Probably because of the superior lubrication and machining of the GMC engine.;)
The larger wire may ALLOW the starter to use more current, but it certainly won't cause it to.
In 21 years of daily driving I've never needed it, but I do have a spare. It's in the garage. I'd throw it in the back for a road trip.
The outside air would probably be 90+ degrees and 90 percent humidity. My un-insulated leaky cab with really dark purple paint works like a...
Then the question becomes do we want to drive 200+ miles one way in a noisy, dark colored, no insulation '57 GMC with A/C that won't hold the cab...
Nate would be embarrassed to drive one that purdy.
Road trip??
SM420s are real popular with the rock-crawling enthusiasts. I believe that 1st gear is NOT synchronized. Parts, history and maintenance tips are...
By the way Ken, your inspection sticker has been expired for over a year. It was probably still valid the last time you had your '50 on the road.;)
Not sure if they were both offered on Chevy rucks, but same year GMC 1/2 ton trucks came with 6.70x15 or 6.50x16.
Ken: Be sure to post the NAPA part number for the starter you purchased in case others here need it. I believe your engine is a mid-50s 235....
Its alive!!!!! I'm man enough to admit it when I am wrong. Ken's 50 is real AND can move under its own power. It can even leave his...
Long downhill with a tailwind.
My guess is that someone paid a restoration company to do the work, ran out of money before it was finished and sold it at a loss (or placed it on...
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