76 CCDRW...Cummins noises

[76zimmer]

well for a western truck I suppose its rusty....but you know what MI trucks are like....a little sandblasting and paint, and it'll be primo again!

So, I see this project snowballing already....since I got the box off, and the front clip is coming off, might as well _____________, _________________,______________,________________,____________________,_________________............(you fill in the blanks)

 

[76zimmer]

who wants a free subscription to Diesel Power mag?
I am resusbscribing and I can add a free sub...first reply post gets it!

 

[jekquistk5]

who wants a free subscription to Diesel Power mag?
I am resusbscribing and I can add a free sub...first reply post gets it!

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[max 02]

well for a western truck I suppose its rusty....but you know what MI trucks are like....a little sandblasting and paint, and it'll be primo again!

So, I see this project snowballing already....since I got the box off, and the front clip is coming off, might as well _____________, _________________,______________,________________,____________________,_________________............(you fill in the blanks)

Sand blast and paint. Or have Kert build you a new box frame!??

Now THAT would be Balling!

 

[76zimmer]

Sand blast and paint. Or have Kert build you a new box frame!??

Now THAT would be Balling!

new frame isn't warranted but your right, how cool would that be! I want to replace the brake lines and might as well strip blast and paint while I have the opportunity.......but sure would be easier with the cab off too!

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Great Jesse' pm me your addy!

 

[76zimmer]

Had a few hours of shop time today, so I got the radiator, A/C stuff, trans cooler, core support, and bumper off today.
Getting rid of the factory A/C stuff, and the trans cooler.....anybody interested in any of it? free you pay shipping.

 

[82355]

Are you putting AC back on when the Cummins goes in?

Martin

 

[76zimmer]

Eventually Yes, Vintage Air unit.

 

[82355]

Are you getting rid of the ac compressor and brackets as well?

Because I have a 402 in a Blazer that needs some AC brackets.....

Martin

 

[76zimmer]

Not sure of the condition of the compressor, it hasn't had a belt on it since I've owned the truck, but I could be persuaded to trade them. What ya got?

 

[76zimmer]

Got the fenders and most everything up top disconnected.
The cruise control is up for grabs if anybody wants it....same deal, free you pay shipping.

 

[76zimmer]

A/C compressor and brackets, and front end removed.

 

[82355]

I was more interested in the brackets than the compressor.

Martin

 

[76zimmer]

yep got all 5 of the brackets as pictured, thats all you need? no hoses/evap/condensor?

 

[82355]

No, I would need the condenser and hoses.

Martin

 

[76zimmer]

brackets, condenser and all hoses/tubes then?
There is also these tubes through the core support....I'll try to get them out as well as the grommet....
PM me your addy and I'll get you a shipping cost.

 

[76zimmer]

removed valve covers to check #'s...336781 castings with Sept.17.75 and Oct.1.75 casting dates...couldn't get to the block casting date to see how close they all were, but the VIN is stamped into the block so I'm sure its original.
took a compression test as well, looking pretty good overall....1st set of test numbers was as run condition, slightly warmed up before test, but certainly not hot to work on. 2nd set of numbers was with some oil sprayed in on top of the pistons to see if it would seal the rings anymore, negligible increase as recorded. Looks like a few are wet with oil as well, not a suprise as this engine was uning about 1 quart of 15-50 every 350mi.

 

[tRustyK5]

Those compression numbers don't look bad considering how bad the plugs look.

 

[y5mgisi]

I just wish I could he there wrenching with you on this project! Looks so fun!

 

[76zimmer]

I just wish I could he there wrenching with you on this project! Looks so fun!

Extra hands would be great!
Im off for a couple days so hope to make a little progress here!

Those compression numbers don't look bad considering how bad the plugs look.

I thought they looked pretty good as well, considering the oil usage.
It actually has pretty good power still.
Seems a lot of these old BBC's need guides so I'm thinking thats the case here as well.
It got sprayed good with a fogging oil at shutdown and it will sit in the shop under a bench for a spare or for some crazy reason I'm thinking it should go in the Vette????