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...
IIRC , the originals used speed nuts and those cute little flatheaded screws . Never easy to install though , I had to fit and install them on...
SWEET Fastback !! Wow , that's a honey :p Fastbacks are a funy body style that goes in and out of fashion , many carmakers have lost $ tooling...
Gear Oil But never , _EVER_ use grease ! . If you have access to STP or Bardahl typ of super thick lubricants , use them as they'll drip less...
Multi - Carby Tuning First you MUST adjust the valves then the points gap / dwell just as originally then finaly adjust the timing to ball on...
Dual Carbys ! NO ! . You *must* use two identical carbys else it'll run very poorly .
" The Truck Shop " ...Is a vintage GM truck parts vendor in Sta Ana , Ca. , it is on Batavia St. They have a nice catalog too .
Throttle Linkage If you go toThe Old Car Manual Project and look in the Master Parts Book , there are illustrations for you there . Also ,...
Proper Battery Cables Glad you tried it , this is one of those very basic things they don't teach and after 50 years , someone has prolly changed...
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