SlammedhappySteveO

no, but I will! It's pretty straight forward and obvious what stays and what goes.... just been a lil while and while I am taking pics I still need to get plumbed up on how to upload and post them.... I'll catch up and finger it out! schedules been hectic but need to spend more time on here like I use too

Alrighty then!!! Rebuilt the Hitachi and was running great til the other day.... Sooo I bought a New Weber 32/36 and have begun cleaning thinning out under the hood to prepare for the transplant. until now this truck was bone stock un touched aside from maintenance.. Is there a comprehensive write up somewhere that covers all the deletes and eliminations under the hood for install??? I've been searching but haven't found one, and I want this to be right so any help would be appreciated.. Haven't done one in a while on another note, I see my profile pic is gone.... can someone remind me again how to upload pics so ya can see what we got going on here??? Thanks!

Houston, we have lift off! Wholly wow! She is back on the road and that's what it was, suckin air and neglected.... Thank you all for your input and support.. soon as I finger out pic n video posts I'll do that!

I just meant i hadnt had to do it in a while and its fun, i enjoy it! I havent put it together yet... got stuck running around but am omw home to see if that cures it

I forgot how much fun it is to handmake gaskets... tomorrow we roll.. right as rain, hell or high-water

I'm the same datzenmike, I get all kinds.. as do we all.. but I can say after 20 years I'm still amazed at what I see and what I let go because it worked... now revamp n move on I'm sure that's where air was suckin

Datzenmike, I towed the p.o. before for carb issues over the last couple years, she was told the rebuilt it and re gasketed everything but the crappie I pulled out was dry, brittle and litterally fell apart upon disassemly... not typical of a job done in the last year, 6 months of which was parked... the base of the carb was seemingly sprayed with a "sealer" much like spray glue which I assume was an attempt to stop or slow the obvious vacuum leak.. shit was everywhere, my kid n I liked it to a 3m upholstery adhesive... bitch to clean... sly shop quick fix... the shop p.o. went to specializes in all German makes and Datsuns... but they are all cambodian... weird niche

The air filter assy. Was secure Mike, but only because I was in there once before.. replacing rotted lines, pcv, and inspecting intake, gaskets and mounting hardware.. if you mean something else lemme know while she's apart so I can address the issue! I see a lot of stuff I would like to eliminate but have to wait atm and just get her back to the cruising status she has been at since I got her... Need some Flippin floor pan cut ins, do they still make em anywhere or is it fab city for me?

Sooo, finally off for the weekend.. I pulled the carb, it was loose by hand and dunno how I made it this long. The gasket between the heat shield and intake manifold was dry, brittle and cracked. The riser plate with the gasket on either side was HARD and not pliable . Making new gaskets now and replacing any and all vacuum lines that are dry brittle and loose. While the carb is a Hitachi, it is a certified Holley rebuilt. It has always worked phenomenally, I love the weber but don't think k I'm there yet but I do plan to do the swap soon. If anyone has input feel free to share, but I belive that is the largest part of my dismay... I've driven this thing Dailey for months before this bologna, but Whada you expect for not turning a wrench when it was bought? DATLYF, LOL

I still have all my electrical, but alt. Is whining now... all fuses check.. I have to feather the pedal to keep it running... I'm thinking carb has a blockage and isn't getting enough fuel but I'm grasping here

I hit a speed bumps today, the truck sputtered and I cruised into a gas pump (happened at a gas station) because when it sputtered I realized I was low on fuel. I put a 20 in fired it up and pulled away, it sputtered, died , I screamed and yelled... then I waited for a tow truck... I can get it started but it won't idle now and wont stay running even if I mash on the gas... got home, cleaned full lines, replaced fuel filter gave er a go and nothing... 12v @ coil , 12 very at batt. Got spark. Float bowl is full on the stock Hitachi carb, fuel filter is full... Guess it's time to go through the carb again.. jus seems odd, bump and no go. It's been a long day, and a long week and I'm just reaching out for some insight. 78 620 Stock L20B with Hitachi carb I drive this truck 100 plus miles a day with zero issue til now. Way no? Datzen Mike? Buehler, Buller, Bueller?

been away dealing with poop, but see the responses now and thanks to all! I like the refinish idea, my tails are in good shape and that might work! but just in case ima order some new rears in case I screw up! Wayno, you always have great info and thanks.... tru story, unfortunately the radius is too different between the 84 and 85's.... wiring wouldn't have been an issue I LOVE WIRING :frantics: Subsequently ill be selling the 85 tail lights, among some other things im itemizing part numbers for, unfortunately that'll be a few days now since I have to make a list of items stolen when my house was broke into - yay me! lol tweakers suck!! :baby: lust liked the way the lenses looked on the 85's! Tendril, so is that 1000 grit and clear coat only??? sure do look shiny!!

curious - will tail lights from an 85 720 fit in a 1984 720?? Stuck in traffic omw home but trying to figure out if I can swap with or without modifications??? seems straight forward , but my buddy and I have been arguing about it - I WANNA BE RIGHT & I DONT WANT A TICKET FOR FADED TAILS. And I like how the 85's look! Thanks in advance for any info....... the quest continues for answers to stupid questions :thumbup: :poop: :hyper:

what I waqs referring to was page 5, interchangables and the round headlight 720 conversion - sorry guys.... didn't realize jus cuz I was reading page five my response would be on 8 and everyone would be like WHAAAAAT is this tool talking about :poop: :confused:

sincer were talking interchange, got a question... one I should know but my dains brammaged :rofl: looking to swap my tail light from an 85' 720 donor to my 84' DD 720, but doesn't look right, and its been a while since I posted a dumb question, sooo let er rip! My oems are sunfaded and im just waiting to get a ticket! Hopefully someone knows for sure so I can pull and swap when I get home or make any mods.. Love the round headlight conversion above ^^^^^^ , that's pretty sic! what was the donor that made that happen, never seen one like that! thanks and happy ratsuning