Radiator Requirements O.K. , well and good ~ just remember to keep a sharp eye on the coolant as it needs regular checking else it'll get...
We Muddle On Through....... Y'know , I worked on one of these fine old trucks , ONCE :rolleyes: .
Fuses & Ratings 6 Volts draws more amperage than 12 volts so you'd want a 10 Ampere maximum if you're running a 12 volt rig . I always...
Off With His Meds ! I just topped up the 'puters oil and adjusted the tappets and Lo ! . it works :p .
Did You Mean : " NICK DANGER THIRD EYE " ? . 'Out of the Fog & into the SMOG......' :D
Modern Tranny Lubes As trannies got rid of the ball bearings , it became common to run engine oils or ATF in them as this made them shift...
Basic Questions So then ; It runs fine but always shows a discharge ? . Y/N Does the battery go dead when you leave it parked ? Y/N TIA ,
Hard Starting After Sitting I can't see it flooding after it sits ~ fuel evaporates fairly quickly these days thanx to all the corn crap in it ....
Buck Teef ! Please to remember : someone has to pick that elusive corn....... :p . As long as it has six in a row to make it go , I don't much...
O.K. , I was asked for part #'s.... From Rock Auto . Com : 261 Camshaft NEW SEALED POWER Part # CS293 Click for more information about...
Cam Up Grade Whatever you do , DO NOT get suckered into buying any ' 3/4 ' or ' race ' cam ! . The 261 cam is a carefully thought out grind...
Goofnutz Etc. My truck seems to have an un repairable loose nut behind the steering wheel.... :rolleyes:
Does it run fine but show discharge on the dashboard ammeter ? . Maybe the ammeter wires are reversed , easy to check by watching the voltage...
Solid Lifters The proof as they say , is in the pudding . Once you try them , you'll never go back . If valve clatter bothers you , you're...
235/261 Cam Yes , it is a slip in fit . The profile was improved for the use in Medium Duty Trucks that would routinely be run at higher RPM's...
Armistice Day We shall never forget . Thank you and Keith , I'm so glad we talked before you went home to Joan , I'll miss you the rest of my...
The Last Drive Nice ; Thanx for posting that . What kinda camera ? . I oughta $ave up for one .
Dormant Starts I assume your trouble is the crappo Foo-Foo ' motor fuel ' you're using , evaporates ? . If so , adding an inexpen$ive...
De - Rusting Bulb Sockets Mix up some Citric Acid Powder and water , soak 'em , brush a bit with an old toothbrush and marvel at how they're...
Bendix I know how to fix it but not where to get the special square springs . Last time we hand carved some fro Teflon blocks , that worked...
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