1986 Chevy K30 CUCV/M1008 rebuild

[1967KaiserM715]

Amazing how slow things go, and how nothing gets done, because you misplace that one tool, that you normally get several of... clutch alignment tool. I just did one last year, no clue where I put that tool...found the box though.

Anyways, flywheel installed and torqued to 110ft-lbs.

[1967KaiserM715]

Pressure plate on, new throw-out bearing, transmission and engine installed.

Some clearance issues with the headers. Not sure how I will proceed just yet.

Some accessories installed, I used a fan clutch from a 6.2 diesel, I'll see how it works out.only the later 292(1982+)had these clutches. I'm using a turnbuckle to adjust alternator tension, I will need a stud on the water pump to finish install.

[obijuan]

Sweeeeet. Got excited to see a k30. Then a 292. Then alpine green. Then an nv4500!!

Subscribed af.

[1967KaiserM715]

Got some work done on exhaust, prying and heating wasn't working, so cutting torch and grinder came out, all tube seperated, #1 and #2 tubes sat fine when set in place, #3 there is many issues...first was the tube was physically 3 inches longer then #1and #2...so some bending and cutting-all tubes same length, and no contact issues now.

I also had to grind some of the exhaust flange to clear the Offenhauser intake... but now it's almost ready for a carburetor. Distributor is in, need some bolts for the valve cover, and PCV/breathers. I have a new fuel pump ready for install...might be able to make some noise soon.

[1967KaiserM715]

Been a while, had to tweak the exhaust a little bit, the flange was in a poor spot and could not get a reducer in place. Now I'm ready to finish the exhaust system, and get the intake back in place.

I also started going through the axles, rear had all new brakes previously installed- I did replace one wheel seal. And all the studs on the drivers side-the originals were either worn or had rusted, didn't feel safe using them either way.

Been very busy with work, and doing some house searching.

[1967KaiserM715]

I decided to do a rear mount gas tank. I am using a 31 gallon blazer tank. By moving the rear crossmember all the way back, the tank will clear the right rear shock mount. Ground clearance isn't compromised much with a hitch. But I plan on a skid plate at some point.

I also scored a CUCV brush guard for cheap.

[MTCK]

Looks good! Assume you’re ditching the saddle tanks? My 292 wouldn’t make it very far with 31 gallons but I bet yours is quite a bit better with the 4500.

[1967KaiserM715]

Originally Posted by MTCK

Looks good! Assume you’re ditching the saddle tanks? My 292 wouldn’t make it very far with 31 gallons but I bet yours is quite a bit better with the 4500.

Thanks!

Yeah, because I put in 64" rear springs from a later style 1 ton truck, I would only have been able to do a 16 gallon side tank, and because I didn't have any 16 gallon tanks, and I would want 2 of them it was cheaper to figure out a rear tank. I paid $167 for the 31 gallon, sender and straps-including shipping.

I would have done a 40 gallon tank, but the right rear inboard shock would have interfered with the larger tank. If I remember, the 40 gallon was 4 inches longer and 1 inch deeper.

[farmall]

I have never heard split exhaust routed to the right and left on a Chevy 6 before. What are your plans on routing?

[1967KaiserM715]

Originally Posted by farmall

I have never heard split exhaust routed to the right and left on a Chevy 6 before. What are your plans on routing?

Sorry, just saw this, been way to busy with work, and then managed to get an infection in my knee, which made me a complete cripple for the last 2 weeks (I could not put any weight on my knee).

Anyways, I plan on dumping the exhaust right in front of the drivers rear tires. Keeps it short and I don't need to find the angles to get over and around the fuel tank. Nice and simple for now.

I managed to get the rear half of the frame painted, and finalized the fuel tank install, now I am ready to route fuel and brake lines.

[1967KaiserM715]

I also had an adapter machined to fit the offenhauser intake and converts directly to a Jolley 2 barrel, this makes it much easier then using 2 or 3 adapters to get from the offenhauser to 2 barrel. I need to modify the power steering bracket I made, it's a tight fit, and I'm hitting someplace that isn't allowing the bracket to sit correct.

[1967KaiserM715]

Been a while since an update. Engine is pretty close to being finished, had to custom fabricate a power steering pump bracket, tensioners installed for alternator and PS pump. Also picked up a 8ft stepside bed, will need to widen either fenders or bed itself, and add inner fender tubes to help clear the inner rear dual tires.

[1967KaiserM715]

Getting some work done, making the step bed 4 inches wider, scored a set of brand new fenders with the marker lamps(73-78 style). Two of the pictures show before and after fender coverage of the rear dually tires.

Can't figure why the pictures uploaded sideways or upside down.

[1967KaiserM715]

Trying to show rear fender coverage better, and some of the parts I widened installed. Running several ideas on how to do the tailgate, wouldn't mind getting rid of chains, so I could widen the gate 2", and build some post/pockets... or just widen gate the 4 inches, not sure yet.

[MTCK]

Great progress. I think it would look cool to have the narrow box and bigger fenders but probably a lot more work too.

[duallydude63]

i have a 63 on a 73/87 frame i jst widen the fender by 4 inches !!!

[1967KaiserM715]

Originally Posted by duallydude63

i have a 63 on a 73/87 frame i jst widen the fender by 4 inches !!!

That was my original plan, but didn't like the look of the wider 73-87 style fenders. So I went the more difficult route.

Not much to report, been busy, house hunting, prepping the 8ft bed for paint for my other square, fixing up the Honda 250 3 wheeler. Also found a nice set of rock sliders for my other truck-I plan to use as steps, but excellent start. Plus weather has been all over the place.

But I scored a nice set of clifford shorty headers, these fit 10 times better, no massaging of pipes to fit, no grinding, just plopped right on, no mess, no fuss. I've been hoping to drag the truck into the garage so I can start ordering brake parts, just want to make sure I dont need bearings or kingpins as well.

Pictured is rock sliders, 2 angles of the Clifford headers, and the screw up I did on the 8ft bed that I'm fixing...got distracted and put an extra coat on, so the paint ran, finally getting around to fixing and respraying.

[farmall]

I would love to hear what those pipes sound like exiting each side.