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71-longbed · 01-30-2003, 11:09 PM

noticed the other day ... my truck sorta pauses right after the tranny shifts ... ... it has a new cap, coil, vaccum hoses to the tranny and to the carb ... timing setting at about 10-11 degrees above top dead center.... haven't check the points or dwell yet.....

off the subject .....how long does everyone usually warm up their trucks ???...

mines a 350/th350 ...12 bolt rear diff.... dual glasspacks

Will67 · 01-30-2003, 11:20 PM

someone told me that if its doin that..then u need to change the tranny filter..i dont know though...

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-30-2003, 11:23 PM

Mine does that when the choke is still open and i like to let my truck run for about 5-10 minutes before i take off in the morning but my temp guage never gets off the needle...

71-longbed · 01-30-2003, 11:25 PM

the tranny filters only about 2 months old and the one i took off was clean

will i have to adjust the timing after i replace the rotor ??

Will67 · 01-30-2003, 11:27 PM

I dont know ne thing else haha..that all the advice i could give..sorry..but good luck

bigvinnie · 01-31-2003, 02:32 AM

no need to adjust timing after replacing the rotor... I would definitely check the dwell and re-check the timing if you make changes to dwell... better yet, switch to electronic ignition and be miles ahead...

71-longbed · 01-31-2003, 09:19 AM

thanks for the tips .... does anyone have any suggestions for a good HEI system to buy .... looking for something fairly easy to install but good quality at the same time .....

should i check the points gap before tweaking with the dwell ....before i bought the truck the former owner said he had just replaced the points......

much appreciate the advice

lukecp · 01-31-2003, 12:59 PM

Go to a salvage yard and pick up a used HEI distributor for 30-50 bucks. Put a new cap and rotor on it, get a set of plug wires for a '75 Chevy c-10 with a 350, and gap your plugs to .045".

To install the distributor, remove your old one, install the HEI with the rotor in the correct place so the timing is the same. Then, run a 12 ga. wire from the BATT terminal on the distributor to a source of power that is only hot when the igniton is on. There should be a terminal in the fuse box that says "IGN UNFUSED" that should be like that.

Then be prepared for better MPG, more power, and easier starts.

lukecp · 01-31-2003, 01:01 PM

BTW, make sure that you get an HEI that is non-computer controlled. A distributor of any small or big block Chevy V-8 will drop right in.

71-longbed · 01-31-2003, 07:11 PM

thanks yellow72custom ..... i plan on doing that once the rain stops.....

heres my truck .....let me know what you think

http://www.rayschevy.com/images/Othe...es71custom.htm

peace

lukecp · 01-31-2003, 07:21 PM

71-longbed, nice truck! It looks exactly like mine (same color and paint scheme), but in alot better shape. I didn't used to like that Ochre color, but after owning my truck for 2 years, i love it now.

71-longbed · 01-31-2003, 07:55 PM

THANKS !!!

Ochre huh .... i never knew what they called that color ....i didn't like it either when i first bought it .... but it's really grown on me .... plus you kinda stand out amoungst all the red and black civics on the road today

you got any pics of your chevy ...id love to see it

peace

lukecp · 01-31-2003, 08:08 PM

Well, i might. Click on "My Daily-Driver" in my profile. I was on MSN communities, but i think they deleted all of my pictures and shut down my site after being on there for 2 years with no new pics. I will get some new ones after i give the truck a good buffing though.

I know what you mean. I almost always have the only ochre vehicle of any kind on the road. Very easy to find in a parking lot

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71-longbed · 01-31-2003, 08:12 PM

i tried clicking on it ....must be deleted cus nothing comes up .....
what kinda gas mileage do you get ??

i get about 7 to 9 mpg in the city ...never really drive it on the freeway ... i only live 3 mile from my work......

lukecp · 01-31-2003, 08:18 PM

My motor (RV cam, allumium intake, Edelbrock carb, headers, flowmastes) gets about 10.4 mpg, and that is 50/50 highway city driving. It might get 11-12, but i don't drive it that easy, and the 4-barrell is open quite often

. If your 350 is stock and in good running shape, and you drive it normal, i don't see why you couldn't get 12-13 mpg when you upgrade to the HEI.

Low68 · 01-31-2003, 08:24 PM

Warm up? What is that?
No really, I have never let my truck warm up before driving it. If it starts to run bad, I just rev it higher. I usually have it running so that it is not a problem, but if it keeps stalling, I would just sit there revving it until it wouldn't stall and then take off. That is all history now though!!! You have to love efi! Oh well Good luck. From what I have heard, an HEI switch would be great, even if it didn't fix your problem. I have heard that for HEI, you are better of getting an aftermarket one like MSD or Proform rather than the oem units. Good luck
Low68

71-longbed · 01-31-2003, 08:29 PM

Im running a rochester q jet (quadra-puke), stock exhaust manifolds and dual glasspacks out the back....my 4 barrels open alot too .... are edelbrocks spring air valves similar to rochesters??? do you know ..

