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Originally Posted by Jmclendon
So, apparently the plugs had fouled and the points needed adjusting. While there is a bit of sediment in the fuel, I'm told the tank is actually pretty clean.
Am I being unfair in thinking that if it was tuned less than 2 months ago and it hasn't been pushed real hard at all since then that I shouldn't be getting plugs which are fouling prematurely? I like the guy that's done most of the work. But, my gut is starting to tell me that maybe I'm getting taken for a ride. This last trip to the shop resulted in 11 hours of labour for the following:
Oil change (it was only changed 6 weeks ago. But, it had gotten dark pretty quickly)
Valve clearance adjustment
disassembly of distributor, clean and adjust points, lubricate advance weights
replace fuel sending unit
rework delivery pipe (the sending unit didn't quite align)
install a headlamp relay
I'm happy to pay what a job is worth, so if y'all think 11 hours is fair enough then I'll chalk it up as a lesson learned (IE, stop putting off buying the tools and shop manuals).
This dude is telling me that if it was him he would look at doing an engine rebuild in the next 6-12 months, as the engine is getting a bit noisy..... Again, it's all just starting to sound a bit over the top to me.
Anyway, the good news is I should be on the road again tomorrow.
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If it took him 11 hours to do all that he was working in the dark after killing a keg. No way!
First rule of 6066 GMC Club - Don't talk about 6066 GMC Club! Ok, that's not really it, but the first rule should be "Don't let anyone work on your truck but YOU."
Too many times we've seen great iron be mistreated by ignorant (though sometimes well meaning) mechanics that have zero experience with a car that doesn't run on a computer.
If you're going to run an old truck you *NEED* to buy a manual and you need to be willing to get your hands dirty. It's just a necessity, but it's a
good one. You'll learn valuable skills while tinkering with your baby and you'll grow closer to the historical genius engineering that made these engines. There's nothing like them, even today.
You don't need a ton of tools either. You can do most work on these trucks with a standard socket set (not metric), a couple of screwdrivers, and a set of wrenches, again standard. So for $60.00 you're all set to start fiddling!
The point is that you can't trust anyone with your truck. Only you.
