Oh wow so it is set up like Dean said. Hmmmm my '79 had the electric setup but it was a 3 port valve instead of the later 5 port. Took me a minute to find one. So I'm guessing the gauge doesn't switch if there's a manual valve or how does that work?
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‘76 K10 SWB Silverado "Pops"- Off to its new home!
- Thread starter GWeakland620
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Mostly stock rebuild.
I have no idea. I only know there is 1 wire for the fuel sender that hooks up to the passenger tank.
Really!? I was saying how mine was... never seen another one like it.
Good question. I took all the extra tank stuff off mine when I put the body on the 4x4 frame. I got the 77 body as a roller with no engine, trans was in the box.
Yep. Found the valve Saturday and the bracket for the filler neck.
Cool, but not practical. lol
Lol! Agreed. Thats why mine got the delete kit!
Got the new tank in tonight. Still have the filler neck and the wire for the fuel sender to run still, but one step closer. Should be able to finish it up tomorrow and throw some gas in it.
Back in action! Took it for a quick spin around the block. Something is grinding pretty bad on the RF corner, so I’ll have to pull that apart and see if I have some bad bearings or if it’s the brakes.
Was able to get home quick enough for another short drive around the block and snap a couple better pictures before it got too dark.
And the rough side.....
And the rough side.....
Right front caliper is locking up. Do I try to spray it and move it back and forth? Or do I just replace it?
Can’t hurt to try and get it freed up. But good brakes are always handy.
When I got my 77 the brakes didn’t work, still got the marks on my garage from when I ran into the doorway!
You got the opposite problem though! Lol!
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It’s a lot of fun to lock the brakes up on 37’s with bouncy springs.
Just replace it. They are probably cheap.
Thanks Dean! I just want to drive it!I like it!
I have a similar story, but with my old mower lol.Can’t hurt to try and get it freed up. But good brakes are always handy.
When I got my 77 the brakes didn’t work, still got the marks on my garage from when I ran into the doorway!
You got the opposite problem though! Lol!
Probably should.
Had the right side do that on my '75. Got a caliper from Napa for under 50 bucks. Don't fool with the old one.
Ordered a reman unit from O’Reillys $24.99 should be here around 4 today.
Look at that brake line! Beef
Nicest part on the truck for now. Test drive proved we are good to go. Next stop gas station.
First trip for a fillup and sonic was a success! Truck loves cruising at 45mph. Just hums right along.
