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**jaros44sr** · 06-15-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

I sure hope so. It's about time!

Glad to hear your weekend went great!

I'm not sure if I'm going to go with the SS or plain steel. And I see that In-Line offers a 1/4" front to rear fuel return line, but I didn't have one on my Blazer?

Are you sure on the 1/4" fuel line? I had 3 lines, brake, 5/16" fuel, charcoal canister. Got rid of the charcoal cannister

RustyParts · 06-16-2009, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Also, I found out that if you use assembly lube on the fuel pump drive shaft it will keep it up in the block while you install the fuel pump

Make sure your engine is at the proper rotation, so the shaft is as far up in the block as it will go, makes it easier to assemble the fuel pump

Another little neat trick with the fuel pump rod is to remove the 3/8" bolt on the front of the engine just to right of the fuel pump, you can see the rod when the bolt is removed, and install a longer bolt but just tighten it finger tight against the pump rod that will hold her for sure.

Good lookin' work trooper.

**jaros44sr** · 06-17-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by RustyParts

Another little neat trick with the fuel pump rod is to remove the 3/8" bolt on the front of the engine just to right of the fuel pump, you can see the rod when the bolt is removed, and install a longer bolt but just tighten it finger tight against the pump rod that will hold her for sure.

Good lookin' work trooper.

Holy crap! Voices from the past

Nice idea on the bolt, didn't know that. I started to take that bolt out, but heard weird noices(crunching and crackling), so I tightened it back up. We should start a tip of the month thread

How's things with the Jimmy?

RustyParts · 06-18-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Holy crap! Voices from the past

Nice idea on the bolt, didn't know that. I started to take that bolt out, but heard weird noices(crunching and crackling), so I tightened it back up. We should start a tip of the month thread

How's things with the Jimmy?

Coat of paint, exhaust, and tires and I'm finished. Also need seat covered, carpet, Weatherstripping.

1949gmc · 07-11-2009, 01:10 AM

After all the 'small parts' comments in the other thread, it got me to wondering how you've been doing with this project. Anything new to report? I can't tell you how much the pictures have helped me figure my truck out. Thanks for being so detailed!

**jaros44sr** · 07-11-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 1949gmc

After all the 'small parts' comments in the other thread, it got me to wondering how you've been doing with this project. Anything new to report? I can't tell you how much the pictures have helped me figure my truck out. Thanks for being so detailed!

You're welcome, and thanks for watching! Jon's a funny guy, and thanks for having a sense of humor

I'm off to my Mothers 90th birthday, so I don't have much time, don't think she would understand my delay...

I'll try to post up in the next couple days, old and new problems arose, but progress continues

Gotta love having the edit button back

Chevyman63 · 07-11-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

You're welcome, and thanks for watching! Jon's a funny guy, and thanks for having a sense of humor

I'm off to my Mothers 90th birthday, so I don't have much time, don't think she would understand my delay...

I'll try to post up in the next couple days, old and new problems arose, but progress continues

Gotta love having the edit button back

J/K

**jaros44sr** · 07-11-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

J/K

dayum, I knew I would get one of them sooner or later

**jaros44sr** · 07-13-2009, 01:39 PM

Here's some pics. of what I'm into...

Alum. fuel line. Found out that -6 and -8 AN sizes are uni-flare, meaning a 45° flare tool will work. After seeing what happened to AJ's engine, I left a piece of rubber fuel line after the fuel filter that can be clamped off to run the engine out of fuel and work on the carb. Still waiting on the last of the fittings after the fuel filter, it is a 150° bend so the rubber hose doesn't hit the cross member

After alot of help, including diagrams, from the electrical guys( thanks VetteVet) I decided to send the harnesses back to M&H for the mods. Still under warranty, should be back in a couple weeks. Got the mechanical side of the water pump plumbed, so that is a plus

Interior is still pending, samples arrived, exactly as original. But they included a green color, and that threw a monkey wrench in the works

Clocked my alternator, another problem, since the armature came outta the brushes. Realized there is a hole thru the brush holder and rear half of housing to insert a rod to retain the brushes and allow you to reassemble the armature. DO NOT separate the field windings and rear half of the alternator, bad things will happen! You only have to pivot the front half to get the wire locations correct

low'n slow · 07-14-2009, 10:48 PM

Looking good Jim!

**jaros44sr** · 07-15-2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by low'n slow

Looking good Jim!

Thanks Doug, bad news today, M&H said 6 - 8 weeks to modify my harness! So, I'll be on the sidelines watching all the other builds, but there are alot of interesting builds to watch...These guys on this forum have the best trucks anywhere

How's things down your way, PM me.

msgross · 07-15-2009, 06:52 AM

sounds like you need to come hang out with us at Carlisle truck show then!

vtblazer · 07-15-2009, 07:55 PM

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sounds like you need to come hang out with us at Carlisle truck show then!

Oh man, I should bring all my years of parts gathering parts down there, sure would like to sell em off.

It's all good stuff but it's only good stuff to us poor folk lookin' for it...

msgross · 07-15-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Oh man, I should bring all my years of parts gathering parts down there, sure would like to sell em off.

It's all good stuff but it's only good stuff to us poor folk lookin' for it...

only $75 for a 10x30 spot with passes to get in and out with your driver. I might bring the RV up there for a little party..

vtblazer · 07-15-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

only $75 for a 10x30 spot with passes to get in and out with your driver. I might bring the RV up there for a little party..

