1992 GXT-804 Spruce Up Project (Pics)

[TJsMan]

Also I apologize for posting a picture above that seems to be blowing up the width of this thread, I know how to avoid that in the future but I'm no longer able to edit it. Is there a moderator who could allow me to temporarily edit and remove the large photo above?

[trig123]

Originally Posted by TJsMan

Thanks Trig will do. I'm betting it may be a tad better in reality, it pulls up steep hills very well (and I'm NOT small) with the latest valve adjustment and I was just using a Harbor Freight gauge set which is likely not perfectly accurate.

So are you saying the two middle valves are intakes? I wasn't sure about that. Also what do you mean by "pull in head?"

The intake valves on these engines are soft and after a period of time they wear and you have to adjust them more often. Pulling in head is because of the wear. A picture and I could tell you right away but if its running good don't worry too much about that now.
Yes , the Harbor Freight compression gauge is not very accurate. When I first came back to my shop three years ago I bought one but I took it back very quick. Some things there are ok but I didn't like that compression gauge.
Try to post another picture. You must be doing this from a phone ?

[TJsMan]

Well I crossed a few more things off my list over the weekend. Trig, I still owe you a picture of the valves. Will get it at first opportunity.

Here's what I've done so far.
- New Generator Belt
- New Drive Belt
- New (Slightly used) tires (the old ones looked like drag racing slicks!)
- New Spark Plugs
- Valve Adjustment (Thanks EZGOMike for a great tutorial on this forum!)
- New Engine Oil, the old stuff was black and nasty!
- Cleaned the oil filter with air per the manual.
- New Differential Oil
- New Air Filter
- Compression Test (looks good)
- Battery kill switch
- Headlights and Tail Lights work now, Headlights are more than adequate for night driving

Here's what I'll be doing mechanically (any suggestions on what I'm missing are appreciated)
- New Fuel Filter
- New Choke Cable
- Troubleshoot all lights, (Got headlights and tail lights working, Just looking into orange running lights)
- Procure a new gas cap (I have one but it's missing the float gauge)
- Timing Belt replace (eventually)
- Alignment (It looks like it just needs a tie rod adjustment)
- Sort out rattling and vibration (someone on the forum suggested rubber tape where the bed meets the frame)
- Clean and reasonably detail the engine bay (Just get all of the gunk gone!)
- New Coil and Wires (eventually)
- Re-connect air filter box with black breather box (so I'm pulling in cooler air into intake)

Here are the cosmetic/livability items I want to do
- Detail cart exterior and apply plastic restore to cowl and other trim pieces
- Clean out and re-paint the inside of the truck bed
- Make a pad that fits in truck bed for when kiddos want to ride in the back
- re-upholster the front seat (items already purchased for this I do my own upholstery work)
- Knock out any rust and overcoat with rust killing paint
- Find or fabricate a canopy
- Install front lap belt
- Install a loud novelty triple horn (already have one)