Hi all, first post here. Just brought home a one owner 46 pickup. The original owners 90 year old wife wants it going again. There's a lot of history in this old truck. Anyway I volunteered to help her get it going. Its been sitting for about 15 years. Owners son has periodically put a little oil in the cylinders and hand cranked it over so its free. I've got a lot of questions as I've never dealt with an early GM. Not sure if I should post hear or in General forum. Currently trying to get electrical sorted out. Can't get the starter to kick. Not trying to start it yet, but need to get the starter to turn. No noise, click or anything. I'm getting power to the coil so I think the key switch is making. Yes, I'm cleaning all connections as I go. Anyway, looking forward to gabbing with you all.
46pkup, welcome to the 'bolt. That looks like a fun project. There are threads that discuss what you need to do to resurrect an engine that has been sitting for a while. Make sure you check the brakes too!
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There are many "how I done it's" here as well that can be found using the search feature.
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Welcome to the Stovebolt madness. There is no cure? As Rusty Rod said, the site is broken down into many area specific forums. Before posting a question make sure you research the forum you are posting in to make sure it’s the best place to get a goog answer. Read through our Tech Tips and see if there is one addressing the problem you’re having. We also have a search feature that will take you to discussions about a particular subject. You’re in for quite a ride!
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Thanks, been nosin around already. Will pursue other methods. My apologies.
Added by Rusty Rod.... No need for an apology!! 99% of the folks on here are happy to answer any questions you might have that they have knowledge of. the other 1% will answer it too.
Welcome to the Bolt! I love '46's--grew up with one.
One piece of advice I will give you regarding getting yours running. You probably ran across this in your search, but I can tell you--if it's been sitting that long, DO NOT attempt to start it with the gas that's in the tank! The tank has to be thoroughly cleaned out or replaced. Old gas and varnish can and will raise all sorts of cain with your engine. Been there, done that.
Good luck on your project. Keep us posted on your progress.
Thanks all for the comments. Yeah, the gas tank is really nasty. In the process of draining to see if it can be sealed. Ive done the tanks in a couple of old Fergusons with good luck. Don't think I was mashing the starter pedal hard enough to get past the natural stop at the solenoid or whatever the gismo is on top of the starter with 3 wires going distributor. Is it something to do with the reverse polarity?? Tom B
