I got to fire up the truck today. It did not go smoothly though. It was my fault of course. I had the timing off. I set it on the exhaust side up instead of the piston. Quick fix take out the first plug bring the piston up set timing. Next problem, or really first problem. I did not put the pitcock valve in the side of the block so when I put the antifreeze in it came right back out. Quci fix, I already had it just put it in. Next problem. I could not get gas up the carb. pulled line at pump and put air pressure in tank. Gas was right there. Next though I got a bad pump so I pulled pump. plenty of push if I would have had the lines hooked up correctly instead of backwards. Next problem...haha there was none. Fired right up sounded great. No exhaust pipe or muffler on yet.

It held 50 pounds of oil pressure as well.

Dueller I took video but don't know how to post it like you do. You will have to give me a lesson.

Next I adjusted the idle. Fine tuned timing.

Next checked the vacuum rear end works great.

Next checked brakes works great.

Next, hugged my dad and thanked him for the help. I could not get the smile off my face, still can't.

Problem, small leak from the radiator.

Boy does that engine sound sweet! I will work on interior tomorrow by putting in insulation on floors and walls.

Great feeling of accomplishment tonight thanks to so many of you on FTE.

Goes into gear Great.

 

Congratulations! PM sent about video.

 

Way to go Kevin! I can only imagine your feeling of triumph. Enjoy the Nats.

 

Now I know what that commercial meant when it said "Oh what a feeling"

 

You know ksmith, Your a very lucky man. Not many men get to experience
that feeling. Enjoy it to the fullest and never forget it.

 

I don't think I will ever forget the feeling of hearing the engine running and my dad pushing the accelerator lever. He was smiling as well.

 

WOOOHOOO!!!!

Excellent news my good man!

Bobby

 

Thanks Bobby, I'm so pumped I cant go to sleep. Dueller is going to set up the video of the engine.

 

Are your jaws hurting from the constant grinning?

I was on a great high for weeks after I managed to light mine off

Enjoy it, its a wonderful feeling
Bobby

 

Enjoy the great feeling, it`s worth the time, sweat and work of getting there.
I`m sure this truck will put alot more smiles on both of your faces for a very long time.
I know the feeling, my 272 fired right up on the first few turns of the starter after sitting for 4 years.

 

I did finally manage to fall asleep, but it was late so I slept in until 8.00 this morning. I have a couple of hours of work to do then I will start to work on the inside of the cab putting down sound deadener. I hope to finish that in 3 hours and go find some carpet remnant to put in next. I have today and tomorrow to get a lot of work done. I also want to have a muffler put on it tomorrow.

 

Congrads, It is a great feeling. Keep up the work and I am looking forward to the sound clip.

 

Kevin,

Great news about the truck, but bummer on the radiator. Where is it leaking? When I sent you the radiator it was in excellent working shape. It held pressure and coolant under pressure for a day at the radiator shop. If it didn't, then they'd fix it or I'd throw the core away.

I bet you that FedEx did a number on it in transport when they damaged it.

Let me know how I can help.

Ilya

 

It is not leaking bad. I think a silverseal will fix it up. Fedex did a number on it.

 

A major milestone has been passed, congrats!
Sorry to hear about the radiator, but at least the early ones are repairable. Worse case scenario crimp off that tube.