Re: [old-chevy-truck] U Joint 52 chev 1/2 ton 4 speed

2008-09-27 Thread Ken Wagner
Hi Ken, Thanks for your rapid response. I was hoping that was going to be the procedure. You are right! I do need to find a shop manual. I have some old manuals from the 40's but couldn't find anything there.. Again thanks for the help. Ken Kenneth Cluley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: H

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Carb. Problems

2008-09-28 Thread Ken Wagner
any chance the float could be "water logged" as a result of a pinhole leak or perhaps it is binding somewhere and can't shut the needle valve? Ken [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Could still be the carb; some get used up to the point they can't be rebuilt. Get a rebuilt one thru local parts st

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: valve clearances, method?

2008-10-07 Thread Ken Wagner
Thanks Jeff for including the link for Nates writeup on valve lash adjustment. I will find that useful in the not too distant future. I remember those days when I helped my Dad do it the hardway with the engine hot and running trying to keep the box wrench on the nut and then keep the screwdrive

[old-chevy-truck] Nate

2008-10-11 Thread Ken Wagner
Get back in the saddle soon, Nate. We need you. Ken Wagner, Arizona [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

[old-chevy-truck] "gettin' places"

2008-10-22 Thread ken wagner
Continued well wishes for Nate! Greetings group. I need concensus of opinion about best suppliers. I want a new bumper and grill for my '52. I have several catalogs. Prices vary about $100 for the grill. Price is one thing but I have no knowledge about quality. Any help from the group about who

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: AD Bumpers

2008-10-23 Thread Ken Wagner
Thanks group for the info on grille and bumpers. All valuable info---I am leaning toward stainless, unless I can find 3 more horizontal bars plus the vertical stuff and then rechrome. Jury still out. Ken vwnate1 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Find who does the best chrome around for the

Re: [old-chevy-truck] "gettin' places"

2008-10-24 Thread Ken Wagner
ed thru to the chrome. I believe all the vendors get the stuff from the same suppliers so go with price. Again, you will get what you pay for. Nick K. 51 261 3100 74 454 Vette 08 Silverado ----- Original Message - From: ken wagner To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, Oct

Re: [old-chevy-truck] 235 harmonic balancer

2008-10-24 Thread Ken Wagner
Bob My Dad had '55 Chev 235 with a bolt on pulley for an after market A/C Unit. When he sold it I put the whole thing on my '61 chev PU. The pulley just bolted on the original harmonic balancer. I bet Patricks in Arizona could help you. www.patricksantiquetrucks.com Ken Bob <[EMAIL PROTECT

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: rubber floor mats

2008-12-19 Thread Ken Wagner
ccpanel wrote: i am ENTIRELY disgusted with all repo part quality. i tried and and both apparntly used the same vendor so i suspect all do. cab corner patch panels werent even mirror image and didnt line up at all-and yes-im aware there were 4 different assembly plants churni

[old-chevy-truck] removal of light switch.

2009-01-06 Thread ken wagner
Happy New year to all. May it be prosperous and healthy. Need help with headlight switch. Following instructions in Chev. manual I depressed the switch shaft retainer button, but it won't release. Any suggestions? 1952 3100. Thanks, Ken Ole Chevy and GMC t

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: removal of light switch.

2009-01-06 Thread Ken Wagner
Thanks guys for the input on the headlight switch. I will try all the suggestions. Thanks, Ken ccpanel wrote: pull all the way out to full on. depress release button fully. pull the rest of the way out. mark --- In old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com, "ken wagner" wrote: >

Re: [old-chevy-truck] part numbers

2010-07-22 Thread Ken Wagner
On the rat/mouse issue. I found a product at my local janitoral supply that is an enzyme made just for feces and urine. I used it for rat smell with some success. I can get you the name tomorrow if interested. Rat stuff is the worst smell. Ken From: James Tye

Re: [old-chevy-truck] leaking bolts on differential

2010-08-23 Thread Ken Wagner
thanks Bill. I had the shop do the gears and tolerances etc, but I assembled the pumkin in the case and installed all the bolts. I applied sealer to the front on the unit as well as the rear cover, with new gaskets and carefully straightened the warped back cover from years of over tightening.

