RE: GL-5 Synthetic Oil You know Mike , I've never had a problem with that yet , I am told that they fiddled the chemical composition to aleviate...
RE: BBQ Thanx Mike , you do know I was just funnin' ya , right ? :P BTW : thanx for your service ! .
Remember Mike , lubricants have come a long ways in the 56 years since our trucks were built . If it doesn't all leak out too fast , using...
RE: Trucks , Cows & Magnets You're right on track Mike , use a Q-tip swab if you're worried , I'd not run a chaser in there at all as you need...
What Evan said ! it is also _critical_ to plug up all those holes in the cab no matter how small they might be . If you're keeping the 235...
I prefer the tranny to be painted black as it retards rust . If you're painting the drivetrain in situ , go to the .99 CENTS store and buy...
RE: Ball Bearing MYTH [updated:LAST EDITED ON Jul-30-05 AT 08:02 AM (CST)] And why not pray tell ? I don't understand where this urban...
RE: Mystery Part Identified Don'cha just hate it when that happens ? :P Glad you figgered it out , I've been scratching my head trying to...
>In my backyard, lol.I think I have the cushions and a seat >frame.I tried sellin them for bout $25 but no one wanted >them. This would...
The holes will be there , not to worry , I find it simpler to use a drift to punch raised dimples from under the dash then drill in from the...
RE: six to five lug disc brake conv Why not call them and ask ? . I know of a few junkyard 5 lug disc brake conversions that used the original...
Fair enough and I've logged thousands of miles on then to when I was younger -BUT- I have also been there when one popped , tossing a full sized...
This has been covered in excruciating detail if you'll scroll through a few pages , I think the AMC Pacer front clip is the very best way to go ,...
RE: Wierd Rubber Things My head must be out of order as they sure look familiar but won't come to mind ~ why not try posting it over on the...
That's a new one on me ~ the venerable Muncie SM-420 tranny has been working hard for over 50 years with EP90 Hypoid gear oil so I'll keep on...
RE: Trucks , Cows & Magnets Well ; I guess I'm just old or somthin' then . The most amazing part is : a Texan admitted he didn't know...
RE: Caster Shims No ~ those are smaller and made of metal , they look sort of like the wedges you used to hold hammer handles in place but larger...
RE: Crankcase Level OOPS ! my bad , he's right ~ 5 qts. no filter or 6 with filter . -Nate
Yes ~ either get a new (competent) mechanic or take it apart your ownself and fix it , the primary leak will be from the ball and it needs to be...
Take 'em apart and de-rust them then inspect closely for cracks , have them powder coated or re-paint @ home with Rustoleum typ paints ,...
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