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21. RE: [oletrucks] Engine questions (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thomasa@halcyon.com>; Date: Fri, 20 Aug 1999 10:36:48 -0700; All is not lost if the pistons don't exactly match the 0.030 over bores. If the bore for a particlar piston is too small you should hone it to fit. Assuming you have no bore mic. the time honored me; /html/oletrucks/1999-08/msg00404.html (14,804 bytes)
22. [oletrucks] Fenton exhaust manifolds (was heat, blowers, etc) (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thomasa@halcyon.com>; Date: Mon, 23 Aug 1999 08:28:48 -0700; Just a Head's-up on Fenton installation: Be prepared to do some work with a hacksaw and a grinder to make the exhaust manifold fit. The bosses for the retaining bolts are WAY to thick for use with an; /html/oletrucks/1999-08/msg00440.html (8,180 bytes)
23. Re: [oletrucks] Fenton exhaust manifolds (was heat, (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thomasa@halcyon.com>; Date: Tue, 24 Aug 1999 07:28:30 -0700; I had to custom make the keepers too, since I couldn't cut enough of the bosses away. -Tom Allen 51 3800 the keepers at each stud location. It's a pain also, and it results in each keeper being custo; /html/oletrucks/1999-08/msg00481.html (8,976 bytes)
24. Re: [oletrucks] Considering mods for hauling (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thomasa@halcyon.com>; Date: Tue, 24 Aug 1999 07:37:50 -0700; Forget the diesels, they're heavy and the noise will make you crazy and deaf. If you're going on long trips quiet is very good. Tom Allen Seattle, WA oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built; /html/oletrucks/1999-08/msg00482.html (9,110 bytes)
25. Re: [oletrucks] Mulling It Over (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thomasa@halcyon.com>; Date: Tue, 24 Aug 1999 08:06:12 -0700; I have changed cams but not cam bearings on various engines over the years with no problems. My present 235 has had 3 cams in it on the same cam bearings. As long as the clearance is within spec why; /html/oletrucks/1999-08/msg00483.html (11,091 bytes)
26. Re: [oletrucks] Need more advise. (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thomasa@halcyon.com>; Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 08:08:34 -0700; Frames for 3/4 tons are quite different. First, the rails are closer together with the spring hangers riveted to the outside rather than standing directly underneath. I would recommend against going; /html/oletrucks/1999-08/msg00518.html (8,180 bytes)
27. Re: [oletrucks] Here's an easy one: Which Oil Filter? (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thomasa@halcyon.com>; Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 08:29:09 -0700; I respectfully disagree with Jack. The paper elements are a function of the quality of the manufacturer and should be as fine a paper as you would find in a spin-on, full-flow filter. Given that the; /html/oletrucks/1999-08/msg00520.html (11,225 bytes)
28. Re: [oletrucks] JC Whitney #'s For front and Rear AD (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thomasa@halcyon.com>; Date: Wed, 25 Aug 1999 13:21:04 -0700; Try NAPA for shakle kits. -Tom Allen 51 3800 Tom Allen Seattle, WA oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/1999-08/msg00529.html (7,302 bytes)
29. Re: [oletrucks] Considering 53 GMC hauling (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thomasa@halcyon.com>; Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1999 13:45:26 -0700; If it's as you say, I wouldn't think twice about snapping this one up. My guess is that it would have a 248 engine. Other options, if you can find them, would be 270 or 302. All are better than a 235; /html/oletrucks/1999-08/msg00548.html (8,954 bytes)
30. Re: [oletrucks] Abrasive suggestions for blaster (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thomasa@halcyon.com>; Date: Sun, 29 Aug 1999 23:38:30 -0700; Strain the sand through a cheap, plastic window screen also available at HD. Tom Allen 51 3800 Tom Allen Seattle, WA oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/1999-08/msg00622.html (9,206 bytes)
31. Re: [oletrucks] Customizing idea (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thomasa@halcyon.com>; Date: Sun, 29 Aug 1999 23:56:27 -0700; I have. The truck I saw many times over a period of years had what appeared to be "Tanker Fenders" from a tank trailer. Not the stock fenders. It looked good, though. The gox had not been tubbed. I w; /html/oletrucks/1999-08/msg00623.html (8,566 bytes)
32. Re: [oletrucks] Frozen pilot bushing (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thomasa@halcyon.com>; Date: Thu, 03 Jun 1999 08:37:03 -0700; Try freezing it with dry ice. Brass has a higher thermal expansion rate than iron so it will shrink faster. You also might try renting a pilot bearing puller, which is a slide hammer affair. It might; /html/oletrucks/1999-06/msg00092.html (8,458 bytes)
33. [oletrucks] Repro patch panels, chrome bits and other parts (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thomasa@halcyon.com>; Date: Wed, 16 Jun 1999 22:20:17 -0700; The big issue I've had with patch panels is that they aren't the same shape, which of course causes a lot of extra work with a hammer and torch. Some are the same gauge and some are lighter gauge. I; /html/oletrucks/1999-06/msg00406.html (8,137 bytes)
34. Re: [oletrucks] Lifter question (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thomasa@halcyon.com>; Date: Sun, 02 May 1999 07:39:40 -0700; Buy new lifters! It's not worth the risk of ruining a new cam (not to mention the labor to change it) if the metals are incompatible. At least some Chev cams were steel and many new billet cams are c; /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00020.html (8,174 bytes)
35. Re: [oletrucks] External Coil Resistor (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thomasa@halcyon.com>; Date: Thu, 06 May 1999 10:17:56 -0700; If you keep the 6V coil you will need a balast resistor between the ign. sw and the coil. If you use a 12V coil, no resistor is needed. The factory 12V systems of 55 and later used a 6V coil and bal; /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00211.html (9,014 bytes)
36. Re: [oletrucks] External Coil Resistor (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thomasa@halcyon.com>; Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 22:28:18 -0700; Hi All: Pardon me if I omitted an important point in my earlier post. Not all coils have the same primary-side reisitance. So check the resistance of the ballast resistor and the coil. A balast resis; /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00265.html (9,215 bytes)
37. Re: [oletrucks] bearing race (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thomasa@halcyon.com>; Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 13:27:54 -0700; If you have an arc welder or know someone who does, weld a bead around the inside of the race. Doesn't have to be good, just don't weld the housing by mistake. The weld will shrink the race and you s; /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00359.html (8,594 bytes)
38. Re: [oletrucks] Clutch Chatter (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thomasa@halcyon.com>; Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 05:02:42 -0700; The clutch disk has a set of springs to absorb tourque pulses from the engine. These springs stand proud of the disk on one side but not the other. The side that stands proud must go into the recess; /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00595.html (8,154 bytes)
39. Re: [oletrucks] Viking sighting! (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thomasa@halcyon.com>; Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 05:04:43 -0700; Big trucks are expensive to work on and to drive. Be prepared! Tom Allen 51 3800 Tom Allen Seattle, WA; /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00596.html (7,608 bytes)
40. Re: [oletrucks] Trans fluid in gas? (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thomasa@halcyon.com>; Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 05:21:22 -0700; I have done this on both gas and diesels and it does work. Much cheaper than snake oil. Don't do this on a car with an oxygen sensor, though. There are detergents in ATF that disolve the varnish and; /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00597.html (8,384 bytes)

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