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#36864 07/26/2002 5:39 AM | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 1 Member | | Member Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 1 | I am looking to buy a 50 chevy 3800. Its going to be my first project, but certainly not last. The person who I am buying it from says that the truck ONLY needs the carb to be rebuilt and a new battery before it will run. I was wondering if there was some way I could get the thing to run without rebuilding the carb. I just want to hear the thing run I dont mean drive | | |
#36865 07/26/2002 6:32 AM | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,897 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,897 | Wellit is around 12 to 20 bucks and you can basically rebuild the carb on the fender or the tailgate in an hour if you are comfortable with (easy) carbs.It may need to have a good fuel filter put on it as it has been sitting for a while and rust/sediment will most likely be a problem.
You can possibly make it run with the carb that is there.
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I would be sure to look /test the brakes as they are prone to loosing fluid if sitting a long time.
Does this truck have the original 9-foot bed on it?
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#36866 07/26/2002 12:07 PM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | It is probably possible to start it without rebuilding the carb unless it is reaaly bad. It is better to hear it running before rebuilding the carb because if someone has been there before you and messed it up, it will be obvious. | | |
#36867 07/26/2002 12:09 PM | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 146 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 146 | I have used a pump type metal oil can to squirt gas in the carb to run an engine with a bad carb. As long as you shoot gas in it will run.
if it dosen't need fixed, break it
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#36868 07/26/2002 4:46 PM | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 | It should start and run without rebuilding the carb. Possibly the carb is full of crud. If so, carefully take the horn of the top (without tearing the gasket) and rinse the carb out with solvent or gas. Reassemble and see if it will start then. I get the feeling this guy is blowing smoke, and it ain't up your leg. 
Fred
52 3600
69 C-10
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#36869 07/26/2002 5:20 PM | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 177 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 177 | Carb Cleaner, Prime, Prime, Starter fluid, Prime. I'd like to have good clean oil up top and good spark, Then I'd worry about the carb!!!! Tap it a few times, Prime, Prime, Prime!!!
Adios, Kip
Write On The Cross At The Head Of My Grave
To Whiskey And Women Here Lies A Poor Slave
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#36870 07/30/2002 10:39 AM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 16 Member | | Member Joined: May 2001 Posts: 16 | tmack before going and just trying to start it, I would be more worried about sticking valves. My first truck was a 55.1 3800. Wish someone would of told me that before starting. But atleast it gave me reason to buy parts. 3 bent push rods, 1 bent valve. Eithor remove valve cover and lightly tap on valves for movement, or try to turn the motor my hand.
55.1 3800
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#36871 07/30/2002 3:57 PM | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 177 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 177 | Ok Ok! You'ld want a darn good visual before trying starting any old vehicle. Right Ken? And when I posted Prime Prime Prime, I hope you all knew that I meant Prime hit the starter, Prime hit the starter, Prime hit the starter, Not just sit there and poor gas down the carb!!!
So what happend tmack?
Adios, Kip
Write On The Cross At The Head Of My Grave
To Whiskey And Women Here Lies A Poor Slave
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