The Hydra-matic is a strange beast. I will scan some pictures in tonight, but the short of the matter is that the center shaft (i.e. either the sun gear, or...
... the problem with the aftermarket ones is that they hit the original transmission crossmember but with an automatic transmission cross member is tube type...
Luke Zsiga
zigga50@...
Feb 1, 2005 1:59 pm
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I would be willing to bet you the Torrington Bearing catalog would show you what you needed. They specialize in roller bearings. Check with a bearing supply...
It _is_ a cool place , they occasionally have bands in on weekends and a generator , then the place rocks , most of the time it's nice to stop for a cold one...
Thank you . the last Hydromatic I worked on was in my buddies '59 3100 TF panel truck , it was an ex - Helm's Bakery truck and we rebuilt the clapped out 235 ,...
Anybody have a decent condition (round, not to dinged or rusted) 16" rim to fit a '48 3100 they are willing to part with for a reasonable amount? My ride came ...
No one has mentioned it when I finished the digest, but the 6.2 Diesel engine that came out in 1982 uses a roller pilot bearing. It is interchangable with the...
mr55chev
mr55chev@...
Feb 1, 2005 3:27 pm
25066
Because it was cheaper to build. All off you automatic transmission of that era had rear pumps. Powergluid, Slushpit, Jetaway and the Slimjim should I name off...
Im the new guy and i need some help with converting my steering. Im going with the original front suspension but want to go with a power steering unit to make...
Did Buick's terrible old " DynaSqusih " (DynaFolw) tranny use one too ? . it's been a _long_ time since riding in one of those . The Hydramatics also loked in...
If you put it all back stock it will steer just like power steering , no kidding ~ Chevy's sales sloagan was " If It Steers Like A Truck , It's _NOT_ A...
I'll agree with that! My '50 drives like a dream with the stock steering. I also added a stabilizer, but it's not necessary. Allen '50 3100 ... From: vwnate1...
... The Dynaflow had a rear pump, and many others did as well, including the Powerglide--even the later aluminum ones had it for several years. The rear pump...
I would add #7: Have a reference handy in order to learn some new and creative explictives when trying to dislodge/remove items that insist on not being...
In addition to The Six Rules of Vehicle Restoration is the five most expensive words in any restoration/remolding project (includes home/auto/self/etc.) the...
...and... The most dangerous suffix to Lon's 5 most expensive words is: How Hard Can It Be? The motto my son and I adopted during our resto was, "Experience...
Free for shipping: I have a master cylinder from my 1951 GMC 1/2 ton pickup that is about 4 years old. Don't need it as I installed a dual last spring. Act now...
tnorton770@...
Feb 2, 2005 8:21 pm
25078
good ol "ammonia absorption" fridges force heat in one side, and it cools the other. will "run" on anything including candles (just not well). there is even a...
vwnate1 wrote: v> If you put it all back stock it will steer just like power v> steering...most folks don't believe this until they v> drive a correct stock...
... Listers - Would it not be a good idea to for members to supply location / area information for posts such as these? If the location were known it would...
Here are some links to see the steering sector being added to the frame of my 54 1/2 ton. I am doing it because I am a big man and can't get behind the...
1. Re: Got my site up From: Mask1966@... 6. Re: Got my site up From: "Tom C" <TCAPERTON@...> Thanks Guys. Yes the flag is going back on!! I'll update...
Great example of "never say die", Bruce! Hope it all comes back together even better than it was before. Best of luck to you. Tom Caperton '47-2nd Series ......
... like ... Well, I tend to agree with you there Nate, I hear tell the old HM's are different, but I've never been into one myself older than a 60's so far...
If you can wait A little bit I think I have a few in back of my 53, I know theyre 16's but dont know for sure if theyre right for the truck. Poor thing is just...
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