Re: [old-chevy-truck] leaking bolts on differential

2010-08-24 Thread Ken Wagner
[mailto:old-chevy-tr...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ken Wagner Sent: Monday, August 23, 2010 2:48 PM To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [old-chevy-truck] leaking bolts on differential thanks Bill. I had the shop do the gears and tolerances etc, but I assembled the pumkin in the case and instal

Re: [old-chevy-truck] leaking bolts on differential

2010-08-25 Thread Ken Wagner
Thanks, guys for the info. I will get some of that stuff. Sounds like the fix all sealer solution, Ken From: "Jones, Allen" To: "old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com" Sent: Tue, August 24, 2010 6:28:04 PM Subject: RE: [old-chevy-truck] leaking bolts on differential

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Transmission kit for 1941 thru 48 Chevrolets

2010-08-31 Thread Ken Wagner
I remember the vacuum shift assist of those days, but the reversed polarity of the ignition you mentioned is one I hadn't heard of??? Would you explain that one please. Ken From: "corval...@peoplepc.com" To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, August 3

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Transmission kit for 1941 thru 48 Chevrolets

2010-08-31 Thread Ken Wagner
t for 1941 thru 48 Chevrolets   Check down this web page, about 1/3rd the way. .bill in Corvallis http://www.chevsofthe40s.com/dept/Car/cat/040C/Starters_Related.html _ From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-tr...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ken Wagner Sent: Tuesday, Augus

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Transmission kit for 1941 thru 48 Chevrolets

2010-09-01 Thread Ken Wagner
face and a pit on the other? They thought it was worth while to prevent this in the starter switch/floor button part that sits on top of the starter.I think. .bill in corvallis _ From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-tr...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ken Wagner Sent: Tuesd

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Chevrolet's Polarity Reversing Switch

2010-09-01 Thread Ken Wagner
I guess they must have experienced quite a bit of points wear back then. thanks for the explanation. Ken From: Nate To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, September 1, 2010 5:59:10 AM Subject: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Chevrolet's Polarity Reversing Switch

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: NEW IN CRATE: 1948 -1954 GM Synchromesh Transmission

2010-09-02 Thread Ken Wagner
Nate, you mention the Muncie SM 420 granny low 4sp tranny. Is it safe for me to assume that is what I have?  My 52 was born with a 3sp, and was replaced with 4sp probably the same time that a 59, 235ci engine was installed. Is there identifying numbers somewhere on that tranny? Ken _

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: NEW IN CRATE: 1948 -1954 GM Synchromesh Transmission

2010-09-03 Thread Ken Wagner
Great stories about the virtues of the 4sp tranny. Strange as it may sound, my fondest memories of the AD Chev truck was when I was a young teenager riding in the middle between my Dad and his old friend (owner of the 1950 chev) with the floor shifter between my knees and hearing the tappets of

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: sheet metal issues 52 AD

2010-09-16 Thread Ken Wagner
I'm sure you're right. There was alot of demand after a dry spell of new vehicles. Good explanation, thanks for your input. From: ccpanel To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thu, September 16, 2010 4:23:47 PM Subject: [old-chevy-truck] Re: sheet metal is

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Replacing the bed wood in 52 1/2T

2010-10-31 Thread Ken Wagner
storation Manual implies that it is to keep the bolt from turning while being tightened from beneath the bed. Is that the reason? As usual, many thanks for any input. Ken Wagner [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have bee

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Replacing the bed wood in 52 1/2T

2010-10-31 Thread Ken Wagner
utting, drilling, counter sink etc, but my burning question is: What function does the offset washer play in the bed bolts. The Bed Restoration Manual implies that it is to keep the bolt from turning while being tightened from beneath the bed. Is that the reason? As usual, many th

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Replacing the bed wood in 52 1/2T

2010-11-01 Thread Ken Wagner
hardwood supplier to replace bedwood. I can do the cutting, drilling, counter sink etc, but my burning question is: > What function does the offset washer play in the bed bolts. The Bed Restoration Manual implies that it is to keep the bolt from turning while being tightened from beneath the

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Replacing the bed wood in 52 1/2T

2010-11-02 Thread Ken Wagner
to use a local hardwood supplier to replace > bedwood. I can do the cutting, drilling, counter sink etc, > but my burning question is: > What function does the offset washer play in the bed bolts. > The Bed Restoration Manual implies that it is to keep the > bolt from turning while being

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Replacing the bed wood in 52 1/2T

2010-11-02 Thread Ken Wagner
wood. I can do the cutting, drilling, counter sink etc, > but my burning question is: > What function does the offset washer play in the bed bolts. > The Bed Restoration Manual implies that it is to keep the > bolt from turning while being tightened from beneath the > bed.

