-2013, 05:26 PM	#12
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Re: New 69 Chevy C10 owner Are you sure you have an electric choke? I had similar issues with mine when I first bought it. I installed a choke thermostat and now it starts with two pumps every time. Even early in the morning when it's cold and has been sitting.

03-14-2013, 11:11 PM	#13
70blackfish Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newhall CA Posts: 1,195	Re: New 69 Chevy C10 owner Pictures???????? __________________ 69 SWB 780hp Hellcat powered, manual 6 speed, currie 9

03-15-2013, 11:29 AM	#14
srvivor71 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sullivan County, NY Posts: 455	Re: New 69 Chevy C10 owner Welcome form NY! Let's see some pics of that ride!



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