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161. Re: [oletrucks] Need Bearings!!!! Loose as a goose.... (score: 1): Author: "john r dorsey" <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Sun, 12 Dec 1999 15:03:52 -0500; If it's bigger than a 1/2 ton the '54 hubs are the same but the bearings are not. the spindle size is different. You should be able to get bearings at any REAL autoparts store. The BCA/National numbe; /html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00746.html (9,180 bytes)
162. Re: [oletrucks] Sub fenders (score: 1): Author: "john r dorsey" <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Mon, 13 Dec 1999 16:37:08 -0500; No way too high, now just let me know where they are! :-) Seriously, thats a good price. Fiberglas repros cost about that much for just one. If I found a pair for that I would snatch them up for my; /html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00777.html (7,701 bytes)
163. Re: [oletrucks] 49 3600 Suicide Rims (score: 1): Author: "john r dorsey" <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Mon, 13 Dec 1999 16:57:06 -0500; 8 lug rims from a late model ford will fit with a spacer on the front. If you don't want to deal with that take your rims to a real tire store that changes truck tires. I have never heard of the "su; /html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00778.html (9,002 bytes)
164. Re: [oletrucks] 52 GMC Suicide Rims (score: 1): Author: "john r dorsey" <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Mon, 13 Dec 1999 17:01:37 -0500; Look for a truck junkyard and tell them you need a set of ten lug rims for a 1-1/2 ton GMC. GM used this lug pattern for many years. Just be sure they don't sell you a set like you already have, the; /html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00779.html (7,975 bytes)
165. Re: [oletrucks] 49 3600 Suicide Rims (score: 1): Author: "john r dorsey" <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Mon, 13 Dec 1999 21:53:35 -0500; Actually the front and rear wheels should be the same, GM just used 5 studs in the front axle. I belive there is a plate over the end of the hub so you can't see the empty stud holes. John '49 Chevy; /html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00787.html (9,039 bytes)
166. Re: [oletrucks] water pumps (score: 1): Author: "john r dorsey" <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Fri, 4 Jan 1980 22:07:26 -0500; It depends on the 235. pre-1955 235s used the same water pump as the 216. Post 1955 235s and 261s used a longer shaft water pump that attaches different. To use a later model engine in the earlyer t; /html/oletrucks/2000-02/msg00511.html (7,630 bytes)
167. Re: [oletrucks] 51 panel 3/4 ton (score: 1): Author: "john r dorsey" <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Fri, 4 Jan 1980 20:43:41 -0500; I belive they only made panels in 1/2 and 1 ton series. Either way it sounds like a good price. If it's got 6 lug wheels it's a 1/2 ton. If you decide not to get it post it to the list so we can all; /html/oletrucks/2000-02/msg00564.html (8,209 bytes)
168. Re: [oletrucks] Break cylinder question (score: 1): Author: "john r dorsey" <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Fri, 4 Jan 1980 17:49:45 -0500; DOT 5 is great stuff with Two major cautions! 1. DON"T use it with older rubber parts. No original or NOS rubber parts will properly stand up to it. 2. Keep ALL water out of the system. DOT 5 will n; /html/oletrucks/2000-02/msg00593.html (8,568 bytes)
169. Re: [oletrucks] 454-502 big blocks (score: 1): Author: "john r dorsey" <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Fri, 4 Jan 1980 21:18:56 -0500; Hi all, I don't know what trucks may have had a 502 v-8. Most of the large Chevys & GMCs I worked on had 396 and 427 engines. In a large truck you want more torque to get the load moving. In the '50s; /html/oletrucks/2000-01/msg00314.html (9,744 bytes)
170. Re: [oletrucks] Modern Remote Oil Filter Kits for 235ci's (score: 1): Author: "john r dorsey" <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Fri, 4 Jan 1980 12:35:50 -0500; The cannister filters on the 56+ v-8s are the full flow type that mount on the bottom of the engine. Only the '55 v-8 had a bypass filter and it was mounted on top of the intake. Actually we are mixi; /html/oletrucks/2000-01/msg00322.html (11,091 bytes)