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Replacing the bed wood in 52 1/2T

2010-11-02 Thread Ken Wagner
ogroups.com > From: whetstone.retr...@yahoo.com > Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2010 17:39:19 + > Subject: [old-chevy-truck] Replacing the bed wood in 52 > 1/2T > > >  > > > > Hi everyone. > Am going to use a local hardwood sup

Re: [old-chevy-truck] RE: [Oletrucks] wheels

2011-01-07 Thread Ken Wagner
Thanks to you guys for the discussion about hub cap clips. Short of buying four new replacements, I was wondering how I was going to get my existing wheels to "wear" the original style caps. Sooner or later just about everything gets covered withing this group. Thanks again. Ken

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Goodbye Robert ,R.I.P.

2011-04-14 Thread Ken Wagner
My condolences to the family of Bob Wyant. It is hard to say good bye to a loved one and my prayers and thoughts are with you in this difficult time. Sincerely Ken Wagner 52 chev 1/2T. From: Nate To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thu, April 14, 2011

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re : Zero Rust

2011-07-07 Thread Ken Wagner
Many thanks to all of you for your input about rust treatments. I am going to investigate them all and come up with something that fits my needs. Again thanks for taking the time to provide your input and experience. Ken Wagner From: "ol...@aol.com" To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroup

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Old junkyards

2011-07-10 Thread Ken Wagner
Your retirement road trip sounds great. If you are going to vist Las Vegas and parts of the ofd 66, you won't be far from the Grand Canyon. A site worth seeing. The best to you. Ken Wagner, AZ. From: dbay2fam To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, July 8, 2011 7:38 AM Subject:

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Bed sides half ton short bed

2011-08-01 Thread Ken Wagner
I bought new ones already. I'm only looking to sell the old ones.Thanks for the reply. From: Shawn To: "old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com" Cc: "old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com" Sent: Monday, August 1, 2011 2:30 PM Subject: Re: [old-chevy-truck] Bed sides half ton short bed   I have bed sides I

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Bed sides half ton short bed

2011-08-02 Thread Ken Wagner
Well it is not going to be a show truck, but I'm trying to make it as straight as I can, ( I am NO body man for sure) I just listed them on CraigsList in Tucson this am. Have one call coming to look. Do you want a follow up if this guy doesn't want em? From: Nate To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Bed sides half ton short bed

2011-08-02 Thread Ken Wagner
the guy took the bed sides. Sorry Nate, I was looking forward to putting a face with your well known name among the club. Ken From: Nate To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 2, 2011 1:24 PM Subject: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Bed sides half ton short bed   Sure ! . My bed si

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: 1956 Chevy 3/4 ton wrecker for sale

2011-08-03 Thread Ken Wagner
Garnet, thanks for asking the question. I had no idea either. Is that the old tow tow truck with Larry the cable guy voice? Ken From: G. Kelly To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2011 5:21 PM Subject: [old-chevy-truck] Re: 1956 Chevy 3/4 ton wrecker for sale   >>> W

Re: [old-chevy-truck] transmission yoke bolt torque

2011-08-05 Thread Ken Wagner
Hi Luke, I had the same issue with my 52 1/2 T with 4sp. There wasn't enough left of that bolt to pick your teeth with. Amazingly enough the shaft threads weren't damaged. The book calls for 60-65 ft. lbs for the 4sp, and 15-20 for the 3sp. Good luck. Ken From: luke zsiga <50ch...@gmail.com> To:

Re: [old-chevy-truck] engine removal

2011-09-07 Thread Ken Wagner
input. Ken Wagner From: Rick Wagner To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, September 6, 2011 8:03 PM Subject: Re: [old-chevy-truck] engine removal Noyou will have to pull the trans first then egine will be able to come out. On Tue, Sep 6, 2011 at 6:57 PM, ken wrote: > ** >

