I have to replace the rear main seal in my 55 1st 235. I know that rope was original, but which one will stop the leak better? I hate oil on the floor....
... Neoprene keeps my garage floor clean from the rear seal. I get some drops from the drain plug and front end though. Chevy trucks do not leak oil - they...
cardboard use it under the truck i'm storing my neighbors model t in my barn this winter. i put 2 pieces of cardboard under the motor should have used a stack...
Well ; It's not rope like you're thinking ,it's a denser thing , woven yes but *very* hard to compress . If you're worried , replace the main bearing shells ,...
Since I cannot edit this message I thought I'd clarify it : What I meant to say was : I prefer the old rope seals as I feel they work better on loosey-goosey...
Another thing about either type of seal, I like to offset the ends in the block and cap so the parting line of seal is not with the block and cap surface. Just...
any one have a source for a new temp guage sending unit for a 58? my guage barely moves. grounding the wire at the sending unit pegs my guage to hot. i assume...
NAPA or the like? Take yours in. ...bill in Oregon ... From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of K Ohlgren ...
If your FLAPS can't figure it out (should be the same as 1962 Passenger car W/ 235) , hit me up next week and I'll look it up in my old catalog for you and...
Hello gang I'm not sure I am reading the shop/service manual correctly. I am getting more and more longer of tooth, thus more easily confused. The question is;...
NO ! . Only the derby cover needs removed for inspection ~ the Torque Tube is (more or less) a Salsbury typ axle so to take it apart The ring gear carrier...
Thanks Nate. Here is the issue. When I have the wheels jacked up and I rotate one wheel, something is jamming up in the gears. It makes a grinding noise then...
Ken, I agree with Nate that you shouldn't disturb the rear gears unless its necessary and you're prepared to re-set the assembly. I read your symptoms and I...
Thanks, Jeff, that is good advice. I can't get back to this problem until after Thanksgiving. I'll start by taking rear brakes apart, and then remove axles and...
What he said. .bill in oregon _____ From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jeffrey Pohlar Sent: Saturday,...
I would agree with removing the cover for inspection. That makes sense. However, if service is required, you can't properly adjust the side bearings with the...
I agree-catch the problem before it is irretrievable and you call me looking for a spare torque tube(which i have 20 of) My first truck was sold to me cause...
I don't recall this having been discussed in the past. I am replacing the front springs, ball joints, brake parts and such on the front axle of my 1941 Chevy...
I'm in the process of re-installing the rear end in my 1946 1/2 ton GMC truck. The GMC manual calls for a "Pinion Forward Bearing Oil Retainer" [#38 in the...
I don't have the time to verify it right now but I believe the "oil retainer" is a just a slinger not a seal. Should look like a big washer that keeps the...
Thanks for the input. A slinger makes more sense than a seal; however, doesn't a slinger usually rotate with the shaft? I just rebuild a GMC 3 speed...
Yep, that sounds familiar. I've had too many rear end designs apart to remember the details of each. I just seemed to remember there was something in there...
Yep , the camber shims are jammed in the rear with the narrow part facing forward . I'd like to see this '41 Chevy truck with " BALL JOINTS " ! =8-) The...
Thanks for the responses. Last night I did get the shackle bushing with internal threads out of the frame, but it wasn't easy. I made a tool but not perfect....
starting on my bed. i need to replace the angle strips inside the bed. are they welded on? if so how do they attach the chrome angles? not that i'm using...
Cleaning out the rust , old grease and accumulated dirt will ensure many years more service... To-day I'm working on saving some threaded trunnion typ A-Frames...
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