Steve O, seems to be on the right track to me. It may not be related to the oil change and the over-fill should not cuase your symtoms. At a 140...
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the only damage on the truck.
Yes, Nate I did know that. Heck there's a fellow out here that drags a 51 chevy sedan with a hopped up 216. Once upon a time I had a 50 1/2 ton...
I have seen a few comments abouts high RPM damage on the 216. Just how tight is to tight. My door plate says 85 hp at 3300. I know hp drops...
Evan is right about WD and paint, thats why we apply it into the slot with saturated Q-tip, and it doesn't take much. We paint (boats) before...
Not all of the tools are the same. Mine is made to be pushed. I use WD40 as a lube and it works well at our shop. Spray the WD onto a Q-tip and...
Good info Nate. What gear ratio, does that fit a 3800 rearend. I was thinking a 348 would be nice.
I too have given some thought to replacing the 216 in my '52 3800 (she does run real good). Is there anything good that bolts to the stock tranny.
As to the question, flow or no flow. It looks to me like the heater control valve stops or restricts the flow anyway. Stopping it at some other...
ken, looks like a great site, thanks
does anybody have details of the bed construction for a 52 stake bed. I have looked at a couple of two tons, but they don't seem stock.
hydro There is a factory hydro. Take it to a hot rod shop and have it tweekd.
52 stake bed Tailgater, The frame is flat all the way back. By doubled up I meant that there is a channel inside the regular channel. That runs...
good info Ken, We measured up the wheel base, it is 160 inches. We noticed that the frame is doubled up. The rivits look like they are factory....
pre finish I am a boatwright specilizing in wood boat restoration. We treat all of our wood, new and old, with Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer....
I recently aquired a '52 3600. I am told that she is a factory stake bed. The vin is 6ksh1543. The truck has 17 inch wheels and huge rear brakes....
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