Re: [old-chevy-truck] engine removal

2011-09-08 Thread Ken Wagner
James, thanks for the generous offer. If I was a 100 miles away, I'd be knockin' on your door this morning, but I am in extreme SE  corner of AZ. Got lots of good responses to my question. My plan is to jack the tranny up slightly, block it, and separate the engine and pull it out. I have removed

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: engine removal

2011-09-09 Thread Ken Wagner
ake sure you carefully mark the mounting bolt > locations.  It'll save you some headaches in trying to get the thing adjusted. >   > Ken > > --- On Thu, 9/8/11, Ken Wagner wrote: > > > From: Ken Wagner > Subject: Re: [old-chevy-truck] engine removal > To:

Re: [old-chevy-truck] engine removal

2011-09-21 Thread Ken Wagner
ut 50% are repairable. Mine is cracked and NOT repairable.   Any experience with .080 overbore would be helpful. As always thanks much Ken From: Ken Wagner To: "old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com" Sent: Thursday, September 8, 2011 9:23 AM Subject: Re: [old-chevy-truck] engine removal   J

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re : Head Service

2011-09-23 Thread Ken Wagner
Hey guys, I posted a question about boring a 235 .080. last week. It is rare that I don't get at least one hit from you guys. My question is; has anyone bored a 235 chev up to .080. They make pistons that size, but I am getting mixed messages from lots of mechanics and machinests about the advis

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re : Head Service

2011-09-23 Thread Ken Wagner
lt™ 2, a Windows® phone from AT&T -Original Message----- From: Ken Wagner Sent: Friday, September 23, 2011 19:27 To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re : Head Service Hey guys, I posted a question about boring a 235 .080. last week. It is rare that I don

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Overboring

2011-09-25 Thread Ken Wagner
Thanks, Lee, Nate and Jonas for your input. I was pretty much leaning toward having the bad hole sleeved and sticking with the original .060 bore (if the rest of cyls specs out OK).   I wasn't looking forward to punching it out to.080 either. I don't need the risk of overheating especially down

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re : Head Service

2011-09-26 Thread Ken Wagner
it at the current .060. I realize that means some sleeving. Any way I wanted to share with you what I found out. Ken Wagner From: Rick To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 23, 2011 7:01 PM Subject: RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re : Head Service   Try to get in touch with Tom L

[old-chevy-truck] flywheel removal

2011-09-29 Thread Ken Wagner
Guys, I am removing my flywheel on chev 235. Is it keyed somehow or marked so that it goes back on the crank in same position as before so the timing marks aren't messed up? Ken [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole Chevy and GMC truc

[old-chevy-truck] voltage reducer

2011-11-07 Thread Ken Wagner
ow to read voltage or continuity. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks Ken Wagner [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: old-c

Re: [old-chevy-truck] voltage reducer

2011-11-08 Thread Ken Wagner
ors in there. When I needed 6 volts from a 12 volt battery, years ago, I'd drive a nail into the lead connector that is half way between the two sets of three cells. Don't drive it in too far. .bill in corvallis _ From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoo

Re: [old-chevy-truck] voltage reducer

2011-11-08 Thread Ken Wagner
old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Cc: Ken Wagner Sent: Monday, November 7, 2011 5:11 PM Subject: Re: [old-chevy-truck] voltage reducer   There may be easier ways to do this but what you have to know is that E=IR where E is volts, I is current, and R is resistance. Assuming your motor is a six volt unit you sh

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re : Spin On Oil Filter Kit

2011-11-18 Thread Ken Wagner
Nate, thank you for your input on this. A couple of questions to clarify for my simple mind: 1. By "by pass" do you mean the unit is merely for relocating a filter for an engine that already has an original spin on set up? 2. I see some of these on internet sites, e.g Jegs etc, but they rarely, i

Re: [old-chevy-truck] voltage reducer

2011-11-20 Thread Ken Wagner
t is interesting. Roy '51 3600 The Sleepy Dragon - Original Message - From: Ken Wagner To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 9:40 AM Subject: Re: [old-chevy-truck] voltage reducer thanks Roy. I won't be doing anything on the heater for at least a

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re : Oil Bath Air Filters

2011-11-24 Thread Ken Wagner
Guys, I have the oil bath air cleaner too, but when I bought a rebuilt carb from one of the suppliers, I didn't realize that the top of the new carb is of a different config and dimension---so the filter won't fit. Many months went by before I realized this because the engine wasn't running at

