Sounds to me like the electrics are working OK. The lights going off when the starter is mashed means that the starter motor is drawing a bunch...
You never did my test from post #10 above. With the starter bolted in properly please.
When it comes to electrics these guys couldn't find their butts with both hands, a mirror and a flashlight. Just use my sandpaper method to...
One more test I forgot to include above. With the starter mounted in the truck and normal wiring connected … Turn off key Turn on headlights Mash...
Need to clarify a few more things. You refer to a "solenoid". A starter solenoid looks like this: [IMG] Your truck came from the factory...
If you only have 5 volts at the top of the starter post with the ignition on (and NOT mashing the stomp starter) you have a HUGE drop between the...
If I remember correctly, the way we figured out where to set the preload on Bill Brubaker's hydraulics was to measure the total amount of possible...
I'd expect the engine serial number to be longer than that. Here 1955 Chevrolet Specifications is an example of 1955 numbers, including engine...
Get the engine serial number from the machined surface on the block to the rear of the distributer. Can figure engine info from that.
If hydraulic lifters it definitely should not be "Intake .006-.008 exhaust .013-.015. " The zero lash + 1/4 turn may be close or even correct,...
Why are the last 3 rocker arms white? Look like they have powder on them.
You might as well just give the truck to me because finding the original engine will be almost impossible. ;)
Generator, not an alternator, on 58-62 Chevy 6 cylinder engines from the factory.
… and you're now a electrical expert Paul.
Best upgrade I've done to my '52. Altman also makes a kit for 47-51.
Try looking at our host's brake line offerings here: Hoses and lines for classic Chevy trucks and GMC trucks.
...or in central Texas. He's qualified to work on points ignition.
What, no pictures???
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