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1. Re: [oletrucks] brake drums (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 22:38:35 -0500; I believe that the 1 ton drums are different than the 3/4, BUT the 1 ton front drums should fit the rear of a 3/4 ton, I belive, but I could be wrong, I often am. oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM; /html/oletrucks/2003-12/msg00293.html (6,653 bytes)
2. Re: [oletrucks] 235 Valve question (score: 1): Author: jrdorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Tue, 08 Apr 2003 17:23:52 -0500; Here is a link to the factory shop manual adjustment procedure for a 235 with hydraulic lifters. http://www.strato.net/~jrdorsey/lifter/hyd_page3.jpg I scanned it a while back for someone else. It's; /html/oletrucks/2003-04/msg00169.html (7,664 bytes)
3. Re: [oletrucks] GVW (score: 1): Author: jrdorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2003 20:29:09 -0500; Wellll, It's like this, I still haven't found the box that my manual collection is in, but I can tell you this; my '49 1 ton says 8800 lbs on the door plate. As I recall the manual disagrees, the 88; /html/oletrucks/2003-04/msg00444.html (7,360 bytes)
4. Re: [oletrucks] Hello, Lisa (score: 1): Author: jrdorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2003 20:24:30 -0500; There are advantages and disadvantages to each. 1. Subframe. Advantage: Complete suspension in one package, ability to lower it more than the original frame. Disadvantages: Subframes are really, rea; /html/oletrucks/2003-04/msg00445.html (9,888 bytes)
5. Re: [oletrucks] slightly off topic...A/C (score: 1): Author: jrdorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2003 21:13:55 -0500; Mark, What are your High and Low side pressures at idle? -- John Dorsey Wauchula FL http://www.strato.net/~jrdorsey '49 3800 Chevy Panel '52 640 GMC Firetruck oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM tru; /html/oletrucks/2003-04/msg00446.html (8,307 bytes)
6. Re: [oletrucks] t-shirts (score: 1): Author: jrdorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2003 22:55:08 -0500; I've said it before and I'll say it again! This would be the best logo: http://www.strato.net/~jrdorsey/gmc/grill1.jpg Ahhh. All GMC! If we had to include a Chevy we could replace the little wussy tr; /html/oletrucks/2003-04/msg00660.html (9,053 bytes)
7. Re: [oletrucks] t-shirts (score: 1): Author: jrdorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2003 22:45:21 -0500; Hot Rod Version!?! You mean Hackers actually wear shirts? :-) -- John Dorsey Wauchula FL http://www.strato.net/~jrdorsey '49 3800 Chevy Panel '52 640 GMC Firetruck oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and G; /html/oletrucks/2003-04/msg00661.html (9,169 bytes)
8. Re: [oletrucks] axle compatibility (score: 1): Author: jrdorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Wed, 05 Mar 2003 00:26:56 -0500; Been there, done that, wont fit. The 1 ton has wider springs than the half or 3/4 ton. It could be made to work by reaming the mounting holes elongated but that would not be advisable :-) I was the; /html/oletrucks/2003-03/msg00094.html (7,993 bytes)
9. Re: [oletrucks] Front wheels look like "Bambi on Ice" (score: 1): Author: jrdorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Sat, 08 Mar 2003 21:39:21 -0500; It need to be aligned, the camber is off. It's controlled by shims under the upper a-frame bolts, but don't do it by eye it needs to be exact, and probably should be set to the specs of the vehicle; /html/oletrucks/2003-03/msg00188.html (8,456 bytes)
10. Re: [oletrucks] 56 Chevy 6500 (score: 1): Author: jrdorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 12:50:38 -0500; I am assuming that you followed the instructions for bleeding a hydrovac system, and not those for a smaller truck. If not let me know and I'll get a copy of the procedure for you. Other than that I; /html/oletrucks/2003-03/msg00323.html (7,768 bytes)
