Routine Service It'll run better . Were it me , I'd check the points dwell then the timing too...
Transmission Installation Guide Pins Good question ! . I just get two extra bolts , about 1" longer , and cut the heads off with a hacksaw...
Diesel Runaway Yep ; Makes a lot of noise doesn't it ? . We'd occasionally have this happen to our 8V-72's when we were still allowed to...
Cylinder Head Service Keep pulling ! they'll come loose eventually . If you pop loose a lifter , stop and get it back in the right hole ! this...
Obtw : " pu " means either you need a bath , or , perhaps a Pick Up Truck :D .
Saginaw Side Loader 3 Speed Yep ; This is a dead simple tranny to overhaul . Flip the 1st. / Reverse slider over to get 50 more years out...
Thank You Russ ; I'd forgotten what GM Vehicle it came off of so now I know where to get it :) . Looks like I'm going to go with the GM...
Those Dang Bolts ! THANK YOU ! . I've not serviced one of these since the 1970's so I didn't recall having this much ' fun ' on a simple...
Hidden AD Radio That's very clever ! :) .
Lug Nuts Yep ; Same a many other GM products too ~ . My new '69 C/10 had American Racing Wagon Wheels with chrome lugs nuts , I headed off...
Th200-4r O.K. , I googled this and spent hours reading and taking notes , I think this is the right way to go , now to find the core as there's...
Stall Speed Thanx , I was figuring about that but would like to know .
Hydraulic Valve Basic Adjust Put each cylinder to TDC & adjust the tappet to zero lash then 1/4 turn more and hold the adjuster whilst you snug...
TH350 Lock Up Thanx ! . I see they offer a lock up torque converter option on their rebuilt TH350 , including the torque converter it's $1,500...
Re : THANX ! I discovered the TH200r4 from a Corvette is a direct bolt in and some even have a four hole rear mount plate so I can use my TH350...
No Worries It's done now , consider using my 60 second engine breakin method and be _sure_ to use Dino based breakin oil , after it has 5,000...
Not To Worry Sexy Shirley is sitting here watching The Telly..... The '49's new owner says he wants to use some GM InLine 6 Banger I've never...
Thank you It's been a really tough go of late , I thought I wasn't going to survive the weekend two weeks ago so it's time to move on . Sadly...
Very Nice ! I see that once again , the DIY'er takes the time to do things right . Few Dolly & Fender Men will take the large amount of time...
Glove Box Lock There's a tiny slotted screw on the back of the lock , remove it and slide the delicate pot metal housing back and off , the lock...
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