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1. Re: [oletrucks] 216 look-a-like valve cover for 235 (score: 1): Author: Andrew Roberts <arobs@becker.u.washington.edu>; Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2001 20:52:00 -0800 (PST); I thought the look alike valve covers were the real thing. Jim Carter's sells a kit with the studs, seals, and nuts to replace two of the rocker pivot bolts with studs so that a 216 valve cover can b; /html/oletrucks/2001-03/msg00484.html (7,957 bytes)
2. Re: [oletrucks] clutch pedal scrape (score: 1): Author: Andrew Roberts <arobs@becker.u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 20:12:10 -0800 (PST); The shaft is pressed through a stamped steel bracket that is bolted to the frame in four locations, two on top of the frame rail and two low on the side. The outside end of the shaft protrudes throug; /html/oletrucks/2000-11/msg00068.html (8,704 bytes)
3. Re: [oletrucks] 3/4 ton OK?? (score: 1): Author: Andrew Roberts <arobs@becker.u.washington.edu>; Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2000 17:10:29 -0700 (PDT); Is a 3/4 ton OK to buy? That depends on what you want to do with it. Most of the 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton parts are interchangable. The only place where the sheet metal is different is the longer bed side; /html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg01159.html (9,877 bytes)
4. [oletrucks] 3/4 ton running boards (score: 1): Author: Andrew Roberts <arobs@becker.u.washington.edu>; Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2000 21:37:29 -0700 (PDT); I got a pair of fiberglass boards for my 3/4 ton from Creative Glass Works in Oneida, TN. I didn't ask about smooth ones, but they advertise both smooth and standard ones for 1/2 tons, so I suspect t; /html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg01225.html (7,348 bytes)
5. Re: [oletrucks] Parking brake on '50 (score: 1): Author: Andrew Roberts <arobs@becker.u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 4 May 2000 22:43:53 -0700 (PDT); The parking brake return spring is located under the cab, under the drivers seat. The spring should be pulling the linkage back. The tension in the linkage helps lock the pedal down, so this is most; /html/oletrucks/2000-05/msg00182.html (7,857 bytes)
6. Re: [oletrucks] Brake Hoses (score: 1): Author: Andrew Roberts <arobs@becker.u.washington.edu>; Date: Wed, 17 May 2000 13:19:55 -0700 (PDT); Whether your rear brake lines are original or not, they are set up correctly. Since the rubber hoses are much more likely to fail than the rigid lines, minimizing the number of flexible hoses increas; /html/oletrucks/2000-05/msg00540.html (7,457 bytes)
7. Re: Fwd: [oletrucks] Oops! (score: 1): Author: Andrew Roberts <arobs@becker.u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2000 19:12:10 -0700 (PDT); It sound's like you have too much current running through your horn button. The horn button should not be directly connected to the horn. Instead it should ground the horn relay when depressed. This; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00495.html (11,346 bytes)
8. Re: [oletrucks] hood center strip (score: 1): Author: Andrew Roberts <arobs@becker.u.washington.edu>; Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2000 19:07:23 -0700 (PDT); I'll bite. The GMC hoods don't come down as far in front as the Chevy hoods, so a GMC hood strip should be too short for a Chevy. Granted, I haven't actually measured, but the difference sticks out p; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00580.html (7,224 bytes)
9. [oletrucks] AD throttle cable conversion (score: 1): Author: Andrew Roberts <arobs@becker.u.washington.edu>; Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2000 23:38:54 -0800 (PST); I'd like to lose the loose linkage that's currently affixed to the side of my 235 and replace it with a more modern throttle cable setup. I see several relatively easy ways to get the carb end of a c; /html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00870.html (7,494 bytes)
