I'm running a fairly stock 250 in my '63 c-20, with the original granny low 4 speed. With the 5.13 rearend I have plently of power at low speeds....
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i have a 1960, C-60, two dump truck with a 5 yard dump box on it. The hydraulics work great and the bed is not rusted out. It has a 261 engine,...
RE: wanted experts on 1 ton trucks What suspension parts are you needing? I have had pretty good luck finding parts for my '63 C-20 at the local...
Have you checked the fuel lines? Old fuel lines frequently pinch off due to corrosion and build up.
wizdog, If you ever figure out the timing, let me know, I've got the same problem. I've got a '63 c-20, that originally had a 230. Somewhere...
Ok guys, its 3 in the morning and I just got home, and I'm thinking while winding down. Lately I have had the "new truck" fever. I picked a...
Is it just leaking where the line screws onto the guage? Unscrew the line, put on a little teflon tape (plumbing section at home depot) and put...
big dog, OUCH!! Most one piece shafts slip into the transmission. You have to have a slip somewhere to make up for suspension travel. Are you...
RE: brake drums for '59 Chevy I've got a '58 one ton rolling chassis, that still has the rear end under it, hub to hub, including the 18" wheels....
RE: What's this Bob, Sorry, Haven't checked the forum in a couple of days. You should be able to take a big pair of channel lock pliers, push...
RE: What's this Is reverse to the left and down? Most likely you have a Muncie 420. This was the Chevy and GMC 4 speed from 1947 (approx) to...
I used an early 70's blazer tank (plastic)on my '63, which CD sells. I got mine from a local supplier. It fits perfectly with no modification....
RE: Parts WANTED for a 51 GMC Dallas, I am refering to the front half of the front u joint (yoke). The yoke on those military 420's is a little...
RE: Parts WANTED for a 51 GMC Dallas, I can help you with the 420 transmission, or at least a source for one. Try Steve Akers at...
Have you put a timing light on it? Still could be firing a little off. Do you possibly have a valve sticking? If an intake valve is sticking...
My '60 2-ton dump truck is just sitting. It is usable but needs a drag link replaced. My brother used it last to haul about 5 loads (6-7 tons...
John, I had the same problem on my '63 3/4 ton. I had to build a bracket and weld it to the frame mounted part of the cab mount, and then use...
brakes are made to work better in forward than reverse, so the forward rotation may be causing them to set. Try a little heat or spraying WD 40...
I am looking at my '63 shop manual. The 230 block (which by the way is virtually the same as a later model 250) has the fuel pump located close...
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