I have 3.54's and 30inch tall tires in my '59 with stock 235....I pulled the HEI becuase of problems...but at 2800 RPMs in 4th, I get close to 15 MPG, and 3000 RPMs in 4th, I get 14.5mpg. 2800 is aro
Bill, I've been using a book of matches for years...if you find'em, let me know too. Mike oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
I don't recall the width on the rear, but I can tell you a litte about it.... It's a 26 spline, 7.5 inch ring gear if it's the 10 bolt, later about '88 or '89 the 10 bolt went to a 28 spline axle, an
They both sound like parts trucks to me...., although one or both may be restorable, but neither is complete....if I read your descriptions correctly. If they were Chevrolets (I've never priced a GM
I thought the input shaft from the Ford T-5's was an issue in using them? What cluth assy. did you use? Thanks, Mike oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
I may be wrong, but I think that if there are no numbers on the pad in front of the pass. side head, then it was a replacement motor, not original to any particular vehicle. The block numbers should
This isn't really ole'truck related, but I know that some of you have other vehicles too, I'm working on a discount for SLP exhaust products, if you're interested, please reply directly to me. Mike o
HI Tom, I've always wondered something about the phosphating process.....after applying it, then letting it "cure", what type of prep do you recommend? i/e just wet rag wipe and air dry, or resanding
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someone rebuildable a just Jim, You won't have any problems so to speak of....but a '78 Buick motor isn't one of Buick's best. Any mount could be fabricated, and the motor is just a little wider than
Steve, I've been using Marvel Mystery Oil, just a few drops. My Dad said he always used 30wt at oil change intervals. Mike oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
I' jump!-- I could be wrong.....but it may pass thrugh the amp gauge...if the amp gauge is open internally, no charge is sent to the battery. Mike oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built be
I cheated, ....I drilled small holes, then ground the majority of the screw head down, the hacksawed a new slot in it, screwed it in and kinda "mooshed" the felt around it. Mike oletrucks is devoted
horse hook problems Yes, you can do it, not sure how the CFM would be figured exactly, but my Dad and I do this whenever we blast from a pressure blaster. Just make sure that the tanks are rated the
my I Deve, You should use a non-explosive or explosion proof (forget the actual name) exhaust motor. I've heard that a normal exhaust motor could light off the solvents in the fumes. Something to thi