- 21. [oletrucks] Voltmeter or Ammeter, and Current (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Durand <kdurand@MIT.EDU>
- Date: Sun, 05 May 2002 22:38:37 -0400
- I really like Jim Forbes idea of placing an idiot light where the ammeter used to be. However, it is too late for me to do this to my truck. I did completely rewire my truck, and I retained the facto
- /html/oletrucks/2002-05/msg00095.html (8,269 bytes)
- 22. [oletrucks] Could they have been that stupid to put all those (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Durand <kdurand@MIT.EDU>
- Date: Tue, 07 May 2002 01:08:25 -0400
- An idiot light can be used with an alternator. On the 10si (most common) units, the number 1 connector gets hooked up to a resistance wire or idiot light. Wire one side of the light to 12v, and the o
- /html/oletrucks/2002-05/msg00112.html (6,973 bytes)
- 23. Re: [oletrucks] 2nd Call for advice on wiring kits (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Durand <kdurand@MIT.EDU>
- Date: Tue, 09 Apr 2002 23:47:31 -0400
- I bought the Centech 10 circuit kit, and it had everything I needed. The price is better than Painless, and I feel the quality is better. All Centech connections are soldered-- I solder everything. I
- /html/oletrucks/2002-04/msg00286.html (8,136 bytes)
- 24. [oletrucks] RE-power brakes (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Durand <kdurand@MIT.EDU>
- Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2002 15:30:32 -0500
- I had good luck with a Camaro or Corvette master cylinder. Both have 1 1/8 inch bores. I just tried a few different years at the autoparts store until I got what I want. The MCs for power brakes have
- /html/oletrucks/2002-03/msg00003.html (7,300 bytes)
- 25. [oletrucks] TF fender needed (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Durand <kdurand@MIT.EDU>
- Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2002 13:08:23 -0500
- I have been a member of the list off and on for about 3 years. I only get to play with my truck in the summer, so I am gathering parts now. I am looking for a left front fender for a 1956 3100. Mine
- /html/oletrucks/2002-02/msg00282.html (6,603 bytes)
- 26. [oletrucks] re: tranny/ rear end (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Durand <kdurand@MIT.EDU>
- Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2002 22:29:43 -0500
- The formula is not logarithmic. In fact, it couldn't be any more linear. The proportional example is a fine way to work the problem, if you have a tach hooked up. Otherwise, a good formula to use is
- /html/oletrucks/2002-02/msg00418.html (7,199 bytes)
- 27. [oletrucks] patch panels (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Durand <kdurand@MIT.EDU>
- Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 16:02:31 -0500
- Who has successfully used the TF front fender halves? I don't mean just the lower patch panels, but the entire rear half of a front fender. Do these fit OK? Do they include the brace? oletrucks is de
- /html/oletrucks/2002-02/msg00431.html (6,381 bytes)
- 28. [oletrucks] Re: power steering pump (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Durand <kdurand@MIT.EDU>
- Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2006 09:34:56 -0400
- 305 and 350 of the same year will be interchangeble, but beware of a few There was a changeover from Engligh to Metric around 1978. You'll need the later fittings. Also, I believe there was a switch
- /html/oletrucks/2006-10/msg00139.html (7,213 bytes)
- 29. [oletrucks] Re: body filler vs glazing (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Durand <kdurand@MIT.EDU>
- Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2006 12:20:39 -0500
- Many people have had good luck with Evercoat Rage filler. I think this is the same one my jobber has in their own packaging, and it works well. I have used glazing many times-- for filling pinholes a
- /html/oletrucks/2006-12/msg00027.html (7,036 bytes)
- 30. Re: [oletrucks] Trouble with Flaming River columns?? (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Durand <kdurand@MIT.EDU>
- Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2007 12:35:42 -0500
- If the angle the column makes with hthe shaft is too much, the bearing and ujoint might have died prematurely. Also, make sure the lower bearing hasn't worked it's way out of the column. I'm not fami
- /html/oletrucks/2007-02/msg00029.html (7,203 bytes)
- 31. Re: [oletrucks] 58 GMC Gas Gauge Inoperative (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Durand <kdurand@MIT.EDU>
- Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:57:32 -0400
- I think you will find the sender has a bad ground. Obviously the gauge has power. Unhook the sender and ground the wire from the gas gauge, and I believe the gauge should read empty. Alternatively, a
- /html/oletrucks/2007-06/msg00050.html (7,363 bytes)
- 32. RE: [oletrucks] 350 id numbers (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Durand <kdurand@MIT.EDU>
- Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2007 23:23:15 -0500
- There's no way of knowing 2 or 4 bolt main without dropping the pan. The 010 ending of the number was used on a lot of 350's, and it's probably a 350. The other options were pretty limited production
- /html/oletrucks/2007-12/msg00022.html (8,129 bytes)
- 33. re: [oletrucks] automatic transmission problem (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Durand <kdurand@MIT.EDU>
- Date: Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:41:27 -0400
- 1984 should not need a computer. Tranny will run without torque converter lockup, but it will run hot. I suggest wiring in a manual switch or a vacuum switch. Kits are not expensive either. Does the
- /html/oletrucks/2008-06/msg00004.html (7,794 bytes)
- 34. re: [oletrucks] automatic transmission problem (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Durand <kdurand@MIT.EDU>
- Date: Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:49:19 -0400
- http://www.jegs.com/p/TCI/748599/10002/-1/10733 lists a wiring kit and a solenoid. Mine already had the proper solenoid in it. I did have to take off the pan to check the wiring though-- apparently G
- /html/oletrucks/2008-06/msg00005.html (7,056 bytes)
- 35. [oletrucks] A/C kits (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Durand <kdurand@MIT.EDU>
- Date: Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:04:50 -0400
- I have a 1956 truck that I will be adding A/C to soon. Does anybody with one of the many A/C kits have pictures of the installed system? I would like to see pictures from under the dash and of the fi
- /html/oletrucks/2008-07/msg00029.html (6,398 bytes)
- 36. Re: [oletrucks] little extra from plugs (score: 1)
- Author: Keith Durand <kdurand@MIT.EDU>
- Date: Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:20:54 -0400
- My guess is old gas killed the plugs. I had some ole gas in the oletruck and fouled the plugs in about 30 seconds. Wire brush leaves metal residue and can short the plug. Burn em off with a propane t
- /html/oletrucks/2009-07/msg00019.html (6,340 bytes)
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