Is their printed catalog any better? I ordered one about 0430 this morning.

I got the 3800 running yesterday. (Single wire 12 volt alternator to give it some fan belt tension and a new fuel pump) but the Rochester B that I rebuilt leaks like a sieve at the ends of the throttle plate shaft, and a few other places. I need to do all new fuel line from the tank to the carb. Anyway, it ran, but wouldn't really idle.

My wife was sitting in it while I stood in front with the fire extinguisher, and I thought she was just giving it a lot of gas . . . until she got out and it stayed at about 3000 RPMs. Hmmmm. Adjusting the idle adjust screw out a few turns just shut it down. No mosquitoes in the back yard now, though. That reminds me that I haven't checked the oil since I towed it in.


195? Chevy 3800 dump truck
1973 Chevy C30 cab and chassis
1987 Suburban 3/4 ton 6.2L Diesel