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181. Re: [oletrucks] Stupid porting mistake! (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 09:41:09 -0400; All is not lost. I found the following in "California Bill" Fisher's 1955 GMC speed manual: "In smoothing out the intake ports, you may "hole-through" one of the head-bolt holes due to their very cl; /html/oletrucks/2000-05/msg00639.html (8,656 bytes)
182. Re: [oletrucks] oletrucks serial number (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 18:59:09 -0400; The GDA prefix indicates a 1949 235. Check the block casting number to confirm - it should be 3835309 or 3835335. This is the older style "Hi-Torque" truck 235, basically a bored and stroked 216, wi; /html/oletrucks/2000-05/msg00686.html (8,112 bytes)
183. Re: [oletrucks] Conversion from three window to five window (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Sun, 2 Apr 2000 12:01:01 -0400; I did this conversion on my 3-window cab. It requires a 5-window donor cab, and is definitely not for the beginning welder, but it worked out well. There are probably other methods , but this is how; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00035.html (11,945 bytes)
184. Re: [oletrucks] Conversion from three window to five window (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2000 07:42:45 -0400; Thanks Smokey, I haven't looked a a big window '56 but I'd guess that GM used as many common body panels as possible, so (as with my '51) it would be a matter of finding the seams where the different; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00065.html (8,848 bytes)
185. Re: [oletrucks] Help: Clutch (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 22:55:21 -0400; Somewhere I recall 35 ft/lbs as the spec for the clutch bolts but I looked in my GMC shop manual last night and couldn't find it listed. You should be OK with 40-45 if you use grade 8 fasteners. cou; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00236.html (7,564 bytes)
186. RE: [oletrucks] disc brakes and stock wheels (score: 1): Author: Jack Halton <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2000 10:00:40 -0400 (EDT); Not true...Buffalo Enterprises sells a disk brake kit that uses GM 4x4 6-lug rotors. There may be others. Buffalo can be reached at: (360) 652-7684 - they are located in Arlington WA Jack / Winter Pa; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00251.html (8,081 bytes)
187. RE: [oletrucks] Steering Wheel (score: 1): Author: Jack Halton <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2000 16:09:25 -0400 (EDT); I've installed a variety of junkyard steering wheels from GM cars such as a Vega GT, Citation, and Monza on my '51, in an effort to find one that has the right look and feel and still allows visibili; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00276.html (8,160 bytes)
188. [oletrucks] Truckstell Overdrive (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 21:18:37 -0400; Somebody asked about these things a while back. Well, I saw one yesterday on an Inliner's '48 Chev Fleetmaster. It is a cable-operated mechanical overdrive with a 30% reduction ratio. Replaces a sect; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00381.html (6,949 bytes)
189. Re: [oletrucks] 261 vs 235 (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 07:40:43 -0400; There's no substitute for cubic inches! Especially if plan an automatic and A/C you will appreciate the additonal grunt of the 261. Parts availability and rebuild cost are essentially the same. Check; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00394.html (8,400 bytes)
190. Re: [oletrucks] car 4-spd to 235 swap (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 21:16:28 -0400; A good budget swap is the Saginaw 4-speed. The Saginaw came in 60's and '70's Vegas, Monzas, and some Chevelles and Camaros. It can be recognized in a junkyard by the fact that it has a cast iron ca; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00448.html (8,534 bytes)
191. RE: [oletrucks] 848 head what's so special? (score: 1): Author: Jack Halton <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2000 13:27:57 -0400 (EDT); The 848 head has a few less CC chamber volume, thus provides a bit higher compression ratio. I think it's about 8:1. Jack / Winter park FL Hi all, I've been talking to a guy whos auctioning off a "84; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00479.html (7,494 bytes)
192. Re: [oletrucks] Rear Mono leaf question (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2000 06:36:27 -0400; Jeff, you should be OK. The monoleafs (at least on my AD truck ) have very little arch but seem to operate OK with little travel. I've hauled an engine in the bed without a problem. oletrucks is devo; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00499.html (8,436 bytes)
193. RE: [oletrucks] 51 GMC 228 engine (score: 1): Author: Jack Halton <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2000 13:13:56 -0400 (EDT); All GMC's since the late 30's are full pressure engines with precision insert bearings on mains and rods. GMC and Chevy shared bellhousings and transmissions in the 1/2 tons at least, so most any GM; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00503.html (7,345 bytes)
194. Re: [oletrucks] Help on a suspension swap on AD's (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2000 22:24:48 -0400; work, front original oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00521.html (7,668 bytes)
195. Re: [oletrucks] Tail lights (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 07:25:00 -0400; You're right, original lights were one bulb each for stop and tail lights. No turn signals. Just swap one of the sockets for the double filament type, get the appropriate bulbs, and wire turn signal; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00526.html (9,126 bytes)
196. Re: [oletrucks] Fwd: Fw: [cnc-4x4] Urgent: please vote NO (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2000 12:35:28 -0400; Does this mean only flatheads can visit the national parks? So What's the number for YES? oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00535.html (7,509 bytes)
197. RE: [oletrucks] 235 oil bypass (score: 1): Author: Jack Halton <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2000 10:50:24 -0400 (EDT); It sounds as if the engine probably had a bypass filter at one time and this is a jury-rigged repair. Pipe plugs should be in place for motors without the filter. I wouldn't be in a big hurry to rep; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00592.html (7,981 bytes)
198. Re: [oletrucks] Where to get Main Jets? (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 21:23:09 -0400; Stovebolt Engine Co (www.stoveboltengineco.com) has them. am Well where oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00662.html (8,029 bytes)
199. Re: [oletrucks] First oil change in 10+ years. . . (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2000 19:55:49 -0400; I would just leave well enough alone. Clean the canister but leave the pan alone until you have it off for some other reason. The sludge isn't really hurting anything down there. oletrucks is devoted; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00775.html (8,379 bytes)
200. Re: [oletrucks] DON'T BUY HOOKER HEADERS! (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 22:54:31 -0500; So Greg...how do REALLY feel about Hooker Headers? -- Original Message -- From: "Greg St Pierre" <gstpierr@u.washington.edu> To: "John Maertens" <mcdac@rconnect.com> Cc: <oletrucks@autox.team.net> Se; /html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00000.html (8,481 bytes)

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