After this, you need to crank on the starter, let it rest, then let a little more air out, then crank again and repeat this until it starts. Some tires need to be replaced. I imagine when you find and repair the loose wire or whatever might be the problem , most or all of these problems will be fixed. Needs new lug nuts with washers for a dually. Getting ready to unbolt the lines and tanks: I think I got a little too caught up in my work, I don't seem to have any pictures in between removing the propane tanks and installing the gas tanks. See detail photos for close-ups of these areas.
I was told it has just under 108,000 original miles on the odometer, but I have no paperwork to prove this. It probably would be an easy fix with some new fuel line, but I just don't have the time to fix it. The headlights and dash lights work sporadically. Equipped with the highly sought after Gear Vendor overdrive. When you first start it, you have to keep the throttle up to a very fast idle or it will die and then won't start until you open the valve on the top of the fuel filter housing to release the air in the line. The high bidder gets this truck no matter what it sells for. If you are not familiar with these overdrive units, here is a link that helps to explain how they work, and their advantages.
You will also notice my experimental west coast mirror on the passenger side. Also, the grab strap on the driver's side door needs to be reattached. It handles nice and rides nice for an old truck. . The rest hold air, but need to be replaced soon.
The truck itself still it's original paint on most of it. In 1986 they made very few of these trucks in this combination. There isaleaking seal on driver's side of rear axle. They just aren't heated or have a fancy clearance light on them. Did a fine job of it for how much I drove it. That was either a factory graphic, or dealer installed back in the day.
I would hop in, put a 10,000 lb. I was told it has just under 108,000 original miles on the odometer, but I have no paperwork to prove this. See detail photos for close-ups of these areas. And of course I was in a rush and this was probably a Sunday. It does need some work before it can be driven on a daily basis.
Needs new front disk brake parts and rotor on driver's front side. It has a straight body and is 100% rustfree from Arizona. There is air getting into the fuel line somewhere between the filler and the tank, I think. In 1986 they made very few of these trucks in this combination. In that last picture you can see the brackets for the previous hitch the truck had in the box. Also, the grab strap on the driver's side door needs to be reattached.
The blue interior is very clean for being over 30 years old. I actually would have preferred a blue distributor cap, but I was in a hurry to get one and I live over an hour drive from any real aftermarket parts stores. Drives down the road smoothly and solidly as it should. They should last a fairly long while. With a little work this would be a really nice, very dependable and rare truck.
I imagine when you find and repair the loose wire or whatever might be the problem , most or all of these problems will be fixed. The previous owner put the wrong kind of lug nuts on it. Most of these items are straight-forward, uncomplicated repairs, but I am very busy working right now and just don't have the time to fix them. There is a problem of some kind with the wiring in the truck. So somewhere on the underside of the bed around that small hole, there should be a plug. Needs new harmonic balancer pulley. Most of these items are straight-forward, uncomplicated repairs, but I am very busy working right now and just don't have the time to fix them.
You never know though if someone has fiddled with your truck previously and perhaps even ripped the factory plug and wiring out for the tailgate lights. Some tires need to be replaced. Even the bed floor, and upper bed rails are straight. I did my best to write an honest description, but in case I missed something, take a close look at the photos and please feel free to send me an e-mail with any questions you have, and I'll do my best to answer them. Needs new lug nuts with washers for a dually.
You will also notice some paint missing and surface rust across both lower rear door. When you first start it, you have to keep the throttle up to a very fast idle or it will die and then won't start until you open the valve on the top of the fuel filter housing to release the air in the line. Needs new harmonic balancer pulley. Four wheel drive was tested and works great. When you first start it, you have to keep the throttle up to a very fast idle or it will die and then won't start until you open the valve on the top of the fuel filter housing to release the air in the line. Needs new harmonic balancer pulley. It does need some work before it can be driven on a daily basis.