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Oil Bath Air Filters

2011-11-25 Thread Ken Wagner
Yep, you are right Nate, I never should have sent the old carb back. I ordered a carb for a '59  235 installed in a '52 chev 3100 Rockbuster single barrel. The oil bath cleaner attaching rod connected to a cross bar  in the top half of the carb. The new carb didn't have the cross bar or a place t

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Quite a Moment

2011-11-29 Thread Ken Wagner
t me drive" by Alan Jackson only the roles are reversed. Great story! Ken Wagner From: "corval...@peoplepc.com" To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 5:40 AM Subject: RE: [old-chevy-truck] Quite a Moment   He

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Quite a Moment

2011-11-30 Thread Ken Wagner
Nate, I had trouble too. Make sure you click on 51 chev. not Fahrback 51 Ken From: Nate To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 12:05 PM Subject: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Quite a Moment   It didn't work , not sure why not . -N

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Deerslayer update - treading water

2011-12-16 Thread Ken Wagner
ppreciated and may you all have a blessed Christmas and many successes for the New Year. Ken Wagner From: Arizona Real Estate To: "old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com" Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 3:54 AM Subject: Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Deerslay

[old-chevy-truck] valve adjustments

2011-12-18 Thread Ken Wagner
Hey guys. I am getting around to the final assembly of my rebuilt 235. I know that the valves need to be adjusted hot, but I need to do a cold  adjust before I fire it up because some of the gaps are way too much. Is there a rule of thumb on how much clearance to start with? Any help is appreciat

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Valve Adjustment ~ Initial

2011-12-19 Thread Ken Wagner
tially? As always any help is appreciated and may you all have a blessed Christmas and many successes for the New Year. Ken Wagner [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an email (with no s

[old-chevy-truck] clutch return spring

2012-01-17 Thread Ken Wagner
Hi guys. I am re-assembling my 235 in my 52 pu. I paid close attention to dis-assembly but apparently didn't notice the clutch return spring. Now I am having difficulty re-attaching the spring. Does it hook to the tab on the frame? and to the clutch linkage rod where it hooks to the main clutch

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re : clutch return spring

2012-01-19 Thread Ken Wagner
thanks guys; I think I've got it figured out. (at least it is working now) Ken From: Nate To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 10:47 AM Subject: [old-chevy-truck] Re : clutch return spring   It hooks to the tab on the frame

Re: [old-chevy-truck] no posts?!.

2012-02-02 Thread Ken Wagner
any activity from this group in over two weeks. > Has it been closed down or is my computer out of whack? > Ken Wagner > >  > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: no posts?!.

2012-02-02 Thread Ken Wagner
m_ (mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com) , "ken" wrote: > > Hey gang. I haven't seen any activity from this group in over two weeks. > Has it been closed down or is my computer out of whack? > Ken Wagner > [Non-text portions of this message have been remov

[old-chevy-truck] later model chev 6 for 52 chev truck

2012-04-06 Thread Ken Wagner
Hi guys. I have an oppportunity to acquire later chev 6 engine (not sure what year or size, but has the distributor towards the front of the engine.) What is the likelihood of installing it in a 52 truck that has a 235 setup? Appreciate any info. Ken [Non-text portions of this message have been

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re : later model Chev L6 for 52 chev truck

2012-04-07 Thread Ken Wagner
Thanks Nate for the reply. The engine is a "no cost" item but it has a PG tranny flywheel. Is my 235 standard FW going to fit it and will the bell housing for my 420SM 4spd going to bolt up to it? Maybe I just need to keep fiddling with the old 235 to make it run like I want it. Thanks for your

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re : later model Chev L6 for 52 chev truck

2012-04-09 Thread Ken Wagner
Thanks Nate. That is exactly what I wanted to hear. Buut, that means I'll be bugging you for tips on getting this 235 from limping on acceleration.  I had the engine sleeved on one cylinder, put in new rings, bearings, rods, mains and cam and re-built the head. I've installed new ignitio

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re : later model Chev L6 for 52 chev truck

2012-04-09 Thread Ken Wagner
yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ken Wagner Sent: Monday, April 09, 2012 3:16 PM To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re : later model Chev L6 for 52 chev truck Thanks Nate. That is exactly what I wanted to hear. Buut, tha