Minor hi-jack Jim but it's my turn anyway...

So Mike, when is it?

I really do have a lot of stuff I could bring down, my trailer would be full.

You offering me a bunk in the RV?

msgross · 07-15-2009, 08:47 PM

hijack...

7-9 Aug

www.carsatcarlisle.com Special-K (Tim Hicks) has three spots near the truck shop (california) and usually has a cot in his area. IF I bring the RV then you are more than welcome to crash. I will probably only be there on Friday and Sat (fri night) since I live 45 minutes away and sunday is kinda dead.

AJs72K5 · 07-15-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

After seeing what happened to AJ's engine, I left a piece of rubber fuel line after the fuel filter that can be clamped off to run the engine out of fuel and work on the carb.

Glad to see somebody got some benefit out of my little fire.

**jaros44sr** · 07-16-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

sounds like you need to come hang out with us at Carlisle truck show then!

I'll see what I can do for Saturday

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Minor hi-jack Jim but it's my turn anyway...

, you're probably still aleast 5 up. BTW, good luck with the surgery

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Originally Posted by AJs72K5

Glad to see somebody got some benefit out of my little fire.

Yeah, sorry that it worked out that way, but it got me to thinking how can I prevent this from happening again

vtblazer · 07-16-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

I'll see what I can do for Saturday
I could try and make arrangements to deliver the blue blazer then and come down and hang out possibly

BTW, good luck with the surgery
Thanks, I go under the knife first thing in the motning.

Yeah, sorry that it worked out that way, but it got me to thinking how can I prevent this from happening again

I was also remembering AJ while I was cutting the flush mount gas door out of the quarter.

**jaros44sr** · 07-16-2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

I was also remembering AJ while I was cutting the flush mount gas door out of the quarter.

How about using electric shears, anything without sparks

You know my house is always open to you...candle burning in the window for guests. I get done work at 00:00 friday nite/saturday morning. I'd be honored to pull your fat arse around in a wagon at Carlisle

vtblazer · 07-16-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

I'd be honored to pull your fat arse around in a wagon at Carlisle

If it looks like I can have the blazer completed in time, I'm all for it.

Chevyman63 · 07-16-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

If it looks like I can have the blazer completed in time, I'm all for it.

Man...you beat me to it.

**jaros44sr** · 07-21-2009, 12:25 PM

Couldn't stand it any longer! Had to mount up my new fenders...couple shims here and there, also have to file lower fender mount hole, but not a bad fit for OEM to Repop. Nice work Tri-Pro!!! Gotta wait on mounting the grille and core support, need access to engine compartment

Chevyman63 · 07-21-2009, 02:22 PM

Looking good Jim.

Big J · 07-22-2009, 10:47 PM

Lookin' slick with the fenders on there.

07-11-2009, 01:10 AM	#1080
1949gmc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Lindenhurst, IL Posts: 659	Re: PO has me PO'd After all the 'small parts' comments in the other thread, it got me to wondering how you've been doing with this project. Anything new to report? I can't tell you how much the pictures have helped me figure my truck out. Thanks for being so detailed!

07-13-2009, 01:39 PM	#1084
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,762	Re: PO has me PO'd Here's some pics. of what I'm into... Alum. fuel line. Found out that -6 and -8 AN sizes are uni-flare, meaning a 45° flare tool will work. After seeing what happened to AJ's engine, I left a piece of rubber fuel line after the fuel filter that can be clamped off to run the engine out of fuel and work on the carb. Still waiting on the last of the fittings after the fuel filter, it is a 150° bend so the rubber hose doesn't hit the cross member After alot of help, including diagrams, from the electrical guys( thanks VetteVet) I decided to send the harnesses back to M&H for the mods. Still under warranty, should be back in a couple weeks. Got the mechanical side of the water pump plumbed, so that is a plus Interior is still pending, samples arrived, exactly as original. But they included a green color, and that threw a monkey wrench in the works Clocked my alternator, another problem, since the armature came outta the brushes. Realized there is a hole thru the brush holder and rear half of housing to insert a rod to retain the brushes and allow you to reassemble the armature. DO NOT separate the field windings and rear half of the alternator, bad things will happen! You only have to pivot the front half to get the wire locations correct __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 07-23-2009 at 12:39 PM.

07-14-2009, 10:48 PM	#1085
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 882	Re: PO has me PO'd Looking good Jim!

07-15-2009, 06:52 AM	#1087
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: PO has me PO'd sounds like you need to come hang out with us at Carlisle truck show then! __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

07-15-2009, 08:47 PM	#1091
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: PO has me PO'd hijack... 7-9 Aug www.carsatcarlisle.com Special-K (Tim Hicks) has three spots near the truck shop (california) and usually has a cot in his area. IF I bring the RV then you are more than welcome to crash. I will probably only be there on Friday and Sat (fri night) since I live 45 minutes away and sunday is kinda dead. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

07-21-2009, 12:25 PM	#1098
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,762	Re: PO has me PO'd Couldn't stand it any longer! Had to mount up my new fenders...couple shims here and there, also have to file lower fender mount hole, but not a bad fit for OEM to Repop. Nice work Tri-Pro!!! Gotta wait on mounting the grille and core support, need access to engine compartment __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 07-21-2009 at 12:28 PM.

07-21-2009, 02:22 PM	#1099
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: PO has me PO'd Looking good Jim. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

07-22-2009, 10:47 PM	#1100
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: PO has me PO'd Lookin' slick with the fenders on there. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build



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