Got it! Forget those 3-jaw pullers. This is the one you want, with the crossbolts to keep it from spreading or walking on you. AutoZone "rents"...
A few more minutes on the AutoZone website says I need a "Pitman Arm Puller", rather than the generic 3 jaw pullers. Back to the parts store...
What's the trick for getting the steering arm off of the box? Spent pretty much the entire day running back and forth to the parts store,...
Thanks for the insights, Nate - No worries about the coolant, I hook up and fill the radiator before starting. Had to swap a 235 T'stat outlet...
Tried getting it started today. Turned over smooth. Good oil flow from the rockers. But no fire. I'm not happy with my electrical setup in...
Did someone say Moar pics??? and, it's a 270.
Looking at this 1948 GMC, and I'm a little unsure about harmonic balancers. What's on there now (first pic) has a pulley, with an extended...
From a facebook group I'm in... Bryan Niles May 7 Alright since this is a tech forum I guess I should show something I've learned recently. Don't...
Tearing down my axle to send to Sid for dropping, and found this. Looks like a bearing spun on it at some point, so would like to replace. If...
Found them at our host... even better price than the "sale" link I posted earlier....
Beautiful! How long did it take? Got any before pictures for comparison? Very nice, and thanks for the pictures. :)
Yes, I know disassembly leads to madness... Been getting things torn down. Found out why my truck was always so rattly-squeaky... The bed...
Must be a great feeling. How long until we get pics from the road? Congratulations.
I noticed that Sid offers an option to narrow the axle 1" when it's dropped, to compensate for disc brake kits moving the wheels outboard. Does...
Shocking... For 1/2 Ton AD rears, Rock Auto lists Monroe 33049 or Gabriel 82066. The Monroe extends from 12 5/8" to 21 1/4"; the Gabriel is...
Spark Plugs Not a lot of progress to show this winter, still gathering parts and making plans. Thought I'd share what I learned about spark...
Hey Zig, mind posting up your part numbers? Thanks.
Could you share the bearing number or original intended application for those tapered rollers? Thanks!
Buffalo! I had a real nice chat with the folks at Buffalo Enterprises today. They offer a conversion to the Chevy 4x4 setup that fits your...
Thought this might be a good thread to add onto. Great cutaway views of the Chevy Six begin about 5:45, including an explanation of the old...
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