First 50 miles ...

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So, I've been lurking while I searched for my first 40. In the last 6 months I've received sage advice from @wngrog, checked out @under_psi 's awesome rig and had a visit from @geologic (also, I know @pmccraney from college, but don't tell him I'm here ...).

About 3 weeks ago I brought this solid '74 home from Fayetteville, TN:

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It was a nice, but long drive home.

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It looks good parked [spoiler alert] in my garage:

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It's a solid rig - straight - with very little rust. I had the PO work-over the brakes (drums) and install a new master cylinder because the clutch was 'loose'.

I'm no mechanic but I'm not afraid to break $%$#, so I began making my check list:
  1. OEM wheels
  2. New tires
  3. Passanger's side rear view
  4. New badging
  5. Carburetor is newish ... no housing
  6. New battery
But first things first, I really needed to go for a drive and find out where the mechanical gremlins are hiding. I loaded the family up and off we went. We were cruising around the Madison countryside ... great weather. After about 10 miles it started to sputter. First day out and I'm stranded on the side of the road.

Mental note to self: the gas gauge is broken. :bang: Add that to the list (no. 7).

The next morning (with a full tank of gas) I try again. I loaded the family up and off we went. Everything was great. I got it up to about 60 mph on Hwy 463. I traveled about 25 miles ... then it happened. We stopped to meet some friends and the rear drums seized ... I mean seized tight and started smokin'. Stranded again.

After a week of tinkering, it turns out the PO purchased the wrong master cylinder. After some shims and a booster adjustment I was back in business ... allegedly.

3rd time out is a charm, right? I loaded up the family and off we went. We stopped at the end of the driveway to buckle up ... died. Turns over fine but no fire. Joy! This time its the fuel pump (I think). So that goes to the top of the list.

Despite the challenges, I'm loving it.

I can't wait to see what the next 50 miles brings ...
 
What does Newish Carb, no housing mean?

If it has a mechanical fuel pump then it probably did not fail. They rarely fail. Make sure you have a clear, clean fuel filter installed.

Find the hose that comes out of the fuel pump (it should be a hard line, but that's not always the case) and crack it open....I like to do it at the carburetor myself. With a helper, have them turn the key over. If gas shoots out, you have a fuel pump. If it does not, you need a fuel pump. Brace yourself, they are not cheap but don't cheap out and put a damn electric pump on it.

I would like to see pics of the engine area.......

 
Welcome to the sickness! We're all terminal.
 
wngrog said:
What does Newish Carb, no housing mean?

If it has a mechanical fuel pump then it probably did not fail. They rarely fail. Make sure you have a clear, clean fuel filter installed.

Find the hose that comes out of the fuel pump (it should be a hard line, but that's not always the case) and crack it open....I like to do it at the carburetor myself. With a helper, have them turn the key over. If gas shoots out, you have a fuel pump. If it does not, you need a fuel pump. Brace yourself, they are not cheap but don't cheap out and put a damn electric pump on it.

I would like to see pics of the engine area.......
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The PO bypassed the mechanical fuel pump and installed this little beauty:

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I'd like to go back to OEM. In the meantime, I've installed this guy:

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Ah, so that’s a Weber carb and not a stock unit. Hopefully a 32/36 progressive. They aren’t bad but do tend to overfuel a bit. The stock filter housing won’t work with that without some custom work...
 
Looks good. I'd replace the fuel pump with a mechanical one, go with the a new carb assembly from cityracer and find an air cleaner assembly in the classifieds. Call it done.

Broken has guage could also indicate broken fuel tank sending unit (more likely).
 
Yes. Easy install.
 
It is actually only 2 bolts that for some reason it can be a pain in the ass.

Are the hard lines still there on your truck?

EDIT, I actually see that you don't have it. You will need a hose adapter for the downside of the pump that is threaded. 5/16" hose barb.

While you are at it, go ahead and get one of those sweet $285 carburetors he sells and ditch that Weber.

Welcome to Mud.
 
Installing the pump is easy; 2 bolts. Make sure to buy a new gasket too while you are there. Use some RTV on the gasket for added protection. You can use a barb if you with to retain the soft fuel line, though I'd suggest getting the correct hard fuel line if you are going all out an installing a new carb and air cleaner assembly. More money, but looks much more correct.

Here's a pic of my new carb coupled with the new hard fuel line I made. The fittings are still available from Toyota.
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wngrog said:
While you are at it, go ahead and get one of those sweet $285 carburetors he sells and ditch that Weber.

Welcome to Mud.
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Thanks, @MScruiser @wngrog @Bodean. :flipoff2:

One OEM mechanical fuel pump and carb assembly in route from @cityracer. I'm going to hit up @pmccraney for an air cleaner assembly.

Install will be a learning experience ...
 
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