GREMLENS pt.500000000000

[Deer_hunter_088]

Brake light on dash stays on always, and i have no bat gauge, right turn signal,or turn signal lights on the dash. and the fuel pump wont suck outa my gas can, but sucks ALL the gas outta the lines, SOS PLEASE, but hey on the bright side it runs sorta, and i got some emblems. Any links to a cheap sending unit for our trucks?? Gotta love these trucks right??

[webfoot]

New sending unit is only about $40-45 bucks, any cheaper than that and I don't think I'd trust it much.

Easy to get side tracked with so much needing attention, just tackle 1 thing at a time, usually what is most important. Emblems would be pretty low on my list at that juncture.

[Deer_hunter_088]

Originally Posted by webfoot

New sending unit is only about $40-45 bucks, any cheaper than that and I don't think I'd trust it much.

Easy to get side tracked with so much needing attention, just tackle 1 thing at a time, usually what is most important. Emblems would be pretty low on my list at that juncture.

lol yeah im just excited i got a set of nice v8 emblems.

['68OrangeSunshine]

If you have the Deluxe gauge package, you need to check the two 4 amp fuses in the engine bay. There's one on each side. If one or both are blown, or the connection is open, you won't get any action on the ''Charging'' gauge.
How old is the Turn Signal Switch? Replacing the whole assembly under the steering wheel can kill a slew of mean gremlins.
R + R your fuel pump. See what you get.
Have a brake shop check your brakes. RED Light on, is usually air in the lines.
Skip the bling for now.

[Deer_hunter_088]

Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

If you have the Deluxe gauge package, you need to check the two 4 amp fuses in the engine bay. There's one on each side. If one or both are blown, or the connection is open, you won't get any action on the ''Charging'' gauge.
How old is the Turn Signal Switch? Replacing the whole assembly under the steering wheel can kill a slew of mean gremlins.
R + R your fuel pump. See what you get.

Brand new fuel pump, would a pinhole cause this to happen?
No deluxe package.
how do i dissasemble the colum to get to the switch.

['68OrangeSunshine]

Check all your bulbs behind the dash.
Yes, a pinhole in a defective new fuel pump is a possibility.
To RnR TS/Sw:
1] Obtain Steering Wheel Puller [Some flaps will rent them]
2] Disconnect battery. [or horn will honk in constant ON]
3] Pull off horn cap. Unscrew 3 screws holding tin horn cap retaining cup. Note what
direction is Up on horn spring disc. [I mark the UP side with an X in sharpie ink.]
4] Pull 3/4'' nut off from wheel/strng column. If front tires are straight to front, note if
there's a mark at 12 o'clock showing alignment thru steering column shaft and
strng wheel. If not mark 12 o'clock w/ chisel.
5] Thread 2 [1/2'' head] bolts into holes in Wheel. Puller will have a center bolt. Once
wheel bolts are set even, start turning the center bolt. The steering wheel will
gradually pull off.

Now that you have the wheel off you can see the Switch. Disconnect it under the dash. Remove the tin plate from under the column. Pull the cancelling cam. Pull screws holding switch on. Unscrew turn signal lever. Thread wiring pigtail from under dash thru column as you pull out switch assembly.
Reassembly is reverse.

This was from memory, so I may have left out some key feature[s].
Adapt, overcome and survive.

[Deer_hunter_088]

Fuel pump will blow bubbles into fuel in a clear funnel on the carb side, so its sucking, yet to test the tank side, i almost think the line had a clog in it, as when i blew into it it was very rough, then it cleared up. no fuel leaks when poured into the fuel line. think a clogged line is was my problem on that.

[mrtrimmier]

The badges are the fastest and most gratifying. just sayin....

[Deer_hunter_088]

Originally Posted by mrtrimmier

The badges are the fastest and most gratifying. just sayin....

i dont know why but getting em made me go WOW THIS BUILD IS REAL NOT A DREAM!