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61. Re: [oletrucks] Dual carbs/vacuum advance q (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2000 10:41:45 -0800; It's interesting you mention the progressive setup. I tried that on my setup and it worked horribly. First, there is no plenum in the manifold and I'm not sure how one would add one (it's a pretty sm; /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00378.html (8,781 bytes)
62. Re: [oletrucks] '50 Half Ton Brake Repair (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2000 10:43:40 -0800; Vintage Automotive in Woodinville, Washington has many NOS ones of various sizes for an enormous $. oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00379.html (8,777 bytes)
63. Re: [oletrucks] vacuum advance / lines (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2000 10:57:59 -0800; The 848 head gives you the highest compression ratio using a stock set-up. You can really boost up the compression with pop-up pistons, but that's another story. I decked the head a bit to get a litt; /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00380.html (16,729 bytes)
64. [oletrucks] Re: Mallory distributor (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2000 13:30:34 -0800; In my opinion (opinion only), the Mallory stuff of today is of poor quality. Perhaps their quality had improved in the last 10 years, but I've only experienced failures with their products (gauges in; /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00386.html (8,297 bytes)
65. Re: [oletrucks] Oil Filter Cannisters (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 18:13:29 -0800; What year is your 261 (i.e., read on for later year 261s)? It may have ports for a full-flow, full pressure oil filtration (infinitely better). They would be much larger in size than the bypass of a; /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00561.html (9,438 bytes)
66. Re: [oletrucks] Oil Filter Cannisters (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2000 08:59:12 -0800; As you have the full-flow system, you absolutely need the full-flow, full-pressure filter setup. You'll discombobulate your motor otherwise. It on engine it 1959 oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM; /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00580.html (11,772 bytes)
67. Re: [oletrucks] Oil Filter Cannisters (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2000 09:12:12 -0800; If you still want the stock look, spin on adapters are available for the stock high-pressure filter housing that allows you to use a spin on filter. a manifold the oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and G; /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00581.html (8,304 bytes)
68. Re: [oletrucks] Oil Gauge for 261 (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2000 07:44:18 -0800; No need to. Get a GMC gauge, as they all go to 60 psi. I think I pulled mine from a '52 big truck to poke in my '50 Chev. Now I really know what my oil pressure is. I even believe that the vendors ma; /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00624.html (9,089 bytes)
69. [oletrucks] AD Parts for Sale and Free (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2000 08:24:49 -0800; I have a 3 speed shifting setup (the whole nine yards from knob to trans) from a '53 3100. I'd like to get a few bucks for it because it's in really nice shape and complete (original shift knob too).; /html/oletrucks/2000-11/msg00007.html (7,691 bytes)
70. Re: [oletrucks] Carb Leak (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 2 Nov 2000 15:25:01 -0800; I've always used Permatex Thread Sealant (white stuff) if I have a leaker and it seems to work pretty good (but not perfect), even on my leaky Rochester's. I just think care needs to be taken to appl; /html/oletrucks/2000-11/msg00035.html (10,251 bytes)
71. Re: [oletrucks] FYI Rear Ends to replace Torque Tube (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2000 13:47:44 -0800; Why would I want to replace the torque tube? Allen in Seattle '50 3100 torque brakes, and a to oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/2000-11/msg00137.html (8,667 bytes)
72. Re: [oletrucks] FYI Rear Ends to replace Torque Tube (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2000 14:16:29 -0800; Hmmm, I'm running a pretty warm 261 (dual intake, Fentons, head work, open cam, etc.) with the torque tube and I can push 80+ with the other ponies in the fast lane....... with 3.55s. There are frien; /html/oletrucks/2000-11/msg00139.html (11,225 bytes)
73. Re: [oletrucks] tappet adjustment (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2000 08:53:05 -0800; In days gone by, a dampener could be purchased and used inside the valve cover. It bolted to the top of the rockers to muffle valve lash noise (a big rectangular thing). I've only seen a couple of th; /html/oletrucks/2000-11/msg00243.html (9,645 bytes)
74. Re: [oletrucks] Happy birthday (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 10:47:33 -0800; There are some nice links from the Military Vehicle Preservation Association at http://www.MVPA.org discussing the history of the MV. As you can imagine, the military was a big consumer of trucks fro; /html/oletrucks/2000-11/msg00327.html (10,655 bytes)
75. Re: [oletrucks] Speedometer needle (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2000 15:22:41 -0800; Keep in mind the mechanism in the speedometer is magnetically driven (while the odometer is mechanically driven) - look at the round casing in the back when you have taken it apart. With time, the un; /html/oletrucks/2000-11/msg00421.html (9,117 bytes)
76. Re: [oletrucks] speedometer noise (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2000 08:22:42 -0800; I know what Bob Adler would say! Take the cable off the back of the gauge unit and put a dab of oil on the felt. That should stop the howl. Please see the archives for more information. Whatever happ; /html/oletrucks/2000-11/msg00436.html (9,257 bytes)
77. [oletrucks] Passing On A Message From Bob (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2000 15:28:03 -0800; excessively. was miles reckon from out oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/2000-11/msg00471.html (7,681 bytes)
78. Re: [oletrucks] headlight retainer ring needed (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 10:39:30 -0800; Chevrolet still sells them, brand spanking new. I found aftermarkets to be of unacceptable quality. Allen in Seattle '50 3100 oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/2000-11/msg00625.html (8,277 bytes)
79. Re: [oletrucks] another oil bath air cleaner question (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2000 15:13:52 -0800; Looks like a GMC oil bath to me. The Chevrolet ones typically have a more rounded upper portion. Then again there's variation through the years.... Allen in Seattle '50 3100 know my specifics? oletru; /html/oletrucks/2000-11/msg00666.html (8,613 bytes)
80. Re: [oletrucks] split exhaust (score: 1): Author: "Allen Jones" <jonesal@u.washington.edu>; Date: Fri, 6 Oct 2000 11:55:46 -0700; ....and the method of heat is a controversial subject too. You can go either water heat (supposedly better) or exhaust heat (IMHO it works just as good), however the Fenton's have a less than desirab; /html/oletrucks/2000-10/msg00168.html (8,331 bytes)

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