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re : Proper Tuning The StoveBolt Engine

2012-04-17 Thread Ken Wagner
Thanks, Nate for the guidance. I am temporarily away from my project truck, but will be on the job by the end of the month. Then I will accomplish all of your suggestions and see what happens. Ken From: Nate To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: 54 Chevy 1/2 ton Rear end/drive shaft Question

2012-04-18 Thread Ken Wagner
Ron, there is  a guy in Miami, OK (in the NE corner of the State). I don't know how far that would be from you. He has old truck stuff. His address is 525 15th place SW, Miami Ok. 74354 I can't find the phone number at the moment but could get it if you think you might want it. I bought u joint

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: 54 Chevy 1/2 ton Rear end/drive shaft Question

2012-04-19 Thread Ken Wagner
2 ton Rear end/drive shaft Question   That would be Tom Myers. The last number I have for him is (918) 542-3871. From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ken Wagner Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 12:41 PM

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re : Proper Tuning The StoveBolt Engine

2012-05-05 Thread Ken Wagner
Hi Nate. Back on the project since wednesday. ] Still having low compression on one cyl. Again adjusted the valves and finally it came up to 115, with the others at 110 - 123, so I was happy with that; but still missing and hesitating. Re-set dwell at 33, and re-gapped all plugs to a loose .035.

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Factory assembly manual

2012-05-18 Thread Ken Wagner
dated 1953. If you have a specific illustration you want to compare to my book, just drop me a note. Ken Wagner From: Luke Zsiga <50ch...@gmail.com> To: old-chevy-truck Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 10:08 AM Subject: [old-chevy-truck] Factory assembly

Re: [old-chevy-truck] 235 woes...

2012-06-25 Thread Ken Wagner
Anybody suggest you check the condenser? I once had similar issues with a 49 f--- v8. I talked with a backwoods mechanic. When I described the problem he just snorted, "you got a bad condenser" He was right and away I went, running like new. 2 cents worth!, Ken

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Chev 6 cyl identification

2012-06-28 Thread Ken Wagner
Thanks for that info, however the engine we are trying to ID is in the later generation either 230, 250 or 292. From: "corval...@peoplepc.com" To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 6:06 PM Subject: RE: [old-chevy-truck] Chev 6 cyl

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Question from a "newbie" member

2012-06-28 Thread Ken Wagner
Terry, I'm looking for a spring clip that holds the distributor cap to the distributor( 59 chev 235). Junk yards want to sell the whole distributor (understandable) but if I could find a junk core that I could just buy the two spring clips that would be great. Ken

Re: [old-chevy-truck] It Stops !

2012-07-02 Thread Ken Wagner
good job Nate! From: Nate To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 2, 2012 8:35 AM Subject: [old-chevy-truck] It Stops !   I spent most of Sunday installing a power brake unit to my 1969 C/10 Step Side Pickup Truck . Rock Auto provided th

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re : Brake Bleeder Wrenches

2012-07-03 Thread Ken Wagner
Nate, I use an old craftsman mini ratchet with a deep 1/4 or5/16 deep socket. Is that the kind of tool you are looking for? From: Nate To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 3, 2012 8:54 AM Subject: [old-chevy-truck] Re : Brake Bleeder Wrench

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re my "Newbie Member" post about Chevy parts

2012-07-08 Thread Ken Wagner
No apology needed Terry. We all have our priorities, and keeping the roof over our heads has got to be pretty close to top of everybodys'  list. From: terryat To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 8, 2012 7:11 AM Subject: [old-chevy-truck] Re

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Engine Rebuild - 58 Apache - 235 6 cyl

2012-07-12 Thread Ken Wagner
Dan, I just went through that process last fall on a 59' 235ci. One cylinder was 40psi the rest were ok. When I pulled it apart I found that cylinder had a real bad spot on the cylinder wall and broken rings. It had been previously been bored .060 over standard. I took the cyl head to the shop t

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: 1949 3100 rear fender fitment

2012-07-28 Thread Ken Wagner
Mike, If I understand what you're asking my 52 3100 has a fender brace from the rear fender opening which connects to the underside of the frame rail about 3" in front of the rear spring hanger bracket. I will admit that my fenders are currently off for repair. However the 3/8" hole I am referri

