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141. Re: [oletrucks] More Shift lever location. (score: 1)
Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2000 07:20:12 -0700
These measurements are approximent as the hole area is raised on the 4 speed plate. Front of plate to front of hole 3-1/2" Drivers side of plate to drivers side of hole 6-1/2" Lenght of shifter 25"
/html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00199.html (7,759 bytes)

142. [oletrucks] alternator charging speed (score: 1)
Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 14:53:38 -0700
That is true, a normal alternator charges better at low speeds than a generator. The difference is these guys are probably using the one wire Delco setup. They have to reach a certain speed before t
/html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00328.html (9,467 bytes)

143. Re: [oletrucks] swapping 1 ton for 3/4 ton running gear (AD) (score: 1)
Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 17:35:10 -0700
The rear suspension is a bolt in, the spring hangers are the same on 3/4 and 1 tons. The front end is more difficult. The 3/4 ton springs are set up like 1/2 ton. The 1 ton springs are supposedly wi
/html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00334.html (8,317 bytes)

144. Re: [oletrucks] Power Steering (score: 1)
Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2000 08:36:25 -0700
The basic engineering is the same, it should work. John Dorsey Wauchula, FL '49 Chevy 3800 panel '52 GMC 640 Firetruck
/html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00665.html (7,335 bytes)

145. Re: [oletrucks] My 51 4X4 (score: 1)
Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2000 08:44:04 -0700
I'm not sure but I think the front is the same on 1/2 to 1 tons. I know when I was thinking of "appropriating" the stabilizer off my cousins 1/2 ton burb everything measured the same as my 1 ton pane
/html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00667.html (12,051 bytes)

146. Re: [oletrucks] Selling out :( (score: 1)
Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2000 13:40:47 -0700
The east coast is not a really good place to find non-rusted trucks. The best ones seem to be out west (Arizona, Montana etc). The problem is shipping. Unless you can drive one back it's probably go
/html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00698.html (10,616 bytes)

147. Re: [oletrucks] High speed rear end (score: 1)
Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Sat, 29 Apr 2000 12:57:04 -0400
Hi all, Smokey didn't specify, but he's talking about 3/4 and 1 tons. For us there were no alterative gears until now. A 3.90 gear set is great for these because of our tire size. For example my 1 to
/html/oletrucks/2000-05/msg00196.html (9,034 bytes)

148. Re: [oletrucks] Rear axel seal- C50 (score: 1)
Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Tue, 16 May 2000 14:42:39 -0700
I see four seals listed in the National Seal book for a 67 C50 depending on the axle type. H135 axle: seal # 2055, Shaft 3.468" O.D. 4.631" Width 0.625" H150 axle: Seal # 485497, Shaft 3.625" O.D. 4
/html/oletrucks/2000-05/msg00510.html (7,819 bytes)

149. [oletrucks] Engine/Tranny shipping??? (score: 1)
Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 17:13:48 -0700
Hi all, I have found an original 55-1 Hydramatic still hooked to the engine and crossmember. The problem is it's in Arizona and I'm in Florida. The beauty of this one is that it's COMPLETE and its fo
/html/oletrucks/2000-05/msg00693.html (6,918 bytes)

150. Re: [oletrucks] Rubber gasket adhesive (score: 1)
Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 17:27:55 -0700
In our local mechanics world we called that stuff "Yellow Death". For some reason it was popular among our shade tree and discount mechanics as a gasket sealer. I wasn't too bad if they put it on onl
/html/oletrucks/2000-05/msg00695.html (8,853 bytes)

151. Re: [oletrucks] Overdrive wonderings (score: 1)
Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 14:27:16 -0700
Idon't know of a driveline overdrive unit but adavance adaptors has a overdrive that goes in front of the transmission. Go to: http://www.advanceadapters.com/BUYERSGUIDE/odbg.html and click on the "
/html/oletrucks/2000-05/msg00727.html (9,657 bytes)

152. Re: [oletrucks] Bed floor in the '50 (score: 1)
Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 18:34:01 -0700
I'm not sure about pickups, but my panel has strip bolts that just have a nut and large washer on the underside of the wood. I guess its to hold the strips tight to the bed wood. John dorsey Wauchul
/html/oletrucks/2000-05/msg00828.html (7,850 bytes)

153. Re: [oletrucks] 52/51 GMC, MAX GVW 16000, brakes (score: 1)
Author: "john r dorsey" <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Mon, 27 Dec 1999 13:05:18 -0500
My '52 640 (22000lb gvw) has pull down handles and wing windows. I have no doubt that it is a '52, I am only the third owner, and it came with a good title. On the wheel cylinders, 1953 was the chang
/html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00166.html (9,140 bytes)

154. Re: [oletrucks] oil capacity (score: 1)
Author: "john r dorsey" <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 1999 21:33:51 -0500
Yes, you need to add more oil. The best way is to fill the filter cannister with the filter in it before you put the lid on. It will take several topping offs as the oil soaks into the filter. What I
/html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00280.html (7,884 bytes)

155. [oletrucks] 848 head what's so special? (score: 1)
Author: "john r dorsey" <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 1980 11:50:52 -0500
Hi all, I've been talking to a guy whos auctioning off a "848" head he asked me what is so desireable about them? I don't remember if it was compression ratio of valve size. Can anyone let me know? H
/html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00476.html (6,529 bytes)

156. Re: [oletrucks] Generator Lub? (score: 1)
Author: "john r dorsey" <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 1980 20:06:35 -0500
My '50 GMC manual says to use the same oil as the crankcase. typically 30w. I imagine generator bearings are pretty much the same from year to year. John '49 Chevy 3800 Panel '52 GMC 640 Firetruck -
/html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00515.html (8,027 bytes)

157. Re: [oletrucks] truck burial, OFF TOPIC Body Disposal (score: 1)
Author: "john r dorsey" <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 1980 21:02:00 -0500
Some places it already is! Florida has laws against improper disposal of a human body. (can't just heave 'em in a dumpster anymore) I belive that when they are buried the casket has to be hermetical
/html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00231.html (9,329 bytes)

158. Re: [oletrucks] oil pressure problems? (score: 1)
Author: "john r dorsey" <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 1999 09:26:44 -0500
The oil pressure is doing just what it should. I would actually expect less pressure on the outlet of the filter, but different filter inserts have different levels of restriction. As for the knock,
/html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00469.html (7,921 bytes)

159. Re: [oletrucks] 1952 GMC Loadmaster (score: 1)
Author: "john r dorsey" <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 18:36:05 -0500
If the oil filter housing has "military standard filter" written on the rim of the lid it should take a Fram C-31, or Wix 51503. My FLAPS had one in stock. John '49 Chevy 3800 Panel '52 GMC 640 Fire
/html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00713.html (8,765 bytes)

160. Re: [oletrucks] 1952 GMC Loadmaster (score: 1)
Author: "john r dorsey" <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 19:10:54 -0500
It might have, GM offered Two peice and three piece rims. The two piece are the "suicide rims". I'm assuming that it has 10 lug wheels? The way to tell the difference is to look at the outside rim o
/html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00717.html (9,598 bytes)

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