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1. Re: [oletrucks] rust removal/galvanizing (score: 1): Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>; Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 08:48:13 -0600; Be careful. Hot dipped galvanizing is inexpensive but it involves lots of heat. I am pretty sure that the heat will distort light gauge sheet metal like we have on the trucks something awful. For tha; /html/oletrucks/2001-12/msg00066.html (8,851 bytes)
2. [oletrucks] 216 motor for sale (score: 1): Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>; Date: Sun, 7 Oct 2001 08:52:36 -0500; I ended up (trying to) rebuild my 216 in the '46. That means that I have a nice rebuilt 216 if someone wants to buy it. I would sell it for $800. It was rebuilt by Four Star Engine Rebuilders and I; /html/oletrucks/2001-10/msg00121.html (6,812 bytes)
3. Re: [oletrucks] 216 Compression (score: 1): Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>; Date: Sun, 6 May 2001 11:17:44 -0500; found to check this to be sure exactly what it is, is to do a "leak down test". I know that Snap-on makes this tester so I'll assume that others do, too. The "wet test" that you did is a good indica; /html/oletrucks/2001-05/msg00116.html (9,507 bytes)
4. Re: [oletrucks] 1946 Rear Bumper Brackets (score: 1): Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>; Date: Tue, 29 May 2001 06:14:05 -0500; I had good luck with Bowtie Bits, (888) 838-6887. I understand that they are one of the few companies that make the brackets and that they sell to people like Chevy Duty, etc. Mine cost about $90 le; /html/oletrucks/2001-05/msg00566.html (7,478 bytes)
5. Re: [oletrucks] napa parts list (score: 1): Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>; Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2001 16:16:51 -0500; I need a new 216. Can you connect me? Michael Lubitz Renaissance Builders (512) 306-1681 I to my a oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/2001-04/msg00155.html (8,837 bytes)
6. Re: [oletrucks] Paint Number (score: 1): Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>; Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 16:14:55 -0600; Maybe these numbers will help you out: Dupont (the original makers of the nitrocellulose lacquers on our old trucks) (800) 338-7668. They have a whole department for helping, just follow the recorde; /html/oletrucks/2001-03/msg00096.html (44,394 bytes)
7. [oletrucks] Cam removal and push rods. (score: 1): Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>; Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2001 19:26:56 -0600; I did not order the push rods in the 216 that I was working on and have been told that this is absolutely fine. Michael Lubitz 1946 Chevy 3/4 ton, stock 1948 Chevrolet 3100, hot rod Austin, Texas no; /html/oletrucks/2001-03/msg00258.html (7,744 bytes)
8. Re: [oletrucks] Polishing glass? (score: 1): Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>; Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2001 06:31:11 -0600; Yes. Let's do it. The concept behind polishing any glass is not too different than the concept of a paint finish - both need to be smooth. The big difference is that you need to see through the glas; /html/oletrucks/2001-02/msg00016.html (11,840 bytes)
9. Re: [oletrucks] neighborhood nazi's (score: 1): Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>; Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2001 07:30:10 -0600; I am sure that your statement that we are "not normal" is a compliment. Isn't it? My limited advice: I try to keep things neat and somewhat organized. Non-blue tarps, parking so the trucks look like; /html/oletrucks/2001-02/msg00018.html (11,820 bytes)
10. [oletrucks] My head, oh my aching head (score: 1): Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>; Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2001 06:53:13 -0600; I need help. A while back I was having a problem with hard starting, etc. with the 216 in the '46. It was diagnosed by the group as many things: carburetor icing, low compression, etc. So I rebuilt; /html/oletrucks/2001-02/msg00074.html (9,864 bytes)
11. [oletrucks] My head, oh my aching head (score: 1): Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>; Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2001 23:47:36 -0600; I wanted to thank all of you for your help in my problem. Great suggestions from valve lash, to exhaust blockage, to valve timing, to frozen points, to . . . So I did a leak down test and found for; /html/oletrucks/2001-02/msg00120.html (8,159 bytes)
12. [oletrucks] Valve jobs, machine shops, etc (score: 1): Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>; Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2001 07:59:47 -0600; My strong suggestion to you is one that the guys here gave me: do a leak down test. I also have a '46 just like Jim's - a 3/4 ton pick up. It's easy and it tells a lot. The apparatus if about $100 a; /html/oletrucks/2001-02/msg00150.html (12,559 bytes)
13. Re: [oletrucks] TexasTrip (score: 1): Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>; Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2001 21:55:58 -0600; Craig and Mac, I have no idea the precise subject, but call me too and maybe we all can get together. Craig, it might be an excuse to finally meet in person. Michael Lubitz, (512) 444-5449 1946 Chevy; /html/oletrucks/2001-02/msg00387.html (7,271 bytes)
14. Re: [oletrucks] Nylon washer source (score: 1): Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>; Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 19:20:33 -0600; I believe that Home Depot carries plastic washers. If not, a fastener supply house will have Delrin washers of various sizes. I have tried it with good luck. Michael Lubitz 1946 Chevy 3/4 ton stock; /html/oletrucks/2001-01/msg00028.html (7,744 bytes)
15. [oletrucks] Couple of parts questions, carburetor (score: 1): Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>; Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 19:31:08 -0600; Along the same train of thought . . . I bought a carburetor insulator plate but the studs from the intake manifold are too short to add the 1/2" thick insulator plate. Do I really need this plate? I; /html/oletrucks/2001-01/msg00031.html (8,777 bytes)
16. [oletrucks] What to do about Buddy's misbehavin' (score: 1): Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>; Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 08:32:03 -0600; I have a problem. My '46 {"Buddy") was doing so well for first several months since I bought it. It started right up when cold, ran like a kitten, started right up when warm - it was great. Then . .; /html/oletrucks/2001-01/msg00219.html (9,804 bytes)
17. Re: [oletrucks] What to do about Buddy's misbehavin' (score: 1): Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>; Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 09:31:08 -0600; Yes, I did clean the screen. I just went outside and again the truck started right up. I did notice that there was as layer of ice beginning to form around the base of the carb after Buddy had run f; /html/oletrucks/2001-01/msg00222.html (12,893 bytes)
18. Re: [oletrucks] What to do about Buddy's misbehavin' (score: 1): Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>; Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2001 07:44:49 -0600; I bought the rebuild kit for about $30 from Jim Carter's. It really did not have much in it at all - there were no replacement jets and two replacement orifices. Michael Lubitz 1946 Chevy 3/4 ton st; /html/oletrucks/2001-01/msg00241.html (12,218 bytes)
19. [oletrucks] Buddy's misbehavin' (score: 1): Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>; Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2001 20:39:01 -0600; First, thanks to all of you out there for all your help so far. I got convinced that the problem with the '46 babbit engine not starting too well and dying (even when warm) was the heat riser since; /html/oletrucks/2001-01/msg00273.html (7,824 bytes)
20. [oletrucks] Buddy misbehavin' (score: 1): Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>; Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2001 20:33:17 -0600; Again thanks for all the help. I did a compression test and found that all of the cylinders were about 100 pounds except for No. 4 which was about 50. I am going to take the head off, get it rotted; /html/oletrucks/2001-01/msg00295.html (7,636 bytes)

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