11. Re: [oletrucks] mystery firetruck- it's ALL GMC (score: 1): Author: jrdorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2003 13:02:21 -0500; That's a real GMC engine, only the Girlie trucks had carbs on the driver side, the MEN's GMC's all had carbs on the Passenger side. It's a 503, the 181 Horsepower on the ID plate confirms that. To s; /html/oletrucks/2003-03/msg00324.html (7,569 bytes)
12. Re: [oletrucks] gas tank (score: 1): Author: jrdorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 21:27:02 -0500; The'47 pickups and all AD panels and suburbans had the tank located there. There are aftermarket replacements but they are pricey ($400?). Your best bet would be to find a donor truck with a good tan; /html/oletrucks/2003-03/msg00457.html (8,885 bytes)
13. [oletrucks] Re: [old-chevy-truck] Wiring question (score: 1): Author: jrdorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 21:21:26 -0500; It's fine that way. GM used that wiring configurations on some of their vehicles from the factory. Your #2 terminal is the voltage sense terminal. It can hook anywere along the line that runs to the; /html/oletrucks/2003-03/msg00458.html (10,771 bytes)
14. Re: [oletrucks] Engine Weights (score: 1): Author: jrdorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Tue, 04 Feb 2003 21:50:34 -0500; 216/235 at 630 lbs, and the BB chevy at 685 lbs. Basically what you said just a little more exact. I find it interesting that the old 6's fall right in the middle of the two 8's. Another interesting; /html/oletrucks/2003-02/msg00066.html (8,187 bytes)
15. Re: [oletrucks] Problems with carb? (score: 1): Author: jrdorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 22:48:35 -0500; Ryan, did you check the timing after readjusting the points? Changing point gap changes timing, nad if retarded can cause severe loss of high end power. While you are at it check the advances. Discon; /html/oletrucks/2003-01/msg00417.html (7,937 bytes)
16. Re: [oletrucks] questions on a mid 70's 3/4 ton IFS swap into (score: 1): Author: jrdorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Mon, 02 Dec 2002 17:32:09 -0500; the IFS was from a 1/2 ton but the 3/4 should have the same dimensions, just heavier duty parts. the 3/4 and 1 ton use the same setup hubs, rotors, etc. -- John Dorsey Wauchula FL http://www.strato.n; /html/oletrucks/2002-12/msg00043.html (10,728 bytes)
17. Re: [oletrucks] BIG LUGS!! (score: 1): Author: jrdorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Tue, 03 Dec 2002 18:08:56 -0500; Hi all, my '52 GMC 640 has 10 lug "motor" wheels as opposed to the web type "dayton" wheels or the larger "budd" wheels. All of these were options on the medium bigger GMC's. Big Big GMC's I belive w; /html/oletrucks/2002-12/msg00054.html (8,995 bytes)
18. Re: [oletrucks] power steering for the 41? (score: 1): Author: jrdorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Wed, 04 Dec 2002 12:28:39 -0500; I don't know about the little trucks, but GMC offered optional power steering on trucks above 2 ton as early as 1954. -- John Dorsey Wauchula FL http://www.strato.net/~jrdorsey '49 3800 Chevy Panel '; /html/oletrucks/2002-12/msg00062.html (9,814 bytes)
19. Re: [oletrucks] tail light question (score: 1): Author: jrdorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Thu, 05 Dec 2002 00:15:46 -0500; it does sound like a ground problem, but first be sure that the wires are going to the correct filaments. Are you using stock contacts in the door jambs on both sides? that could be giving power con; /html/oletrucks/2002-12/msg00073.html (9,310 bytes)
20. Re: [oletrucks] Electric Wiper doesn't park? (score: 1): Author: jrdorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Sat, 07 Dec 2002 22:28:16 -0500; it sounds to me like the linkage doesn't have enough travel to open the park switch inside the motor. It may be that the motor can be turned slightly in it's bracket to give it the extra little bit; /html/oletrucks/2002-12/msg00098.html (9,857 bytes)

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