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Changing carb for the first time #1286086 11/04/2018 7:47 PM
Joined: Nov 2018 Posts: 25 Chino Hills, CA M Matttttttttttttt Wrench Fetcher
Matttttttttttttt Wrench Fetcher M Joined: Nov 2018 Posts: 25 Chino Hills, CA	Hello, First time changing a carburetor. 1963 c10 230.... do i need any additional sealant for thr gasket, or does that go on dry? Also for the fuel line leading to the carb. Does that need a sealant, or does the flange hold it tight enough? 1963 C10 Fleetside Long Bed; 230; 3 speed; gun rack.

Re: Changing carb for the first time Matttttttttttttt #1286089 11/04/2018 8:01 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 El Reno, Okla Justhorsenround Bolter
Justhorsenround Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 El Reno, Okla	No sealant needed at either place.ðŸ› Martin '62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress) '47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project) ‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily) ‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence) “I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one! Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop! USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)

Re: Changing carb for the first time Matttttttttttttt #1286092 11/04/2018 8:20 PM
Joined: Nov 2018 Posts: 25 Chino Hills, CA M Matttttttttttttt Wrench Fetcher
Matttttttttttttt Wrench Fetcher M Joined: Nov 2018 Posts: 25 Chino Hills, CA	Thanks! New/first project for me. Trying to do it all myself. 1963 C10 Fleetside Long Bed; 230; 3 speed; gun rack.

Re: Changing carb for the first time Matttttttttttttt #1286138 11/05/2018 12:55 AM
Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 1,652 Pennsylvania D Dragsix 'Bolter
Dragsix 'Bolter D Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 1,652 Pennsylvania	Only way to learn my friend! Mike

Re: Changing carb for the first time Matttttttttttttt #1286146 11/05/2018 1:05 AM
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,273 Virginia 5 52Carl Renaissance Man
52Carl Renaissance Man 5 Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,273 Virginia	Why do you have 12 extra "t's" in your name? Inquiring minds want to know. :) Carl 1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition \| 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission

Re: Changing carb for the first time Matttttttttttttt #1286151 11/05/2018 1:18 AM
Joined: Nov 2018 Posts: 25 Chino Hills, CA M Matttttttttttttt Wrench Fetcher
Matttttttttttttt Wrench Fetcher M Joined: Nov 2018 Posts: 25 Chino Hills, CA	The other 11 were taken. 1963 C10 Fleetside Long Bed; 230; 3 speed; gun rack.

Re: Changing carb for the first time Matttttttttttttt #1286157 11/05/2018 1:26 AM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,718 New London NH H Hambone Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters
Hambone Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters H Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,718 New London NH	Welcome to the sight. Show us some pictures of that 63. ~ HB 1966 Chevrolet K-10 \| Ghost: formerly Flappy Fenders \| In the Stovebolt Gallery 1962 Chevrolet C10 1962 Suburban

Re: Changing carb for the first time Matttttttttttttt #1286167 11/05/2018 2:12 AM
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Matttttttttttttt Wrench Fetcher M Joined: Nov 2018 Posts: 25 Chino Hills, CA	She's a little ugly right now, but she's mine. Attachments 20181021_115033.jpg (97.95 KB, 124 downloads) 20181006_182612.jpg (45.68 KB, 125 downloads) 20181006_182548.jpg (41.98 KB, 119 downloads) 20181006_164830.jpg (55.27 KB, 111 downloads) 1963 C10 Fleetside Long Bed; 230; 3 speed; gun rack.

Re: Changing carb for the first time Matttttttttttttt #1286286 11/06/2018 12:10 AM
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,273 Virginia 5 52Carl Renaissance Man
52Carl Renaissance Man 5 Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,273 Virginia	Judging from your pics, it looks pretty spiffy to me Matttttttttttttt, especially after all of the driving upside down and all, with the family aboard to boot LOL! Nice truck! I like that model dropped down like yours is. Carl Last edited by 52Carl; 11/06/2018 12:11 AM. 1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition \| 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission

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