[old-chevy-truck] Stuck Transmission

2008-06-29 Thread brynzadrine
Hey guys, I haven't been able to work on my truck for a while, separation, had to move it to mom's. I had some trouble a while back with a leaky transmission and in the process of removing it I couldn't move it any more. I was told that I needed to remove the cross-member, but that was after the fa

[old-chevy-truck] Re: Pulling my transmission

2006-11-06 Thread brynzadrine
#x27;s > heavy and -WILL- fall down and bonk your head really hard . > > Get s couple spare tranny to bell housing bols about 1" too long and > hacksaw their heads off , install in the bell housing to serve as > guide pins to prevent bending the clutch disc by hanging the t

[old-chevy-truck] Re: Pulling my transmission

2006-11-06 Thread brynzadrine
ee speed? Do you have a torque tube drive shaft? I have a line on SOME parts that are real cheap. I just did my tranny, and have some parts left over that I do not want to store, and I have a line on some parts that are really cheap, since I just finished my hunt for parts myself. > &

[old-chevy-truck] Pulling my transmission

2006-11-05 Thread brynzadrine
I'm pulling my tranny to replace all the seals since my clutch gear retainer gasket is bad. The drive train is seriously in the way though. Any tricks or tips? The manual makes it seem really easy, but I have a 58 motor in a 52 pick-up so maybe the clearance has changed. Should I pull the drive

[old-chevy-truck] Re: Pulling my tranny

2006-02-05 Thread brynzadrine
to unbolt and lower to the floor. Didn't use a tranny jack (I think the unit weighs about 50 lbs) but it would have probably been easier. I also found this to be a much easier way to install. > > Ken > > brynzadrine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have a bad

[old-chevy-truck] Pulling my tranny

2006-02-02 Thread brynzadrine
I have a bad seal on my transmission. The clutch gear bearing retainer gasket (say that 5 times fast) is leaking all over my driveway. I bought a gasket kit from Chevy Duty to replace all the seals while I have it out. Does anyone have any advice or tips they can pass along? The last tranny I p

[old-chevy-truck] Leaky tranny 2

2006-01-10 Thread brynzadrine
If I have a "granny" gear am I dealing with a four speed? 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 web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/old-che

[old-chevy-truck] Leaky tranny

2006-01-10 Thread brynzadrine
Hey guys. Anyone know a part number for the transmission guide pins (#J-1116) at checker or napa for a three speed from a 1/2 ton? 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 vis

[old-chevy-truck] Quote of the year

2005-11-08 Thread brynzadrine
"I do many things Nate's way, the farm boy way. I want driveable vehicles I can afford to fix." 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 web, go to:

[old-chevy-truck] Gasoline

2005-11-06 Thread brynzadrine
Howdy Folks, I have a gas additive question. All of my peoblems in the last few months have been gas related. Apparently gas is going bad sooner than in the past (according to the shop that built my motor). I used por-15 the last time but it didn't help. Anyone have suggestions for gas additive

[old-chevy-truck] Re: Not Carb?

2005-08-22 Thread brynzadrine
es must have to run is missing: > > 1) Air/fuel mixture (you've checked fuel already) > 2) Good compression > 3) Good spark > 4) Proper timing > > Have you done a compression test? > > Jon L. > > > > --- brynzadrine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wr

[old-chevy-truck] Not Carb?

2005-08-22 Thread brynzadrine
Ok, heres my problem. I can start my truck, but it won't stay running. I thought it was out of gas and checked that out from the tank up to the carburetor. I am thinking that I have a wiring problem. The truck will turn over and fire up but then will just peter out without actually running. Whe

[old-chevy-truck] Lo-Carb Pick up

2005-08-16 Thread brynzadrine
Here's another carb related question... I have the Fenton dual exhaust on my truck. Is it worth it to look for a dual carb unit or will that even fit on my manifold? Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an email (with no subject, no body, just the email), to: [EMAIL PROTECTE

[old-chevy-truck] Re: Rebuilt Carburetor

2005-08-16 Thread brynzadrine
Where can I get one and how much does it cost? I will definitely get one if its a better make. --- In old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I bought a rebuilt rochester for my 50 3100.It works good,but I wished I had > gotten a Carter instead.My understanding is that it's

[old-chevy-truck] Carburetor help

2005-08-15 Thread brynzadrine
Hey guys,I need some help. I have a 235ci motor (that came from a 58') in my 52' and I was wondering if anyone out there had a diagram or schematic (or a link) of the carburetor or the parts in it. The carb I have is a Rochester one barrel. I want to buy a rebuild kit, but I want to know what I

[old-chevy-truck] Still with the turnsignals

2005-07-13 Thread brynzadrine
I'm installing an aftermarket turn signal assembly in my 52 pick-up and I'm having some problems. I upgraded to 12 volts so this may be it but here goes... Left signal-works but front left parklamp is "dim" Right signal-works in rear but both front parklamps blink very bright Any suggestions?

[old-chevy-truck] Turn signals

2005-05-28 Thread brynzadrine
Hi, anyone have a picture of the old wiring diagram for the aftermarket turn signals? Or does anyone know a website with it? I cannot find mine. Bryn 1952 Advance Design 1958 235ci motor (in progress) Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an email (with no subject, no body, j

[old-chevy-truck] Voltage converter for gas tank

2005-05-16 Thread brynzadrine
Was wondering if the voltage reducer I bought frfom Chevy Duty needs to go to the dashboard/gauge, or in line with the gas tank itself. Anyone used these before? I have a 12-volt generator and I am changing the system over to 12-v. This is essentially the last step in my conversion. Thanks. B

[old-chevy-truck] Leaky Tranny

2005-03-14 Thread brynzadrine
Hi, I just swapped my old 216 for a 235 and I have a VERY leaky transmission. This truck has been sitting for a lonnng time. It looks like it is leaking from the front and the back of the transmission. I don't want to put it back in the shop, any suggestions on rebuilding, seals, or other sol

[old-chevy-truck] Door post I.D. plates

2005-03-07 Thread brynzadrine
Anyone know where to get new ones stamped? A lot of machine shops here in AZ wont do it. 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 web, go to: htt

[old-chevy-truck] Wiring Question

2005-03-03 Thread brynzadrine
Hi. I just got my 52 back from the shop (had a 235 from a 58 installed), and I am installing a 12 volt wiring harness from Chevy Duty. I am wondereing if i need a voltage reducer in any of the the dash components. I have a few things going from the Ammeter to other places. Anyone else have an