Satdun027

81 king cab 4x4 California. I’ve started the process of getting to my clutch. I’m going in through the bottom of the truck. Does the differential need to come out completely or can I just move it to one side? Thanks

My carb that is. 720 4x4 kingcab california all stock as far as i know - im sure some stuff is missing... I've tried. I've tried fixing the carb myself but its just beyond me i guess. I think something is up with the choke mechanism - either the pull off or the solenoid or f@#$#ING whatever! I dont know. Im frustrated and i just want to send it somewhere so somebody more qualified can fix it. Is there a place? how do i do this. I dont want to buy a weber - thanks

thanks for the replies thus far - i've already done the carb rebuild - linkages are clean and freely moving, vacuum seems to be in order although i feel like i should go ahead and just replace all the lines - i do not understand the fast idle but it seems irrelevant in a cold start situation - am i wrong about that? i understand that the truck needs to idle high when first started - i ran it all winter and spent many minutes in the driver seat smoking a cigarette waiting for it to get up to temp - but this is not the same thing ... unless i have the idle screw up too high? how many turns out is spec? and no i dont have a tach - i suppose i should order one.

well i have a new ring gear so i'll just use the new one once i actually acquire the proper space and tools to pull the engine. I live in the middle of nowhere currently and am having a hard time finding a good space and a proper hoist. block and tackle i suppose? ] my second issue is an idle problem. as i said before i have to pop start the truck in its current condition - I usually pop it in 2nd gear to make it easier When the engine starts it seems to be actuated and is getting so much gas that its driving on its own. If i push in the clutch the RPMs jump up to 3k and it will hold there until i shift into gear. Upon shifting into 3rd gear the rpms fall dramatically (almost all the way to zero) and the engine begins to die, if i push in the clutch at this moment the rpms will jump back up to 3k. does this seem like a choke issue? when i lift the hood after this exercise there is an excessive fuel smell - i believe the rubber boot on the accelerator arm is leaking - either that or somewhere around the 'banjo' fitting that carries gas into the floatbowl. Narrowing down the issue is beyond frustrating since i have to pop start it each time just to get an idea of whats wrong. i've tried adjusting the idle screw during this chaos but its hard to say if its helping or not - to be honest its hard to focus with the engine roaring at 3k as i scramble to get to the carb - did i mention that the exhaust is cut off at the non existent CAT ... so its loud any help is appreciated.

yes but as far as getting to the ring gear itself? Should i go through the bottom or the top? The only info i've seen online is that people had an easier time just pulling the engine out rather than dropping the bottom - i don't exactly have an engine hoist but i do have access to everything i need to lift it out if need be - i've just never worked on this part of the truck before so I'm looking for any and all advice thanks

ok - I'm going to reinstall the old starter after examining the bendix and get a clear idea of exactly what its doing then i'll report back. but seriously i think its the ring gear...the damage is pretty bad - i'll try an get photos asap thanks again.

Hey sorry for the delayed response It is very much the ring gear. I already replaced the starter - after a few forced attempts at starting the truck i pulled the new starter off and looked inside at the ring gear - the teeth are significantly damaged.(brand new starter = ruined) Good news is i already have the replacement ring - just can't decide on how to go about doing it. thanks all.

1981 4x4 king cab california model My 720 has sat for a couple months now - i've got a double whammy going on. There is a carb issue (should be easily fixable) and a starter/fly wheel...ring gear...issue? So I can't even begin to really start tackling the carb issue because i have to pop start it just to see whats going on and its all a @#$ing nightmare really. I have spent nights upon nights pop starting it only to have it run for a sec with a high rpm...or a fuel issue - you can't imagine the frustration! (actually im sure you can) I've only found a little information on replacing the ring gear but it seems to be popular opinion that pulling the engine and transmission out together is easier than lowering the trans out the bottom? Can i get some solid advice please? its a large task for me since i dont exactly have a garage and live in the middle of nowhere - hyampom ca , look it up... Anyways i need guidance as to what to do - my plan right now is to pull the engine - replace ring gear - buy weber i feel like thats the right thing...thanks in advance.