New owner of 1966 C10 Camper Special

[factorystock]

Originally Posted by hairdog

Yeah, 16.5, but Discount Tire quoted me 225 a tire for that size!

Yes, little pricey, but still available, saves you from searching for other 16" rims that accept caps. If you shop around, 16.5's can be had for less. https://www.ebay.com/itm/30439327637...YAAOSwwoliK7GU Maybe paint the rims a flat reddish orangish color with a silver ring to replicate the original look? Does it have a service parts identification decal inside glove box? Not all decals survived on 66's, they can peel off over time. Also, there may be a build sheet under the seat sandwiched between springs and foam.

[hairdog]

Might make a new thread about this but figure I'll just add this here and see if I get any responses.

My truck is so smoky, especially when it starts. I haven't done anything to it yet but wonder what I should attack first to make it run a little cleaner.

[cwcarpenter98]

Smoking real bad on startup is usually bad valve seals. You could have some other oil control issues if it's smoking all the time

[hairdog]

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Smoking real bad on startup is usually bad valve seals. You could have some other oil control issues if it's smoking all the time

Is that remedied by a valve job? (Sorry, but I am obviously not mechanically inclined).

[cwcarpenter98]

Originally Posted by hairdog

Is that remedied by a valve job? (Sorry, but I am obviously not mechanically inclined).

No worries! There's some valve seals that go on the valve stem under the valve springs to help control the oil. Over time, the valve seals can wear out and allow oil to leak down into the combustion chamber during operation, but especially after sitting.
A valve job usually refers to cleaning up the valve seats on the combustion chamber side of the engine and replacing or cleaning up the valves.

[hairdog]

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

No worries! There's some valve seals that go on the valve stem under the valve springs to help control the oil. Over time, the valve seals can wear out and allow oil to leak down into the combustion chamber during operation, but especially after sitting.
A valve job usually refers to cleaning up the valve seats on the combustion chamber side of the engine and replacing or cleaning up the valves.

Thank you for the clarification.

[cwcarpenter98]

Happy to help!

[bigmoe]

You can change valve seals without removing the heads. It involves putting an air fitting in the spark plug hole. Air pressure applied keeps the valve from falling down when you remove the valve spring. I've never done it but there's videos on youtube.

Edit: You can also accomplish the same thing by feeding some rope in the spark plug hole while raising the piston until the piston and rope come up tight on the valve, holding it up.

[Paul Y]

To add to Bigmoe's comment I changed out valve springs both ways, air and, in my case, an old spark plug lead - you will need to remove the valve springs to replace the seals.

It is really rather simple - don't be afraid to give it a go - and if it doesn't go according to plan take the head off and use the opportunity to do the valve job.

Looks like a really nice truck.

Enjoy!

P.

[hairdog]

Thanks to both of you.