RE: [old-chevy-truck] 216 complete engine wieght

2007-10-09 Thread Jeff Pohlar
According to a couple of sources, a complete 216 weighs in at about 650 lbs with flywheel, clutch, and bell housing. The granny four speed weighs a little over 100 lbs. The 700R4 probably weighs 90 lbs. Jeff -Original Message- From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL

[old-chevy-truck] New Oils

2007-10-08 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Remarkably, as happens every so often, two different groups discussing the same subject. I forwarded this entry from the napco group. I'll add what someone said while responding to this; Most of the new synthetics do not have the ZDDP additive. Jeff -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

RE: [old-chevy-truck] interesting facts and a question

2007-10-05 Thread Jeff Pohlar
The engine designers make minor differences in cam design (profile), timing advance, and carb tuning to fit each application that the engine is destined. The engine designers don't just develop the most hp they can and then use it in everthing because it doesn't work best that way. One fairly

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Harmonic balancer

2007-10-04 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Roy, they are typically a moderate press fit but corrosion etc has probably got it stuck. The proper puller will grab the balancer with the threaded bolt holes in the hub for that purpose. Pulling by the outer ring will likely damage the balancer. Check to make sure someone hasn't drilled and

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Enclosed Car Hauler

2007-10-01 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Ken, I pretty much agree with the others so far. One additional thought, just make sure that the trailer brakes are working correctly or you will have a problem stopping it. Jeff in Clermont, FL [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To

RE: [old-chevy-truck] one of the more ridiculous auctions ive seen

2007-09-23 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Not so fast Mark, I had to look close to see if that was a hacked up Panel but it appears to me that is an early Canopy Express? Can anyone confirm it. Jeff [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an email (with no subject,

RE: [old-chevy-truck] The fuel pressure saga

2007-09-09 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Roy, I agree that under the right (or wrong) circumstances, more fuel pressure than necessary can cause a rich condition by simply overiding the needle/seat and thereby overfilling the float bowl which will upset the carb towards rich. I think I already mentioned earlier in this thread that I

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: 53 caddy

2007-09-07 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Wow, 16 tons. Isn't that about what the real one weighs?? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an email (with no subject, no body, just the email), to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the

RE: [old-chevy-truck] removing 1-ton 8-bolt front brake drum

2007-09-07 Thread Jeff Pohlar
I can't say for sure about a 48 one ton model, but the later model (like my 53) drum will not come off until you remove the entire hub from the spindle. My drum is bolted to the inner side of the hub so the wheel bearings etc must be removed first and then you slide the whole assy off. Does the 48

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Fuel pressure

2007-09-04 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Well, the toilet won' t blow up but the fill valve may begin to leak until the tank overfills. Just as in a carb, the fill valve (needle/seat assy in the carb) is the only thing under pressure, the tank (fuel bowl in a carb) is just merely a vessel full of liquid. Again, fuel pressure and flow

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Signal Lights

2007-09-04 Thread Jeff Pohlar
If there was no separate ground wire for the T/S unit then yes the unit will need to be grounded for the light to work. A 12V bulb in the unit may be too dim to see especially if its flashing fast. Jeff in Clermont, FL 53 3800 Chev [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Gas Tank Sealants

2007-09-02 Thread Jeff Pohlar
I used POR15 products on the fuel tank. I followed the directions very carefully and its been fine for the last 5 years. The last time I cut the inline fuel filter open, it was clean. No rust and no sealer in it. Jeff in Clermont, FL 53 3800 Chev [Non-text portions of this message have been

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Fuel pressure

2007-09-02 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Examining the spark plugs is the best way to read combustion conditions. The tailpipe soot just isn't a good indicator. Its unlikely that your fuel pump is providing any more than 5 psi in the first place. Lowering the fuel pressure is only a remedy to help prevent the fuel pressure overriding the

RE: [old-chevy-truck] 235 Oil Filter kit or adaptor...

2007-08-25 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Charlie, the original style bypass oil filter is a very fine filter as opposed to most spin on styles which are designed for full flow filtering. The filter media in the full flow spin on is more course since it must handle the entire oil flow coming from the oil pump going to the engine. The

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Push Rod Markings?

