That link wasd for the entire catalog . I am using the original 1949 temp gauge in my 1957 235 , most folks do with no troubles .
Wierd People Are they who think Jimmy's have good looks..... :rolleyes:
Raised Casting Numbers This is from the plant where the engine block was made , it means converyor line # 3 and the other breaks out to 1954 date...
That's The Spirit ! Now just remember and chime in the next time someone has similar difficulties. When these trucks were in productioin they...
NOT ' Stupid ' !! There's a big differenvce between " I don't know / understand this " and " I can't get it " . You use the test light in...
The basic deal is this : each carby is a port to the single intake manifold and what you'd like to do is have both ports passing the same CFM's at...
Life Of Pain I do lots of physical therapy , it doesn't help the pain much but it has certainly made me more flexible , this is a good thing ! ....
Just So And the number Wolf posted is the raised casting number . What we need is the number stamped into the machined flat surface on the...
Duh ! (smacks forehead) That is _so_ obvious now that you mention it.... :eek: :p You'd think a guy who spent years working with JD...
Wheelbase Easiest way is to get a tape measure and helper . measure from hub center to hub center front to rear....
Gear Oil Ask for the tranny oil for an old air cooled Kafer or the differential oil for a Mercedes W-123(yes , I own & love those too , Diesels...
Fresh Fish ! MMMmmm..... looks like good eatin' there :D
Throttle Linkage Wolf ; The picture isn't showing but I know what you're talking about , having worked on a couple of these fine trucks...
235 Upgrade Wolf ; I painted my 49's 235 grey (it was blue when I bought it) when the truck was completely assembled ~ it's easy to do now ,...
No Start O.K. , begin simply : look in the corner of the garage (under the seat , bottom of the glovebox etc.) until you find an old sparkplug...
A LOVELY Jimmy ! I especially like the two toned bit , woulda used less yellow in the green paint but that's a common mistake these days ....
Rochester Carby Floats Are still available from NAPA stores in the " TOMCO " line , the good news is , they're still BRASS ! :) Take a look at...
Nice Truck ! Wolf ; Thanx for the link to your web page , you're doing a good job . Please be aware the engine in trucks was painted grey ,...
Heat Risor O.K. , to properly set it up , unhook the coiled bi-metallic spring and _gently_ rotate the weight , it should twist the shaft and...
Well I'm not sure ; You're having overflowing troubles but have never mentioned a hot running engine so I'm thinking it's either a tiny bit of...
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