12 Volt Starter , 6 Volt Solenoid The reason you want to put a 12 volt solenoid on is to prevent the 6V solenoid from " slamming " the Bendix...
Thankyou ! Both the diagram and linked post are *very* helpful ! . I didn't take the time to trace the sub harness so I have the pigtail with...
Un Answered Q's Just look in this forum and see my queries , unanswered for the most part and it's all basic knowledge for those who know these...
Just Remember : To check the tightness of the various nuts & bolts EVERY TIME you go to tow anything ! . SAFETY KNOWS NO SEASON ! :eek: .
Thanx ! I've been doing just that and so far I've not figured out how this adjustment is done . The hinges don't seem to have any adjustments...
Sweet truck ! ...Even if it is a V-8 :rolleyes: . I know it's hard to believe but , one upon a time , Hydromatic Equipped trucks were quite...
-Evil Temptress- ! STOP THAT ! :rolleyes: a '57 4400 might well have a 261 in it..... I just bought a third truck and I hardly use my other...
THANX Chris ! I remember them when new :rolleyes: . As it turned out , I drove out to Sun Valley where there's SCADS of these fine trucks in a...
Running & Driving Now '76 Jimmy As it " flew " (the smog Tech's comment) through the emissions test , so I got tags (and supposedly a title) ,...
Farm Fixin' It might have been they used whatever they had at hand or could find...... In my youth we fixed things however we could , lotta...
6 & 12 Volt Starters As it turns out , you can run the 6 volt starter on 12 volts almost forever as they're well made . If you change the...
Yes ! I meant to mention that : he manages to imply speed on the vintage race cars.....
Temp. Gauge Fun I salvage quite a few mechanical temperature gauges , basic 2" InDash ones for LBC's and I always test them by dipping the bulb...
The Right Attitude Is what you're showing here ! :D I always find the best stuff surrounded by mouse holes (hanta v*rus) and black widow...
Lubricants Just so you'll know : WD-40 is a SOLVENT ,not a lubricant so it'll loosen up sticky things and then evaporate over time leaving it dry...
Tank Wiring Well ; The right side gauge's wire is _tan_ as is the bulkhead to switch wire from the gauge head . The switch fits from 1974 ~...
Yes , But ~ No worries , I was just getting that out there in advance . You want one with an automatic tranny , this is why old Campers and...
I Like It ! Good thing I'm far away , broke and have no storage space . It certainly looks like a '57 to me . What engine ? (V-8 or InLine...
Flea-Bay Manual Seller Here's his seller ID : http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback&myWorld=true&userid=%28loveit%29 I don't...
Feh ~ You must be some kinda noob ~ I don't see any rust , grease , mud not dents on that old truck :rolleyes: :p My '49's tow hitch is...
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