73 - 87 Chevy & GMC Trucks | Forum profile

Here's a few pics. Big, Ugly, and pushes snow like crazy. Main reason I bought her, TBI NP205

Welcome. Love the '87 3/4 tons! They were my favorite chevy. Drove one where I used to work, 350 4 spd granny low. Awesome truck. Pic whores need pics!

Welcome to LTS, it's nice to have another Mainer on the site.

Most likely a sticking float. Very common on the Q-Jets. Try tapping the carb near the fuel inlet when it happens.If it clears up,it's the float and\or needle and seat sticking.

My first summer job (as a timber cruiser) as a university student in 1983 saw me assigned a 1-ton crew cab with the same power train. The truck was an '81, with 250,000 miles, the engine was refreshed when I got it. That 292's low rpm torque took us places in that truck that amazed us. Several times, we didn't get back out, but the one guy that I "borrowed" the Timberjack skidder from understood when I chatted...

Steering box Frame Brace I suggest. JC Whitney has them, Item# ZX815940U, click the link at the top of this page, and type in the number. Add a leafs will take care of the rest. Jerre will fix you up. Unlike the new mounts, yours will go back further on the frame, giving it more strength. Plan on a helper leaf in the rear for the ballast you are going to need. ~Chuck

One of my favorite GM body styles is the 67-72 trucks. I have an opportunity to buy a 68 K-20 with a 292 and a 4 speed. Now for my question. I know with the granny gear and the torque of the inline six (with the proper build) will provide decent plowing power. That being said I want to put an 810 on the front of this beast. Will the frame hold up? Keep in mind I will have the cab off of the frame, and yes this thing needs alot of new sheet...

One thing and again iam sure Jerre can fix you up is the older trucks have a narrow frame meaning less material coupled with aging i would probley want to beef the horns up. My 60 Ford would be more than capable with a 810 but it would need front frame boxing/ beefing keep in mind at least with my old truck it came with a 7 ft non angle plow still has the frame brackets on it. Has for the powerplant no problem the 292 was a work horse dont let...

Of the Cheve's that's my favorite body style. The guys are right on the frame width and strength. JC Whitney has a great steering box frame update that is a MUST DO. Beyond that changing out the front springs and you can hang pretty much anything off of it. I'd think of a back blade for it too. Check the front and rear tags. You may be surprised and find limited slip on front and rear. Congrats on the find. PICTS......J