2007-08-07 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Luke, the small dead end holes in the old pushrod is designed to trap a small amount of oil thereby helping lubrication. The aftermarket ones probably just don't have one and it'll likely be just fine without it. Jeff in Clermont, FL 53 3800 Chev [Non-text portions of this message have been

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Wierd Engine Question

2007-08-03 Thread Jeff Pohlar
. Evidently that rag came out and oil spilled from the T down the back of the block and out the bell housing cover. I removed the cover and found no evidence of anything unusual in that area. Hope to crank the old girl up sometime next week! Thx again Ken Jeff Pohlar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Wierd Engine Question

2007-08-02 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Ken, thats probably not a good sign of things to come. There is nothing back there that should have allowed oil out of the crankcase while being tilted. Best you could hope for is that there was some latent oil laying somewhere and you disturbed it while tilting. Second best hopeful is that it ran

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Electronic Distributor Question

2007-07-28 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Sounds like a nice find Dennis. Distributors originally designed for the race track had no real need for a load sensing vacuum advance since the engine was under full load all the time anyway. Under those conditions, centrifugal advance is all that is needed. Unfortunately, engines perform better

[old-chevy-truck] high rpms revisited briefy

2007-07-28 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Todays unilite distributor post reminded me about our recent high rpm stovebolt discussion that borderlined an argument on the subject. I've been overdue to stress to the group that I certainly wasn't recommending unnecessarily running these old engines around at 3000+ rpms. My viewpoint was

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Rochester 'B' Series Air Horn leak

2007-07-14 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Steve, the Carter replacement on the 235 is the 2100S and apparently the 2101S. Not sure what the diff is between the two and also not sure if there are others also. Keep in mind that there will be certain differences depending on the year of the donor vehicle, whether it came off of a car or

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Rochester carb leak

2007-07-12 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Janice, the Rochester B warps due mostly from previous overtightening of the air horn (top) of the carb to the bowl body. I'm sure the general design of too few screws around the top and the endless hot/cold cycles inherent during its life are of no help either. There are several carbs out there

[old-chevy-truck] one ton dan DRIVE LINE QUESTION

2007-07-10 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Your 47 one ton AD will have the HO72 rear end and most likely has the 5.13 ratio. The only other ratio available for that rear axle is the 4.56 used in some of the three quarter ton trucks and others thruout the run up until 1972. Finding a good used one (4.56 center chunk) is challenging and

RE: [old-chevy-truck] one ton dan DRIVE LINE QUESTION

2007-07-10 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Steve, very well put. I wanted to go into that but couldn't muster up the brain power in the middle of the night. So, I'm glad you did. The rear gears, tire size, vehicle weight (and wind resistance), and horsepower are all an effort in compromise to get the best overall performance for any

[old-chevy-truck] update on trailer Hitch and towing w/216

2007-07-09 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Hey Roy, I'm interested to hear how your towing experience goes with your 216. Just for comparison purposes, (IOW, I'm not bragging), I towed an overbuilt gooseneck trailer that wieghs in at 5K by itself from Orlando to Atlanta via interstate then back with a 3000 lb Ford Econoline van on it. My

RE: [old-chevy-truck] update on trailer Hitch and towing w/216

2007-07-09 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Although I don't have a tachometer in the truck, rpm calculations with my 34 tall tires (stock 7.00-18) and the 5.13 rear gears come to 3040 rpm at 60 mph. Mine seems to cruise fine at that speed. I can make 65 mph as long as there no headwind or ascent. Jeff in Clermont, FL 53 3800 Chev

RE: [old-chevy-truck] RUSTY RIMS - WHAT TO DO

2007-07-09 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Charlie, it sounds like you are answering your own question whether or not they are candidates for restoration. Have you considered replacement with suppliers like Wheel Vintiques? They may have exact replacements for your application. Rusted/pitted wheels will never be 100 percent no matter how

RE: [old-chevy-truck] 3/4t-1t disc brake conversion

2007-06-20 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Yeah Mark, my 53 dually has 12 x 2 inch front brakes with an adapter to space the dually wheel out. Jeff [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an email (with no subject, no body, just the email), to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [old-chevy-truck] 3/4t-1t disc brake conversion

2007-06-20 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Steve, the large spacer/adapter bolts to the front wheel bearing hub only and serves to space the dually style wheel out whereas a 3/4 or one ton with single rear wheels does not use the spacer in the front position. In that case, the wheel itself mounts directly to the bearing hub. The adapter is

