I believe that all the 216 engines had a place for a crank. My '52 Chevy sedan did and it had no crankhole. When I got my '46 3/4 ton it came straight from...
Some of the vendors sell reproduction cranks, but I am told you have to be a real "he-man" to be able to crank over and start the engine with one. Brian 49...
There is a new log entry posted for those of you who follow my fumblings with BillyBob. This one involves the beginnings of rebuilding the brake hydraulics and...
I have a '51 3100 that appears to be converted to an alternator. It has no regulator. The alternator is missing and I have no idea as to what yr.to look for as...
Yeah , I know , it's all we had when I were a laddie but they still suck compared to modern radial tires . It took some looking and comparing to find a radial...
I will not by tires from Coker as they sell sh*t tires made for static display _only_ , I personally know of too many folks who had BLOWOUTS on brand new tires...
Very good as usual Larry . one thing I'd like to address : don't ever get _any_ penetrant nor sealant or anything else not brake fluid in contact with any part...
Larry, thank you very much for your website! I have got to do some brake work on my '55 1st as well this spring. Rick (Griz) Warren '55 1st series 3100 ...
After installing a 216 that ran great on the stand. I'm having trouble. The problem is it starts pretty good but needs lots of choke to start. Idles, but need...
Bryan Peter
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May 2, 2002 2:31 am
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Sounds like the carb needs a good rebuild. What carb do you have on it? ... From: "Bryan Peter" <gpeter1661@...> To: <old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com> ...
It is a new rebuild carter b downdraft. I had one from the 235. I thought the same thing so I changed to the new rebuild same problem. ... From: "Rob & Margie...
Bryan Peter
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May 2, 2002 11:03 am
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Bryan, Put on a vacuum guage and check out http://www.centuryperformance.com/vacuum.htm for tuning info. I guess I'd then also double check timing, check for...
Check the bakelite insulator under the carby . use the vacuum gauge , double check the timing , it cannot be much as you have had it running allready . did...
Nate, As always, Thanx for the support and the good advice. I hope you don't mind, but I've updated the webpage with your cautionary comments near the bottom...
Larry R. Kephart
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May 2, 2002 1:12 pm
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Hi folks, I'm new to the group and need some help. I've got a '51 3/4 ton that I purchased a few months ago. My question relates to the front end. I've already...
You have 1 of 2 problems. Either the vent hose is clogged, and your getting back pressure from when you filled the tank, or you have a malfunctioning fuel...
You should never sand blast body parts, as the silica residue can cause problems, as well as the courseness. Use glass bead. I did my entire truck, then...
Opinions on this vary, but my experience in using sand has been excellent. The key issue is to use #1 grade sand (super fine) and not #4. #1 is as safe as...
Deve Krehbiel
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May 2, 2002 3:27 pm
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Nate tell us what you really think! ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness ...
I agree with Deve. In an earlier email I stated doing the blasting yourself at home will take an aweful long time. Well I have looked at Deve's web site and...
Robert, I have several pictures of my half ton trucks front suspension. I think the are pretty similar in design. The rear is quite different though. Let me...
Rick N Wagner
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May 2, 2002 10:16 pm
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Sure Rick, I'd love a pic or two of the front suspension. Seems Jim Carter lists the same part number for the front spring on both 1/2 and 3/4 tons. The more I...
I'm sure this is asked a lot, but I have to ask it. I have a '62 235 in my 51 3100. (Yeah, not stock, but close) and I think I'm in need of a tuneup. What are...
I've noted your post on the springs. Yes, I think your eye is worn. There
is a bushing in eye that can be replaced. Best to have spring shop press
in/out and...
Of _course_ I don't mind . I just wish we could make BillyBob's page mandatory reading for all neophite vintage truck owners . Good info presented in an easy...
Robert ; my '49 1/2 T had the same deal and it was just the extremely worn out & flat spring that allowed the touching . New springs are supposed to come with...
(Factory shop manual open) Idle speed hot 475 RPM ` I find 600 to work better . spark plug gap .035" point gap .019 dwell 33 degrees . timing the steel ball...
Thanks for the info everyone. I'll look into finding new springs, etc. Hopefully sometime next week I can get eveything apart and see just how far things have...
In a message dated 5/3/02 8:08:10 AM Central Daylight Time, nailhead56@... writes: << I'll look into finding new springs, etc. Hopefully sometime next...
