Wooohooo. It runs!

[B1B Keven]

After 20 years of sittin'. A new battery, cables, cleaning of the carb and fuel pump, she fired up.

Next I need to address the fuel tank ( it's currently getting fuel from a gas can) .

Still cant figure out the 'no charging' business. Might just need a voltage regulator.

Anywho, just wanted to share.

[Todd B]

Congrads!!!! Its fun with a gas can type tank. my son learned how to drive a stick with my 49 1-1/2 ton truck. Gas can in the front seat & no brakes. He would go around & around my land until he blew the fan belt. she got hot so he quit. Then we pulled it in the shop and built a log sided camper out of it.

I can share the excitement.

[pacerman]

Since the battery has been out of the truck you might want to polarize the generator to get the generator to charge. It doesn't cost anything and it's worth a try. Joe

[B1B Keven]

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Congrads!!!! Its fun with a gas can type tank. my son learned how to drive a stick with my 49 1-1/2 ton truck. Gas can in the front seat & no brakes. He would go around & around my land until he blew the fan belt. she got hot so he quit. Then we pulled it in the shop and built a log sided camper out of it.

I can share the excitement.

Thanks.

  pacerman said:

Since the battery has been out of the truck you might want to polarize the generator to get the generator to charge. It doesn't cost anything and it's worth a try. Joe

Thanks Joe, I tried that.

[MBF]

You may want to try removing the dust band on the generator and blowing it out w compressed air. Then check to make sure that the commutator is not badly oxidized, and that then look at the brushes and springs to make sure that they're making good contact with the comm. Congratulations on bringing another one back to life. Mike

[ggdad1951]

congrats! I've found it to be quite invigorating when it fires up for the first time!

[B1B Keven]

  MBFowler said:

You may want to try removing the dust band on the generator and blowing it out w compressed air. Then check to make sure that the commutator is not badly oxidized, and that then look at the brushes and springs to make sure that they're making good contact with the comm. Congratulations on bringing another one back to life. Mike

Thanks. I'll give that a shot or drop in my spare genny.

  ggdad1951 said:

congrats! I've found it to be quite invigorating when it fires up for the first time!

Thanks. Ya, I walked around for a while with a grin on my face.

[B1B Keven]

Well, it's a bad genny.

And, now the water pumps doin' it's impression of a water fall.

Oh well, it's sure fun to work on!

[KJ's Dodge]

There is so much satisfaction on getting one of these old truck to run. Congrats! Another one saved in the Pacific Northwest.

KJ

Edited July 8, 2011 by KJ's Dodge

[B1B Keven]

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That is so much satisfaction on getting one of these old truck to run. Congrats! Another one saved in the Pacific Northwest.

KJ

Thanks KJ! We should meet up somewhere when mines road worthy!

[Young Ed]

  ggdad1951 said:

congrats! I've found it to be quite invigorating when it fires up for the first time!

Yes it sure was. And it wasn't even my engine!

[B1B Keven]

With the fuel tank fixed and the charging system working, I took her out for a spin around the block ( a few times ).

Now it's more body work, paint, 16" wheels, lights, etc.................

[White Spyder]

Flat heads are bullit proof:):)

[Merle Coggins]

Atta Boy!!! I suppose you're still grining.

[DollyDodge]

Congrats.......it is such fun isn't it?

[B1B Keven]

  White Spyder said:

Flat heads are bullit proof:):)

smokes a bit.

  Merle Coggins said:

Atta Boy!!! I suppose you're still grining.

Yep!

  DollyDodge said:

Congrats.......it is such fun isn't it?

They are!. You know, this trucks been to Bishop. 1981 Mule Days.

Me, Dave Harris and another guy drove down from Susanville.

[raidmagic]

Congrats, nothing better than hearing it fire up for the first time. Looks like it's a pretty soild truck too.

[buds truck]

looks like fun. congrats!!!!!!!