Pullstart 71,031 #426 Posted August 23 It’s always something, but at least it’s in the driveway! I was just about to take a 1/2 mile shake down cruise and I see the fuel pump blasting spurts out! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 80,177 #427 Posted August 23 5 minutes ago, Pullstart said: It’s always something, but at least it’s in the driveway! I was just about to take a 1/2 mile shake down cruise and I see the fuel pump blasting spurts out I've been reading a lot about this and many other things for my own old truck. Fuel pumps have a fairly high failure rate. I'm seriously considering changing my truck to a Facet brand electric pump and adding the inertia switch that a later model vehicle would use for cutting off the fuel pump after a crash. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineedanother 2,789 #428 Posted August 23 On 8/22/2026 at 11:33 AM, ebinmaine said: I've driven hundreds of vehicles over the years but I don't recall ever driving one. Owned a couple that weren't registered and rode in a few. Neat throwback. The first one I drove was an early '60s Ford Econoline that started its life as a Bell Telephone service van. Straight 6 between the front seats. Not a hotrod or muscle car but I kinda wish I still had that one. I also had a '48 chevy pickup in my early years and had to double clutch. Glad I learned that skill as well since I occasionally drive a KW T-800 and sometimes need to. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 17,246 #429 Posted August 23 3 hours ago, 953 nut said: Film splicing 101, not engineering classes. You are wasting your time if you are looking for an honest commercial. “Say it ain’t so, Joe!” 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 71,031 #430 Posted 3 hours ago We took a drive tonight. Mrs. P drove it like she parked it yesterday! Things it needs yet: Throttle adjustment. The hydroboost seems to be enough of a drag at idle, it’ll stall if you spike the brakes hard enough. Wiper motor, wipers I have another motor. I just need to swap it in. Windshield its a little cracked, all over. IMG_8503.jpeg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 71,031 #431 Posted 2 hours ago But the drive didn’t happen without a little leak first. The cooler I stuck on may have been restrictive. It blew the input line out and sprayed down the whole shop! I added a new cooler and high pressure hose. IMG_8493.jpeg 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
