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  1. Jonny B

    chevy 350/290 crate engine

    Lots of great help,thanks.I will change the converter and reset timing til it runs like i want it.I know it isnt a big powerful motor and heads are poor and cam is bad choice but its all i could afford,not much choice in UK.As it is this truck is a slug and no fun compared to my xj cherokee...
  2. Jonny B

    chevy 350/290 crate engine

    Fitted this motor on my 1974 c1500 longbed,mated to a stock th350 and torque converter. Not sure of rear gearing but feels high 273 or 308 ,31" tires. Engines run in now,but she has no low end power and needs revs and cam to kick in ,then she goes strong.I cant find cam rpm range specs to pick a...
  3. Jonny B

    Flat beds anyone?

    Just finished mine whilst i restore original long bed.Used reclaimed scaffold planks and put steel box section on sides n made a roll bar.Adapted original fuel tank filler neck to fit in timber army box.Used original bed cross members,nothing was chopped including filler neck.Lights cost $6 and...
  4. Jonny B

    Heater core unit fitting

    Just replaced heater core and got heater unit fitted but there is a 1/2" gap between unit and windscreen duct?Got screw fitted but also noticed the upper duct isnt square and is angled leaving a 2" gap at the back?All the screws in box and through firewall are connected but upper duct doesnt...
  5. Jonny B

    Patina truck project

    Another point worth noting is unless you can afford a premier paint job and not a piss poor paint job that is looking crap after 12 months then you have no choice other than to try preserve her as is.If you do paint it then you must replace all other cosmetic parts too,fenders,trim etc,etc-more...
  6. Jonny B

    Patina truck project

    i respect both sides of the coin,i like a car thats show quality to look at but a daily driver and a truck used to haul my harley,steel,timber etc,etc is better left as is .Real patina is .......real,and on old pick up trucks adds character.Not worrying about some asshole pranging my show car...
  7. Jonny B

    Patina truck project

    Yes im in England,Send em a message and see if they got a US distributor,their tech guys were very helpfull in advice on preserving patina and adviced me,truck will done by end of this week so ill get missus to post some pics
  8. Jonny B

    new crate 350 start up

    Yes its new crate 350,ive put a 10w 30 break in mineral oil as recommended.Ill take plugs out to reduce compression and crank her afew times to pump some oil around before refitting em and firing her up.It may get up to 4 degrees today so thanks for both of yas advice n help,ill try starting her...
  9. Jonny B

    Patina truck project

    Great looking truck.I have just patched my front wings and used a product called RUST SHIELD by JENOLITE.They produce auto resto coatings etc.I have used it on my hood and wings to keep patina and stop rust,no shine matt finish,bone dry and made for the job.Prep-light sanding 1000 grit with...
  10. Jonny B

    new crate 350 start up

    Got my new sbc 350 ready to start up to break cam in but trucks outside (no garage) and temperature is zero degrees.Shes been primed but i am unsure of turning her over (ignition pulled) to crank oil around motor as the oil will be thicker being so cold.Dont wanna mess my new motor.Please advise me
  11. Jonny B

    Core Support Mounting

    Just bolted mine back on,it will flex back and forth due to rubber mounts,dont lock up tight til wings are attached and dont overtighten rubber mounts as id needs rubbers to be flexable not stiff.
  12. Jonny B

    Need help with 85 Sierra running rough

    lots of good replies,if carbs fine on camaro then thats ticked,undo fuel line befor carb/after pump and pump fuel through into container.connect mechanical fuel pump to spare fuel can putting hose into fuel can and run engine at various rpm and see if there is a result.Timing needs setting but...
  13. Jonny B

    longbed to a medium bed

    thanks Ben ill take a look
  14. Jonny B

    longbed to a medium bed

    Haha,outnumbered!I agree,i too like long beds over shortys but hey a subtle customised medium bed would be worth a look at i think and it will still fit my 88 Harley in.It looked right on the 59 apache and improved proportions.thanks for youre opinions
  15. Jonny B

    longbed to a medium bed

    Just got all my bed off my 74 longbed and dismantled it inorder to refurb,repair and waxoyl it.Trucks been belltech lowered but im not happy regarding aesthetics of longbed,id like her to be more in proportion with cab and frontend.Seen lots of shortbed conversions but theyre too short for my...
  16. Jonny B

    ignition timing crazy

    thanks for advice etc.Just done compression test and got zero on two cylinders!!I was surprised it ran as well as it did,so i thought id just update yas .Time for a new 350 ,fair play to my old 'un at 46 years old and runnin' on one leg.So what seemed an impossible timing issue and made me...
  17. Jonny B

    ignition timing crazy

    Yes i checked tdc and timing marks,all correct,i will start further process of elimination this week,the secret is to do all the cheap easy stuff first eh,nothing worse than spending big money when its a two dollar ,ten minute fix.Comp,chain and vacuum checks cost nothing,timing checks done,its...
  18. Jonny B

    ignition timing crazy

    was running ok for a daily driver since i bought her ,then after sorting fuel system after it stopped running i decided to check timing and get it running great and fully serviced etc.Found dizzy cap and contact had burnt out and also noticed rotor was pointing at front centre of truck,not no1...
  19. Jonny B

    ignition timing crazy

    i will try and see if chain is worn as you say,if the slack is causing real timing to retard afew degrees then wouldnt i make up for the retarding by advancing it more?Could it be that previous owner modified engine and increased compression ratio to maybe 10-1 and added a cam causing the need...
  20. Jonny B

    ignition timing crazy

    Thanks ,yes engine warm and vac plugged.Fitted new plugs and they look good colour.Yes it runs real smooth at 16-20 degrees initial at 750 rpm,at 10 degrees it runs real lumpy and doesnt wana idle.Ill check compression on all cylinders next then,what psi range is ok?carb idle mixture seems...
  21. Jonny B

    ignition timing crazy

    I got my 1974 GMC c1500 with 350 sb and 350 trans,edelbrock 4 barrel.I checked TDC on compression stroke and timing marks lined up correct.Replaced HEI distributor cap and sprung coil to rotor contact with ac delco parts(old contact was burnt out and cap looked poor),truck was running.I decided...

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