Welcome to the Stovebolt page. Now that you have one of these great old trucks your next purchase should be a reprint of the service manual.

There is a tune-up section in it that details all the things that need to be right to get your engine running right. Setting the points and plugs will probably get it running but if it has low compression, valves out of adjustment or any of a number of other symptoms, it won't run right.

Don't let anyone convince you you need to dump that 6 and get a 350. Good luck on your project.


"It's just a phase. He'll grow out of it." Mama, 1964

1956 Chevy 1/2-ton 3100
1953 Chevy 6100 "The Yard dog"
1954 GMC Suburban Now with a new proud owner.