Right about only 7018 in the oven Interesting about the sub welding. We used to sleeve live pipelines inservice, with fluid running through them and that is really when we started preheating a bunch.
Clamp on amp probes are VERY common. AC, DC, and AC/DC. You can find them from Grainger, (www.grainger.com),etc. The one I have is made by Amprobe, is AC/DC and measures AC/DC voltage also (with test
You have to hit "reply All". See, you are the list, i.e. the mail goes into a mailbox that gets distributed to you, and every one on the list. The sender of whatever you recieved will be the addresse
Is Wyoming too far? I have a 270 out of a bus I'd let go. It is complete including carb, generator and Air compressor (if you want). I was told it was the ever famous "running when we took it out" an
You can find those temp. sticks at welding supply stores, they are used to allow proper pre/ post heating temps for welding. Gene Davis '58 GMC 100 Napco oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks b
Dustin, I have a 270 in my '58 GMC 100 NAPCO. If you get that engine, you will find some parts hard to come by using normal routes, i.e., Piston rods, pistons, some others. Some parts are the same as
Good post Shawn. It kind of hit home. Here is some unasked for (hopefully not useless) advice from a single guy, (no kids) to all you guys out there with kids. My Dad is a good machanic. Learned from
I hauled a '59 GMC 2(?) ton home over the 4th. I was going to use it for parts for my '58 1/2 T, but after looking it over, I decided its in much to good a' shape to part out. Now my problem. The '58
Thanks for the reply Claude. From what I understand a 235 will bolt right up to anything I have. Same goes with a 261 or any of the old chevy 6's. Someone correct me if I am wrong. The 270 is the big
What do you mean by "losing one every couple of weeks"? Losing one of what? What is an oil facility? Yeah, I work in the oil industry, and yeah, I'm looking over my shoulder, but who isnt these days.
Taking this off list, I dont think it applies to ole trucks. Willping you privately. GD oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
I really dont care a bunch about this issue, but do get tired of the conspiracy theory stuff related to oil companys. Politicaly incorrect or not, what you are talking about is a conspiracy theory. Y
Sorry, I said I was gonna reply off list but hit reply all and didnt notice 'til too late! Gene Davis '58 GMC 100 NAPCO oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
My $.02 on octane/lead; Higher octane is needed to combat detonation. Lead is needed for valve, especially exaust valve, lubrication. Confusing because lead is also a cheap octane booster. You need h
Mike is very probably right about lead and lubrication, but I can't see how oil can lube a exhaust valve in the upper guide with cylinder temps as high as they get. An aircraft IA Mechanic told me th
My $.02, Find a engine/tranny, insall, make sure the brakes/lights/wipers work, Drive until the new wears off, then worry about restoring! I lose interest if I never have driven it a while. It helps
Its been awhile since collage, but if I remember right, there are types of stainless steel that are magnetic, i.e. a magnet sticks to them. Most all stainless steels have a some iron in them. Anybody
I recently broke a rod bolt on #1 piston rod. I took everything apart, and rounded up all the parts I need, but need to know what the proper torque is for, 1.) the piston rod bolts and, 2.) the head