305E V6 troubles
Hey All.
I have a 65 GMC with a 305E V6. It was last started it on Christmas day, start it about once every couple of weeks if not more, and drive it a round to keep things lubed. For now the truck is used as a truck.
Here's the issue: After the truck got warm, I heard for loud pops, dark smoke from the tail pipe, and died. I pulled the distributor, and this is what I saw (pic below).
The motor was supposedly rebuilt in the 90's and only has about 10000 miles on it. Besides the distributor gear being shot (distributor about three months old) and cam gear shot (more than likely), any other things to look for? The motor has always an hot for me. Changed the thermostat to 180 deg, didn't really help. After driving the truck for about an hour and a half or so, if I turn it off, I have to let it sit and cool before it will start again.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. I do not know any mechanics in my area that work know anything about this motor.
|