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201. Re: [oletrucks] strange tranny (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2001 20:03:02 -0500; They had a 6 speed Powermatic (automatic transmission) and they had 4 & 5 speed manuals from '56-59 (available for the BIG trucks). I haven't seen any 6 speed manuals used in the TF series trucks. Do; /html/oletrucks/2001-11/msg00027.html (7,925 bytes)
202. Re: [oletrucks] strange tranny (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2001 23:34:44 -0500; Those old 5 speeds still only have a 1:1 in 5th gear (same as 3 or 4 speed high gears), so the only thing you gain is more shifting to get there and lower 1st gears....newer 5 speeds have 5th gear as; /html/oletrucks/2001-11/msg00032.html (8,274 bytes)
203. Re: [oletrucks] Chevy Viking (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 23:38:16 -0500; The "Apache" name was used on 3000 series (1/2, 3/4 & 1 ton) Chevrolet's for 1958 & 59 and then the 3000 & 4000 series (1/2, 3/4, 1 & 1-1/2 ton) starting in 1960. The "Viking" name was used on 4000,; /html/oletrucks/2001-11/msg00152.html (7,969 bytes)
204. Re: [oletrucks] 3 Point Seat Belts for 57 3100 (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 01:13:19 -0500; There is a '56 here that used a late 90's Dakota seat, it fit great. I don't know if it is the same width as the Ram. Mike Boteler '56 8400 Wrecker Hughesville, Maryland oletrucks is devoted to Chevy; /html/oletrucks/2001-11/msg00167.html (8,707 bytes)
205. Re: [oletrucks] ID'ing a block (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 21:59:20 -0500; Wayne, here's what I have found about your motor: T = Tonawanda Plant (F = Flint) 12 = Month 13 = Day CMR = 1974 350 2v TH Transmission It's a SMOG motor.....Hope this helps! Mike Boteler '56 8400 Wr; /html/oletrucks/2001-11/msg00184.html (7,601 bytes)
206. Re: [oletrucks] The cold got to me (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 13:20:01 -0500; Jim, the freeze your book is talking about is for the 206.8 cu. in. motor and it goes inside the block directly behind the water pump impeller. This plug was discontinued after 1935 because they woul; /html/oletrucks/2001-11/msg00211.html (16,374 bytes)
207. Re: [oletrucks] tachometer? (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 15:01:01 -0500; Yes, Chevrolet had a Tach as an Option (RPO-266) for the 2 & 2-1/2 ton TF trucks. It is dash mounted and fits between the Light Switch and the Choke Knob. It is made by SUN and had a thin plastic ada; /html/oletrucks/2001-11/msg00214.html (7,923 bytes)
208. Re: [oletrucks] Freeze Plug update (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2001 17:56:53 -0500; Your block could also be cracked on the inside, check to see if there is water getting in the oil (turns the oil white). The block might be history.... Mike Boteler '56 8400 Wrecker Hughesville, Mary; /html/oletrucks/2001-11/msg00310.html (8,770 bytes)
209. Re: [oletrucks] 3 Point Seat Belts for 57 3100 (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 23:56:32 -0500; Jim F, that's the way I plan on doing mine(want to use the original seat). However if you are going with a new seat check out the late 90's Dakota. They have the seat belt shoulder built into the sea; /html/oletrucks/2001-10/msg00411.html (9,859 bytes)
210. Re: [oletrucks] TF Cabovers as pickups (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2001 21:50:58 -0400; They didn't make a true COE from 55-2 thru 59, they made a Low Cab Forward (LCF) which has the short front end (about 2/3 as long as regular front end). They are the 5000 (1-1/2 ton), 7000 (2 ton) &; /html/oletrucks/2001-08/msg00281.html (8,796 bytes)
211. Re: [oletrucks] TF Cabovers as pickups (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2001 22:11:08 -0400; They started making true COE's again in '61 as Tilt Cabs. Mike Boteler '56 8400 Wrecker Hughesville, Maryland like the was series oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 19; /html/oletrucks/2001-08/msg00341.html (10,414 bytes)
212. Re: [oletrucks] Carbon buildup removal ? (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2001 22:47:29 -0400; I have used the "water trick" and it does work. Take a soda pop bottle full of water and slowly pour it down the carb while running the engine at about 2000 rpm, the engine will bog down....keep it r; /html/oletrucks/2001-07/msg00108.html (7,951 bytes)
213. Re: [oletrucks] Compressor question (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2001 23:00:35 -0400; You can "T" (connect air lines together) in as many compressors as you want. They will all start and stop via their own pressure controller. What you gain is tank volume and recovery time. I had 2 ti; /html/oletrucks/2001-07/msg00109.html (7,841 bytes)
214. Re: [oletrucks] Truck Cabs (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2001 22:43:25 -0400; The BIG truck and pickup cabs are the same as long as it isn't the Low Cab Forward cab. The front wheel openings on the LCF cut back into the doors making then different. I paid $500 for a good cab t; /html/oletrucks/2001-07/msg00162.html (7,424 bytes)
215. Re: [oletrucks] engine id (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2001 23:19:02 -0400; Wayne, could the number be on the Head and could it be 3836848....if so than it's a 235. Mike Boteler '56 8400 Wrecker Hughesville, Maryland like oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built bet; /html/oletrucks/2001-07/msg00246.html (7,578 bytes)
216. Re: [oletrucks] Brake Shoes Won't Go On (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2001 09:21:59 -0400; Just a question/comment....do they have to be centered? Lots of drum brake setups need to be centered by loosening the anchor pin then step on the brakes to allow the shoes to center them self inside; /html/oletrucks/2001-07/msg00271.html (10,712 bytes)
217. [oletrucks] Truck Carlisle is June 15, 16 & 17 (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2001 00:21:29 -0400; Truck Carlisle is June 15, 16 & 17, 2001. Mike Boteler '56 8400 Wrecker Hughesville, Maryland Brown oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/2001-06/msg00034.html (9,095 bytes)
218. Re: [oletrucks] 49 GMC 3/4 ton (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2001 21:22:55 -0400; There is one here in Maryland in a 2-1/2 ton dump truck, the owner wants $150 and you have to pull it yourself. He might even throw in the transmission (5 speed). He said he drove it where it sits, 1; /html/oletrucks/2001-06/msg00055.html (7,380 bytes)
219. Re: [oletrucks] hydrovac brakes (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2001 21:25:35 -0400; What kind of info do you need and what size is your truck? Mike Boteler '56 8400 Wrecker Hughesville, Maryland give me some info on. oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and; /html/oletrucks/2001-06/msg00056.html (7,032 bytes)
220. Re: [oletrucks] Air Compressor/Electric Motor (Off Topic.. (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2001 21:55:49 -0400; I recommend you take the motor to your local motor repair shop and ask them to bench test it for you. It might be something easy for them to fix. If you do get a new motor make sure the RPM ratings a; /html/oletrucks/2001-06/msg00062.html (9,523 bytes)

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