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Wilsons project

Do you have a Harbor Freight nearby? They sell some very reasonably priced jack stands that would be much safer than cinder blocks. Cinder blocks can crumble quickly under the weight of a vehicle and kill you.
 
You can do this if you are willing to learn as you go.

To get this thing running again:
  • Pull the spark plugs and spray some oil in the top of the cylinders before you try to turn it over with the starter. Marvel mystery oil is good for that.
  • Check the fluid levels are all topped off
  • Then when you get a starter in it, turn it over without spark plugs until you see oil pressure. This will help clear the oil out you put in and get the motor ready for firing.
  • Reinstall spark plugs and try to start it
 
kennyw said:
Do you have a Harbor Freight nearby? They sell some very reasonably priced jack stands that would be much safer than cinder blocks. Cinder blocks can crumble quickly under the weight of a vehicle and kill you.
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I have some jack stands. The problem is that I’m afraid that the jacks will just sink into the ground. I’m going to have to find some plywood or something to put that jacks on to keep them from sinking but I was going to use cinderblocks because they were convenient and I had never heard of them being dangerous to set a car on but I think I’ll try to avoid them now.
 
73K5_Wilson said:
I have some jack stands. The problem is that I’m afraid that the jacks will just sink into the ground. I’m going to have to find some plywood or something to put that jacks on to keep them from sinking but I was going to use cinderblocks because they were convenient and I had never heard of them being dangerous to set a car on but I think I’ll try to avoid them now.
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If you put anything under the jack stand it will not sink.
Another way to use the cinder blocks is to have a piece of wood on top to protect it from sharp objects that could break it.
 
I'd trust big logs a foot or more in diameter cut to the length required a lot more than cinder blocks..
I witnessed a dead man being extracted from under a car he had up on cinder blocks at a body shop's parking lot years ago...an employee said "we did it all the time!--but the blocks just shattered without a warning"...poor guy was crushed flat,I'll never forget the blood ,looked like gallons of it..:eek:
 
Blazers been sitting for 10 years? That gas tank!

Oh yeah, and a '73 with a manual and a 205. Shoo-hoo-hoot, she's a keeper.
 
kennyw said:
Oh yea, drain that tank and put on fresh gas before trying to start it...

Got chance you will need a new fuel pump and carb rebuild too.
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Do you think the tank will need replacing?my dad told me it probably would. I’m planning on rebuilding the carb and I’ll go ahead and order a fuel pump.
 
Well this evening I looked at the vin number and according to what it says online it’s a 74 not a 73. I’ve always based what year it is based on the tail light number but I guess that was wrong. It shouldn’t make much of a difference though should it.
 
Welcome to your project. I didn't think I'd do as much work on mine as I have. As others mentioned patience is the key. Sound like you have some serious brake and suspension issues. I would get it to where she's safe to drive first.Brake, suspension, lighting, that kind of stuff. Then do all the "differed maintenance" on engine/ powertrain. Then mods. PLEASE Do not use cinder blocks or logs. invest in a set of jack stands and a floor jack, they are not that expensive and your life depends on them. And get ready to spend $$. As we say, all it takes is cubic dollars. And I worked on pretty much everything on mine, so feel free to ask.
 
kennyw said:
Do you have a Harbor Freight nearby? They sell some very reasonably priced jack stands that would be much safer than cinder blocks. Cinder blocks can crumble quickly under the weight of a vehicle and kill you.
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Agreed. I have 4 of their 6 ton stands and they are solid. They're only about $45 a pair and go on sale all the time and they always have 20% coupons. Well worth the money.
 
Toymyster said:
I would get it to where she's safe to drive first.Brake, suspension, lighting, that kind of stuff.
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I agree that needs to be done before driving on the road, but knowing if the engine and transmission work and being able to drive it around on his property are going to be useful to do that work.
 
73K5_Wilson said:
Hello. I am new to this forum and am looking forward to getting to know a lot of you all. I have a 1973 K5 blazer that I would like to make my project car. I’m only 18 and don’t know just a whole lot about these blazers but I know that the ones I have seen have looked awesome and they just look like a blast. So I just recently made an account on this forum because I’m sure that your knowledge will be extremely helpful as I go through fixing this blazer. So before I really get started, I’d like for your opinions on wether you think this is really a project that I should undertake. I’ll be honest, I’ve never really done anything like this. I enjoy working on cars but I’ve never had to work on one as much as I know I will for this one. Also I’d like it if you’d show me some of your blazers. I’m wanting it to be a daily driver but also something I could take to car shows. I don’t want a rock crawler or a mudding vehicle. I would include some pictures of it but I cannot figure out how. If you could tell me that’d be great. I know that there is going to be a lot of body work that will have to be done and unfortunately, I’ve never done any body work. It’s a 6 cylinder but I’m not sure if it’s the 4.1 liter or the 4.8 liter (but I want to say it’s the 4.1). Its a manual. I also know you can change it from 2 to 4 wheel drive. That’s really all I know about it. We bought it from a guy we go to church about eleven or twelve years ago and we got it for $115 and it still ran and everything but it had a death wobble(I think that’s what it’s called) and a few other obvious suspension issues like if you threw on the brakes the car would veer in a random direction. Anyways, everyone in my family was terrified to ride in it (including myself) so we parked it and it’s sat ever since. That was probably 10 years ago. I guess I mostly just want your honest opinion on wether this is a project I should undertake or wether I should just find some used truck online a spend my money on it. A lot of people I know have encouraged me to take this on but I figured I’d ask the people who probably own them and have worked with them a lot. I genuinely am interested in learning more about how to work on cars and I thought this blazer might be a good project. Also tell me what problems I might run into if I end up taking this on. I’ll post some pictures as soon as I figure out how or someone tells me how. I’m also not really sure if this is the right place to post all this but I’m hoping y’all will let me know. I really appreciate it. Thanks.
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Welcome!
 
When you get ready to try and start it, I wouldn't recommend trying to run what's in that tank. I use one of the portable boat fuel tanks or just run a line from the pump into a 5 gallon can of gas. Not ideal, but will work as a temporary fuel source and keep from sucking the bad fuel up into the carb. Carb will likely need cleaned out as well.
 
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