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Woodinc · 05-16-2002, 11:28 AM

I just purchased a 71 C10 350/350. I need to replace the water pump and starter and have already replaced the battery. I'm going to change the thermostat and oil at the same time. The air filter looks new but I think I will replace it also. While doing the water pump I'm going to look at the timing cover to see if it is leaking and repair if necessary. Do you guys have any suggestions as to anything else I should look at while I have the front of the motor off?

Thanks,

Todd

Scrub · 05-16-2002, 11:40 AM

You have to drop the front of the pan an inch or so to replace the seals on the timing cover. It is a pain.

The original 350 came with plastic tooth timing chain sprockets. I has lost at least one in a real bad place to try and fix it. If I was going to take the timing cover off, I would at least look really hard at the timming chain and maybe replace it with a real-steel-deal.

Belts and alternator?
Might think about having the radiator rodded out. They seem to like that about every 5 years, but it isn't so cheap.

Fuel pumps seem to last forever. My truck has a fuel filter that is right near the fuel pump. It would be easy to change with the front off.

Good luck

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Scrub
70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles
72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends.

*Randy70C-10* · 05-16-2002, 12:03 PM

Scrub's talking about the oil pan. Since you have to drop it, you could consider just taking it off and checking inside it for pieces of metal. I'd probably leave the oil pan and timing cover alone unless you have oil leaks. If you decide to remove anyways, it would be a good time to replace the crankshaft seal in the timing cover.

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Yeah, that's right. My name is Randy too!
WWW.Randysrods.freeservers.com
1970 Chevy C-10 shortstep
30 Ford Model A Coupe 4 inch chop, 350, GMC 671 blower-Hell yeah it's fast!
87 Harley Sportster(couldnt get a 350 to fit)
Self Propelled Lawn Mower
Built in USA!!!!

Virginia Beach, VA.

Riptide · 05-16-2002, 04:08 PM

Points, condenser, and dist. cap. Rotor button if it's an hei. Check the plug wires and plugs.

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67 Chevy C10
McPherson, Ks

Gordo · 05-16-2002, 04:29 PM

Fresh hoses, upper and lower radiator and heater.

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1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi
Killingworth, Connecticut

05-16-2002, 11:28 AM	#1
Woodinc Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 21	Need recommendations for 71 C10 I just purchased a 71 C10 350/350. I need to replace the water pump and starter and have already replaced the battery. I'm going to change the thermostat and oil at the same time. The air filter looks new but I think I will replace it also. While doing the water pump I'm going to look at the timing cover to see if it is leaking and repair if necessary. Do you guys have any suggestions as to anything else I should look at while I have the front of the motor off? Thanks, Todd

05-16-2002, 11:40 AM	#2
Scrub Collector of rusty Items Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sisters,Oregon USA Posts: 731	You have to drop the front of the pan an inch or so to replace the seals on the timing cover. It is a pain. The original 350 came with plastic tooth timing chain sprockets. I has lost at least one in a real bad place to try and fix it. If I was going to take the timing cover off, I would at least look really hard at the timming chain and maybe replace it with a real-steel-deal. Belts and alternator? Might think about having the radiator rodded out. They seem to like that about every 5 years, but it isn't so cheap. Fuel pumps seem to last forever. My truck has a fuel filter that is right near the fuel pump. It would be easy to change with the front off. Good luck ------------------ Scrub 70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles 72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends. __________________ Scrub Sisters, Oregon - Home of the Sisters Rodeo. 70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles 72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends.

05-16-2002, 04:08 PM	#4
Riptide Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: McPherson, KS US Posts: 102	Points, condenser, and dist. cap. Rotor button if it's an hei. Check the plug wires and plugs. ------------------ 67 Chevy C10 McPherson, Ks __________________ 67 Chevy C10 McPherson, Ks "Remember Don't Sweat the Petty Things, Pet the Sweaty Things"

05-16-2002, 04:29 PM	#5
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	Fresh hoses, upper and lower radiator and heater. ------------------ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi Killingworth, Connecticut __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

05-16-2002, 12:03 PM	#3
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Scrub's talking about the oil pan. Since you have to drop it, you could consider just taking it off and checking inside it for pieces of metal. I'd probably leave the oil pan and timing cover alone unless you have oil leaks. If you decide to remove anyways, it would be a good time to replace the crankshaft seal in the timing cover. ------------------ Yeah, that's right. My name is Randy too! WWW.Randysrods.freeservers.com 1970 Chevy C-10 shortstep 30 Ford Model A Coupe 4 inch chop, 350, GMC 671 blower-Hell yeah it's fast! 87 Harley Sportster(couldnt get a 350 to fit) Self Propelled Lawn Mower Built in USA!!!! Virginia Beach, VA.



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