Shop has been SUPER busy since the start of the virus thing. I think boredom got people back onto long dormant projects and as ones discovered...
Our scrap pile now even has several sbc V8's. The circle track guys snap up the 350's but the 305's, 307's, and even a 265 are sitting out in the...
Even quicker way to check clutch release is to jack up one rear wheel, put in gear, have someone hold clutch pedal down, turn rear wheel. Wheel...
If all works fine when not running IT IS THE CLUTCH!!!!! The ONLY difference in the equation between running and not running is the clutch. If...
Forget all the above. My brain slips into neutral sometimes and forgets past lessons. GM did all the work for you---just get a 3/4T set up which...
Lots of machining to convert a torque tube trans to accept an open drive shaft. Would be easier to put the entire 54 tube set up onto the 55.1 but...
Why mess with a cross shaft to try to connect cave man brakes to space age open rear end when making the whole set up modern is so cheap, easy,...
I figured as much but what threw me is that solar/wind power home units can put excess back into the line making the meter run backward.
I have a 6kw and a 7.5kw generator. Can I combine them in some way to have 13.5kw available? Neither can handle shop demand during outage.
Forgot about the stomp starter link; been many years since an AD or TF truck has left the shop with anything but an LS. Did have a 56 GMC owner...
Remove either cable from batter to prevent sparking. Remove battery cable and smaller wire from starter---takes 5/8 wrench if original. Remove two...
No information so I'm going to GUESS it has a 216 or 235 engine with a stomp starter. ALL (as in EVERYTHING) this needs is a positive battery...
Andy, Bill Hanlon is the resident guru on electrical subjects. Probably the easiest would be to put a relay (30 or ? amps) between the head light...
Nice truck. If it runs good and doesn't ping on regular gas it's got the right pistons and heads combo.
Andy, it has been years since a project left the shop with a generator on it but a couple of $.02 cents of suggestions. First do a search on...
What bolts exactly are you asking about? If the ones holding the pivot arms to the hood they are shoulder bolts with a 5/16 fine thread stud and a...
Do a search for "refillable aerosol spray can" and you can put any color paint in it you need. A bit pricey ($50??) but does away with guessing...
Our host has an interior paint for AD's they call "champagne", part #31-014. Some of the older trucks had what was called "Taupe". We make...
I clean the steel pedal operating room clean and scuff the rubber on the pad. Then coat with windshield urethane rubber sealant and the pads are...
It is a 10 bolt rear end with the 8.5 inch ring gear, most likely from the 70's. If the spring saddles are welded to the bottom of the axle tubes...
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