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381. Re: [oletrucks] 6V radio? or 6V to 12V DC converter? (score: 1): Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 15:44:06 -0400; I had one of those conversions done on my radio where they put a small circuit board that uses the original tuner to tune FM signals and then af is introduced into the final stage. Completely undete; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00292.html (9,288 bytes)
382. Re: [oletrucks] Front Axle Shim - AD Truck (score: 1): Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>; Date: Thu, 15 Apr 1999 19:03:42 -0400; The shims are for alignment, specifically to set the caster. I thought these were usually put in pairs but I suppose a alignment shop might only use one to correct caster on one side. The only way to; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00354.html (8,211 bytes)
383. Re: [oletrucks] engine identification (score: 1): Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 07:58:26 -0400; I will assume the Pastor meant 3835911 which would make it a '53 to '55 235. This would mean it's not the original 216 engine. Letter followed by 2 to 3 numbers just above the starter would indicate; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00362.html (7,612 bytes)
384. Re: [oletrucks] Sand Blaster (score: 1): Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>; Date: Sat, 17 Apr 1999 07:59:45 -0400; I bought a used inexpensive generic pressure blaster and have also used a friends Tip blaster extensively. The Tip comes with a nice dead man shutoff nozzle and I like the fool proof way the tank sea; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00406.html (8,234 bytes)
385. [oletrucks] Rear wheel bearings (score: 1): Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>; Date: Tue, 20 Apr 1999 20:52:33 -0400; I am putting together another rear axle for my 50 project. I had been using a 53 axle with a Task Force meatball installed and the spring pivot rubber bushings replaced with round stock welded solid.; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00500.html (7,196 bytes)
386. Re: [oletrucks] Rear axle swap 57 to 50 (score: 1): Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>; Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 16:03:40 -0400; I'm in the process of doing this to my 50. It fits if you weld on new spring perches with the spring center hole offset 2 inches. The trouble I have now is getting an E-bake cable to fit. Anyone know; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00535.html (7,560 bytes)
387. Re: [oletrucks] 3:55 questions (score: 1): Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>; Date: Fri, 23 Apr 1999 03:29:49 -0400; Since it's advertised that 3.55 gives you an 15% increase in vehicle speed for a given rpm that's exactly how much the speedo will be off. 1.5 MPH for every 10 or 7.5 for 50 MPH. When the speedo says; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00609.html (7,260 bytes)
388. [oletrucks] More Magnetic Stainless Steel (score: 1): Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>; Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 09:48:45 -0400; I just got my "stainless" headlight retainer rings from Chevy Duty and found them to be very magnetic even though the tech person there gave me the feeling that it was dumb of me to ask if they were; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00639.html (7,982 bytes)
389. Re: [oletrucks] More Magnetic Stainless Steel (score: 1): Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>; Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 15:06:36 -0400; Jeff & Moira Street wrote: m> Thanks, Grant 50 3100 oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00651.html (8,766 bytes)
390. Re: [oletrucks] questions on interior parts (score: 1): Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>; Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 10:00:43 -0400; The cardboard pad is called a firewall insulation pad and made in fiberglass and sold by most vendors. It was also made in ABS rubber but last time I checked I was told this type was discontinued for; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00714.html (9,301 bytes)
391. Re: [oletrucks] fuel filters (score: 1): Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>; Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 14:59:04 -0400; I have the glass sediment bowl with the screen that is part of the fuel pump and also have a glass bowl with a pumice type filter just before the carb as you describe. Both do a great job a catching; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00733.html (7,951 bytes)
392. Re: [oletrucks] fuel filters (score: 1): Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>; Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 15:35:15 -0400; I use a soft brush and lacquer thinner, but have only had to clean off rust sediment mainly. Grant 50 3100 oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00805.html (9,267 bytes)
393. Re: [oletrucks] Stereo questions (score: 1): Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>; Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 15:41:46 -0400; Doug, One option I was considering was in the glove box with a remote control. You can buy or make remote repeaters to mount under dash and repeat signal into glove box or under seat. Grant oletrucks; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00806.html (8,244 bytes)
394. Re: [oletrucks] Tire Consensus (score: 1): Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>; Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 16:19:01 -0400; I found the charts at www.firestone-usa.com/products_javanav.htm helpful. Also located Firestone radial 7.00R-15's and 7.50R-16's here which resemble original tires a little more and helps with the a; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00861.html (7,843 bytes)
395. Re: [oletrucks] Different Ratio Rear End?? (score: 1): Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>; Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 21:54:22 -0400; The engine does have some bearing here. A 216 with 3.55 gears may be a little disappointing if you want to haul firewood up side of a hill. I could hardly notice a difference between the 3.90 and 4.1; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00918.html (9,706 bytes)
396. Re: [oletrucks] Different Ratio Rear End?? (score: 1): Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>; Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 14:20:26 -0400; Tom, your task force would be very easy because it had an OD option. You would need the whole trans as they use a different mainshaft for the OD. The OD option used a 4.10 rear but 3.90 works fine. Y; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00933.html (11,373 bytes)
397. Re: [oletrucks] 5 speed trans (score: 1): Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>; Date: Tue, 02 Mar 1999 08:27:30 -0500; I also have a T-5 5 speed. 5th gear is .72 to 1 which with a 3.90 rear gives an effective final ratio of 2.808. Grant 50 3100 oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00053.html (8,001 bytes)
398. Re: [oletrucks] Radiator Mystery (score: 1): Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>; Date: Tue, 02 Mar 1999 14:15:31 -0500; Might want to check that 6 banger to see if it's a 261. Grant 50 3100 oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00068.html (8,670 bytes)
399. Re: [oletrucks] Radiator Mystery (score: 1): Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>; Date: Tue, 02 Mar 1999 16:55:55 -0500; The best way is to check 7 digit casitng #. They look identical except later '57 and on may have a big full flo oil filter with larger hose/pipe fitting running to it. I hear school buses frequently; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00078.html (9,882 bytes)
400. Re: [oletrucks] Vacum reservoir construction (score: 1): Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>; Date: Tue, 02 Mar 1999 21:45:43 -0500; I had give some thought to doing the same before I gave up and bought electric conversion. My thinking was not only would you need a check valve on the vacuum side but also a metering valve on the wi; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00089.html (8,113 bytes)

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