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: 1-ton rear brake drums

2007-06-20 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Bill(s), thanks for the part number info. I didn't have it. BTW, the drums I swapped to my 53 came from my 57 forward control chassis with the alum Grumman van body. I'll keep a search for them. If anybody happens to run across a new set (or one), I'd sure appreciate a heads up on it. Jeff in

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: 1-ton rear brake drums

2007-06-20 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Bill(s) and others, what are you using for reference to part numbers for the one ton etc. trucks? Factory parts manuals, reprints, CD's? BTW, a quick search for that part number turned up one NOS drum on consignment with Collectors Auto Supply aka nosgm.com for $350.00. Thankfully, I don't

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Fan Shimming

2007-06-18 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Well, again its not absolutely conclusive but considering that your symptoms appear to be caused by an air flow problem while the truck is still, I think you are now on the right track. The original fan does not have much pitch to begin with and I don't think that the cooling system could stand

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Trouble Shooting Overheating

2007-06-15 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Well Tom, the problem appears obvious. Hopefully its that simple. It appears that air flow thru the rad is not sufficient while stopped. If that is so, then setting a small shop fan or similar in front of the truck to increase air flow thru the rad during the symptoms should verify the problem.

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Trouble Shooting Overheating

2007-06-12 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Tom, diagnosing cooling system symptoms can be difficult sometimes. Purchasing or borrowing an infrared point and shoot thermometer can simplify the diagnosis greatly. You can instantly check thermostat opening temp by shooting the thermostat housing. Then you can easily check the radiators

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Engine #s one last time

2007-06-08 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Unfortunately, there is no definitive answer to the casting number location. The numbers were placed in different spots throughout the stovebolt run. It seems to me that the most common location is on the right side (passenger) of the engine block down near the oil pan mounting rail. My 216's # is

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Engine No.

2007-06-07 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Dalton, the first three digits of the GMC sixes identify the CID. You've got a 302 on your hands. Jeff in Clermont, FL [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an email (with no subject, no body, just the email), to: [EMAIL

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Catastrophic Failure - update

2007-06-05 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Its likely that the rod has found its way thru the cylinder wall somewhere. The bolt that you found is probably the pinch bolt that holds the pin in the connecting rod. Jeff [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an email

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Catastrophic Failure

2007-06-02 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Ken, that doesn't sound good. From your description of no undesirable symptoms until the noise was heard, it sounds as if something internal came loose and knocked a hole in a water jacket. If that is the case and you stopped the engine almost immediately, the coolant may not yet had a chance to

RE: [old-chevy-truck] HELP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Our 49 has 15/16 Lugs; and we can't find the right wrench

2007-05-26 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Don, I have to agree with Garys response. Even if you do get the wheels off, you really haven't accomplished much. I have had some success by leaving the wheels on and just removing the axle and then backing out the hub bearing adjusting nuts (leaving the bearings inside the hub to help keep

RE: [old-chevy-truck] wiper motors

2007-05-26 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Mike, I don't know your cash situation but sending the unit to the wiper man (Ficken Wiper Service) is money well spent for rebuilding your vacuum wiper motor. Also, for the wiper motor to work properly, the engine must be producing good vacuum and you really should have the dual action fuel pump

RE: [old-chevy-truck] weight of 216

2007-05-23 Thread Jeff Pohlar
My info tells me that the 216 weighs in at a hefty 630 lbs. It doesn't specify whether or not that is with or without the flywheel and/or bellhousing. The 4 speed transmission aint light either. I'd say its around 150 lbs. Jeff in Clermont, FL 53 3800 Chev [Non-text portions of this message

RE: [old-chevy-truck] four wheel drive

2007-05-23 Thread Jeff Pohlar
widucl, check out the Napco site. There were a few Chevs (but mostly GMC) converted to 4wd prior to 55. They were not factory 4x4's. Converted afterwards by NAPCO. My understanding is that the half tons were not converted until after the enclosed driveshaft was discontinued. I'm certainly not the

[old-chevy-truck] was new wheels/tires for my camper, now one ton lug nuts

2007-05-19 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Mark, did you try to explain to them that the flat nuts are OE? Speaking of the flat style wheel nuts that come on the one ton dually...does your truck (or anybody elses for that matter) use the heavy nut with slits in each flat? 1/2 x 20 thread but require a 7/8 socket. The wheel nuts on my

