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brokestudent · 02-13-2014, 05:13 PM

So I have been puttering around in the truck no big issues decided to drive her a little further today. She died though at a place I've already made it to. Seemed like she was running out of gas going down the road then finally died. The oil pressure light came on and stayed on at the end right before she died, it had been flickering bit right before she died and flickeringa lot yesterday changed the oil pressure switch today was taking her out see if she still flickered which she didn't. I put gas in her still won't start. It's a 63 Chevy c 10 and I don't have a clue what's wrong with her right now. Also when pushing her I could heara clicking sound

brokestudent · 02-13-2014, 05:19 PM

I got it restated now and its running hmm

brokestudent · 02-13-2014, 05:33 PM

Nope nevermind she is dead again

65Gregg · 02-13-2014, 05:38 PM

Check the fuel filter......e

ACK · 02-13-2014, 06:03 PM

In addition to fuel filter, see if the fuel pump is weeping, it could be going bad. If you did run out of gas and have a mechanical fuel pump, it can be a PITA getting her to start. Try drizzling a very small amount of gas into the carb and seeing if you can get her to turn over and get the gas flowing up to the carb again. Good luck.

brokestudent · 02-13-2014, 06:06 PM

I'm pretty sure the fuel system in this thing is rigged it looks like the fuel filter is connected to the line from the tank then an online filter with another hose running across the engine top to the carb

luvbowties · 02-14-2014, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brokestudent

I'm pretty sure the fuel system in this thing is rigged it looks like the fuel filter is connected to the line from the tank then an online filter with another hose running across the engine top to the carb

This description causes me to think a prev. owner must've had problems with trash coming FROM tank; hence, the filter BEFORE the fuel pump, what our forum often calls a pre-filter.
Sam

...and welcome to the forum.

**PGSigns** · 02-14-2014, 10:10 AM

I had a 65 that would do about the same thing. The fuel pump was weak and when the fuel got to low in the tank it would not pull fuel. Put a new fuel pump on it and it was good. Also a filter before the pump will ad to the strain and if it is weak will show up fast.
Jimmy

donthekawguy · 02-14-2014, 12:38 PM

Mine did the same thing. Fuel pump.

63burban4x4 · 02-14-2014, 12:53 PM

If your truck has sat around much, and considering it's 50 years old, it's pretty common for rust, sludge, etc to inhabit the fuel tank. If so, this will be an ongoing problem, best fixed with a new tank, or some kind of boil out and seal, etc. Try to look in the tank with a flashlight to see if you can see rust & debris. If so, and you can't address the fuel tank, you will need to be diligent about regularly changing the filter, or run the risk of breakdown on the road. The filter can clog up fast with that stuff stirred up.

blazer-k5 · 02-14-2014, 07:12 PM

Agree, about fuel filter. Cheap fix to. Just know that you could still have a weak fuel pump.

02-13-2014, 05:13 PM	#1
brokestudent Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Claremore, OK Posts: 44	help broke down So I have been puttering around in the truck no big issues decided to drive her a little further today. She died though at a place I've already made it to. Seemed like she was running out of gas going down the road then finally died. The oil pressure light came on and stayed on at the end right before she died, it had been flickering bit right before she died and flickeringa lot yesterday changed the oil pressure switch today was taking her out see if she still flickered which she didn't. I put gas in her still won't start. It's a 63 Chevy c 10 and I don't have a clue what's wrong with her right now. Also when pushing her I could heara clicking sound

02-13-2014, 05:19 PM	#2
brokestudent Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Claremore, OK Posts: 44	Re: help broke down I got it restated now and its running hmm

02-13-2014, 05:33 PM	#3
brokestudent Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Claremore, OK Posts: 44	Re: help broke down Nope nevermind she is dead again

02-13-2014, 05:38 PM	#4
65Gregg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Willis, Texas Posts: 754	Re: help broke down Check the fuel filter......e __________________ 65Gregg Blue long bed White TBSS 61 Impala “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain

02-13-2014, 06:03 PM	#5
ACK Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 540	Re: help broke down In addition to fuel filter, see if the fuel pump is weeping, it could be going bad. If you did run out of gas and have a mechanical fuel pump, it can be a PITA getting her to start. Try drizzling a very small amount of gas into the carb and seeing if you can get her to turn over and get the gas flowing up to the carb again. Good luck. __________________ My truck ain't dead, it just smells funny.

02-13-2014, 06:06 PM	#6
brokestudent Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Claremore, OK Posts: 44	Re: help broke down I'm pretty sure the fuel system in this thing is rigged it looks like the fuel filter is connected to the line from the tank then an online filter with another hose running across the engine top to the carb

02-14-2014, 10:10 AM	#8
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: help broke down I had a 65 that would do about the same thing. The fuel pump was weak and when the fuel got to low in the tank it would not pull fuel. Put a new fuel pump on it and it was good. Also a filter before the pump will ad to the strain and if it is weak will show up fast. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

02-14-2014, 12:38 PM	#9
donthekawguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rathdrum ID Posts: 1,129	Re: help broke down Mine did the same thing. Fuel pump. __________________ 66 shorty

02-14-2014, 12:53 PM	#10
63burban4x4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: US Posts: 446	Re: help broke down If your truck has sat around much, and considering it's 50 years old, it's pretty common for rust, sludge, etc to inhabit the fuel tank. If so, this will be an ongoing problem, best fixed with a new tank, or some kind of boil out and seal, etc. Try to look in the tank with a flashlight to see if you can see rust & debris. If so, and you can't address the fuel tank, you will need to be diligent about regularly changing the filter, or run the risk of breakdown on the road. The filter can clog up fast with that stuff stirred up.

02-14-2014, 07:12 PM	#11
blazer-k5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Mcloud,Ok Posts: 157	Re: help broke down Agree, about fuel filter. Cheap fix to. Just know that you could still have a weak fuel pump. __________________ No trees were killed to send this note but a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. AKA. RABIDJOE... if you have to ask you prob don't want to know. Ive had my shots dont worry 1960 235 4SPD C30

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