6066 (1960-1966) GMC Truck Club

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Re: New to forum

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Originally Posted by Funky61 (Post 74551)

Very nice progress Uncmn!

Yes do give that rebuild a chance and see how it goes. I got a lot from Fetch’s thread on the rebuild (Very Helpful as always) and even though yours is different, it can’t be too much more difficult. Just get yourself a good comprehensive kit.

Thx funk61 , will definitely be using that thread as a reference. I’ve played with the carb on a motorcycle and was able to find a basic rebuild kit online, Got it running again but seems to be a bit too lean and still needs adjustments...Im hoping it will all be much easier on the 63 once I locate a good rebuild kit for the Rochester.

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Re: New to forum

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Originally Posted by Prowbar (Post 74556)

Hello there,

Good looking truck. I would recommend getting a rebuild kit for the carb and rebuild it. I did too and mine ran much better.
With a little gas in the tank my fuel filter is the same as yours regarding fuel level. I'm getting sufficient gas to the carburetor though.

I had the gas fumes in the cab thing as well, I contributed it to the fuel gauge gasket. After tightening the screws it got much better, will be replaced soon as the gauge don't work.

Interesting are the knobs left and right from the ignition, is the right one a cigarette lighter? What does the left one do?

What’s up Prowbar,
Glad you had good results after rebuilding the carb. Have yet to pin point the gas smell but maybe the rebuild will do some good after also inspecting the fuel gauge and other hoses. As for the knobs Starting from the far left knob it goes ; headlights , wipers , (steeringwheel) choke, cigarette lighter. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...ddba46ec4e.jpg

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Re: New to forum

Someone moved the choke because they have 2 rights hands - usually people are cussed with 2 left hands. Bet the previous owner found out the choke cable was to short for the different carb application. :rowdybeer: