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**LostMy65** · 02-03-2014, 11:07 PM

Look at that interior!
Clean it, get it running, and drive it.
Nothing more.

T and S · 02-10-2014, 07:10 PM

MAJOR SET-BACK!!!

Decided to take off valve cover before I tried to turn engine over. WOW, what a nasty mess, I never dreamed it would rust like that! Rust particles were an inch deep around valve springs. I vacuumed up and blew off the rust and sprayed with blaster. I then removed lifter cover, no better there.
I would really like to rebuild this motor, but at this point I don't even think it would be possible to disassemble it.
If it was hot tanked do you think it might come apart ?
Pics - not for the squeamish LoL !

NONHOG · 02-10-2014, 07:19 PM

How the heck? Kids and a garden hose? "Fill er up!" Sorry to see that.

NONHOG · 02-10-2014, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T and S

If it was hot tanked do you think it might come apart ?

If you sealed it up and filled it with vinegar. Maybe it'll loosen up?

firemanjimtfd · 02-10-2014, 07:57 PM

WOW !! Wonder if truck has been under water in a flood. Check to see if transmission and rear end are the same way.

T and S · 02-10-2014, 08:03 PM

no flood, interior is fine,

ZouchaR · 02-10-2014, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T and S

MAJOR SET-BACK!!!

Decided to take off valve cover before I tried to turn engine over. WOW, what a nasty mess, I never dreamed it would rust like that! Rust particles were an inch deep around valve springs. I vacuumed up and blew off the rust and sprayed with blaster. I then removed lifter cover, no better there.
I would really like to rebuild this motor, but at this point I don't even think it would be possible to disassemble it.
If it was hot tanked do you think it might come apart ?
Pics - not for the squeamish LoL !

I have a very nice 292 that will bolt right into that truck... and it ran when I took it out.

**60-66** · 02-10-2014, 08:41 PM

That definitely needs to come apart now. I would pull the intake/exhaust and remove the head. If the cylinders look like that, pitted cylinder walls, you might as well give up on that engine. Pits can be so deep it wont clean up with a .030 bore, but then again maybe the bores didn't rust ? If you do rebuild it have block and head Magnufluxed for cracks. Water can crack anything when frozen. Its very odd to see rust on the outer part of the head like that though, its almost like it was poured into the engine. I hope its OK.

T and S · 02-10-2014, 10:32 PM

It is weird, the rust is almost like sand. It is dry, it just vacuumed up. The rockers were not pitted at all, after I sprayed blaster on them the rust seemed to just rub off. It was suggested that maybe it had a blown head gasket that caused it to rust up like that. I deliver parts for a local auto parts store, I am going to check with the machine shop for their opinion.
Thanks for the offer on the 292, but that is a little far for me.

Ta2Don · 02-11-2014, 11:13 AM

Wow! Hopefully it'll clean up nice...

**TJ's Chevy** · 02-11-2014, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T and S

It is weird, the rust is almost like sand. It is dry, it just vacuumed up. The rockers were not pitted at all, after I sprayed blaster on them the rust seemed to just rub off. It was suggested that maybe it had a blown head gasket that caused it to rust up like that. I deliver parts for a local auto parts store, I am going to check with the machine shop for their opinion.
Thanks for the offer on the 292, but that is a little far for me.

Crud...I've never seen them that bad! lol. While yer at it ya might consider taking a flashlight and looking at the cylinder walls...and maybe even pull the pan to see what shape the bottom end is in...Either someone put a ton of water in there....or I don't know what the heck! lol. Jese! I have a 292 that sat in moisture for 13 years and runs great. You could buy a crate engine 250 and call it good. Re-paint it the oem green and no one but you would know the difference.

aggie91 · 02-11-2014, 05:29 PM

I would think a good machine shop could hot tank it and get it apart for a rebuild, I would be worried about the cylinder walls getting pitted...

Hope it turns out for the best...

This might change your plan to start with if the engine is not salvageable. But do a V8 swap and keep everything else as you planned...just a thought...

T and S · 02-11-2014, 09:27 PM

I talked to several people today, a couple were mechanics. Two of the mechanics thought it was sludge in the motor from inferior motor oil that dried up over the years, and drew moisture. I am going to pull it and tear it down and go from there.