[old-chevy-truck] Chev rolling chassis with 261 and 4sp

2012-08-09 Thread Ken Wagner
Prescott AZ. craigslist. Saw an ad for 1950 chev chassis with 261. Says it starts and runs. $800 obo [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 ema

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Clutch and pressure plate

2012-09-07 Thread Ken Wagner
It seems to me that you can hold the pressure plate in place and start a couple of bolts to hold it there. If you only screw the bolts in a couple of turns you will still have enough room to slide the clutch disk in place while you tighten the pressure plate bolts. I did mine while the engine wa

Re: [old-chevy-truck] interior question--windlace tips

2012-10-16 Thread Ken Wagner
Steve, check with an Electric Supply. They use a lube for pulling wires through conduit. It is clear, slimey, and non toxic. Ken From: Mike Burns To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 2:40 PM Subject: RE: [old-chevy-truck] inter

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Another starting question . . .

2012-10-18 Thread Ken Wagner
Way, way, way back, what I was convinced was a fuel problem turned out to be a bad condenser. Just sayin! Ken From: Jonas Thaler To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2012 7:57 PM Subject: Re: [old-chevy-truck] Another starting ques

Re: [old-chevy-truck] My trip to St. Joe part 3

2012-10-22 Thread Ken Wagner
James, I too enjoyed your account of your Dad's truck. As Jonas said, a great book could be written about the memories and experiences we all had about the AD Chevy trucks. I remember working on them with my Dad in the late 40's and early 50's and driving all over the N. AZ fishing lakes in my D

Re: [old-chevy-truck] new to trucks

2012-10-28 Thread Ken Wagner
Hi Gary. You have picked a good one to work on, because of the availability of parts and help. If you haven't already, look on Craigslist or ebay on the internet. You can find it all. Look in the surrounding states as well. I often see trucks available in AZ on craigslist. Ken in AZ. ___

Re: [old-chevy-truck] 49 Driver window glass removal.

2012-11-10 Thread Ken Wagner
I had a similar situation. After I soaked them with WD40 and Mystery Oil I was able to take one out with a small vice grip pliers, but I broke the other one. I am pretty sure you can find replacement clutch head screws at one of the vendors. Let me know if I can help locate replacements. I have

Re: [old-chevy-truck] 55-59 Chev factory assy manual

2012-12-28 Thread Ken Wagner
Steve, thanks for your note. Another fellow has spoken for the manual about an hour ago. I will get back to you if it doesn't go through. Ken From: S G. BARE To: "old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com" Sent: Friday, December 28, 2012 4:52 PM Subject: Re: [old-che

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re : Fuel Pump

2012-12-29 Thread Ken Wagner
Lon, my 235 is from a 1959. I ordered mine from NAPA, but I took my old one with me to campare to the pictures in the catalogue. I am not sure this pump is problematic, but I always make sure the pump activator lever is positioned on the correct side of the cam lobe plus using gasket seal betwee

Re: [old-chevy-truck] And We Named it Virgil

2013-01-12 Thread Ken Wagner
great story and very appropriate name! From: fahrbach51 To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, January 9, 2013 10:11 PM Subject: [old-chevy-truck] And We Named it Virgil   Tonight, I was driving home and pulled over as the odometer hit all z

Re: [old-chevy-truck] 216 dizzy alignment

2013-02-24 Thread Ken Wagner
Roy, mine is a 1959, 235 and it is positioned about 1 o'clock too. Ken From: Roy To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2013 7:37 AM Subject: [old-chevy-truck] 216 dizzy alignment   Should be an easy one... looking at the dizzy fro

Re: [old-Chevy-truck] Shop ceiling height

2013-03-02 Thread Ken Wagner
Sam. My 52 chev 3100 will easily fit into an opening with a 8ft ceiling even with the hood open. If you plan on lifting it up higher for working on the underside, an 8 ft ceiling may be a bit challenging. I have worked on many a car and truck over the years, including engine removal and can neve

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: And So It Begins

2013-04-01 Thread Ken Wagner
Great news, Nate. Teach her well about old trucks. She will no doubt marvel at the difference between the old trucks and what the vehicles of 2019 have to offer! Ken Wagner '52 3100 From: Dennis To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, Mar