An opinion can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pot_metal Google search for "What is pot metal?" returned: Definitions of Pot Metal...
If I had access to a 6 volt car battery I'd start by testing the horn using it. If no honk try it on a 12 volt battery. I think running a 6 volt...
It isn't cracked Took the "cracked" part to a local machinist for examination. He says it isn't a crack, but flashing left over from the casting...
Steve: Do the forum a favor by letting us know where you got the ring gear. We are always looking for places to buy parts for our 50+ year old...
You might try checking over on http://oldgmctrucks.infopop.cc/eve Those guys live for GMC six cylinder engines.
Might help if you gave engine type, six or eight cylinders.
I assume that you are referring to the "ballast" resistor between the + lead of the coil and the Ignition lead on the key switch. At least that...
Torus cover, driven torus and driving torus removed last September from a ’55 2nd series GMC Suburban with 248” six cylinder engine. Owner was...
Would that be an English goodly or a metric goodly??
Don't get his hopes up, Ken. It would take a lot to separate Ken's father's 34 from the family.
If you are going Colorado skiing via the Eisenhower tunnel and have a spare half hour make sure to bypass the tunnel and take US highway 6 up over...
Around the corner from Gater's picture. http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/USHS_Shipler&CISOPTR=7620&CISBOX=1&REC=2
http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/USHS_Shipler&CISOPTR=7629&CISOBOX=1&REC=8
Don't know if you'd want to go this way, but there are glass rear fenders available that at 3" wider than stock.
Yes, I have both radial tires and disk brakes. I ran through one set of tapered roller bearings in about two years, repacking them twice....
That part isn't cast. It is fairly thin stamped metal (probably stainless) that is just formed around the balls to keep them in place. Current...
Was doing the yearly repack of the front wheel bearing on my '57 today when I ran across this. I didn't notice any noise. The hub turned...
I bought my '57 GMC in 1990 with 98211 miles on it. Today it turned 198211, so I've driven it 100,000 miles.
Turns out the ring gear is replaceable (I didn't know that) and that all 56-62 270" engines (no matter 10" or 11" clutch) use 2343768: 168 tooth,...
Looks like the speedometer is installed upside down.
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