Basically I just wanted to know how much power these engines had for towing.
2007-06-18 00:15:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
No more than 5000 lbs, Even with 4.10 gears and new Brakes.
2007-06-18 02:05:17 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Jon 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Be sure that when the carb burned it didn't let a chunk of something fall down into the manifold and get under a valve. That could cause your loss of compression in that one cylinder, assuming it had good compression when it was rebuilt. If you're not sure, make sure your valves are backed off enough so one isn't sticking open a little, allowing pressure to escape the cylinder on the compression stroke. If you think it could be a stuck valve, try filling that cylinder with kerosene or carb cleaner with the piston already at bottom dead center, (check it with a straw or a piece of wire in the plug hole) screw the plug back in and hit the starter. Sometimes the oil will shove a piece of dirt off the valve seat and the valve will seal. You can also take off the valve cover, remove the rockers of the valves for that cylinder, and tap several times on the valve stems with a small hammer. Sometimes that will dislodge a chunk of dirt. Of course, don't do all this with the engine running! The Chevy 6 is so strong usually any compression issues are with valves. You don't often break pistons on those. Congrats on the Nova! It's a great car, and worth any trouble you have to get it tip-top shape. When it's done you'll have a lot of fun with it.
2016-05-18 07:47:54 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not my first choice for towing brakes are important so get them checked before hooking on extra weight. Bumper is not really designed for more than 1,000 pounds trailer and weight on it. Frame mounted hitches are the way to go. Trailer lighting is also important. If your truck has manual trans better. If it has a weak worn automatic transmission towing will overheat it and finish it off. I see migrant workers with 15 foot two axle trailers over loaded with roofing junk broken down all around. So be carefull I would hook that trailer to something newer. If what is on the trailer is worth more than the truck don't tow it. AND Insurance?
2007-06-18 00:33:47 · answer #3 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I towed a 6' by 12' trailer full of PA equipment for a few years with a six cylinder Chevy. I loved that truck.
2007-06-18 00:24:41 · answer #4 · answered by kevrigger 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Call a rental store that rents towing equipment and they can tell you. They will not rent towing equipment to some one that does not have a vehicle capable of doing the intended job.
2007-06-18 02:47:35 · answer #5 · answered by gntolng 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the tow ratings varied with rear end, trans and brake options.if the truck is well maintained it will tow most things that a person needs. my 80 six w/4spd puled car trailers/ trucks and even one motorhome the most important thing is brakes over 3500 lbs use trailer brakes
2007-06-18 01:47:50 · answer #6 · answered by tott1 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I might call my local Chevy Dealer, talk to the service or parts guys and ask, im sure they would have that info on computer or maybe then can print it out for you in person.
2007-06-18 00:27:25 · answer #7 · answered by "/ J()€ 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