171. Re: [oletrucks] Starters (score: 1): Author: "john r dorsey" <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Fri, 4 Jan 1980 12:37:01 -0500; I my experience a rebuilt engine that won't start is usually out of time. I would take and crank the engine around to TDC (flywheel ball at pointer), pull the distributor cap and adjust the distribu; /html/oletrucks/2000-01/msg00439.html (10,497 bytes)
172. Re: [oletrucks] Rebuilding GMC head Q's (water nozzles and things) (score: 1): Author: "john r dorsey" <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Fri, 4 Jan 1980 18:11:24 -0500; Hmmm. I don't know about 270s but my 1950 big GMC shop manual lists water nozzles in the heads of 318, 360, 426, 503 engines. These were high HP engines that also had hardened exhaust valve seats and; /html/oletrucks/2000-01/msg00632.html (10,404 bytes)
173. Re: [oletrucks] Points/hei/efi (cool discussion coming!) (score: 1): Author: "john r dorsey" <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Fri, 4 Jan 1980 10:50:31 -0500; I can give you my reasons on this. Modern is not always better. I like to pick and choose which modern item I feel are assets without taking the ones I feel are detriments to what I am trying to ach; /html/oletrucks/2000-01/msg00761.html (10,270 bytes)
174. [oletrucks] Is 50panel a listmember? (score: 1): Author: "john r dorsey" <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Thu, 2 Dec 1999 12:40:37 -0500; If the person who uses the username "50panel" on eb*y is a listmember please email me off list! JRDorsey "8lug" jrdorsey@strato.net 49 3800 Chevy panel 52 640 GMC firetruck oletrucks is devoted to Ch; /html/oletrucks/1999-12/msg00030.html (6,600 bytes)
175. Re: [oletrucks] gear grinding (score: 1): Author: "john r dorsey" <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Sun, 12 Dec 1999 12:02:31 -0500; If you put the truck in gear with the engine off and the clutch pressed, will the engine start, or does the starter try and move the whole truck? If the whole truck moves then the clutch is not rele; /html/oletrucks/1999-12/msg00283.html (10,316 bytes)
176. Re: [oletrucks] gear grinding continued (score: 1): Author: "john r dorsey" <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Sun, 12 Dec 1999 23:16:11 -0500; I would say the most likely problem is in the clutch disc. Either it's installed backwards (Real easy to do), or it's binding on the input shaft. When you pull the tranny out it should slide out eas; /html/oletrucks/1999-12/msg00308.html (9,804 bytes)
177. Re: [oletrucks] gear grinding continued (score: 1): Author: "john r dorsey" <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Mon, 13 Dec 1999 12:25:55 -0500; This is one question I can't help with, all my trucks have open drivelines. I'm sure someone on the list has gone through this before though! oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built betwee; /html/oletrucks/1999-12/msg00320.html (9,298 bytes)
178. [oletrucks] Was someone looking for rear doors for a TF panel / sub?? (score: 1): Author: "john r dorsey" <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 21:50:13 -0500; I belive that someone was looking for doors for a task force panel truck. If so ping me off list, I have a lead for you. John '49 3800 chevy panel '52 640 GMC firetruck oletrucks is devoted to Chevy; /html/oletrucks/1999-12/msg00409.html (6,801 bytes)
179. Re: [oletrucks] Ever see a fleetside dump truck? (score: 1): Author: "john r dorsey" <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Sat, 18 Dec 1999 22:17:01 -0500; The "blue flame" six was the high performance engine chevy put in the corvettes before they came out with the V-8. John 49 3800 chevy panel 52 640 GMC Firetruck --Original Message-- From: Passnb4U@ao; /html/oletrucks/1999-12/msg00441.html (8,846 bytes)
180. [oletrucks] Wish list- what I am looking for! (score: 1): Author: "john r dorsey" <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Sun, 19 Dec 1999 01:13:31 -0500; I'm looking for a Advance Design Big (520+) GMC Cabover. Condition is less than critical! Here is a picture of the type of truck I'm talking about. http://www.strato.net/~jrdorsey/pictures/gmc1.jpg I; /html/oletrucks/1999-12/msg00443.html (7,814 bytes)

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