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181. Re: [oletrucks] valve adjustment (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 24 Mar 1999 23:32:53 -0500; I always like to take my time when adjusting valves...this is how I do it: Plugs out, coil wire disconnected, rotate engine by hand, clockwise of course When #6 intake is fully open, set lash on #1 i; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00991.html (14,350 bytes)
182. Re: [oletrucks] 6-cyl head (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1999 22:21:39 -0500; Stovebolt Engine Co usually has a supply of good used GMC parts. Their web address is http://www.stoveboltengineco.com/. It will probably not be advertised, you should follow the E-mail link supplied; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg01053.html (7,712 bytes)
183. Re: [oletrucks] shocks (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 18:10:49 -0500; There are teflon liners specifically made for this, available a rod shops and 4X4 outfitters. It is sold in rolls and has lips built in to keep the strips in placebetween the spring leaves. I think i; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg01122.html (10,207 bytes)
184. Re: [oletrucks] how do I set my radio (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 23:01:33 -0500; The button that does this on mine is labelled "T/F" (for "Time/Frequency") but if it's missing you might as well forget about setting the time. Maybe you could stick a ballpoint in there, I dunno, bu; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg01131.html (8,289 bytes)
185. Re: [oletrucks] Seat Base (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 31 Mar 1999 18:40:12 -0500; If you remove the seat riser (yes, it is welded in place) you will have a bad case of sagging floor. It is a structural member of the cab. A friend removed his with an air chisel before he installed; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg01160.html (7,225 bytes)
186. [oletrucks] Re: Rochester carbs (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 31 Mar 1999 18:45:49 -0500; Try Stovebolt, they used to have a ton of Rochester model B's and monojets. Jack / Winter Park FL Chevy oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg01161.html (6,836 bytes)
187. Re: [oletrucks] Test message and Tech question (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 3 Feb 1999 14:30:15 -0500; I have rebuilt just one - It is a fairly simple differential, and I did it under watchful tutelage of an old-timer. The only special tool required was a dial indicator. And a long persuader bar to ge; /html/oletrucks/1999-02/msg00013.html (8,430 bytes)
188. Re: [oletrucks] test (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 4 Feb 1999 08:04:17 -0500; The "Spring Speedway Spectacular" is Mar 26-27-28 this year. Inliners International will have a club display area, as will the Central FLorida Classic Chev/GMC club. I'll be there at least Saturday 3; /html/oletrucks/1999-02/msg00057.html (8,971 bytes)
189. [oletrucks] Test & looking for trim... (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 4 Feb 1999 08:24:53 -0500; Test test. For '51 AD 1/2 ton: Looking for deluxe cab driver side bright garnish molding. This is the outside trim piece which surrounds the window opening, it is stainless steel. Final part needed f; /html/oletrucks/1999-02/msg00058.html (7,227 bytes)
190. Re: [oletrucks] Saginaw (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sun, 7 Feb 1999 14:16:15 -0500; What you are looking for is generally found in Chevy Vegas and their clones, I don't recall what they were all named but I think the Pontiac Astre was one of em. The Saginaw 4-spd came in other GM ca; /html/oletrucks/1999-02/msg00147.html (8,747 bytes)
191. Re: [oletrucks] did you know? (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sun, 7 Feb 1999 14:44:56 -0500; Ak Miller is well-known for some real odd-ball race combinations, propane power vehicles, hill climb racers etc. I have documentation on most of the GMC racing history (including the early 50's Indy; /html/oletrucks/1999-02/msg00148.html (8,324 bytes)
192. Re: [oletrucks] two-tone paint (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 10 Feb 1999 09:40:39 -0500; The Feb issue of "Custom & Classic Trucks" has a nice '48 done in this style. It's on page 49 if you just want to browse it at the newsstand. I personally like the two-tone treatment, even though it; /html/oletrucks/1999-02/msg00258.html (7,707 bytes)
193. Re: [oletrucks] Test & looking for trim... (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 23:01:50 -0500; Well, I hope I can describe this clearly. Keep in mind that the donor cab was headed for the scrap heap. The general plan was to get the window sections out of the old cab, see what we had, then plan; /html/oletrucks/1999-02/msg00323.html (9,432 bytes)
194. Re: [oletrucks] 9 board or 8 board for 51 3100 (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 16 Feb 1999 07:30:58 -0500; The only way to tell for sure is to check the number of holes drilled in the cross beams. By all accounts my '51 GMC should have had 9 boards, but the supports were drilled for 8. Can't rule out the; /html/oletrucks/1999-02/msg00424.html (7,905 bytes)
195. Re: [oletrucks] Trucks:Rear End Ratios (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 16 Feb 1999 19:32:34 -0500; I can't explain the discrepancy in the method of turning the wheel and comparing the axle rotations - but when you open up the back, and count the teeth on the pinion gear and ring gear, you will get; /html/oletrucks/1999-02/msg00442.html (8,818 bytes)
196. Re: [oletrucks] One-wire alternator (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 16 Feb 1999 21:36:37 -0500; I made the same mistake - you must spin the alternator faster than the generator in order to get it up to correct output at idle. Thus, a smaller pulley is required. I needed a 5/8" groove pulley and; /html/oletrucks/1999-02/msg00452.html (8,534 bytes)
197. Re: [oletrucks] Small Block Distributor Question (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 17 Feb 1999 18:08:40 -0500; . Played around quite a idle)- the ignition vacuum I ran a mechanical-advance-only Mallory Unilite for some time and do NOT recommend this for street use. I replaced it with a vacuum advance HEI and; /html/oletrucks/1999-02/msg00472.html (11,154 bytes)
198. Re: [oletrucks] 51 A/D 12 volt question (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Fri, 19 Feb 1999 00:46:58 -0500; The closest I have been able to get is group 55. This is somewhat smaller than the 6-volt, and the terminals are placed differently, but it will work. If anyone else has found a better fitting batter; /html/oletrucks/1999-02/msg00502.html (7,477 bytes)
199. Re: [oletrucks] Zephyrhills swap meet (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Fri, 19 Feb 1999 19:14:37 -0500; It's at Zephyrhills Festival Park, 3 mi south of Z-hills on US 301. Just follow the traffic!; /html/oletrucks/1999-02/msg00525.html (7,399 bytes)
200. Re: [oletrucks] shoulder belts (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sat, 20 Feb 1999 22:47:24 -0500; I watched a TV program about auto safety on the Discovery Channel not long ago. There were some pretty frightening slow-motion photos from the '50s and '60s of dummies being impaled on solid steering; /html/oletrucks/1999-02/msg00555.html (8,707 bytes)

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