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101. Re: [oletrucks] Connectivity or maybe conductivity (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 21:54:15 -0500; The starter switches (on the top of the starter) for the 55 up with a foot starter have an extra post on the side just for this purpose. Running a wire from there to the pos side of the coil gives i; /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00562.html (10,022 bytes)
102. Re: [oletrucks] clutch pedal scrape (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Thu, 02 Nov 2000 22:06:11 -0500; My '49 does that also.The problem is the bushing on the pivot has worn out. They are available but it would be a job to replace them. -- John Dorsey Wauchula, FL '49 Chevy Panel http://www.strato.net; /html/oletrucks/2000-11/msg00058.html (8,163 bytes)
103. Re: [oletrucks] Loud engine noise (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Tue, 07 Nov 2000 23:05:02 -0500; First thing I'd do is pull the fan belt and see if the noise is still there. Noises have a way of traveling and sounding like they are coming from somewhere they are not. My main worry would be a cr; /html/oletrucks/2000-11/msg00199.html (8,692 bytes)
104. Re: [oletrucks] whats causing backfire(off subject vehical) (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 00:09:07 -0400; Given that it's a ford I would say check vacuum hoses first. This is common with broken, collapsed or "modified" vacuum hoses. I saw this a lot in the early eighties when our local rednec....er.., cu; /html/oletrucks/2000-10/msg00021.html (9,147 bytes)
105. Re: [oletrucks] CAT diesel in a '55 2 ton (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 23:22:05 -0400; Why go that large, I'd use a Cummins turbodiesel from a dodge pickup. I've measured one out and it's tight but will fit. Or stay with GM and use a 3-71 or 4-71 detroit diesel. This has the advantage; /html/oletrucks/2000-10/msg00065.html (9,679 bytes)
106. Re: [oletrucks] Disquised 235's (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Wed, 04 Oct 2000 12:27:10 -0400; let me add one thing, this is all true of our old trucks, but many newer vehicles Do have balance weight built into the harmonic damper (and the flywheel). I only add this in case someone trys to use; /html/oletrucks/2000-10/msg00109.html (11,832 bytes)
107. Re: [oletrucks] 235 Head Removal (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Fri, 06 Oct 2000 00:56:32 -0400; Also the full pressure 235 has one more bolt than the dipper 235 I belive. I know the 57 truck head I have has a bolt where the 52 car head had a hole with a copper oil line. Be sure that ALL the bol; /html/oletrucks/2000-10/msg00152.html (9,661 bytes)
108. Re: [oletrucks] Valve Adjustment on a Big Six (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2000 20:56:06 -0400; Just which big six do you mean? Is it a V-6, or a straight 6? Do you have any idea what the CID is? -- John Dorsey Wauchula, FL '49 Chevy Panel http://www.strato.net/~jrdorsey/truck.htm '52 GMC Fire; /html/oletrucks/2000-10/msg00422.html (8,125 bytes)
109. [oletrucks] panel truck rear window chrome?? (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Sat, 02 Sep 2000 23:38:42 -0400; Hi all, A question for other panel owners. While browsing the un-named auction site I found a panel truck for sale that has chrome (stainless?) around the rear windows. I have never seen or heard of; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00050.html (7,654 bytes)
110. Re: [oletrucks] Motor mounts (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2000 12:12:25 -0400; The oil pan is different, the 216 has oil channels, oil spouts, and an extra bump on the side. The front mount is the same, If you are using the 49 bellhousing the rear mounts are the same. The diff; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00431.html (8,546 bytes)
111. Re: [oletrucks] now straight axles (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 17:54:22 -0400; I don't know how diferent a '58 is but on my '49 there are supposed to be rubber seals between the spring and hangers. They are about 1/4" thick so when they have fallen off it looks like there is a; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00506.html (8,505 bytes)
112. Re: [oletrucks] Gettin' a race off the spindle? (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2000 23:24:13 -0400; I had the same problem with my '49. The race had worn a slight groove on the spindle and would not come off! Heat, no effect, tried splitting the race with a chisel, no effect (except I ruined the ch; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00635.html (8,824 bytes)
113. Re: [oletrucks] still need some exhaust help...please (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 21:59:31 -0400; My 49 had the tail pipe exiting to the drivers side behind the rear wheel. My cousin's burb also has it to the drivers side behind the rear wheel. I belive the muffler was placed about centered in th; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00915.html (9,343 bytes)
114. [oletrucks] anybody want a 50 GMC firetruck? (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2000 22:00:04 -0400; I found this on a fire trucks for sale page. I much as I'd like a pair the gas cost to drive it to Florida would be a killer! http://www.bolesfs.com/cgi-bin/imagescript.cgi?0853.jpg -- John Dorsey Wa; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00979.html (7,011 bytes)
115. Re: [oletrucks] New to list with question on 235 engines (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Thu, 07 Jan 1904 23:34:53 -0500; I don't belive any of the 235s came with hardened seats, it will probably run $200 to $300 to have a head reworked with hardened seats. You may be able to find a listmember with a reworked head for; /html/oletrucks/2000-08/msg00246.html (8,665 bytes)
116. Re: [oletrucks] 6V- 12V (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Thu, 07 Jan 1904 23:55:49 -0500; Usually the resistor goes between the switch and the coil. It's actually to reduce amperage to the coil at low speeds to prevent overheating it. Its a variable resistor, as the amperage through it g; /html/oletrucks/2000-08/msg00250.html (9,026 bytes)
117. Re: [oletrucks] Ways to guess/rule out engine sizes? (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Sat, 09 Jan 1904 19:24:27 -0500; The 216-235-261s were all the same basic size externally, however the later (54-up) engines may appear slightly bigger because of the squared off valve cover. It could be the show truck had a late m; /html/oletrucks/2000-08/msg00303.html (9,556 bytes)
118. Re: [oletrucks] more 5 speed questions (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1904 19:30:52 -0500; Not having driven your truck I can't disagree, but I would say it may depend upon the particular engine. I've noticed that I've taken to driving my '49 panel (fresh '57 235 engine & original 4 speed; /html/oletrucks/2000-08/msg00331.html (10,243 bytes)
119. Re: [oletrucks] Frozen Tranny (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 20:19:23 -0400; To free up the shifter I would pull the whole top cover and see why it's frozen. The other two levers could be several different things. Most common are PTO shift levers to run various accessories (; /html/oletrucks/2000-08/msg00499.html (8,029 bytes)
120. [oletrucks] nice 46 suburban (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 19:39:14 -0400; Hi all, While browsing the un-named e-auction site I found some pictures of a impressive '46 suburban that belongs to a fire department. So no-one thinks I'm advertising this I'm not linking to the a; /html/oletrucks/2000-08/msg00552.html (7,199 bytes)

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