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Carter YF

2007-05-18 Thread Jeff Pohlar
From my notes, the 2100S and/or the 2101S Carter YF are the direct replacements. You'd be wise to double check me on this because I didn't put down how or where I got that info but I'm pretty sure about it. I'm not clear what the differences between the two are. Maybe someone else on the list can

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Off Topic: Need an El Camino Part

2007-05-13 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Might check with NPD. National Parts Depot. http://www.npdlink.com/ Seems to me that we used to be able to see and access the personal email addys when we replied to a post? I haven't seen that in awhile. Did that change permanately? Jeff in Clermont, FL 53 3800 Chev [Non-text portions of

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: I NEED A BRAKE MASTERMIND

2007-05-12 Thread Jeff Pohlar
I completely agree with Bill. If the shoes are not close to the drum, the excessive pedal travel is just merely pushing all the shoes thru thin air. You won't get a firm pedal until ALL the shoes hit the drums. In cases like this (if in fact the shoes are not properly adjusted), the reason the

RE: [old-chevy-truck] 1942 Chev Lend Lease Army Truck. Need 38-7 ring gear pinion

2007-04-30 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Try www.memphisequipment.com or Randy's at www.ringpinion.com . Randy's doesn't show a set on the website but sometimes they have things in stock that aren't shown. If nothing else, maybe either could steer you in the right direction. Good luck in your search. I'm actually keeping my eyes open

RE: [old-chevy-truck] BillyBob Update - Yeehaw Junction Roadtrip

2007-04-23 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Careful Larry, don't let out too many of our great Florida secrets and hot spots. You know what I mean, what happens in Yeehaw, stays in Yeehaw. Here's hoping your next Yeehaw summit doubles in size. Jeff in Clermont, FL [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole Chevy and GMC

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Weights and measures

2007-04-17 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Roy, I can't answer why there is a difference of 30 lbs between the two trucks. It may have something to do with weight distrubition under the most ideal conditions. IOW, if a payload is placed in the most ideal position on the 3103 then it may be able to safely handle 30 more pounds than the 3104

[old-chevy-truck] crankshaft PN

2007-04-08 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Anybody out there able to look up crankshaft PN 3660473 and verify that it is an early 235 Chev. Thanks, Jeff [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an email (with no subject, no body, just the email), to: [EMAIL

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: crankshaft PN

2007-04-08 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Thanks Bill, and thanks especially for the casting number because that gives me the ability to look up what I really want to know about that crankshaft on eBay. I've been keeping my eyes out for an early splasher 235 crankshaft for a long time now and heck, maybe I'll just buy me a brand new

RE: [old-chevy-truck] A little tune-up help please.

2007-04-05 Thread Jeff Pohlar
I sounds to me like the choke is not actually closing. It is most likely not spark related if adding fuel (ether) get the engine started. Jeff [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an email (with no subject, no body, just

RE: [old-chevy-truck] I swear he tried to break it

2007-03-26 Thread Jeff Pohlar
I once carried two pallets of sod totaling slightly over 7000 lbs on my flat bed 3800. I also had a boat comment since the truck steered like a large boat. At about 40 mph, slight adjustments at the steering wheel seemed to take two or three seconds to take effect, right after a noticeable wieght

RE: [old-chevy-truck] turn signal flashers

2007-02-04 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Janice, technically, the difference is that the extra terminal on the three termimal flasher is alternately flashing opposite of the other. One terminal is always Batt + (switched usually), the two others are alternating normally on and normally off. The feature can be utilized for whatever want.

RE: [old-chevy-truck] turn signal flashers

2007-02-04 Thread Jeff Pohlar
to look up a wiring diagram to jog my memory. -Original Message- From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jeff Pohlar Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 12:02 AM To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [old-chevy-truck] turn signal flashers

RE: [old-chevy-truck] 261 bypass hose?

2007-02-03 Thread Jeff Pohlar
I did similar to what Bill said on one of my special projects. Carquest had universal hoses that came with molded 90 degree bends. Jeff in Clermont, FL [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an email (with no subject, no

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: engine casting number

2007-01-31 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Janice, the engine casting number is not always in the same place on all of the stovebolts. Most are on the right side (pass side) under some gunk somewhere. It is a raised number that is actually cast into the block as opposed to being stamped into the block like the engine serial number on the

RE: [old-chevy-truck] heater question

2007-01-15 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Shoot Mike, don't apologize for being picky. I still get a kick when I see some insignificant finicky pin still in place in someone's 50 year old engine compartment (or wherever). For some stupid reason, it amazes me to think that after numerous engine/transmission changes and fifty different

