!! FREE ?! that's my favorite word! I must have missed the ad as I always try to hook up folks with unwanted running gear as most Hot Rodders...
Oops ! I neglected to mention : You must ensure the brake pedal retracts all the way back and hits the underside of the toeboard with a thump...
Not Sure ..If I've done it recently enough to be of much help here Andy . To release the axles you must remove the pumpkin's derby cover and...
Determing The Correct Ignition Coil : O.K. , you of course asked this question when I'm off duty and miles away from my parts books.......
Determining GMC Engine O.K. , look under the hood , at the _right_ side of the engine , behind the distributor and slightly below , there's a...
Soft Brake Pedal Means one of two things : Air in the hydraulic system -OR- the brake shoes are not correctly adjusted/ bedded in ....
From The Junkyard Guy : What we always did was to measure the distance from the brake backing plate side to side and find one that was within...
Tech Tips I've written quite a few over the years but I dunno how to save 'em , they're in the archives , perhaps the most popular one is how to...
Thank You ! You alls have helped me greatly over the years and I really apreciate it . Yes , if you can lay hands on one I'd apreciate it ....
Jeeeezzzeeee....... You let others drive your truck ?! :eek: I guess I've really gotta work on my trust issues :rolleyes: hard to do after...
Ring Gear Repair O.K. , depending on where you live , you may just need a $10.00 flywheel off any old junker 6 volt engine (you'll have to count...
Welcome Noob ! Good deal , I assume the leak is behind the generator ? that happens a lot and is why you ust use coolant , not plain water ....
Something that has a similar wheelbase . Take your tape measure to the junkyard and begin checking newer truck chassis that have IFS untill you...
Brake " T " Yep , they all have that , and another one too further downstream .
Wish me luck fellas ! :) My U-joint has been groaning for 5 ~ 10 years now , I know it's just waiting to do me dirt in a horrible place...
Coil Fun Have you disconnected the leads to the coil amd measured the ohms across the two little terminals ? . A hot coil is usually bad ,...
WELCOME , Noob ! Larry ; THANK YOU for including your kids in this project ! . By a factory shop manual and the correct owner's manual too...
Tuneup You must be more specific about ' not running right ' ~ stalls , idles rough , chugs when you try to accellerate ? backfires through the...
Deep Cleaning How did it go ? . since it attacks paint , rubber , plastic and ME , I don't use oven cleaner , I use plain old Engine Bright...
Nice Work That looks O.K. but I prefer the stainless divider . John-John , the Diesel Mechanic / Hot Rodder in my shop who has a custom '49 3100...
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