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81. RE: [oletrucks] Some IFS install observations...... (score: 1): Author: Jack Halton <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Sat, 9 Sep 2000 09:08:52 -0400 (EDT); Mike is 100% right here. Before bolting or welding anything in place, take the extra time to see how it will look. You have to compensate for the lowering, or "the look" can be all wrong. Jack / Wint; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00253.html (8,031 bytes)
82. Re: Dummy's Guide to Timing (was Re: [oletrucks] Points -> electronic conversion?) (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 20:19:15 -0400; Timing is just an adjustment which tells the engine when to send a spark to each plug. The order is determined by the distributor. By adjusting the point at which each spark plug fires, you can optim; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00357.html (14,622 bytes)
83. Re: [oletrucks] Putting Ci finally... (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2000 09:48:45 -0400; If you can beg/borrow/steal an engine tilter for your hoist, it will make the job much easier and probably safer too. Do NOT risk crushing a supportive wife, or any part thereof. Jack Halton 51 GMC 1; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00380.html (8,428 bytes)
84. Re: [oletrucks] non-power dual master cylinder? (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2000 14:04:04 -0400; I used one from a '73 Chevelle, about $25 from NAPA. The bracket picture didn't come through - the list server doesn't handle anything but test files.... Jack Halton 51 GMC 1/2 ton Winter Park FL --; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00393.html (17,906 bytes)
85. Re: [oletrucks] good luck (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2000 18:08:02 -0400; Jim, the Old Truck gods have indeed smiled on you today. Very good deal on the NOS head, and finding a '41 visor - in any condition - and the other parts is a real stroke of luck. test are as coat an; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00448.html (9,763 bytes)
86. Re: [oletrucks] ifs (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2000 10:16:11 -0400; I say keep the IFS debate going, it has been very informative (and it has spawned a thread on beam axles). Maybe nobody has has their opinions changed, but at least we are hearing some good arguments; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00529.html (9,863 bytes)
87. Re: [oletrucks] Engine Identification (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2000 11:17:06 -0400; JBA indicates a '50 - '51 216. You should be able to confirm by looking for a casting number of 3835497. Jack Halton 51 GMC 1/2 ton Winter Park FL -- Original Message -- From: "Whittaker Bill G Civ A; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00575.html (8,608 bytes)
88. Re: [oletrucks] ifs or clip (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2000 11:30:47 -0400; Clipping can be a real inexpensive way to achieve an IFS. All of the brakes, steering and suspension parts in one sub-assembly that can often be had for a couple hundred bucks. It's labor-intensive b; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00577.html (11,785 bytes)
89. Re: [oletrucks] Graffiti Coupe (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 21:48:39 -0400; I got several hundred hits searching for "Milner Coupe", here's just the first one: http://kathyschrock.net/graffiti/coupe.htm Jack Halton 51 GMC 1/2 ton Winter Park FL -- Original Message -- From: <; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00673.html (7,669 bytes)
90. Re: [oletrucks] HEI Distributor (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 11:45:43 -0400; Any Chev 230/250/292 from '73 on should have the HEI you need. There is a collar on the shaft that has to be removed. Then you use a 235 clamp to hold it in place. The shaft length is approximately c; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00689.html (10,374 bytes)
91. Re: [oletrucks] HEI Distributor (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 15:34:48 -0400; A) The Pertronix is cheaper, around $80, or about what it costs to have an HEI modified to work in a 235. B) HEI will deliver more voltage to the plugs C) You can get HEI parts anywhere - some Pertro; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00704.html (12,533 bytes)
92. Re: [oletrucks] 6v 12v (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 15:40:09 -0400; I don't think the starter is affected by polarity - when I went from 6V positive to 12V negative the starter worked fine. It should be the same in the opposite direction, although it sounds like you; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00705.html (7,375 bytes)
93. Re: [oletrucks] HEI Distributor / Pertronix (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 23:23:35 -0400; The new mini-HEI from Stovebolt is a real gem. Based on the 2.8 V6 HEI, it uses parts of a V8 distributor and a special gear for the cam drive. Since these became available, Stovebolt doesn't even se; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00725.html (12,371 bytes)
94. Re: [oletrucks] HEI Distributor / Pertronix (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2000 10:25:27 -0400; That's right, until coming up with the new "mini", which is based on the 2.8 HEI, Stovebolt sold the big old HEI conversions you describe. Reliable but not pretty. all. the and the original that it S; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00735.html (14,986 bytes)
95. Re: [oletrucks] HEI Distributor (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2000 12:09:06 -0400; Good point! Why put an electronic ignition conversion in a distributor that's 50 years old and probably worn out anyway. I don't think you can get the Mini HEI with anything but the external coil, ca; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00738.html (8,964 bytes)
96. Re: [oletrucks] RE: oletrucks-digest V2 #1091 (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2000 14:31:49 -0400; That's correct, the positive ground issue only pertains to GMC's up to 55 or oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00746.html (7,992 bytes)
97. Re: [oletrucks] Custom auto sound (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Sat, 23 Sep 2000 10:13:55 -0400; I have had one of the USA-4 units in my truck for about 5 years. It died once and was promptly repaired free at the factory. It has survived repeated deluges from a leaky windshield and cowl vent. So; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00763.html (9,162 bytes)
98. Re: [oletrucks] 3 spd jumper (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2000 19:36:46 -0400; Generally it is wear on the high gear shift fork, or input shaft. Jack Halton 51 GMC 1/2 ton Winter Park FL -- Original Message -- From: "David Handley" <dph55@pdq.net> To: "oletrucks" <oletrucks@aut; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00816.html (7,433 bytes)
99. Re: [oletrucks] Custom auto sound (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2000 08:20:10 -0400; I had mine done by Gary Tayman Electrical in Sarasota FL. Beautiful job and quick turnaround. his web site is http://www.gate.net/~gtayman/ He also sells Custom Autosound products. Jack Halton 51 GMC; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00831.html (11,514 bytes)
100. Re: [oletrucks] GMC radio (score: 1): Author: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>; Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2000 12:47:25 -0400; Only the dial face is different, at least in the suppliers catalogs. Jack Halton 51 GMC 1/2 ton Winter Park FL GMC the oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00837.html (8,071 bytes)

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