I would be suspicious of a half ton frame if you want to haul serious weight. You might want ot find a 3/4 or one ton to do real work. Bob ADler oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built bet
Does anyone know the name and phone number of the Trico folks on Long Island (NY) that should have parts for a vacuum windshield wiper motor >> Ficken Auto 516 587 3332. they do a great job rebuildi
<< Are you saying I should run without any oil filter at all >> the filter was an option, so the factory didn't think it was necessary. Plug off the 2 ports at the block. I once had a 216 customer wi
<< As to oil, then, what weight would be recommended for the 216 in the mild Northern California climate? >> VCCA had a major discussion on this a few years ago. 10W30 was recommended for most climat
53 was the first year for one ton Bendix brakes on Chev, and probably same for GMC. They agre good. I don't have any problems with my 54 one ton chev wrecker, even when overloaded. 3/4 ton brakes are
According to the book the best oil for a 261 babbit pounder in moderate temperatures is straight 30 weight. >> I think you mean 216, and the book was written before multi grade oil was developed. 10
<< What do you guys use, and where do you get it? I use silica sand that they call #1. You could ask for a seive analysis to see if the bag contains particles bigger than your nozzle. Also make sure
Could anyone tell me which manufacturer was the original equipment manufacturer for wheel cylinders and other brake components on a 1959 >> Delco Bob ADler oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM truck
<< however, all sunvisors for ADs were aftermarket, >> they are in the factory accesory list for 53 up. (1953 Chev SPECIFICATIONS p 159) Bob ADler oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built be
Has anyone seen an AD 1-Ton with dual rear wheels tucked under the rear of a conventional bed? >> The factory only put single wheels under a fender in the AD years. 46 and older had big fenders for
<< The steel fuel line is so completely plugged that my compressor which develops something less than 100 psi could not clear it. What now? gET 5/16 BRAKE LINE TO REPLACE IT. Bob ADler oletrucks is d
<< Does anybody have any good way of cleaning this stuff off? >> My friend who is a plastics engineer for GE says gasoline is about the best solvent for silicone. the factory did not put sealer on ga
<< about intake manifold paint. What is the general consensus? Would cleaning and leaving original be the best option? Also,were 57 235's originally painted gray? >> the factory painted it gray with
<< Does anyone have a clue what I should run for tire pressure in 700-15LT 8 ply radials? The Firestone dealer mounted them and put 65 PSI in >> I would run close to the max pressure. At lower pressu
<< I'm considering a pto from a '59 GMC one ton truck to install on my '58 Chevy half ton; both are 4 speed trannys. Would the same pto fit both >> Yes it will fit either tranny, as long as it has 6
I use 3 friends. Remove everything, especially the steering column. Have a place to put it ready. Bob ADler oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
<< 101 22 P 19343 then under that in another line 90 3200 (I think that that was GVW.) and finally, on the third line, was the line 4800. Also, the rod cover on the side of the engine DOES cover the
<< When I took out the old pump it was packed with a light brown sluge >> Look for fuel line blocked with sludge at the lowest point. Check for flow (Disconnect at carb and crank engine with jar to c
<< 2. Valves.....I set the exhaust on 12 and the intake on 8 I would go a bit wider on exhaust. For heavy duty operation the specs are usually 10 and 20 thousandths, intake and exhaust. If you don't