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Title: 85 Chevy Short Bed
Post by: 83LWB convert on November 03, 2012, 06:58:16 pm

Bought a 85 SWB that was a driver until parked 6 years ago.  Looking to get it running tomorrow, keep you guys posted.

Title: Re: 85 Chevy Short Bed
Post by: 83LWB convert on November 03, 2012, 07:12:06 pm

I'm having issues adding pictures I took from my phone, keeps saying the file size is too big. Any suggestions?

Title: Re: 85 Chevy Short Bed
Post by: mikek20 on November 03, 2012, 08:22:31 pm

have you read the threads that are practice pages by chance? there are a ton of helpful hints and troubleshooting tips in there. I wish I knew exactly how to help, but I'm only average with computer stuff

Title: Re: 85 Chevy Short Bed
Post by: 83LWB convert on November 04, 2012, 04:59:26 pm

Spent the day cleaning the truck. Cleaned the plugs, checked the distributed and tried pouring fresh fuel in, turns over but no fire.  Any ideas?

Title: Re: 85 Chevy Short Bed
Post by: gildardo01 on November 04, 2012, 07:10:11 pm

Quote from: 83LWB convert on November 04, 2012, 04:59:26 pm

Spent the day cleaning the truck. Cleaned the plugs, checked the distributed and tried pouring fresh fuel in, turns over but no fire.  Any ideas?

you can start by checking if you have current at the distributor, if you do then see if you have spark... if you have spark then you would want to check timing.... this is where i would start....

Title: Re: 85 Chevy Short Bed
Post by: 83LWB convert on November 04, 2012, 07:46:38 pm

Thanks, ill have to try that tomorrow when I get home from work.  Doing most of the work by myself so any ideas how to check spark by yourself?

Title: Re: 85 Chevy Short Bed
Post by: 83LWB convert on November 04, 2012, 08:10:15 pm

Here is a pic from this morning. Somebody put a GMC grill on at some point but it is a Chevy

Title: Re: 85 Chevy Short Bed
Post by: gildardo01 on November 04, 2012, 08:13:34 pm

well you can use an inline spark tester and crank it from the cab, you´ll be able to see the light from the cab.... their cheap and usually you can find them in any local parts store... check this one out in amazon...
http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-20610-Inline-Spark-Tester/dp/B0002STSC6

Title: Re: 85 Chevy Short Bed
Post by: 83LWB convert on November 04, 2012, 08:15:04 pm

Here some pictures of it so far.

Title: Re: 85 Chevy Short Bed
Post by: 83LWB convert on November 04, 2012, 08:21:59 pm

Quote from: gildardo01 on November 04, 2012, 08:13:34 pm

well you can use an inline spark tester and crank it from the cab, you´ll be able to see the light from the cab.... their cheap and usually you can find them in any local parts store... check this one out in amazon...
http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-20610-Inline-Spark-Tester/dp/B0002STSC6

I'll look for one, thanks