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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 135 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 135 | Driving a 64. 283 4 speed. I start off in 2nd gear. When starting off such as first thing in the morning....the truck drags considerably at the start...it almost feels like the brake is on. My emegency brake is completely disconnected so no drag there. When I stop at a stop light and accelerate in 2nd (after drving for a little while) there doesn't appear to be a any dragging or struggling when starting off.
Any thoughts on what might be the issue? thanks john
1964 K10 Fleetside Pickup Truck
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | sounds like the "issue" is you aren't using the choke properly, or it's an automatic choke working poorly
Bill | | | | | Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 787 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 787 | 1st in a truck 4spd is geared quite low and is not noted for a speed gear. most do start off in second with those trans. 1st is only used in cases as if you have a heavy load and need that lower gearing to get under way or as some would say if you were out pulling stumps in a field
ron | | | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 45 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 45 | Make sure your fluids are the correct weight/viscosity.
All you can do is all you can do.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 319 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 319 | Clutch slipping?
Brakes dragging?
Engine sputtering/missing?
Is this a new problem...all of a sudden-like?
If you can't fix it with a hammer and screwdriver, you need a bigger hammer.1965 Chevy C10 | | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 135 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 135 | thanks guys for the thoughts....the carb is automatic and probably has a few hundred miles on it.
The engine runs solid. I had trouble with the emergency brake where it wouldn't release the brakes. I eventually disconnected the emergency brake. it does fell like the brakes could be dragging. I'll have to pull the tires and drums off.
for the most part this is a new problem. not what a slipping clutch feels like.
1964 K10 Fleetside Pickup Truck
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