- 41. Re: [oletrucks] torque tube bushing (score: 1)
- Author: "Allen L. Jones" <ALJ@hartcrowser.com>
- Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 09:11:00 -0700
- Vintage Automotive in Woodinville, Washington now has the puller for sale (about $50). It will pull the old bushing with the drive shaft still in place. The tool is not the best of quality but should
- /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00355.html (7,312 bytes)
- 42. [oletrucks] Window Setting Tape and Manifolds (score: 1)
- Author: "Allen L. Jones" <ALJ@hartcrowser.com>
- Date: Thu, 13 May 1999 08:40:11 -0700
- Is the shop manual correct in that the glass setting tape (for the door glass) is to be soaked in oil prior to installing the black steel trim on the glass? I don't like getting oil on my newly paint
- /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00407.html (7,767 bytes)
- 43. Re: RE: [oletrucks] shift kit (score: 1)
- Author: "Allen L. Jones" <ALJ@hartcrowser.com>
- Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 08:24:09 -0700
- I agree whole heartedly with Mike. I installed a B&M shift kit in my 700R4 using the "intermediate" combination (three stiffnesses of springs were provided in the kit) recommended in the instructions
- /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00605.html (8,804 bytes)
- 44. Re: [oletrucks] More about vendors. (score: 1)
- Author: "Allen L. Jones" <ALJ@hartcrowser.com>
- Date: Tue, 06 Apr 1999 21:30:06 -0700
- I concur. Of all the vendors I've ordered from to date on a 2 year restoration, The Filling Station has had the best customer service and always seem to have the parts in stock. They go the extra 5 m
- /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00156.html (7,948 bytes)
- 45. Re: [oletrucks] Cranking a 235 with Crankshaft pulley (score: 1)
- Author: "Allen L. Jones" <ALJ@hartcrowser.com>
- Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 09:31:12 -0700
- I believe the harmonic balancer on the 235 is a friction fit (no crank bolt). When I overhauled my current project, I had the machinist tap the crank so I put a bolt in. I've heard other members say
- /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00370.html (8,441 bytes)
- 46. Re: [oletrucks] '59 Chevy 3/4 ton tranny? (score: 1)
- Author: "Allen L. Jones" <ALJ@hartcrowser.com>
- Date: Sun, 18 Apr 1999 12:01:21 -0700
- I replaced the T350 trans in my 4x4 (behind a 350) with a 700R4 with reasonable modifications (clutch pack, sprag type, how it locks up, etc.) and use the truck to trailer other trucks. No breakie ye
- /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00429.html (13,185 bytes)
- 47. [oletrucks] Great Source of Parts (score: 1)
- Author: "Allen L. Jones" <ALJ@hartcrowser.com>
- Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 16:27:46 -0700
- For you stockers out there, Obsolete Parts and Equip in Cincinnati (513-731-4134) was a pleasure to deal with. Neal sold me an NOS vacuum advance (in the box) for my '50 truck for a mere $25. He even
- /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00542.html (6,772 bytes)
- 48. Re: [oletrucks] 216/235 Points to HEI conversion (score: 1)
- Author: "Allen L. Jones" <ALJ@hartcrowser.com>
- Date: Thu, 22 Apr 1999 08:53:47 -0700
- An alternative is to find any HEI for a Chevy 6 (250, 270, etc.). You'll typically find them in trucks, vans and cars after the mid-70s. I prefer the coil-in-the-cap type for tidiness, but an externa
- /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00560.html (7,836 bytes)
- 49. [oletrucks] GMC Sending Unit Q (score: 1)
- Author: "Allen L. Jones" <ALJ@hartcrowser.com>
- Date: Fri, 23 Apr 1999 11:53:15 -0700
- Can anyone comment on the correct ranges of resistance that should be present in a '50 to '52 GMC electric (6 volt) temperature sending unit? I bought one from Jim Carter (by the way, VERY nice fello
- /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00623.html (6,960 bytes)
- 50. Re: [oletrucks] Stereo questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Allen L. Jones" <ALJ@hartcrowser.com>
- Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 07:28:22 -0700
- For advance design trucks, I saw a very trick way to set up a stereo system. A second glove box set up was salvaged from a donor truck and the center grill area in the dash was converted such that th
- /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00773.html (11,756 bytes)
