As an aside to these references, I am sad to report that "California Bill"
Fisher passed away on May 20th. He was an unforgettable man and packed more
adventures into his 73 years that most of us can ever imagine. His books,
photographs, and land speed records wil live on. His life was celebrated by
a gathering of friends and family in Tucson, with a brass band (one of his
last requests). Inliners International will be doing a special Memorial
issue.
RIP California Bill.
Jack Halton / Winter Park
----- Original Message -----
From: Doug Pewterbaugh <dpewter@email.msn.com>
To: Thomas M OBrien <tmobrien@juno.com>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 1999 8:46 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Timing questions
> There are two books in reprint that I have found useful, especially
when/if
> it comes to "hot rodding" the 216/235 family of engines, but also has good
> basic mechanical experience.
>
> California Bill's Chevrolet, GMC & Buick Speed Manual (1954 edition)
> by Bill Fisher
> Fisher Books
> ISBN 1-55561-106-0 (list $14.95)
>
> How To Hop Up Chevrolet & GMC engines (1951 edition)
> by Roger Huntington
> Fisher Books
> ISBN 1-55561-147-8 ($14.95 list)
>
> Regards,
> Doug Pewterbaugh
> dpewter@msn.com
> Denton, TX
> 49 3104 216 5-window
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Thomas M OBrien <tmobrien@juno.com>
> To: oletrucks@autox.team.net <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Date: Tuesday, June 08, 1999 9:11 PM
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Timing questions
>
>
> >Speaking of timing and octane does anyone know of a good reference manual
> >that is geared specifically to the 235 L-6 besides a shop manual. I am
> >looking for something similar to Dave Vizard's "Rebuilding the Chevy
> >Small Block" or Victor Page's "Chevy Six".
> >
> >I will also be rebuilding the 350 in my other truck. It has developed a
> >bearing noise(?) at 3250rpm and the compression is low. Any suggestions
> >on what I should watch for such as hardened valve seats and guides; the
> >engine is a 1971 vintage. The engine and truck will be used as a daily
> >driver with lots of forays into the mountains with a camper. TIA.
> >
> >Tom OBrien (Oregon)
> >60 Apache K-20
> >71 K-20
> >
> >On Sun, 6 Jun 1999 16:56:44 +0200 "Charles Bertelson"
> ><bigd@win.bright.net> writes:
> >>
> >>I was told that on my 350 that I did not need to use a timing light,
> >>and to
> >>just rotate the distributer? I have'nt tryed it yet. Will it work?
> >>-----Original Message-----
> >>From: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>
> >>To: scott thayn <sthayn@castlenet.com>
> >>Cc: oletrucks@autox.team.net <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> >>Date: Sunday, June 06, 1999 6:05 PM
> >>Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Timing questions
> >>
> >>
> >>>There is a widow in the bell housing just above starter which should
> >>enable
> >>you
> >>>to see a ball embedded in the flywheel. This is what the timing
> >>light
> >>should
> >>>light on. White paint around area can help to zero in on it.
> >>> I used a 11 flywheel that came off a '62 engine of unknown origin
> >>that
> >>>doesn't have this ball but has a zero where I think the ball should
> >>be.
> >>Seems
> >>>to be working OK. Anyone else have a flywheel without the ball?
> >>>
> >>>Grant 50 3100
> >>>
> >>>scott thayn wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> I have a '54 chevy 3100 and a '51 GMC panel that both have '54
> >>chevy
> >>235's,
> >>>> the timing on the 3100 needs to be adjusted ahead and the panel
> >>needs to
> >>be
> >>>> adjusted back just a bit. I was looking on the engine and I could
> >>not see
> >>>> any reference marks to use a timing light with. Are there
> >>reference
> >>marks?
> >>>> or how do you adjust the timing? What is the best way to set the
> >>timing?
> >>>>
> >>>> Scott Thayn
> >>>> '54 chevy 3100
> >>>> '51 Gmc Panel
> >>>> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
> >>1959
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
> >>1959
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
> >>1959
> >oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
>
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