Robert ; The important thing to remember is: clearance is good , lack of same causes burned valves pretty quickly - like in 350 miles so that's why " a noisy...
Help, I'm new to the Chevy side, I have a 1965 C10 235 That I picked up for my oldest son. We were working on getting it ready for starting. But noticed there...
In a message dated 8/31/2004 7:36:56 PM Central Standard Time, rwyant@... writes: I need to adjust my valves on my 216 (original motor - 58,000 miles)...
... Got a similar message from VW Nate - Think I will leave them be for now. Hauled over 1300 lbs of mulch today to do a large flower bed with little effort....
Thanks for the info. Still messin' with my 216. Trying to bring my idle down. My vacuum is pretty low. Only about 12 inches. I have a new intake/exhaust...
Hi Rod ; I assume that's a '56 , not a '65 as '65's didn't have the 235 engines . The oil filter on a 235 is the by pass typ and can be purchased off E- pay or...
Actually John ; When you connect the vacuum line and the idle changes , this is because the timing _advances_ . I'd look at vacuum leaks in the intake manifold...
John, no sealer is necessary on the manifold set gaskets but it is a good idea to separate the manifolds where they are joined and replace that gasket also....
I noticed that too but at the bottom of his message Rod states a 62 Chev. which I believe still came with 235's. Musta fat fingered the 5 in the message. Rod,...
I love my Father in Law but he insists on updating his 1950 3100 Truck. He purchased a V8 last weekend. So it looks like his working 1950 216 will be for...
I have a 6 volt, solid brass (except for motor housing) Klaxon auto horn. I have it mounted on my 1951 Chevy truck and it works fine. It belongs to a 1930's...
Sounds like a neat tool..where might one acquire it? Roy ... From: <Wapomusa@...> To: <old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2004...
I know we have some members down in the great state of Florida, and I want to send out my prayers for your safety. Hurricane Charley already wiped out many...
Don't know much about the Klaxon horns, but here's a little history from a Google Search......... Klaxon Klaxon is a trademark for an electromechanical horn or...
I guess this is off-topic, but it's fascinating. This link will take you to a great history of auto accessories. Very interesting to see how these things...
Good Eye Jeff, I did Fat finger that its a 1962 Chevy C10 235 I have come up on a few things that stumped me but reading past post have helped. As a converted...
words of wisdom from Gary--- ON kingpins, I suggest taking whole axle out, and having pins pressed out at at shop, much easier once again, saves frustration...
I put a vacume gage on mine and you can tell if you have a vacum leak. Also I time mine with the vacume gage instead of a timing light. Make sure your vacume...
After carefully reading the posts here, I found my problem....intake manifold leak. As I was fiddling with the motor while it was running, I managed to make it...
AUGH NOooo.... -Nate ... Truck. He purchased a V8 last weekend. So it looks like his working 1950 216 will be for sale shortly. If anyone has any interest ...
A brass one , eh ? pretty cool , by 1934 most U.S. auto makers had dropped the motor driven horns in favor of the new , cheaper to manufacture vibrating typ . ...
Although I recall neither the name of the brand nor where they're sold , these are a favorite with the MG guys so looking at any MG parts place should lead you...
Thanx ! . -Nate ... take you to a great history of auto accessories. Very interesting to see how these things came into being. Something to do on the ...
Rod , since you're allready in the Great State of Texas , why not take a look at the 216 engine coing out of...I forget's '50 ? he's not only on this list but...
Yes , it makes a _huge_ differance ~ the manifold expands and contracts at a different rate than the cyionder head does so it actually " crawls " and this...
If you want to try timing it with the vacuum gauge here's how : warm up the engine , choke fully open , prop the vacuum gauge where you can look at it and...
I can remember the accessory issue from the dealer's side. Late every summer, our GM Parts rep would show up with an order form for the next model's...
I would get some rings, put in at later time if you get urge or need to do other engine work and be down sometime. I'm noticing a few people telling you to...