10. Re: [oletrucks] starter changover (score: 1): Author: Andrew Roberts <arobs@becker.u.washington.edu>; Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1999 21:28:39 -0800 (PST); Switching to solenoid starting also leaves an unused hole in the toeboard. I'm considering retaining the pedal and part of the linkage to fill this hole and maintain the original appearance. A non-fu; /html/oletrucks/1999-12/msg00179.html (7,702 bytes)
11. Re: [oletrucks] '49 Passenger Door Handle question (score: 1): Author: Andrew Roberts <arobs@becker.u.washington.edu>; Date: Sun, 12 Dec 1999 01:36:16 -0800 (PST); If the latch mechanisim is working properly, closing the door will unlock it, unless it was locked with the key. There is a lever just outboard of the door latch on the door that is pushed up by the; /html/oletrucks/1999-12/msg00277.html (9,703 bytes)
12. Re: [oletrucks] offtopic was List Peeves (score: 1): Author: Andrew Roberts <arobs@becker.u.washington.edu>; Date: Sun, 26 Dec 1999 22:12:08 -0800 (PST); Each list message declares at it's conclusion: oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959 Discussion of list protocol is, IMHO, off topic and off topic posts are one of m; /html/oletrucks/1999-12/msg00661.html (8,117 bytes)
13. Re: [oletrucks] Wiring harness (score: 1): Author: Andrew Roberts <arobs@becker.u.washington.edu>; Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 00:07:46 -0800 (PST); You might want to see if your wiring harness has a specific year on it. My '49 has a large fuse box (about 4" X 6") with headlight fuses, like yours. In '50, Chevy decided that using both the therma; /html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00570.html (9,154 bytes)
14. Re: [oletrucks] plywood bed (score: 1): Author: Andrew Roberts <arobs@becker.u.washington.edu>; Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 00:41:27 -0800 (PST); Maybe the TFs are different, but my AD's bed wood is 3/4" thick. Carpenter's glue may be sufficient when covering the wood with sheet metal or plate, but a good epoxy such as Gougeon (West System) or; /html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00571.html (8,057 bytes)
15. [oletrucks] Modern fans for pre '55 engines? (score: 1): Author: Andrew Roberts <arobs@becker.u.washington.edu>; Date: Fri, 30 Jul 1999 16:31:29 -0700 (PDT); I'm trying to get my 235 running before I put the front end sheet metal back on. One of the last things I need is the fan. I've heard enough stories (here and elwhere) of these old fans cracking and; /html/oletrucks/1999-07/msg00752.html (7,739 bytes)
16. RE: [oletrucks] 54-235? (score: 1): Author: Andrew Roberts <arobs@becker.u.washington.edu>; Date: Fri, 4 Jun 1999 14:47:12 -0700 (PDT); No. The post '54 style pumps have a different mounting bolt pattern. I'm betting that your block is really a '55, cast in Sept. '54. Andrew Roberts '49 3600 with a '54 235 oletrucks is devoted to Che; /html/oletrucks/1999-06/msg00143.html (7,783 bytes)
17. Re: [oletrucks] Listen! I'm torque'n here (score: 1): Author: Andrew Roberts <arobs@becker.u.washington.edu>; Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 12:18:45 -0700 (PDT); I believe this is supposed to be done with the drag link disconnected from the pitman arm. This way, your not even turning the wheels in the air. Andrew M. Roberts '49 3600 oletrucks is devoted to Ch; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00802.html (8,310 bytes)
18. Re: [oletrucks] Alternator Wire (score: 1): Author: Andrew Roberts <arobs@becker.u.washington.edu>; Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 14:19:30 -0800 (PST); I used 10 guage in my truck, but this is probably a little heavier than I need. I've seen as big a wire as 8 guage used, but that seems like real overkill, even with a 110A alternator. 12 guage shoul; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00454.html (7,507 bytes)
19. Re: [oletrucks] Help, and an update... (score: 1): Author: Andrew Roberts <arobs@becker.u.washington.edu>; Date: Wed, 31 Mar 1999 22:48:51 -0800 (PST); I had the same problem with my sending unit. It turns out that the mounting plate at the top of the sender needed to be rotated 90 degrees. The five screw holes are not quite evenly spaced. I had to; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg01173.html (8,903 bytes)

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