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  1. maxtwms

    305 Slow Uphill, Dizzy Weights?

    Fixed the tank and got exhaust. Belt's continued to be a problem until I got the right widths and tension. I turned my timing down from what should have been 12 before my balancer install but was 20 somehow. Must have vibrated out... Now I'm at 10 and it's much more responsive. May try to get...
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    Gas Tank Leak

    I rebuilt the carb, replaced the base gasket, replaced the pcv valve, new line going to dizzy, checked ac lines to operate controls, replaced plugs, wires, rotor, sprayed carb cleaner around break booster, intake manifold, carb base gasket and didn't get any idle reponse. I HAVE NOT checked the...
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    Gas Tank Leak

    Mechanical btw Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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    Gas Tank Leak

    Still have an idle going in waves and I'm thinking it's time to replace the fuel pump. I can't really find one with conclusive positive reviews. Will any of them work as long as I have an in line filter? Carquest is $20 and the holleys and ebrocks are $100+ Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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    Gas Tank Leak

    It was 8 bolts to drop it with the straps on. Incredibly easy. If I wasn't living with the inlaws and getting the stink eye by having a truck disassembled in the driveway I would have taken the straps off, sand blasted and painted it up all pretty. When the surface rust eventually eats a true...
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    Which 350 setup would you buy to replace your 305?

    Just to entertain a newbie... Will a BBC just drop and bolt? Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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    Which 350 setup would you buy to replace your 305?

    Man y'all are making me want to pull the trigger already. I thinking I've found the right crowd. I always felt like these trucks should have nothing less than a 350 and that was enough to make all the power you reasonably needed if you knew how to manipulate the running gear and so forth. Glad...
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    Which 350 setup would you buy to replace your 305?

    There's a part of me that wants to keep the truck as period specific as possible, if you know what I mean. The more I think about it, I'm leaning more towards a 383 and 4.10 gears (from 305 and 3.08, pansy). I would like to just drop in a new small block without all the headache of swapping out...
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    Which 350 setup would you buy to replace your 305?

    Assuming around 2-3 grand, just engine, heads, and intake manifold, which Summit or your preferred dealer setup combo would you want? 4x4, Daily driver, hauling things here and there, climbing hills, not having a pansy truck. Feel free to include extras, I know they're coming. Sent from my...
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    Gas Tank Leak

    By the way, I'm told that dip under the sender ring is for water to drain off. My gasket was worn enough I suppose that it was leaking past it and out the weep hole there. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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    Gas Tank Leak

    I planned on doing that except my tank was leaking and I didn't think I'd live through it. BUT, now that the tank is off I'm prob just going to saw that one off and replace it since you can't grab both sides. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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    Gas Tank Leak

    Why does this exist? Is this a dent? Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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    Gas Tank Leak

    Ok I may do that too then. I like things to be used as intended. I have the hoses so I might as well. Any gain from replacing the filter or is the redirection of fumes to the carb sufficient? Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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    Gas Tank Leak

    I don't understand why ppl do things like this. If you had the room to put glue on it you could've spent at least 4 bucks on a gasket. Blows my mind Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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    Gas Tank Leak

    Man.... I'm thinking this vented cap sounds so much easier.. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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    Gas Tank Leak

    Will do. I'm ditching the bed removal after all the struggle to get them off and twisting one up to where the bolt and nut just spin within the bed hole. Not sure how I'll fix that one. I'm going to try and salvage the metal tubing crossing the truck but if not, I should be able to replace with...
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    Gas Tank Leak

    After thinking about all the trouble of taking this thing out, ill be replacing the sending unit as well. No reason to let $50 be a reason I have to do this again. I do have a question though. I still have the charcoal canister plugged up to the vent line. Do I just cap all the other fittings...
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    Gas Tank Leak

    I'm starting another thread since issues lead you down several avenues. I was complaining about lacking power and was advised to check fuel flow rate and exhaust blockage. While requesting new exhaust I was informed my tank was covered in gas. Sure enough it was sloshing out of the top...
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    305 Slow Uphill, Dizzy Weights?

    Just got a call back from the exhaust shop and said they couldn't work on it because my gas tank was covered in fuel. I drove it to advance to grab a sending unit gasket set and looked under the truck and noticed it was sloshing out, prob lost a cup there in the parking lot. This makes me think...
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    305 Slow Uphill, Dizzy Weights?

    Yea, all the emission stuff was off when I got the truck and has an HEI. Ive tried to retard further to something like 8-10 but Id get dieseling really bad. Although, that was before I adjusted all the valve lash which led me to find a valve or two cranked far enough down, I'm positive they were...
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    305 Slow Uphill, Dizzy Weights?

    Thanks Chengny! This is a lot of good info. I rebuilt the carb just so I could root out any issues that could be there. It was pretty gunky and my mixture screws didnt seem to do anything. As far as I remember, the filter seemed fine but it was just a visual inspection. Like I said earlier Im...
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    305 Slow Uphill, Dizzy Weights?

    Not too versed in transmissions so I can't say one way or another. Mine's manual so Im not sure if I have the detent cable. I honestly don't know. Just replaced the fan clutch. All is well. Ive been wary of the EFE plate causing restriction. I do feel like I get pushback from exhaust. Going...
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    305 Slow Uphill, Dizzy Weights?

    Hey guys, I'm sure you seen my posts on rebuilding this thing but may not recognize all my issues. I've replaced, adjusted almost everything g under the hood but I'm still missing something. ANY RESPECTABLE CHEVY POWER from my 305. It sounds great and drives great on a flat road but any time...
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    AC compressor does line up; new compressor

    That bottom bolt there has about a 3/8 thick flange nut as a spacer between the mount and compressor. I found this lined everything up even though it seemed counter productive in the application. Hope this helps someone. Try everything u can! Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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    Clutch disappeared

    Fixed it! Found another thread and a YouTube video that helped. That was too easy! I unbolted the slave, opened the reservoir and pumped the slave by hand like 4-5 times (with bleeder closed), all the bubbles escaped out the reservoir and my clutch is back!! Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

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