- 261. [oletrucks] Zerk fittings (score: 1)
- Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>
- Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 07:26:13 -0700
- 1/4-28 is the actual size of the threads, 1/4" diameter...but 1/8" pipe is bigger, actually about 3/8" diameter threads...and it's a tapered pipe thread. Not sure about AD trucks, but TF trucks use p
- /html/oletrucks/2000-01/msg00730.html (6,851 bytes)
- 262. [oletrucks] Points/hei/efi (score: 1)
- Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>
- Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 22:21:12 -0700
- Here's yet another point of view... GM started using the HEI on 75 models (earlier on some Caddies) because they had to warranty emissions systems for 50,000 miles...and they didn't want to have to c
- /html/oletrucks/2000-01/msg00746.html (9,299 bytes)
- 263. Re: [oletrucks] Points/hei/efi (cool discussion coming!) (score: 1)
- Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>
- Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2000 09:43:47 -0700
- Why would anyone want to put EFI on a 235? The first reason would be to see if you could do it! The second reason is because it would be almost totally ironic....and thus, a worthy project. Kind of l
- /html/oletrucks/2000-01/msg00764.html (9,292 bytes)
- 264. Re: [oletrucks] Manual to Automatic Part I (score: 1)
- Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>
- Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2000 15:38:09 -0700
- That tranny may be a SuperTurbine 300, which is a 2 speed, based on the Powerglide design, but in a case that looks more like a TH 350. Are there 4 bolts holding on the tailhousing? Does it have a v
- /html/oletrucks/2000-01/msg00777.html (8,180 bytes)
- 265. [oletrucks] valve adjusting (score: 1)
- Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>
- Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2000 13:25:51 -0700
- If you have hydraulic lifters, you need to pay attention to what the lifters are doing. They will bleed down if you keep tightening the nut, and you can still turn the pushrod, even though you have t
- /html/oletrucks/2000-01/msg00815.html (7,772 bytes)
- 266. [oletrucks] TF Suburban parts (score: 1)
- Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>
- Date: Thu, 02 Dec 1999 22:44:35 -0700
- I have a bunch of parts from the interior of a 58 suburban... please ping me off list to let me know EXACTLY what you want (yes, it'll take a couple tries to get it narrowed down :) Jim oletrucks is
- /html/oletrucks/1999-12/msg00055.html (6,467 bytes)
- 267. [oletrucks] Alternator conversion (score: 1)
- Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>
- Date: Thu, 02 Dec 1999 22:54:57 -0700
- It's been a couple years since I did this swap, but generally you want to use the 1973 thru mid 1980s type GM internal regulator alternator. There are 3 wires to connect on the alternator...the big
- /html/oletrucks/1999-12/msg00057.html (8,431 bytes)
- 268. [oletrucks] Hit by a truck (score: 1)
- Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>
- Date: Fri, 03 Dec 1999 22:57:03 -0700
- Howdy...my condolences, that must really hurt! A friend got burned by his 56 Chevy delivery once, he was wrenching on the header flange, and the other end of the wrench found the +12v battery cable o
- /html/oletrucks/1999-12/msg00079.html (7,374 bytes)
- 269. RE: [oletrucks] an introduction (score: 1)
- Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>
- Date: Mon, 06 Dec 1999 07:28:11 -0700
- Wow, that sounds like a fun project! Since you asked, I think it should definitely have a big block in it...that's a big truck to have to move around. I assume this is the "forward control" chassis,
- /html/oletrucks/1999-12/msg00124.html (7,746 bytes)
- 270. Re: [oletrucks] engine swap? (score: 1)
- Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>
- Date: Tue, 07 Dec 1999 08:05:12 -0700
- Derrick-- Yes, the engine will bolt to the tranny...but that is actually the least of your worries. The engine mounting setup is quite different on the 59 truck 235, compared to the later 250 engines
- /html/oletrucks/1999-12/msg00145.html (7,804 bytes)
- 271. Re: [oletrucks] Bed bolting points? (score: 1)
- Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>
- Date: Tue, 07 Dec 1999 08:11:53 -0700
- Shawn-- It sounds like you'll need to drill new holes in both the bed and the frame. The bolts should go in the bed thru the metal cross sills (I assume there are metal cross sills on the early AD be
- /html/oletrucks/1999-12/msg00146.html (7,620 bytes)
- 272. Re: [oletrucks] engine swap (score: 1)
- Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>
- Date: Wed, 08 Dec 1999 11:05:22 -0700
- Regards, Grant S. gls@4link.net Grant-- The 292 6 cyl, which looks like a 250 but is taller, also has a different mounting setup...they had to move things around to make the longer stroke crank fit,
- /html/oletrucks/1999-12/msg00189.html (7,654 bytes)
- 273. [oletrucks] Power brakes (score: 1)
- Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>
- Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 19:53:34 -0700
- I still have manual brakes on my ole trucks. But, I did hang a power brake booster and master cylinder on the firewall of my 39 Chevy sedan (over 10 years ago). I used a booster and pedal assy from
- /html/oletrucks/1999-12/msg00243.html (7,712 bytes)
- 274. [oletrucks] grease cups (score: 1)
- Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>
- Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 19:54:13 -0700
- Hi...email me, I may have a few of them, but it'll take some digging. Jim oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
- /html/oletrucks/1999-12/msg00244.html (6,349 bytes)
- 275. [oletrucks] Motor Mounts (score: 1)
- Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>
- Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 21:14:10 -0700
- Howdy, all! It's cold in Arizona tonight...only 4 hot rods at the monthly Sonic Cruise Night! Task Force (55-2 thru 59) Motor Mounts. I personally don't care for the donut mounts, although lots of fo
- /html/oletrucks/1999-12/msg00271.html (8,943 bytes)
- 276. [oletrucks] Gear grinding (score: 1)
- Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>
- Date: Sun, 12 Dec 1999 21:41:03 -0700
- Sounds like you need to check all the stuff that John mentioned, for when the clutch is not releasing fully. Often the linkage will be the culprit, sometimes there is a way to connect it up and have
- /html/oletrucks/1999-12/msg00309.html (9,158 bytes)
- 277. [oletrucks] wiring harness (score: 1)
- Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>
- Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 06:52:29 -0700
- For a wiring harness to go in a "hot rod" truck, you should look in Street Rodder magazine ads...choices include Painless Wiring (my preference), Ron Francis, and others. There are LOTS of vendors th
- /html/oletrucks/1999-12/msg00366.html (7,153 bytes)
- 278. [oletrucks] Mike's Wrecker (score: 1)
- Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>
- Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 06:54:50 -0700
- That sure is a neat truck! There's a 58 Chevy wrecker in town here, which has been in use on/off since long before I arrived 16 years ago. The owner has a garage, and is into old cars in a big way.
- /html/oletrucks/1999-12/msg00367.html (6,778 bytes)
- 279. [oletrucks] Daily driving oletrucks (score: 1)
- Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>
- Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 07:03:33 -0700
- Howdy...I think the original question was: "will I have enough power to pull a 3.55 gear with my old 6 cyl?" The oletrucks came with steep gears because they were meant to work...so, if you don't loa
- /html/oletrucks/1999-12/msg00368.html (7,641 bytes)
- 280. [oletrucks] Column Shift automatic (score: 1)
- Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>
- Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 06:57:34 -0700
- I just had to jump in on this thread... The Hydramatic equipped trucks had a column shift...which is as rare as hen's teeth, an also won't work too well with a modern automatic, because the gate (the
- /html/oletrucks/1999-12/msg00398.html (7,947 bytes)
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