On Tue, 10 October 2000, "Carl Jensen" wrote:
> Carl, as far as the oil cannister is conserned, you
> should be able to get replacement elements at any
> NAPA store or farm supply store. I live in Illinois
> where it can get really cold during the winter months
> so I run SAE-30 during the warm months, and switch
> to 5W-30 for the cold months. You could probably
> stay with SAE-30 where you live though. Hope this
> helps.
> Rick Warren
> Monticello, IL.
> 55 1st series 3100
> stock 235
> hi--
>
> my name is carl jensen and i just bought a 49 Chebby 3600 from a friend. it's
>an all original california truck with a later model 235 six (ok, so no
>ENTIRELY original). this is my first old truck (i'm a bmw guy most of the
>time), so i'm learning all the quirks of owning a 51 year old vehicle
>(pneumatic wipers, etc.). i have a few questions for you all:
>
> 1. it needs an oil change. where is a good place to get the element for the
>big canister filter? and what kinda oil should i use? 20w-50? i'm located in
>sacramento, california where it doesn't get very cold in the winter.
>
> 2. the steering is as sloppy as it can get, and the front end feels pretty
>loose. is it worth the time and $$$ to replace the steering box, shock
>absorbers, and front suspension components, or will the truck always feel
>kinda loose? i'm not expecting a real tight feel, but how much can i expect?
>
> 3. does anyone know of a place to get good 16 inch non-split-rim wheels?
>it's got some unidentifiable steel wheels on it right now and i can't put the
>hub caps on.
>
> thanks, and happy truckin'
>
> carl
>
> 49 chevy 3/4 ton
> 72 BMW 2002
> 00 BMW M Coupe
> 99 Toyota Tacoma
> and some motorcycles.......
>
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