T and S · 02-17-2014, 07:55 PM

Drained the old oil today. Probably was a quart, maybe two of antifreeze in the oil. I am hoping maybe it is only a blown head gasket. I also pulled the distributor, finally a little good news, the oil pump shaft was clean, just covered with oil. The old oil looked red in the sunlight for some reason. Oh well the saga continues......

nxtruck · 02-17-2014, 10:41 PM

VERY nice truck, and I'm looking forward to seeing it running around here, since you don't live that far away. I hope you're able to get it running without too much more trouble. You may get by just pulling the head off, seeing how everything else looks, and going from there.
Again, congrats on finding this truck!

Jeff La · 02-17-2014, 11:02 PM

Hoping for the best

T and S · 02-17-2014, 11:07 PM

Chris, I used to buy jeep parts from you years ago. I work with Fred over at ATP in Jackson FYI

jesseo · 02-18-2014, 03:46 AM

Great truck. Watching to see how the engine turns out. Let's see more pics once you start cleaning the interior, body etc. That thing is sooooo Coool

nxtruck · 02-18-2014, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T and S

Chris, I used to buy jeep parts from you years ago. I work with Fred over at ATP in Jackson FYI

Yep, I remember talking with you and Fred one of the last times I stopped by your store a while back, that you were looking for one of these trucks. You sure did find a nice one!

**TJ's Chevy** · 02-18-2014, 11:58 AM

Eagerly waiting on news! Glad yer motor isn't seeming to to bad.

T and S · 04-17-2014, 10:21 PM

Update (kind of): Haven't worked on the truck any, to many irons in the fire. I did pick up a set of rally's for it from Specialty Retail here on the boards (work with him). I am planning to raise the roof on an old shed I have to put my trailer and tractor in, then I will have room to tear into the 66. I hope to tear into the motor as soon as I get the shed done this summer.

T and S · 06-22-2014, 09:51 AM

Found this on the boards. Engine has 2 barrel carb and electronic ignition, now sitting in my garage.

**specialtyretail** · 06-22-2014, 10:13 AM

I can just hear the money flying out of your wallet next weekend at DuQuoin. Do not be afraid, i will help you spend it..

**Palf70Step** · 06-22-2014, 08:35 PM

That engine will look nice in your truck.

T and S · 07-02-2014, 09:58 PM

The reason I am not getting nothing done on the 66' is because I am working on this shed, so that I have room to work on the truck. Also my dad is 97 yrs young, and his health is going down hill, so I have been spending a lot of time with him.

02-03-2014, 11:07 PM	#26
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,460	Re: 1966 "find and fix" Look at that interior! Clean it, get it running, and drive it. Nothing more. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

02-10-2014, 07:10 PM	#27
T and S Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Oak Ridge, Mo. Posts: 301	Re: 1966 "find and fix" MAJOR SET-BACK!!! Decided to take off valve cover before I tried to turn engine over. WOW, what a nasty mess, I never dreamed it would rust like that! Rust particles were an inch deep around valve springs. I vacuumed up and blew off the rust and sprayed with blaster. I then removed lifter cover, no better there. I would really like to rebuild this motor, but at this point I don't even think it would be possible to disassemble it. If it was hot tanked do you think it might come apart ? Pics - not for the squeamish LoL ! Attached Images

02-10-2014, 07:19 PM	#28
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: 1966 "find and fix" How the heck? Kids and a garden hose? "Fill er up!" Sorry to see that. __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

02-10-2014, 07:57 PM	#30
firemanjimtfd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sapulpa Oklahoma Posts: 197	Re: 1966 "find and fix" WOW !! Wonder if truck has been under water in a flood. Check to see if transmission and rear end are the same way.

02-10-2014, 08:03 PM	#31
T and S Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Oak Ridge, Mo. Posts: 301	Re: 1966 "find and fix" no flood, interior is fine,

02-10-2014, 08:41 PM	#33
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,322	Re: 1966 "find and fix" That definitely needs to come apart now. I would pull the intake/exhaust and remove the head. If the cylinders look like that, pitted cylinder walls, you might as well give up on that engine. Pits can be so deep it wont clean up with a .030 bore, but then again maybe the bores didn't rust ? If you do rebuild it have block and head Magnufluxed for cracks. Water can crack anything when frozen. Its very odd to see rust on the outer part of the head like that though, its almost like it was poured into the engine. I hope its OK. __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

