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Finally got the engine running after all my problems! But I have a few new problems. I didn't set my timing yet or anything, but my truck now idles at about 500RPM.. I'm thinking it's supposed to be a bit higher than that.
Yup. If it's a carbie you'll want to set it at 700 RPM but if it's an auto you'll need it at 750 RPM, both R and RE
set your timing before you set your idle. it is almost directly affected by it. your timing is probably a little retarded.
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Also, my brakes dont work.. I dont' know if there's a common problem with this if a truck has been sitting for a year. I press the pedal down, but there's no pressure at all, unless I pump really fast.
Bad master cylinder, mine did the same thing. Don't drive it.
yes these are symptoms of a bad master cylinder, but they are also symptoms of air in the lines. dont go throwing parts at a truck unless you know for sure whats wrong w/ it.
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And another question... I'll probably figure it out on my own, but none of my driveshafts are hooked up.. but when the engine's running, and the 5-speed in nuetral, the tranny still spins... it doesn't go fast, but it is spinning.. is this normal?
I would assume so, prob has to do with not having d-shafts for friction/resistance......
this is normal, and your truck will do this even when the wheels are on. if youve ever jacked the back of your truck up, turned it on and put it in neutral. youll notice the wheels spinning slowly. theyll spin faster if you slightly push the shifter towards a gear even w/o pressing in the clutch. this is called viscious revolution.
