RE: Engine Oil Filter You really should run a filter , the folks who naysay them are also the folks who are lazy and don't like the mess of...
RE: leaking Filler Neck Yup ; You need a gasket or get some of the two piece epoxy stuff that's fuel proof and use that , allow to dry fully...
RE: Need Help Identifying '49 GMC P Huh ~ those look familiar , I'll have to ruminate on that . Nice looking truck , sharp looking seat cover...
RE: leaking Filler Neck There isn't any gasket between the hose nipple and the hose , just a good snug fittment and clamps , you could use a skim...
RE: Two Fluid Questions... Crankcas What Tim said ~ get it good and hot and drain the tranny & refill with good 90W or 85W-90 but get that thin...
RE: Engine Oil Pressure Gauge Plumb Yes Mike , that's it ~ I wonder what boob put a bolt in there , should have used a brass pipe plug . The...
Hi Steve ; You're right on track , brakes and tires (12 year old tires are dead no matter how nice they look), I don't see why you'd need...
RE: Need Help Identifying '49 GMC P Hm , that link isn't working right now , I'll have a look to-morrow @ work . -Nate
Tim ; It sound like maybe the new filler hose isn't sealing well ? . if so , maybe you didn't wire brush the neck sufficiently as it must be...
RE: heater core Leak Unless there's a serious problem with the engine overheating a 4 # cap should be fine but you should be able to get that...
RE: heater core Leak Why not just have the core repaired and then run a 4 # cap ? no reason not to... -Nate
If you keep it 6 volts , you'll need an _INVERTER_ to get 12 volts to run a modern radio , I dunno if Radio Shack still sells them , they did for...
RE: rebuilt 235 From what you wrote , I'd go with the 235 , rebuild or overhaul it and it'll be a good engine and much easier , plus get 'er done...
RE: Engine Color The original engine color was grey , a 235 looks good in this too , especially if you strip it whilst the manifolds are off ,...
RE: Exh. leak , and changing manofo Hi Paul ; Yes , there is a definate ' way ' to approach this job , don't touch those broken off studs...
RE: heater core Leak Take the heater apart and drag the core around to several different radiator shops , a good one will be able to solder the...
John ; In Ca. you cannot search the old title like Ed did , go to New Hampshire Title Service (Hemmning's Motor News) opay the price , save the...
Sometimes known as a ' scatter shield ' most tranny shops will have one or a dozen of these kicking 'round the back room if they've been in...
Need good running takeout 235 or 261 engine in So.Cal. , I know you hot rodders throw these old lumps out but I gotta customer's woirk truck that...
O.K. all you hot rodders ~ I need that old engine . car or truck engine no matter , complete runner preferred . The customer is in Long Beach...
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