02-10-2014, 10:32 PM	#34
T and S Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Oak Ridge, Mo. Posts: 301	Re: 1966 "find and fix" It is weird, the rust is almost like sand. It is dry, it just vacuumed up. The rockers were not pitted at all, after I sprayed blaster on them the rust seemed to just rub off. It was suggested that maybe it had a blown head gasket that caused it to rust up like that. I deliver parts for a local auto parts store, I am going to check with the machine shop for their opinion. Thanks for the offer on the 292, but that is a little far for me. Last edited by T and S; 02-10-2014 at 10:37 PM. Reason: add sentence

02-11-2014, 11:13 AM	#35
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: 1966 "find and fix" Wow! Hopefully it'll clean up nice... __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

02-11-2014, 05:29 PM	#37
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 1966 "find and fix" I would think a good machine shop could hot tank it and get it apart for a rebuild, I would be worried about the cylinder walls getting pitted... Hope it turns out for the best... This might change your plan to start with if the engine is not salvageable. But do a V8 swap and keep everything else as you planned...just a thought... __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

02-11-2014, 09:27 PM	#38
T and S Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Oak Ridge, Mo. Posts: 301	Re: 1966 "find and fix" I talked to several people today, a couple were mechanics. Two of the mechanics thought it was sludge in the motor from inferior motor oil that dried up over the years, and drew moisture. I am going to pull it and tear it down and go from there.

02-17-2014, 07:55 PM	#39
T and S Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Oak Ridge, Mo. Posts: 301	Re: 1966 "find and fix" Drained the old oil today. Probably was a quart, maybe two of antifreeze in the oil. I am hoping maybe it is only a blown head gasket. I also pulled the distributor, finally a little good news, the oil pump shaft was clean, just covered with oil. The old oil looked red in the sunlight for some reason. Oh well the saga continues......

02-17-2014, 10:41 PM	#40
nxtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Jackson, Mo. Posts: 603	Re: 1966 "find and fix" VERY nice truck, and I'm looking forward to seeing it running around here, since you don't live that far away. I hope you're able to get it running without too much more trouble. You may get by just pulling the head off, seeing how everything else looks, and going from there. Again, congrats on finding this truck! __________________ Chris 1966 Chevy C10 LWB, 434 sbc, TH350, 12-bolt, factory suspension, pump gas 7.02 @ 95.8, 1.45 60' 1965 Chevy C10 LWB, 355 sbc, TH350, daily driver

02-17-2014, 11:02 PM	#41
Jeff La Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Donaldsonville, La. Posts: 1,024	Re: 1966 "find and fix" Hoping for the best

02-17-2014, 11:07 PM	#42
T and S Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Oak Ridge, Mo. Posts: 301	Re: 1966 "find and fix" Chris, I used to buy jeep parts from you years ago. I work with Fred over at ATP in Jackson FYI

02-18-2014, 03:46 AM	#43
jesseo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Central Point Posts: 236	Re: 1966 "find and fix" Great truck. Watching to see how the engine turns out. Let's see more pics once you start cleaning the interior, body etc. That thing is sooooo Coool



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02-18-2014, 11:58 AM	#45
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04-17-2014, 10:21 PM	#46
T and S Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Oak Ridge, Mo. Posts: 301	Re: 1966 "find and fix" Update (kind of): Haven't worked on the truck any, to many irons in the fire. I did pick up a set of rally's for it from Specialty Retail here on the boards (work with him). I am planning to raise the roof on an old shed I have to put my trailer and tractor in, then I will have room to tear into the 66. I hope to tear into the motor as soon as I get the shed done this summer.

06-22-2014, 09:51 AM	#47
T and S Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Oak Ridge, Mo. Posts: 301	Re: 1966 "find and fix" Found this on the boards. Engine has 2 barrel carb and electronic ignition, now sitting in my garage. Attached Images __________________ If you don't like this pound sand .....

06-22-2014, 10:13 AM	#48
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,637	Re: 1966 "find and fix" I can just hear the money flying out of your wallet next weekend at DuQuoin. Do not be afraid, i will help you spend it.. __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

06-22-2014, 08:35 PM	#49
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07-02-2014, 09:58 PM	#50
T and S Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Oak Ridge, Mo. Posts: 301	Re: 1966 "find and fix" The reason I am not getting nothing done on the 66' is because I am working on this shed, so that I have room to work on the truck. Also my dad is 97 yrs young, and his health is going down hill, so I have been spending a lot of time with him. Attached Images __________________ If you don't like this pound sand .....

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