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: SpyWare

2007-01-10 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Nate, if unplugging the 'puter doesn't work for you, take that bugger out into the shop and hook it up to the old buzz box. Don't be scared, turn it up to about 140. Maybe that'll jump start it. If it still doesn't work, at least then you'll know why and you'll feel really good afterwards. Jeff

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Brake Bleeding Woes

2007-01-02 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Ken, I agree with Bill that sometimes there is an odd bleeding incident that defies a logical explanation but on the other hand it ain't rocket science either. I also agree that slow constant pressure while bleeding is preferable to any rapid hard strokes. I'm thinking that air is entering your

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Chevy II Engines

2007-01-02 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Well kinda. The 153 cid inline 4 had the same bore as the 283 but the stroke of a 327. They all shared the same bearings and so forth. The similar 151 cid inline 4 built later on shared the same bore and stroke as Chevys 302 race ready Camaro Z28 engine. However, Pontiac cut a 389 V-8 in half

[old-chevy-truck] custom emer brake cables

2006-12-21 Thread Jeff Pohlar
I can't seem to remember who makes one off emer brake cables. Didn't we discuss this topic? Anybody got any suggestions on who to contact? Jeff in Clermont, FL [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an email (with no

RE: [old-chevy-truck] engine i.d.

2006-12-12 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Jerry, I'd could be more help if you could supply the engine casting number. Usually also on the right side of the engine (but not in all cases). Raised numbers cast into the block. Usually starts with a 38 or 37 depending on what it is. We are talking about a stovebolt six, correct? Jeff

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Tool question

2006-12-06 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Roy, using a cheater won't change the accurancy. Just don't use that torque wrench to take the nuts off, with or without a cheater. Gary is right, pull out a torch and cut them. They are not designed to be reused anyway. They are made out of soft material and often break and/or the threads won't

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Simple way to know if genny or regulator is bad?

2006-12-04 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Ha Ha Ha, I used to know but apparently I have forgotten. I can't seem to fix my own generatin' problems. One quick way is to full field the gen by taking the regulator out of the system. Disconnect the small field wire at the gen. Ground the field terminal of the gen with a jumper wire and run

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Generator No Charge

2006-12-04 Thread Jeff Pohlar
with you. Let me know if it floats. . . Janice Jeff Pohlar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Motoring the generator is the first thing Steve the rebuilder does when I bring the gen back to him. The gen does motor on the bench but when you spin it up fully fielded it only produces about 3 to 4 amps

RE: [old-chevy-truck] question on headlight wiring

2006-12-04 Thread Jeff Pohlar
John, if you don't feel like running a wire thru a newly drilled hole maybe you could keep a good looking installation by still drilling a hole thru the receptacle but installing a grounding stud or bolt in the hole instead. Ground the bulb to the stud on the inside of the receptacle and then run

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Oil Bath vs KN

2006-12-04 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Although I don't have any real proof, I agree with Steve Leys theory ( I guess its your theory) that the filtration is probably least when the paper filter is new. On the fuel filtration side, I just serviced a diesel tractor that had symptons of running out of fuel. I pulled the primary fuel

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Generator No Charge

2006-12-04 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Ferguson tractor [ Delco] failed 2 rebuilt generators in 3 years [made in Brazil] , before I changed the system. Good luck Lee Prosser WA - Original Message - From: Jeff Pohlar To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 4:32 AM Subject: *Possible SPAM* RE

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Generator No Charge

2006-12-03 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Motoring the generator is the first thing Steve the rebuilder does when I bring the gen back to him. The gen does motor on the bench but when you spin it up fully fielded it only produces about 3 to 4 amps of current. There is obviously something wrong inside the generator itself. Some

RE: [old-chevy-truck] RE: 6v Controversy

2006-12-02 Thread Jeff Pohlar
I thought about that too but considering that apparently all new components are off shore imports, its likely I'll get the same thing I've got here. My gen rebuilder is no newbie to this business. He's a well established rebuilder in this area and has been around since when this landscape was

RE: [old-chevy-truck] RE: 6v Controversy

2006-12-01 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Hey Steve and Nate and all others who have been following the 6V saga. I consider myself pretty intellegent about these charging matters with generators and regulators and such. The local gen/alt/starter rebuilder that I routinely use in my ag/construction equipment repair business as well as

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Help! Annoying Problem!

