View Full Version : keepin' it running - the non glamorous truck wrenching


Woogeroo
05-09-2006, 08:16 AM
heyas...

so, yesterday I swapped out the starter motor on my '65 c10, which has a '92 5.7l/350 carbureted engine... and it was relatively painless, considering. However, it starts much better now.

Anyhoo, I got to wondering about the basic things we all have to do to keep our trucks running... but they aren't really fancy or glamourous, but necessary.

So... what have you folks done lately to keep your truck running?

laters,

-W

cstanley
05-09-2006, 09:24 AM
new starter, fuel pump, fuel lines, sending unit. new alternator 2 months ago. pretty mild so far...

SIR
05-09-2006, 01:20 PM
....oil change/lube/visual inspection...wash & wax...whew..these trucks have alot of surface aera...

Woogeroo
05-10-2006, 07:54 AM
SIR - I know what you mean, just giving my long bed a good wash with soap and water takes a good while.

forget about polishing and doing the windows... hah.

I did the oil change/filter and lube this past week also... hopefully I can get around to rotating the tires also this week.

-W

Demmit_Hemmit's 65
05-10-2006, 11:55 AM
yep.............they're big alright.............try washing and waxing one with the extended roof like mine...................lol.........lol

SIR
05-10-2006, 12:47 PM
..the only "rotating" my tires need is to be "rotated" down the road....I'm going for a ride!!!!!