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It is ALIVE!
Finally got the truck up and running again! here's a pic of what it looks like now.
I haven't taken it out on the road yet, I still need to get exhaust parts and mount that all up, but once it warms up it sounds amazing. I'm pretty sure I had a massive amount of vacuum leaks before but that it should all be nice and sealed up now. Once I get the exhaust run I'll take it for a spin.
Here's what I did -
lokar throttle cable + bracket
500cfm edelbrock carb
offy DP intake
new stock exhaust manifold (I know but I had some serious fitment issues with the headers and I don't have the space or tools bend them a bit to fit at the moment)
All new vacuum lines
Got rid of the EGR and emissions stuff
New spark plugs
PCV valve and grommet (the old one was very leaky)
Leaned out the carb a bit
This was quite the experience since prior to this truck I had ZERO exposure to carburated engines. Plus everything was rusted together as the truck was all original. When I finally got it all back together, I turned the ignition and it just went "click." The started was shot and that click was possibly the most disappointing sound I've ever heard. Got a rebuilt one this morning and it started right up. Just felt the need to share my happiness and if anyone has any questions feel free to ask.
I haven't taken it out on the road yet, I still need to get exhaust parts and mount that all up, but once it warms up it sounds amazing. I'm pretty sure I had a massive amount of vacuum leaks before but that it should all be nice and sealed up now. Once I get the exhaust run I'll take it for a spin.
Here's what I did -
lokar throttle cable + bracket
500cfm edelbrock carb
offy DP intake
new stock exhaust manifold (I know but I had some serious fitment issues with the headers and I don't have the space or tools bend them a bit to fit at the moment)
All new vacuum lines
Got rid of the EGR and emissions stuff
New spark plugs
PCV valve and grommet (the old one was very leaky)
Leaned out the carb a bit
This was quite the experience since prior to this truck I had ZERO exposure to carburated engines. Plus everything was rusted together as the truck was all original. When I finally got it all back together, I turned the ignition and it just went "click." The started was shot and that click was possibly the most disappointing sound I've ever heard. Got a rebuilt one this morning and it started right up. Just felt the need to share my happiness and if anyone has any questions feel free to ask.
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Man, I can imagine that "click" was sickening, but at least it was an easy fix and now you have a new starter. And best that it went out in the comfort of your own driveway!
Starting it up and having it running after modifications like that is a good feeling. Nicely done.
I'll be curious to hear how the 4bbl runs with the stock exhaust manifold. The bonus to that setup is you don't have to worry about the underside intake heat. I'm curious, though, why you didn't go with the EFI manifolds?
Looks great and good work!
Starting it up and having it running after modifications like that is a good feeling. Nicely done.
I'll be curious to hear how the 4bbl runs with the stock exhaust manifold. The bonus to that setup is you don't have to worry about the underside intake heat. I'm curious, though, why you didn't go with the EFI manifolds?Looks great and good work!
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I actually have a set of EFI manifolds sitting here that I was going to install, hell I've even got the downpipe for them to hook up to. I actually was going to mount them up, but I didn't realize how tricky it was going to be. Wasn't sure how I was going get them mounted well since the holes don't really line up. The idea came up to make a couple little L clips that would hold them in place but it just didn't seem like a good idea, plus I don't even have a vice to hold stuff with so when I drill thinks I'm holding them on the ground with my foot. Either way, I'm running short on time and I'll be moving halfway across the country soon so I needed to get it up and running with limited time availability.
As far as I can tell not many people have run a big carb and an offy with the stock exhaust manifold, so we'll see how it runs after I do the exhaust this week. "I" being a relative term I'm actually going to pay someone to mount the exhaust.
As far as I can tell not many people have run a big carb and an offy with the stock exhaust manifold, so we'll see how it runs after I do the exhaust this week. "I" being a relative term I'm actually going to pay someone to mount the exhaust.
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There are 3 holes on the EFI manifolds that the carb'd head doesn't have. Just ignore those holes completely. Trying to get them to "line up" is going to drive you crazy.
On mine, though, one of those eyelets did bind with the intake, so I had to grind it off. No biggie.
Using studs helps tremendously with hanging the EFI manifolds.
My only thought is to start out doing it the way you want to. No point in paying someone to do the exhaust twice, if you do decide to go that route.
On mine, though, one of those eyelets did bind with the intake, so I had to grind it off. No biggie.
Using studs helps tremendously with hanging the EFI manifolds.
My only thought is to start out doing it the way you want to. No point in paying someone to do the exhaust twice, if you do decide to go that route.
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There are 3 holes on the EFI manifolds that the carb'd head doesn't have. Just ignore those holes completely. Trying to get them to "line up" is going to drive you crazy.
On mine, though, one of those eyelets did bind with the intake, so I had to grind it off. No biggie.
Using studs helps tremendously with hanging the EFI manifolds.
My only thought is to start out doing it the way you want to. No point in paying someone to do the exhaust twice, if you do decide to go that route.
On mine, though, one of those eyelets did bind with the intake, so I had to grind it off. No biggie.
Using studs helps tremendously with hanging the EFI manifolds.
My only thought is to start out doing it the way you want to. No point in paying someone to do the exhaust twice, if you do decide to go that route.
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A little hint to get all 3 manifolds to line up on a carb'd head is to align the gasket and manifold ports, then trace around the manifolds with a sharpie. I dabbed a little silicone on the head to keep the gasket in place, then installed the manifolds. It still took 2 hours (had to grind a bit on the rear ex manifold and clifford intake) but at least I know it's lined up.
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