HighLux

Ran out and grabbed a new battery and some starting fluid.

She will fire with starting fluid and run for a sec...

Put a couple gallons gas in to no avail.

Obviously not getting fuel.

Whats my next step?

Logan81Pickup

Clean them jets out.


Edit: Actually first take the fuel line off the carb and see if your getting fuel there first. If not, then you'll have to check the pump and then tank.

HighLux

Checking that right now bossman!!

HighLux

no fuel getting to pump.

Logan81Pickup

Is the pump working? If there is rust in the tank the pickup could also be clogged.

I'm not going to suggest sucking on the fuel line, but it's a possibility.

HighLux

Ok a little closer. I slapped a new fuel filter and pump on it...now its getting fuel to carb.

Still not firing on its own. Takes a squirt of starter fluid...then it fires for a sec...then dies.

I assume I need to get into the carb now?

dropzone

iTrader: (6)

$3-5 for a fuel filter...look for it on p/s wheel well

Edit--whoops didn't see page two.

Check plugs/wires and dist. Timing..

HighLux

Its getting fire. Its down to the carb at this point.

Gummed up Im sure.

Gonna go try something..

HighLux

Oh boy I got a project on my hands..lol.

Ever see one of these?

Original Winnebago warranty card. Like a credit card.





Tucked away safe and sound.

HighLux

Logan81Pickup

Take the carb apart, soak the jets in carb cleaner, blow them out with air. Also clean any gunk out of the float bowl. If it still doesn't fire it's probably ignition timing.

HighLux

Logan...it fires up and runs for a few seconds with starter fluid.

Im looking at carb kits now...and just happen to have a gallon
of chemdip from rebuilding my 1973 rd350 carbs over the summer.

So looks like Im rebuilding the carb.

Also...this truck was meticulously maintained until 1992.
I got records for every oil change...filters. This guy followed the Book on maintaining it. Changed diff and trans fluids on schedule. God I wish I was so anal...lol.

Original owner is going to send me a couple pics of when it was new.

The floor pans have me worried sick.
Anyone make patch pans?

Logan81Pickup

Cut out the rusted metal and replace it with non-rusted metal? For the fiberglass part you'll need to learn to do fiberglass.

dropzone

iTrader: (6)

Find a donor floor pan.

Post some pics of the floor..

Sucks the meticulous maintenance ended 20 years ago. what's is the story behind the truck's decline into the abyss?

Do you have the Winnebago build date sticker on the lower left side of the dash?

HighLux

Yes the sticker is there...looks new..lol.

Ill go get a pic.

BRB

slacker

iTrader: (1)

ohh , yeah sorry to hear about the floor rust . it is pretty common on this Gen
though .. dont know if this will help .. but have a peek anyway https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f209...r-rust-262324/

on the Trekker board , there are some pics of removing the rear back 1/2 , it might help as well .


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HighLux

Here is the winnebago sticker.


Look at all this attention Im getting!! I feel like a hot slut now!

HighLux

Well. Day 2.

Been getting some offers on the trekker. I am more than likely let her go. She's a little more than I care to start with. I really wanted a pickup. And I honestly really dont feel like doing the floor pans. At one potential purchasers request Im not doing anything else to it. They want the barn find feel to it when it
arrrives.

Im really not looking to make a profit or anything but I intend on recouping my expendetures and maybe a lil treat for me.

I feel like Im changing my mind every tens minutes on this...
So if you know anyone who may want this thing..lemme know.

Otherwise Im feeling pretty sure this guys gonna buy it.

duckmaster88

she looks really good a lot of work ahead but thats what makes it special!

bigt

really cool truck man... but it looks to be a VERY INVOLVED and expensive rebuild...

would def be worth it when complete but unless you can do all the work yourself its gonna cost a small fortune...

I would almost let her go and look for a early pickup with a nice body and frame... I personally dont mind fixing mechanical issue but body work is a bit of a drag..
i appreciate the pics as i have always wanted a trekker or trail blazer