2006-12-01 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Hey Deve, glad to see you still around. I see Ken beat me to it. My 216 has one metal tab spot welded to the vertical carb linkage rod like you describe. Another tab is secured to the oil pan rail with one of the oil pan screws. Just a flat slightly curved metal tab mounted almost directly

RE: [old-chevy-truck] RE: 6v Controversy

2006-12-01 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Full fielding the gen on the truck isolates the regulator out of the system. Also, the generator fails to charge on the test bench, again. No regulator or truck involved in that test. Jeff -Original Message- From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of

RE: [old-chevy-truck] OT (IH old iron)

2006-11-18 Thread Jeff Pohlar
This particular engine has last seen duty pumping irrigation water in a tangerine grove here in Central Florida. It appears to be a purpose built power unit by IH. It is fitted with a propane only carburetor which is common down here on the few non-diesel power units. It is still located here in

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Engine Identification

2006-11-12 Thread Jeff Pohlar
The block casting number is not located in any one particular place on all these stovebolts. Its been my experience so far though that the number is always located on the sides of the block. Sometimes large and sometimes smaller digits. It has a bad habit of collecting grunge making it hard to see

[old-chevy-truck] 1953 models on sale

2006-11-12 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Just in case anybody has any interest, a recent trip to the local Tractor Supply Co. netted me a really nice model truck they have up for sale. It is a nicely detailed 53 3800 deluxe cab dually tow truck. It has a period correct winch and boom style wrecker body. Die cast metal with opening doors

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Engine Identification

2006-11-10 Thread Jeff Pohlar
According to my info, the 3836850 head casting number comes back to both the 235 and 261 from the late fifties to the early sixties. I'll need the blocks casting number to id it. It will appear similar to the heads casting number. Send it in and I'll look it up too. The blocks casting date code

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Maximum Ignition Timing Advance

2006-11-04 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Alan, you've pretty much got the right idea concerning the proceedure but just remember a couple of details that will throw the final results off. First, the timing ball is already at 5 BTDC so that must be taken into account. The proceedure is generally done with the light pointing at a TDC or 0

[old-chevy-truck] timing delema--Steve (long post)

2006-11-04 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Steve, I don't see a problem with playing around with timing plate limiters and so forth. You may ease the pain of the difficult to get at distributor clamp by leaving it tight and loosening the bolt at the distributor hold down (aka octane selector). If you look closely at the OS, you will see

[old-chevy-truck] reproduction cab

2006-11-01 Thread Jeff Pohlar
I haven't seen one of these cabs yet, but I think it is good for the hobby to have the extra option of just replacing the entire cab as a unit. Hopefully they are of good quality. Its no secret that its conceivable to put $4000 or more into body work into a partially damaged/rusted cab just to

RE: [old-chevy-truck] PTO question

2006-11-01 Thread Jeff Pohlar
I'm not an expert on every combination of PTO's and implements out there but if yours is powering a winch then chances are that you will have a reversible PTO with three positions. Forward/Neutral/Reverse. In neutral the PTO shaft should not turn. This way you can reel the cable in, out, and/or

[old-chevy-truck] small block chevy (was repro AD)

2006-10-29 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Sure its hard to beat the SBC performance dollar for dollar with other brands but probably not the way these folks at Southern are pulling this off. They are obviously purchasing and installing the entire drivetrain including the transmission and electronics into this vehicle. They are selling the

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: 235 Block (sleeving)

2006-10-24 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Jonas, I've personally sleeved many engines in my past experience in machine shop work. It is usually reserved for cases where it it more expensive to find another engine than it is to repair the one you have. ie; truck and industrial engines, diesels, and engines that are difficult and expensive

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: overload spring brackets

2006-10-24 Thread Jeff Pohlar
I just looked on my 53 3800 and it has the three rivet overload brackets. I forget what the question/subject was now. You needed a photo of them, right? Jeff in Clermont, FL [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an email

[old-chevy-truck] dieseling, pinging, etc (was 2731) long post

2006-10-21 Thread Jeff Pohlar
I'm not sure I completely understand the original problem with the heat riser, as long as the riser valve was not rusted stuck in one position or another and moved freely, it will default to the open position as if the engine was up to operating temp. Properly operation for the riser is to be

