- 141. Re: [oletrucks] vin # (score: 1)
- Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2000 15:58:58 -0400
- According to the truck model ID page in my master parts book, it's a 1949 short bed series 100 (1/2 ton), 116 in wheelbase, 228 engine, chassis number 56296. Engine can be confirmed by checking the
- /html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg01086.html (7,428 bytes)
- 142. Re: [oletrucks] rear end ratio (score: 1)
- Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2000 11:32:24 -0400
- Most had 3.90, 4.11 was optional Jack Halton 51 GMC 1/2 ton Winter Park FL -- Original Message -- From: <MLayton324@aol.com> To: <OLETRUCKS@autox.team.net> Sent: Friday, July 28, 2000 9:24 AM Subject
- /html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg01117.html (7,500 bytes)
- 143. Re: [oletrucks] S-10 transmission (score: 1)
- Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2000 12:03:22 -0400
- They will all fit but the best ratios, assuming you are using a 235, are in the T5 from the V6 models. Some of the 4-cyl T5's had a 4.03 1st gear and .86 overdrive 5th. The 4.3 V6 T5 has a 3.50 1st
- /html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg01118.html (8,507 bytes)
- 144. Re: [oletrucks] S-10 transmission (score: 1)
- Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2000 14:08:18 -0400
- Precisely. Smokey's question referred to the S10 T5, not the F-body T5. Jack -- Original Message -- From: "Grant Galbraith" <trks@javanet.com> To: "New Mexico Jim" <ADvent@thuntek.net> Cc: "oletrucks
- /html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg01150.html (10,828 bytes)
- 145. Re: [oletrucks] GMC emblems (score: 1)
- Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2000 14:51:53 -0400
- Not sure on the '53, but my 51 has a stainless steel glove box door. It will polish up like chrome. Jack Halton 51 GMC 1/2 ton Winter Park FL -- Original Message -- From: "Jake Heaton" <jacobh@ida.n
- /html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg01153.html (8,098 bytes)
- 146. [oletrucks] casting number help (score: 1)
- Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2000 17:28:40 -0400
- The 261 Chev engine I bought has a casting number 3855590 (near as I can make out) on the intake manifold. I suspect there may have been some manifold swapping. It could have come from a 216, 235, or
- /html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg01154.html (7,017 bytes)
- 147. Re: [oletrucks] Manifold bolt (score: 1)
- Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2000 10:00:41 -0400
- You should be able to pick up a correct bolt at any hardware store, but I prefer to use a stud and and reduced-hex nut for more room in those tight spaces between the manifold runners. As for the cl
- /html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg01170.html (8,283 bytes)
- 148. Re: [oletrucks] GMC 248 Intake/Exhaust Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2000 08:29:00 -0400
- Anything you can do to align the manifold mating surfaces will help in installation and prevent leaks and blown gaskets. These weren't much of a precision fit from the factory, there is lots of room
- /html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg01193.html (9,290 bytes)
- 149. Re: [oletrucks] Heat Questions-1955 GMC (score: 1)
- Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2000 10:15:41 -0400
- It's normal for temperature to jump up when you slow down. Less air is coming through the radiator. But it indicates that you can make some improvements. First (and easiest) thing I would try is rep
- /html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg01201.html (10,138 bytes)
- 150. Re: [oletrucks] new pics (score: 1)
- Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2000 14:30:07 -0400
- Lookin' good, Linda....Looks like a Chevy engine found its way under the hood at some point. Appears to be a 235. Jack Halton 51 GMC 1/2 ton Winter Park FL oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks
- /html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg01205.html (7,319 bytes)
- 151. [oletrucks] Now THIS is a restoration project! (score: 1)
- Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2000 14:36:10 -0400
- Does it sometimes seem like your restoration is a huge task? Well cheer up Bunky. Take a look at THIS project! www.futurliner.com Inliners International is helping to locate parts for the 302 GMC eng
- /html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg01206.html (7,419 bytes)
- 152. Re: [oletrucks] GMC engine ID (score: 1)
- Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2000 04:05:33 -0400
- Inliners International (www.inliners.org) has a good casting number list and links to several others, but they are for American GMC's. The Canadian light duty GMC's used Chevy engines in many applic
- /html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00101.html (7,905 bytes)
- 153. Re: [oletrucks] Tinted quarter windows (score: 1)
- Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2000 13:54:03 -0400
- Tinted corner glass is available from The Glass House in San Dimas, CA (909) 592-1078. Gray, Green, Copper, etc about $280 a pair Jack Halton 51 GMC 1/2 ton Winter Park FL -- Original Message -- From
- /html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00227.html (7,692 bytes)
- 154. Re: [oletrucks] 228 rebuild parts (score: 1)
- Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 08:48:47 -0400
- Best prices (and tech support) I've found are from Patrick's in Casa Grande AZ (520) 836-1117. Jack Halton 51 GMC 1/2 ton Winter Park FL -- Original Message -- From: <dph55@pdq.net> To: <oletrucks@au
- /html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00249.html (7,144 bytes)
- 155. Re: [oletrucks] alternator vs. generator (score: 1)
- Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 03:18:22 -0400
- Just make sure you use a smaller pulley. An alternator has to spin faster to put out a charge at idle speed. If you use the generator pulley on an alternator, it will work but you'll see a discharge
- /html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00277.html (8,568 bytes)
- 156. Re: [oletrucks] Engine ID (score: 1)
- Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>
- Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 07:02:22 -0400
- Casting number lists linked from Inliners site show head to be 1953, block from 1954, but there was a lot of overlap. CON-4 is a foundry ID of some sort. It appears on all US - made blocks. -- Origi
- /html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00294.html (9,557 bytes)
- 157. Re: [oletrucks] alternator vs. generator (score: 1)
- Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>
- Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 21:22:04 -0400
- That's correct, but if you use a pulley sized for a generator it will not spin the alternator fast enough to charge at idle speed. Jack -- Original Message -- From: "Byron Schluter" <b_schluter@yahoo
- /html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00331.html (10,357 bytes)
- 158. Re: [oletrucks] Flywheel (score: 1)
- Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>
- Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2000 16:10:25 -0400
- The flywheel bolts are standard RH thread. Installation torque is 100-110 ft/lb and they may have been epoxied in place to prevent loosening. Some penetrating oil and a 1/2" breaker with a 2 ft "per
- /html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00441.html (7,673 bytes)
- 159. [oletrucks] Patrick's web site (score: 1)
- Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>
- Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 19:23:22 -0400
- Patrick's now has a web site under construction. Follow the banner link from the Inliners site (www.inliners.org) or go direct to www.patricksantiquecars.com. Jack Halton 51 GMC 1/2 ton Winter Park F
- /html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00472.html (6,454 bytes)
- 160. Re: [oletrucks] 50 GMC (score: 1)
- Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>
- Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2000 13:10:15 -0400
- As with the Big Chevy Old trucks, there isn't much available from the vendors. Heavy GMC's shared some Bowtie parts but much was proprietary. This list, and the Stovebolt.com swap meet and bulletin b
- /html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00537.html (7,325 bytes)
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