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181. Re: [oletrucks] Which carb do I have? (score: 1)
Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2001 15:36:54 -0600
As I understand it, in 57, Zeniths were used on the 6's in cab over engines. The rest of the 6's (and the V8's for that matter ) used Rochester carbs. Zenith carbs are updraft carbs, the air comes in
/html/oletrucks/2001-11/msg00010.html (7,128 bytes)

182. Re: [oletrucks] The cold got to me (score: 1)
Author: Bruce K <bekett@uslink.net>
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 14:47:10 -0600
Lucky that's all that happened. This truck shouldn't boil over as a normal thing in warm weather. Probably a plugged radiator or possibly a head gasket leak or too hot a thermostat (or you are runnin
/html/oletrucks/2001-11/msg00180.html (9,946 bytes)

183. RE: [oletrucks] The cold got to me (score: 1)
Author: Bruce K <bekett@uslink.net>
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2001 21:40:20 -0600
See if one of your sockets fits inside the plug pretty tight. That can be used as a driver to seat the plug in a little further. If it were mine, I would use a new plug set in with the socket. If you
/html/oletrucks/2001-11/msg00231.html (20,003 bytes)

184. Re: [oletrucks] 24 volt experts (score: 1)
Author: Bruce K <bekett@uslink.net>
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2001 10:01:22 -0600
I would assume you are talking about the fan motor for the heater. Two options. First is to run it at 12 volts, the fan will run slow but will probably run. If this isn't acceptable, I would replace
/html/oletrucks/2001-11/msg00235.html (7,599 bytes)

185. Re: [oletrucks] Freeze Plug update (score: 1)
Author: Bruce K <bekett@uslink.net>
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2001 21:27:51 -0600
No doubt, allowing the radiator to flow will make a huge difference in cooling the engine. Sounds about right on the freeze plug. If the water pump looks and sounds good, you are probably OK putting
/html/oletrucks/2001-11/msg00242.html (10,104 bytes)

186. Re: [oletrucks] flashers on a '59 (score: 1)
Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>
Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 09:50:39 -0500
The '59's did not have 4 way flashers. These weren't installed until 1967. Turn signals were a dealer installed option and not covered in the service manual or assembly manual. The Accessory Installa
/html/oletrucks/2001-10/msg00011.html (8,075 bytes)

187. Re: [oletrucks] 1940 not running again. (score: 1)
Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>
Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 09:58:13 -0500
Sounds like your battery is not able to put out enough amps to run the starter. Will it run the headlights without the charger on? Does the battery voltage drop when the headlights or starter are eng
/html/oletrucks/2001-10/msg00012.html (9,308 bytes)

188. Re: [oletrucks] Trailer wiring, color codes...easy! (score: 1)
Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>
Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 10:09:24 -0500
When you buy the plug or socket, it should also include a wiring diagram listing what each position is for. Bruce Kettunen 57 3200 Mt. Iron, MN but the trailer ) to look up to 4-, == EASY and FREE ac
/html/oletrucks/2001-10/msg00013.html (7,893 bytes)

189. Re: [oletrucks] Winter Storage (score: 1)
Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>
Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 10:11:38 -0500
What I do is as follows for very cold weather winter storage: 1. Purge the tank of oxygenated gasoline. This stuff has a shelf life of only weeks. In Minnesota we can get non-oxygenated 91 octane pre
/html/oletrucks/2001-10/msg00014.html (10,536 bytes)

190. Re: [oletrucks] Winter Storage (score: 1)
Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>
Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 13:06:21 -0500
So far as I know, Sta-Bil has no side effects. I do not know how well it works on a fuel injection system where the passages and tolerances are much tighter than in a carb. You might want to try thei
/html/oletrucks/2001-10/msg00016.html (8,249 bytes)

191. Re: [oletrucks] 57 GMC (score: 1)
Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>
Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2001 08:43:28 -0500
The vent window and main window channel come out as an assembly. I posted a procedure on this about a year ago that should be in the archives after I changed the main window. Briefly: Start with the
/html/oletrucks/2001-09/msg00107.html (8,625 bytes)

192. Re: [oletrucks] Getting the new addition running. (score: 1)
Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>
Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2001 21:19:34 -0500
Sounds like the jets on the carb are all gummed up. If you don't feel comfortable taking the carb apart, t4ry running the adjusting screws all the way in, then back them out about 1 1/2 turn. This sh
/html/oletrucks/2001-09/msg00230.html (9,474 bytes)

193. Re: [oletrucks] Getting the new addition running. (score: 1)
Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>
Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2001 08:46:46 -0500
Same here. Love those "rescue missions" getting something back up and running after a bunch of years. Bruce Kettunen 57 3200 Mt. Iron, MN Snip... == EASY and FREE access to your email anywhere: http:
/html/oletrucks/2001-09/msg00283.html (8,058 bytes)

194. Re: [oletrucks] 48 Firewall Battery Tray help needed (score: 1)
Author: B&A Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>
Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2001 23:11:39 -0600
The TF (Task Force, 55-2 through 59) trucks have the battery on the passenger side firewall, up fairly high. I saw this transplanted on a '53 once and it seemed to fit fairly well. The 58-59 has a mo
/html/oletrucks/2001-08/msg00135.html (8,617 bytes)

195. Re: [oletrucks] Valve cover leaks (score: 1)
Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 13:18:56 -0500
The blue silicone stuff that Locktite, NAPA and others sell works real well too, though if you are sloppy it sticks out like a sore thumb. At least we don't have to worry about fouling an oxygen sens
/html/oletrucks/2001-08/msg00234.html (10,321 bytes)

196. [oletrucks] 54 or 55 dump truck for sale (score: 1)
Author: B&A Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2001 22:24:15 -0600
Heard yesterday that another Boy Scout leader's father is planning to sell his '54 or 55-1 Chevy straight (not COE) dump truck with 5 yd box. Supposedly everything runs, dumps, etc. Rust looked minim
/html/oletrucks/2001-08/msg00295.html (7,023 bytes)

197. [oletrucks] Steve Bobst? (score: 1)
Author: B&A Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>
Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2001 22:26:00 -0600
Is list member Steve Bobst of Iowa still on the list? If so, please contact me off list. Bruce Kettunen DMIR Scott Mt. Iron, MN oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
/html/oletrucks/2001-08/msg00297.html (6,424 bytes)

198. Re: [oletrucks] electrical dilemma (score: 1)
Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>
Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2001 09:18:58 -0500
Sounds pretty simple. Sounds like you have a bad connection on one of the battery cables. Could be either cable either end, but I would guess the positive cable at the starter end. Could also be a ba
/html/oletrucks/2001-07/msg00032.html (9,895 bytes)

199. [oletrucks] The ten best tools (a light one) (score: 1)
Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>
Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2001 09:37:48 -0500
This came from my college alumni association of all places (an engineering school, of course). It immediately brought to mind the people who still use these trucks as trucks like farmers (lets not st
/html/oletrucks/2001-07/msg00033.html (11,403 bytes)

200. Re: [oletrucks] Compressor question (score: 1)
Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>
Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2001 10:11:07 -0500
As long as both compressors put out about the same PSI, it is really pretty simple. You need a T and some various hose fittings to hook the two compressed air hoses together. This puts the compressor
/html/oletrucks/2001-07/msg00115.html (8,638 bytes)

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