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Re: [oletrucks] 1952 GMC Loadmaster

To: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>,
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] 1952 GMC Loadmaster
From: "AdamFlom" <adamflom@home.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2000 14:30:35 -0700
Wrong Adam, I have a 56 GMC longbed.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>
To: "Adam Brandon Whitson" <ABWDVM@rocketmail.com>;
<oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2000 1:59 PM
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] 1952 GMC Loadmaster


> 1. If it has the original engine, it is a full pressure insert bearing
engine.
>
> 2. GMC engine numbers are stamped on the distributor pad - first 3 digits
are the engine displacement (228, 248, 270 etc).
>
> 3. The Zenith was used on most GMC's. It's an OK carburetor.
>
> 4. Bypass filter; elements are available from all the usual sources.
>
> "Loadmaster" was a Chevy truck engine designation - not used on GMC's to
my knowledge. Does this appear on the truck anywhere? What is model number
(on driver side door post)?
>
> Congratulations on your new/old truck!
>
> ------Original Message------
> From: Adam Brandon Whitson <ABWDVM@rocketmail.com>
> To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
> Sent: March 23, 2000 6:20:58 PM GMT
> Subject: [oletrucks] 1952 GMC Loadmaster
>
>
> Just bought it.  Great shape.
>
> 1)  Will it have babbit bearings?
>
> 2)  What engine will it have, it's a strait 6.
>
> 3)  The zenith carb cleaned up well, i'm planning on useing it, unless
> another would be better?
>
> 4)  It has what i think is a stock oil filter, are replacement filters
> availible?  It's the size of a tomatoe juice cam, has a bail on the
> top.  Sound familier?
>
> Thanks for any help you can offer.
>
> ABW
>
>
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> ============================
> Adam B. Whitson, D.V.M.
> 1212 1/2 Old Main
> Newton, KS  67114
> U.S.A.
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