Gear Oils I always use Synthetic oils as they improve shifting noticeably and reduce wear sharply . So far, I've never seen the bronze...
Atta boy brian ! Never forget that no matter how much you love it , it's still just an old truck, meant to be used , carefully & diligently of...
6 Volt Alternators Consider 5th Avenue Auto Parts... An alternator won't prevent dead batteries , it'll just charge them up faster .
Pumpkins IIRC ; the '67 ~ '72 3/4 ton rigs with automatics will have the better ratios , I know you think they're extinct but they're not ~...
How To Preserve I don't know ~ I'm a Mechanic , not a Body Man . I do know it's possible as I see lots and lots of sealed original paint jobs...
Welcome frank ! I'm sorry to hear you're taking out the better engine but try here for far more help than here :...
Dist. Vacuum Advance Can O.K. , looking in my vintage Standard Ignition catalog it says # VC-24A or maybe VC-150 . Lots of partshaus' carry...
Doesn't Really Matter Robert ; The main thing is you spent time with your son..... :) . My son didn't like fishing but he sure loves...
Best of luck ! . We'll be here .
Diamondback Tire Catalog Clci here to request a printed catalog : http://www.dbtires.com/request_catalog.html Not cheap but worth every...
Apples : A couple things here ; 1. if you don't care , why join a forum ? :confused: . 2. if you don't have any sense of humour , you're...
Flat Spot Is what this is called and yes , often it's the acelerator pump isn't beginning to squirt the *instant* the throttle is opened ....
Looking very good indeed ! . Keep those pix and progress reports coming ! .
Yeek ! Glad it worked out and your forklift doesn't have leaky cylinders..... :eek: .
" Tall " Tires If you peruse the tire catalogs , most of them will have the diameter listed ~ the trick is to get a big diameter without getting...
"Top Cylinder Oilers " Is what these were called , yes , when properly installed and adjusted , they do indeed increase engine life quite a bit .
Route 66 Run This does look like fun but it also looks like mostly Hot Rods and rich folks to me... Maybe I can make it this year , I have...
'S O.K. Ken As we're not sure you actually have a truck anyway... :rolleyes: .
Ranco Valve I think you're correct .
Relax ! ` Go buy a $29 infra red thermometer @ Harbor Freight ~ if your engine is running right , the fan almost never clicks on and certainly...
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