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Digest Number 2731

2006-10-20 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Steve, did you get that thing figured out? If the two bolts seem to be bottomed out then by all means take them out and put shorter ones in there if thats what it takes. Put some sealer around the threads of the bolts too. Let us know how it turns out please. Jeff [Non-text portions of this

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: thanks for inf on key, now a seat question

2006-10-18 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Luckily mine weren't rusted too bad when I repaired my seat. I had some welding to do on some broken wire rims and such and then I just painted the entire seat base and back with some rustoleum type paints. I shoved a fist sized piece of foam down inside each spring to help keep it quiet and offer

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Steering on a 58 Apache

2006-10-15 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Eric, I'm glad to hear that you are planning some action to correct that situation. I will concede that as is it will probably work. However, speaking from a lot of front end suspension and steering experience, I can pretty much guarantee that it is not as durable as it was intended to be. I could

[old-chevy-truck] AD Gauge Refacing Kit

2006-10-15 Thread Jeff Pohlar
I came in late on this conversation because I was bouncing earlier and didn't realize it right away. I quess I thought it was just really quiet out there. Did anybody else share my experience where the speedo decal did not fit well over the raised bump near the center of the face (AD speedo)? I

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Steering on a 58 Apache

2006-10-01 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Eric, I read the installation instructions from CPP and also see your pics. I understand the problem but don't see why it was considered acceptable as is. I also studied your measurements from the Feb. post and see that they are apparently relying on the small interference at the large end to

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Steering on a 58 Apache

2006-09-26 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Eric, a real close inspection of the bores is necessary here to determine exactly why they are not fitting the taper of the new tie rods. Comparison of the old and new tie rod studs also. Its common for a tie rod nut to become loose and be run loose for a long enough period that the stud severely

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Rear Oil seal

2006-09-26 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Warren, all main cap bolts are to be retorqued to 100-110 ft lbs. Replacing the rear main seal can be done in frame. It will be tedious and dirty so bring your patience. Remember, the crankshaft will drop down a little by loosening all the main caps but the transmission input shaft will prevent

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: 57 Chev Grumman bodied step van

2006-09-23 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Durwood, I look around all over the place but these wheels haven't been used on anything for a long time. One exception that I have seen are some of the older (late 70's or early 80's) UPS trucks around here are still running them. I talked to the supervisor at their local shop and he said there's

[old-chevy-truck] Casey Re: 57 Chev Grumman bodied step van

2006-09-23 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Casey, are you saying you have a set available? If so, please email me off list. I hope NC means North Carolina and not Northern California! [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jeff in Clermont, FL [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an

[old-chevy-truck] 57 Chev Grumman bodied step van

2006-09-22 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Some may remember that I acquired a 57 Chev step van a couple of years ago. Well, since the county got on to me about it sitting here derelict I had no choice but to get it running and moving on its on power to satisfy the local ordinances. Luckily, its not necessary for it to be tagged and

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: 57 Chev Grumman bodied step van

2006-09-22 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Yeah, its all aluminum. It is/was painted two tone and the paint is literally falling off the alum. Otherwise, in good general condition. 235 w/3 speed on tree, 19.5 eight lug SRW, 10,000 lb GVW. I really need help finding one more of those 19.5 single rear wheel style wheels. They are a bit rare.

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: rear axle refill hole question

2006-09-17 Thread Jeff Pohlar
I don't know for sure which holes you are talking about exactly but the trans fill hole will be a pipe plug approx 1/3 up from the bottom of the trans. -Original Message- From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Morgan Sent: Saturday, September 16,

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: rear axle refill hole question

2006-09-15 Thread Jeff Pohlar
That plug is a commonly used expandable rubber plug. The stud w/nut in the center expands the rubber when tightened. As previously mentioned, the threads were probably damaged or hopefully somebody just lost the original plug. The plugs are readily available in an assortment of sizes at hdwr

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Babbitt and other historic technologies...

2006-08-24 Thread Jeff Pohlar
To add to what Bill has said, make sure what engine you have before getting in to it. The casting number and date code cast into the block along the oil pan gasket rail near the starter will tell you exactly what year and displacement engine you have (once its decoded). The engine serial number

RE: [old-chevy-truck] asthetics question

2006-08-19 Thread Jeff Pohlar
I agree with everyone so far. Times a wastin'. Got it on there yet? Jeff in Clermont, FL 53 3800 Chev [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an email (with no subject, no body, just the email), to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo!

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