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41. Re: [oletrucks] Ignition Timing Question (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2002 14:52:50 -0800; Yes! You answered your own question. I was battling the timing on my '73 pickup after I installed HEI (350 with Edelbrock products and a stock HEI installed). I pulled the HEI off a camero, slapped i; /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00300.html (9,731 bytes)
42. Re: [oletrucks] leak-down compression test (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2002 13:42:55 -0800; I think you make a good point here and I'd to extend it a bit. Isn't the purpose of the leak down test to test compression lost at the point where you need compression the most, i.e. near TDC? I woul; /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00463.html (12,546 bytes)
43. Re: [oletrucks] 216 to 235 swap (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2002 08:49:36 -0800; I did the same thing on my '50. The advantages include insert bearings (which is a huge advantage when overhauling the motor), a little more horsepower, more availability of parts, and I know I'm for; /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00585.html (8,211 bytes)
44. Re: [oletrucks] Transmissions (2): Overdrive? (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2001 13:25:45 -0800; In summary, there really isn't an overdrive solution for a closed driveline truck. In keeping a closed driveline, you can use the stock 3 or 4 speed Muncie (which have less than friendly shift ratios; /html/oletrucks/2001-12/msg00088.html (11,492 bytes)
45. Re: [oletrucks] air compressor questions -- > Just See This Old (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 08:30:12 -0800; With all this talk of compressors, it's serendipitous that there's a very well-written article on this very topic in this month's This Old Truck. It's written by Bob Adler (who I believe is on this l; /html/oletrucks/2001-12/msg00250.html (10,762 bytes)
46. Re: [oletrucks] Need a small piece. (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 13:49:24 -0800; I also put in a drain valve where the stock plug is below the shut off valve on my '50. Makes it handy to drain out the summer blend in the spring before I start 'er back up after sitting all winter.; /html/oletrucks/2001-11/msg00348.html (8,439 bytes)
47. Re: [oletrucks] Fuel Injected V-6 (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2001 13:36:32 -0800; Why on earth would I want to pull my inline in favor of a V engine? The 261 in the '50 has more power than I need and gets ~20 mpg with dual carbs. Allen in Seattle '50 3100 http://students.washingto; /html/oletrucks/2001-11/msg00395.html (9,517 bytes)
48. [oletrucks] Choke On All The Time Question (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Wed, 9 May 2001 09:43:07 -0700; This is kind of off topic (hope I don't get in trouble, but the list is very, very helpful), but it does pertain to an old 1/4 ton truck! I have a fresh overhaul on my '55 M38A1 (it's the military JC; /html/oletrucks/2001-05/msg00201.html (8,217 bytes)
49. Re: [oletrucks] Gauges (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Wed, 9 May 2001 11:31:01 -0700; GMC trucks have 0 to 60 psi oil pressure gauges. Find the right year and it will pop right in your stock cluster. Get a Mylar decal kit to convert to proper color. Early 50s GMC big trucks (2+ ton) h; /html/oletrucks/2001-05/msg00207.html (7,719 bytes)
50. Re: [oletrucks] Re: Jet Source (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 08:50:57 -0700; I changed the jets in my Rochester's to better match my intake and cam. Joe's Carburetors in Lynnwood, Washington had an ample supply of various sizes last year. Allen in Seattle '50 3100 oletrucks i; /html/oletrucks/2001-04/msg00320.html (9,131 bytes)
51. Re: [oletrucks] intake warming - use both Fentons? (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2001 12:56:51 -0700; I use only one copper line to the bottom plate (other one plugged) and it seems to heat just fine (moderate Seattle weather). Allen in Seattle '50 3100 one? you oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM t; /html/oletrucks/2001-04/msg00429.html (8,285 bytes)
52. Re: [oletrucks] Respirators (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2001 09:40:49 -0700; More information to consider, please read on: A proper cartridge on a respirator can protect you from isocyanates (combi-cartridge type). The problem that comes into play is that it takes a miniscule; /html/oletrucks/2001-04/msg00524.html (10,667 bytes)
53. Re: [oletrucks] Dual Carbs (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 15:55:35 -0700; My dual carb setup (parallel too) ran horrible on one choke (even with a heat plate). So I bought a second choke cable, snipped the knob end off, fabbed a small clamp setup from a spare carb (it even; /html/oletrucks/2001-04/msg00698.html (8,702 bytes)
54. Re: [oletrucks] GMC electric fuel pumps (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2001 08:16:23 -0800; Yes, there is mention of them (electric fuel pumps) on the MV (military vehicle) email list. Anyone wanting one might want to try that list (mil-veh@mil-veh.org) as there are many vendors of MV parts; /html/oletrucks/2001-02/msg00137.html (7,481 bytes)
55. Re: [oletrucks] Steering Gear Lube (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2001 14:46:23 -0800; On Jim's recommendation a few years ago, I used it in my 50's steering gear box, and it works great! Good stuff. Allen in Seattle '50 3100 oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 19; /html/oletrucks/2001-01/msg00047.html (7,618 bytes)
56. Re: [oletrucks] Paint info (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 20:47:46 -0800; I used all Sikkens products on my '50. It is REALLY good stuff for how beautiful it looks and durability/longevity. However, two disadvantages of Sikkens: compared to other brands such as PPG, Spies; /html/oletrucks/2001-01/msg00213.html (10,791 bytes)
57. Re: [oletrucks] Steering wheel repair (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2000 18:21:28 -0800; The Dupont color matches original very well. I used it per Adler's post. The number for it and the interior color (which was also an excellent match) will be in the archives. Allen in Seattle '50 310; /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00187.html (17,198 bytes)
58. Re: [oletrucks] Steering wheel repair (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2000 08:13:49 -0800; You are correct. The interior color is metallic, and the steering wheel and column is not, with both colors being different (slight variant). The correct color codes (PPG and Dupont) for each will be; /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00217.html (18,874 bytes)
59. Re: [oletrucks] vacuum advance / lines (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2000 12:58:22 -0800; I'm not sure I agree with that. With two carburetors, vacuum at the port at the base of the carburetor(s) will drop way off and you won't get near the advance you need. I highly recommend going with; /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00350.html (10,036 bytes)
60. Re: [oletrucks] vacuum advance / lines (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2000 15:58:12 -0800; As I am running Rochester's, yes, I have drilled the holes out (modified the off idle circuit(s)). Plugs eventually go back in (a lead plug on the inside and an aluminum plug on the outside, if I rem; /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00356.html (13,237 bytes)

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