im looking forawrd to getting alittle better mpg's....before i bought this truck i drove a 4 banger mazda pickup ...it got 18mpg's and the motor was very tired ...... bit of a change for me

peace

01-30-2003, 11:09 PM	#1
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	Hesitates after shifting noticed the other day ... my truck sorta pauses right after the tranny shifts ... ... it has a new cap, coil, vaccum hoses to the tranny and to the carb ... timing setting at about 10-11 degrees above top dead center.... haven't check the points or dwell yet..... off the subject .....how long does everyone usually warm up their trucks ???... mines a 350/th350 ...12 bolt rear diff.... dual glasspacks

01-30-2003, 11:23 PM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Mine does that when the choke is still open and i like to let my truck run for about 5-10 minutes before i take off in the morning but my temp guage never gets off the needle... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-31-2003, 02:32 AM	#6
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	no need to adjust timing after replacing the rotor... I would definitely check the dwell and re-check the timing if you make changes to dwell... better yet, switch to electronic ignition and be miles ahead... __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

01-31-2003, 09:19 AM	#7
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	points to HEI conversion thanks for the tips .... does anyone have any suggestions for a good HEI system to buy .... looking for something fairly easy to install but good quality at the same time ..... should i check the points gap before tweaking with the dwell ....before i bought the truck the former owner said he had just replaced the points...... much appreciate the advice

01-31-2003, 12:59 PM	#8
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Go to a salvage yard and pick up a used HEI distributor for 30-50 bucks. Put a new cap and rotor on it, get a set of plug wires for a '75 Chevy c-10 with a 350, and gap your plugs to .045". To install the distributor, remove your old one, install the HEI with the rotor in the correct place so the timing is the same. Then, run a 12 ga. wire from the BATT terminal on the distributor to a source of power that is only hot when the igniton is on. There should be a terminal in the fuse box that says "IGN UNFUSED" that should be like that. Then be prepared for better MPG, more power, and easier starts. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

01-30-2003, 11:20 PM	#2
Will67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lebanon MO Posts: 57	someone told me that if its doin that..then u need to change the tranny filter..i dont know though...

01-30-2003, 11:25 PM	#4
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	the tranny filters only about 2 months old and the one i took off was clean will i have to adjust the timing after i replace the rotor ??

01-30-2003, 11:27 PM	#5
Will67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lebanon MO Posts: 57	I dont know ne thing else haha..that all the advice i could give..sorry..but good luck

01-31-2003, 01:01 PM	#9
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	BTW, make sure that you get an HEI that is non-computer controlled. A distributor of any small or big block Chevy V-8 will drop right in. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

01-31-2003, 07:11 PM	#10
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	thanks yellow72custom ..... i plan on doing that once the rain stops..... heres my truck .....let me know what you think http://www.rayschevy.com/images/Othe...es71custom.htm peace

01-31-2003, 07:21 PM	#11
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	71-longbed, nice truck! It looks exactly like mine (same color and paint scheme), but in alot better shape. I didn't used to like that Ochre color, but after owning my truck for 2 years, i love it now. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

01-31-2003, 07:55 PM	#12
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	THANKS !!! Ochre huh .... i never knew what they called that color ....i didn't like it either when i first bought it .... but it's really grown on me .... plus you kinda stand out amoungst all the red and black civics on the road today you got any pics of your chevy ...id love to see it peace

01-31-2003, 08:08 PM	#13
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Well, i might. Click on "My Daily-Driver" in my profile. I was on MSN communities, but i think they deleted all of my pictures and shut down my site after being on there for 2 years with no new pics. I will get some new ones after i give the truck a good buffing though. I know what you mean. I almost always have the only ochre vehicle of any kind on the road. Very easy to find in a parking lot . __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

01-31-2003, 08:12 PM	#14
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	i tried clicking on it ....must be deleted cus nothing comes up ..... what kinda gas mileage do you get ?? i get about 7 to 9 mpg in the city ...never really drive it on the freeway ... i only live 3 mile from my work......

01-31-2003, 08:18 PM	#15
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	My motor (RV cam, allumium intake, Edelbrock carb, headers, flowmastes) gets about 10.4 mpg, and that is 50/50 highway city driving. It might get 11-12, but i don't drive it that easy, and the 4-barrell is open quite often . If your 350 is stock and in good running shape, and you drive it normal, i don't see why you couldn't get 12-13 mpg when you upgrade to the HEI. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg



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01-31-2003, 08:24 PM	#16
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	Warm up? What is that? No really, I have never let my truck warm up before driving it. If it starts to run bad, I just rev it higher. I usually have it running so that it is not a problem, but if it keeps stalling, I would just sit there revving it until it wouldn't stall and then take off. That is all history now though!!! You have to love efi! Oh well Good luck. From what I have heard, an HEI switch would be great, even if it didn't fix your problem. I have heard that for HEI, you are better of getting an aftermarket one like MSD or Proform rather than the oem units. Good luck Low68 __________________ Build Thread

01-31-2003, 08:29 PM	#17
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	Im running a rochester q jet (quadra-puke), stock exhaust manifolds and dual glasspacks out the back....my 4 barrels open alot too .... are edelbrocks spring air valves similar to rochesters??? do you know .. im looking forawrd to getting alittle better mpg's....before i bought this truck i drove a 4 banger mazda pickup ...it got 18mpg's and the motor was very tired ...... bit of a change for me peace

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