... I've heard this before too but never could understand why the 4spd didn't use the rear support bracket. The weight of a cast iron SM420 plus the torque...
That panel truck went for $2800.00 and it ran!!! All the guy had to do was add some brake fluid and he even had brakes. I wasn't there at the sale but I saw...
DHCKDKCSK@...
Jun 1, 2004 5:58 pm
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You can buy a round one from most suppliers like chevy duty. They are not that expensive. I did that on mine which was a three speed and is now a four. I...
rebuilding a 216.How are the timing marks on the timing gears supposed to be lined up for #1 piston at TDC?Are they supposed to be closest together,furthest...
Wu5clan@...
Jun 2, 2004 12:00 am
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Had to pull the windshield out of the truck for painting and replacement of cracked glass. I've got the frame and glass out and most of the screws drilled out...
... supposed to be ... would be appreciated.Tom ... When installing the timing gears, the marks should mesh together. When #1 is at TDC, they should then be...
Stu, Your windshield frame is actually two halves .... left side and right side. They separate so you can take out the old glass and put in the new. There...
Skip it Ed , millons of these trucks have driven tens of millions of miles without the rear tranny support on the four speed trannies sans problems and I...
Well, my days of bragging on my stock strong-running 216 with its near perfect compression and minimal leaks have come to an end. The ol' girl seized...
I'm looking for running boards. Currently, I have none for my 48. Can anyone recommend someone that would give a decent price. Also need a splash pan. ...
In a message dated 6/2/2004 10:51:03 AM Central Standard Time, starchiefpink1954@... writes: Sorry 1/2 ton... Where are you? Mike Klepp '48 3100 5 window...
I'm looking for a pitman arm designed for the slightly larger steering box of a 1.5 or 2 ton AD truck. Anybody got one they can part with? Jeff in Orlando....
Thanks, Mike. Say, you must be about to populate that 4-bay shop with attached house in the next couple of days? Jim R. Lowery, 1952 Chevy 1/2 ton, Deluxe cab...
sorry to hear that your motor died. http://www.stovebolt.com/cgi-bin/classifieds/classifieds.cgi?session_key=&se ...
dave
dave@...
Jun 2, 2004 5:49 pm
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I've got a 216 In my 49 and it is tough to i hope it doesn't die ether good luck with finding a new motor Hay dose any one have a spare door latch driver side...
tlgirard@...
Jun 2, 2004 5:53 pm
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Sacramento ca Mask1966@... wrote:In a message dated 6/2/2004 10:51:03 AM Central Standard Time, starchiefpink1954@... writes: Sorry 1/2 ton... Where...
Really sorry to hear about the trusty ol' 216 Jim. Best of luck finding a good 235. Got to get Old Red back on the road and hummin' like new. Hope all goes...
I recently purchased my chevy in stock running condition. However, the tranny leaks at the ujoint, and steering it donw the road is an adventure. My question...
Absolutely! Rebuilding the stock front suspension and steering box will not be very expensive if you do the work yourself and will result in a truck that...
Have had them in past, no longer have much AD parts. Gee, couldn't sell them when I DID have them, most went to scrap! First, is it the early type with springs...
Check for bent wheels first. My '55 1st was wild when I first bought it, and though less than perfect today, just replacing the wheels and tires took it from...
As far as the transmission leak, that's pretty standard for these old trucks. Mine has leaked for all of the 6.5 years I've owned it. I just keep filling it...
Sorry to hear about your engine Jim, at least you don't have to do any mod's to get the 235 in. Are you going to do a post on the 216? The rest of us with...
Hey Gary, I hoped that you would chime in because I figured you might have a bigger truck pitman arm laying around. Reading your email, I think you mistook...
agree ... supposed to be ... would be appreciated.Tom ... When installing the timing gears, the marks should mesh together. When #1 is at TDC, they should then...
