Many thanks, Doug. As usual, your advice is right on target! I appreciate
the reply.
Tom Caperton
'47 2nd 3100
-----Original Message-----
From: Doug Pewterbaugh <dpewter@email.msn.com>
To: tcape <tcape@weblnk.net>; Oletrucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, June 02, 1999 1:52 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Bearings and Wiring
>In response to your directional signals questions. I found dual filament
>sockets from Chevy Duty for the front lights & just use amber bulbs &
>therefore still have running lights (albeit amber) & get blinkers in the
>same light socket.
>
>I haven't seen the rear lights available (or replacement sockets,
available)
>to allow dual filament bulbs. There are two ways to go hear:
>
>1. Use a blinker unit that the brake circuit is wired through & run the
>blinker wires to the brake lights (this gives the effect like a lot of 60's
>cars, that when brake is applied & a blinker is turned on, only the none
>blinking light indicates braking i.e. on full time, & the other blinks).
>
>2. Use a blinker unit that the brake circuit is NOT wired through & near
the
>back of the chassis use one of the travel trailer 3 wire to 2 wire
adapters.
>This ends up with the same effect, just accomplishes it in a different way.
>Helpful if you already have your blinker unit & don't want/need to switch
to
>the opposite type.
>
>I have some wiring diagrams (for both types) that I would be happy to FAX
or
>snail mail you if needed; ping me off the list with contacts if desired.
>
>Regards,
>Doug Pewterbaugh
>dpewter@msn.com
>Denton, TX
>49 3104 216 5-Window
>-----Original Message-----
>From: tcape <tcape@weblnk.net>
>To: Oletrucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
>Date: Monday, May 31, 1999 2:37 PM
>Subject: [oletrucks] Bearings and Wiring
>
>
>>I would greatly appreciate some help with a couple of problems with my '47
>>2nd.
>>(1) Thanks to all who helped me in identifying the thumping/grinding sound
>I
>>posted the message about recently. It's definitely not the front wheels.
>>Seems to be the rear bearings, but how do I know it's not a universal
>joint?
>>When the truck is coasting downhill, I can put it in neutral and turn off
>>the engine. Still hear the same thumping and grinding noise. Does this
>>eliminate a u-joint problem?? Any other ways I can pinpoint the problem?
>>
>>If it's the rear bearings, how difficult are they to replace? I'm not
much
>>of a mechanic. Should I have someone else do the replacement?
>>
>>(2) I have an original set of taillights to put on my truck. When I get
>>them installed, I also want to use the front parking lights for
directional
>>signals (along with the new taillights). Has anyone done this? Is it a
>>simple process to wire them to link to the directional signals....or is it
>a
>>major task? The PO of my truck had installed some aftermarket taillights
>>that look pretty cheap. The new original taillights will fix this. The
PO
>>also installed some cheap amber lights inside the grille (behind the
grille
>>bars) which are presently wired to the directional signals. So, the
wiring
>>for front directional signals is there. I just want to run the wiring to
>>the parking lights (since the current d-signal lights inside the grille
are
>>pretty much useless). I would appreciate any advice anyone can offer.
>>Thanks in advance for your help!
>>Tom Caperton
>>'47 2nd 3100
>>
>>
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