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81. Re: [oletrucks] Go ahead--Tell me I'm STUPID!! (score: 1)
Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2001 09:16:41 +0800
Mostly true, but you forgot the subdivisions within AD owners: 1/2 - 3/4 tons driven by Wussy-truckers. 1 - 2-1/2 tons driven by Average Truckers. 3 tons and up driven by Real Truckers (sorry, no Ch
/html/oletrucks/2001-02/msg00216.html (10,353 bytes)

82. Re: [oletrucks] Hey Durwood.... you troller... (score: 1)
Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2001 09:24:10 +0800
Yes it does, in much the same way I go into a restaurant and say "Give Me Food". :-) No, actually "The Bean" prefers Fo*ds. John Dorsey Wauchula, FL http://www.strato.net/~jrdorsey/ '49 Chevy 1 ton
/html/oletrucks/2001-02/msg00217.html (8,156 bytes)

83. Re: [oletrucks] 1951 1 Ton (1 1/4 Ton?) (score: 1)
Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2001 11:30:55 +0800
The easiest way to tell tonnage is to count the lugs on the rear wheels. 6 lugs = 1/2 ton 8 lugs = 3/4 or 1 ton 10 lugs = 1-1/2 or 2 ton This only works for AD (Advance Design 1947-55) and TF (Task
/html/oletrucks/2001-02/msg00307.html (10,997 bytes)

84. Re: [oletrucks] GVW discrepancies? (score: 1)
Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2001 13:18:15 +0800
The dual rear wheels and helper springs boost the GVW from 7000 to 8800. -- John Dorsey Wauchula, FL '52 GMC 640 Firetruck http://www.strato.net/~jrdorsey/fire/fire '49 Chevy 1 ton Panel http://www.
/html/oletrucks/2001-02/msg00372.html (7,446 bytes)

85. Re: [oletrucks] Re: GVW discrepancies? (score: 1)
Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 10:40:36 +0800
Probably so, but I wonder if it's just what the fella at the factory felt like stamping in the plate that day! The shop manual i have is for 1954, and it lists 1 tons GVW's from 6200 to 10000 lbs de
/html/oletrucks/2001-02/msg00384.html (8,481 bytes)

86. [oletrucks] Was about 1991 Ford Escort now Old vs New (score: 1)
Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Thu, 04 Jan 2001 23:56:30 -0500
Dont'ya just love new vehicles? HAH! A couple of months ago I realized I can't really drive and restore my '49 at the same time, so I bought an '89 Cherokee. Ahh the comfort! Air conditioning! power
/html/oletrucks/2001-01/msg00070.html (11,331 bytes)

87. Re: [oletrucks] Drag Link / Shop Manual (score: 1)
Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Sat, 06 Jan 2001 12:40:49 -0500
No the 1/2 and 3/4 ton steering is smaller than larger trucks. I don't know if 1 ton is the same as 1-1/2, and 2 ton, probably not. I got new tie rod ends for my 1 ton from Moog. They don't list a d
/html/oletrucks/2001-01/msg00106.html (8,652 bytes)

88. [oletrucks] BIG GMC truck manuals and Napco Question (score: 1)
Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Sat, 06 Jan 2001 12:58:26 -0500
I just want to let everyone know I have the following manuals for large GMC trucks. I 'm not interested in selling them, but if anyone needs some information from them I'll be happy to help out. Main
/html/oletrucks/2001-01/msg00107.html (7,919 bytes)

89. Re: [oletrucks] '57 chevy panel parts source? (score: 1)
Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Sat, 06 Jan 2001 21:39:32 -0500
I don't know about the task force panels, but the AD trucks use the same rocker panels as the pickups. The lower side panels on an AD can be done using lower door patch panels, maybe the same could
/html/oletrucks/2001-01/msg00111.html (8,328 bytes)

90. Re: [oletrucks] Clutch Info Needed (score: 1)
Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Sun, 07 Jan 2001 00:23:02 -0500
You're not going to like this :-( My guess would be misalignment between the transmission and the engine. The shop manual gives a procedure for installing and checking the alignment of the bell hous
/html/oletrucks/2001-01/msg00116.html (12,908 bytes)

91. Re: [oletrucks] 48 Frame Swap (score: 1)
Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Tue, 09 Jan 2001 18:32:16 -0500
You forgot the easiest way! Just set the exsisting frame on top of the el camino frame and weld them together. This gives the added advantage of more ground clearance! Never forget the three rules o
/html/oletrucks/2001-01/msg00161.html (16,058 bytes)

92. Re: [oletrucks] 1955 265 V8 Breather (score: 1)
Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2001 13:01:37 -0500
That is the location for the road draft tube and possibly the optional PCV system. I have never actually seen in person an original V-8 pcv system, but I don't think it used a rubber grommet. Most of
/html/oletrucks/2001-01/msg00312.html (8,969 bytes)

93. Re: [oletrucks] 235/261 Heads (score: 1)
Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2000 00:00:37 -0500
To make the 235 head work on a 261 you have to drill the "steam holes" into the water jacket of the head. The easiest way is to take the 261 gasket and mark the hole location on the 235 head. It's t
/html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00093.html (10,819 bytes)

94. Re: [oletrucks] 235/261 Heads (score: 1)
Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2000 12:45:54 -0500
I'd just leave it on it's not going to hurt anything. After sending the reply I realized it could also be an aftermarket fix for low upper oil pressure due to a worn rear cam bearing. The oil tube t
/html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00113.html (13,879 bytes)

95. Re: [oletrucks] 46 Indicator and mirrors?? (score: 1)
Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2000 12:09:54 -0500
It might have been a mechanical turn signal, but I would not expect ne of those as late as '46. I would have been an arm usually with a circle at the end that meant the same thing as hand signals, u
/html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00157.html (8,632 bytes)

96. Re: [oletrucks] Spindle nut "58 3100 (score: 1)
Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Wed, 06 Dec 2000 17:33:08 -0500
I belive it takes a special thread that's not commonly available, I know the 3/4 and 1 tons do. I'm not sure about the 1/2 ton but the 3/4 and 1 ton kept the same spindle thread up to the 80's. I ha
/html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00229.html (8,185 bytes)

97. [oletrucks] Re: [old-chevy-truck] 3 Speed Standard Overdrive (score: 1)
Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2000 23:24:57 -0500
It probably depends on the type of overdrive transmission. I had a '55 that was a GM 3 speed with a Borg-warner overdrive unit. (Factory option before GM had their own overdrive later). It was wired
/html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00367.html (10,178 bytes)

98. Re: [oletrucks] Wiper arms (score: 1)
Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2000 23:43:02 -0500
Probably either the arms or the blades are too long. I ended up special ordering adjustable arms short enough to work. I did use blades just a little longer than original. oletrucks is devoted to Ch
/html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00500.html (8,207 bytes)

99. Re: [oletrucks] Gear Ratio wisdom sought (score: 1)
Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2000 15:28:53 -0500
They stopped casting in the bosses for the front mounts on some factory engines sometime in the 80's i belive, I think the target masters still had them though, but undrilled. If you are using the be
/html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00509.html (11,194 bytes)

100. Re: [oletrucks] connectivity (score: 1)
Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 18:13:59 -0500
One thing that will slowly discharge a battery is grease, dirt and moisture between the posts. I did'nt really belive this until an old timer took a digital multimeter and showed me a voltage reading
/html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00550.html (9,459 bytes)

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