C8 progress in Texas

[David DeWeese]

Hi Bob, and thanks for the information!

The fake tail lights will come off later when I find some suitable replacements. I'm rushing to get the truck ready for a military show in March here in Texas, and it will be the first time out for the truck. Still have a lot to do, but the list is getting shorter every day....

The fire extinguisher is the powder type..probably won't put out a serious engine fire, but it makes me feel better that it is there.
The fuel smell is coming from the vent on the Rochester carburetor that came with the engine. You said your's leaked fuel on the exhaust manifold on your truck....mine is very close to doing that also. I have adjusted the float twice as the engine acted like it was flooding on an incline, and also the main bowl gasket gets wet..and that gives me some real concern.

I have some Carter YF carbs here, so will rebuild one and take your good advise to swap carburetors...

Many thanks for your great help.
David

Edit: Found out that the fuel tank selector switch on the floor was leaking also...