Clutch Pilot Bearing Yes , Vokler , you can , dismount the clutch first . If you can find a MACHINE SHOP WITH SOME SINTERED BRASS , THEY CAN...
Last thought : take the brake drums off and toss 'em in the 'Burb , have the local brake shop measure them to see if one is maybe significantly...
Yes ! It sounds to me like you've got the skills.... This way it'll be easier and simple to maintain ~ I see far too many old Kustoms in the...
AD Across The Pond Neil ; DON'T DO IT !! the Cuban guy tried it twice and the damned Coast Gaurd machine gunned him.... :eek: Sank a...
Last Word On Seals Is that GM tends to have better quality seals than most aftermarket manufactureres.... I don't know whay this is but it IS...
Greg : NOW is the time to center the steering box ! DO NOT assume it was done correctly when the truck was new , nor that it's never been apart...
Pretty Cool ! I thought you were asking about the real history of GM's ' Advanced Design ' trucks , it goes something like this : June 1947...
Nonono !! Those are NOT ' scrap ' ! :eek: Those brake parts fit all the way up to the 1967 Model year and are beginning to be hard to find...
You're Almost There ! Good deal Bill ; Often the ground strap can be positioned to reach from the nagative battery post to the tranny , do...
What Bill Said ! And remember to fill it slowly wile it's running , stop when it reaches the " add " mark on the dipstick and go drive it for at...
Ash : DO THIS ! You'll need to make up a box for the sash to lower into , be sure the drain tube is at least 3/4" so it won't clog with debris...
Please look up my old post on correct tire size , it's *perfect* Modern radial LT tires work great on your old 16" rims , not to worry .
Too late ! Everything I would have said , has allready been said.... :o Remove both drums and eyeball the whole mess , if the longer lining...
Final Drive Ratios Sounds good to me Evan ! . Are those Buick values with single or dual carbys ? (for those who don't know , Buick had dual...
Not To Worry ! Robert : Just get some 1/4" angle iron and cut a few lengths , weld then to the unbderside of the floor . Failure to do this...
Firewall Battery Box Is totally and completely in the way of ALL service you might want to do later on..... especially on InLine engines :mad:...
Welding Cast iron Yep ; There's a definate art to welding Cast Iron so it stays welded and doesn't crack shortly :( Sadly , this art is...
Plans Well ; It's for a true split manifold , the one that reduces fuel economy and driveability whilst increasing the noise level ~ Plus...
Cheaper From : Any Hot Rodder as they usually throw this part away..... There's plenty of them on this board , write some letters and ask ~ .
Cab Installation It's been a long time since I dismounted a cab (1976) but I do recall that removing the steering gear complete (DO NOT take it...
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