- 51. [oletrucks] Fuel Pump Rebuild Kits and Frustration (score: 1)
- Author: "Allen L. Jones" <ALJ@hartcrowser.com>
- Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 09:50:22 -0700
- Does anyone know of a source for fuel pump rebuild kits? I have a dual action fuel pump for a Chevy inline ('52 to '57) I'd like to rebuild myself (being the do-it-yourself type) and nobody, I mean n
- /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00789.html (8,018 bytes)
- 52. Re: [oletrucks] Fuel Pump Rebuild Kits and Frustration (score: 1)
- Author: "Allen L. Jones" <ALJ@hartcrowser.com>
- Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 14:31:45 -0700
- Tried Jim Carter, Napa, Obsolete, Vintage, Chevy Duty, Filling Station, and 20 others. They all offer rebuilt ones from a "secret" source and require a core. It's weird - it's the first brick wall I'
- /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00815.html (9,225 bytes)
- 53. Re: [oletrucks] Labarron & Bonny (score: 1)
- Author: "Allen L. Jones" <ALJ@hartcrowser.com>
- Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 14:42:45 -0700
- I just started installing the seat kit I received from Hampton Coach last night. The quality is excellent, but the jury is out until I can verify fit. They offer all the original colors and styles fo
- /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00816.html (10,985 bytes)
- 54. Re: [oletrucks] Radiator Mystery (score: 1)
- Author: "Allen L. Jones" <ALJ@hartcrowser.com>
- Date: Mon, 01 Mar 1999 13:15:59 -0800
- You didn't say what you took your "new" radiator out of. The Chevrolet Part and Accessories Catalog calls for a 3" core for 2 TONs (stamped 3121499), and also offered a 2-1/2" and 2" core depending
- /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00020.html (9,653 bytes)
- 55. Re: [oletrucks] Radiator Mystery (score: 1)
- Author: "Allen L. Jones" <ALJ@hartcrowser.com>
- Date: Tue, 02 Mar 1999 13:27:48 -0800
- The sure fire way is to use the block casting number - go to Inliner's International's web page for the casting number list. A Charlie Baker rebuilding article (from The 12 Port News) also says that
- /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00076.html (10,432 bytes)
- 56. Re: RE: [oletrucks] Interior colors - '49 3100 (score: 1)
- Author: "Allen L. Jones" <ALJ@hartcrowser.com>
- Date: Tue, 02 Mar 1999 13:29:36 -0800
- Also see the archives for the proper DuPont paint code for the steering wheel and column (thanks to Bob Adler). The interior paint issue has been covered several times in the past (probably we should
- /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00077.html (9,633 bytes)
- 57. Re: [oletrucks] 235 Fan Wanted (score: 1)
- Author: "Allen L. Jones" <ALJ@hartcrowser.com>
- Date: Thu, 04 Mar 1999 08:10:51 -0800
- But do you think if I had the stock fan magnifluxed and it checked out, that it would be ok? I like the stock look. Are there any replacement fans that are "close" to stock out there? I related this
- /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00146.html (8,774 bytes)
- 58. [oletrucks] Gauge Calibration Qs (score: 1)
- Author: "Allen L. Jones" <ALJ@hartcrowser.com>
- Date: Mon, 08 Mar 1999 08:33:34 -0800
- Can an oil pressure gauge be calibrated with compressed air (GMC gauge for AD truck)? I want to see if 40psi on the gauge is really 40psi (or at least close). Also, I have an electric GMC temp gauge
- /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00362.html (6,963 bytes)
- 59. Re: [oletrucks] leaf springs (score: 1)
- Author: "Allen L. Jones" <ALJ@hartcrowser.com>
- Date: Tue, 09 Mar 1999 13:22:10 -0800
- If I understand the question correctly, the brass "collar" is an insert that goes in the eye of your leaf spring. The intent is for the bolt to ride on brass, not the metal eye of the spring. Typical
- /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00404.html (8,069 bytes)
- 60. Re: [oletrucks] '53 GMC Torque tube (score: 1)
- Author: "Allen L. Jones" <ALJ@hartcrowser.com>
- Date: Tue, 09 Mar 1999 15:21:48 -0800
- When I replaced the one in my '50, the place I purchased the bushing from rented me the tool to remove the old bushing prior to driving in the new one. It has little metal fingers on it the slips bet
- /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00412.html (7,609 bytes)
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