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by GiS
Thu Aug 13, 2015 1:52 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: Great now it's stalling
Replies: 10
Views: 646

Re: Great now it's stalling

I second the fuel filter inspection, remove, drain and see if you can easily blow through it .. I had some stalling, wouldnt re-start issues and it was a mix of crud in the fuel tank itself, and build up inside of the fuel lines.
by GiS
Tue Aug 11, 2015 12:29 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: Overheating (again!)
Replies: 2
Views: 275

Overheating (again!)

Hey guys! Been slowly crossing things off the to-do list on my 66 D100 (318 Poly) and one of the last remaining issues is a possible overheating problem, I say possible because I am not boiling over or blowing steam but am getting a little too far to the "right side" of my temp gauge! Here is the cu...
by GiS
Mon May 25, 2015 2:56 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: Finally found some wiper arms .. now to find wipers?
Replies: 8
Views: 1485

Finally found some wiper arms .. now to find wipers?

Hey guys,

Finally found a nice clean set of wiper arms for my 66 D100 .. NOW, does anyone have a part# handy for a set of compatible wipers?

I am getting SO close to getting this on the road I can taste it!

Thanks a ton,
by GiS
Thu Apr 16, 2015 7:29 am
Forum: *ELECTRICAL/GAUGES/LIGHTING HELP*
Topic: Electronic Ignition and Alternator question
Replies: 12
Views: 2311

Re: Electronic Ignition and Alternator question

Thank you all for the continued advice! Unfortunately the Alt does NOT start charging with throttle or increased RPM, batt votage still remains a dismal 12.2 to 12.3V... Walt - That's a GREAT POST! I am going to go home tonight and make sure that my wiring exactly matches your diagram, the truck sta...
by GiS
Tue Mar 31, 2015 9:24 am
Forum: *ELECTRICAL/GAUGES/LIGHTING HELP*
Topic: Electronic Ignition and Alternator question
Replies: 12
Views: 2311

Re: Electronic Ignition and Alternator question

Thank you ALL for your help here! Let me get back to you with some more info, and of course a few more questions :lol: Just to catch everyone up, I've got the Electronic Ignition installed (Proform Kit) and it seems to be working! It fired up almost instantly when I first turned it over! :) ... It a...
by GiS
Thu Mar 26, 2015 1:09 pm
Forum: *ELECTRICAL/GAUGES/LIGHTING HELP*
Topic: Electronic Ignition and Alternator question
Replies: 12
Views: 2311

Electronic Ignition and Alternator question

Hey guys, installing a Electronic Ignition kit on my 66 Poly 318 tonight/this weekend and think I have confused myself while thinking about this ... 1. After installing the EI kit, do I NEED to replace my Ignition Coil?? I've read about a few people doing that and I am not sure if it was required, o...
by GiS
Thu Mar 26, 2015 7:53 am
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: New Truck - Checking in!
Replies: 5
Views: 410

New Truck - Checking in!

Hey everyone, I've been spending the past few weeks on your website bringing myself up to speed and getting ready for my first Sweptline, managed to find what I think was a pretty clean one sitting in Washington and went through the steps to bring it back home to Canada. 1966 D100, Poly 318 w/ 3 spe...