I'm fixing up my Dad's 48 Truck. It has had years of neglect at my brother's hands. It's a working truck with a large grain box w/hoist. It's hauled a lot of grain and livestock. My Dad passed away in 1999 and the truck and farm are semi-retired. I'm a auto tech who is between jobs so I had time to come home and work on the truck.
My brother did repair the brakes all around. It wouldn't stop so he had to. He has done some half assed repairs to the rest of the truck.
I was home last summer to visit and when we took the truck down in the pasture to build some fence. I found out that the front engine mount was very bad. The engine and trans were jumping around a lot. When I took it apart last week I found that the front mount grease shield was pounded to pieces between the bolts. I am replacing all three mounts just to be safe as there is a ton of greasy dirt on the engine. I also have new grease shield.
I am not sure if the front mount was installed properly. When I took it apart the curved edge of the top bracket was facing to the front of the truck. It this correct? I'd like to find a picture or diagram that shows this. I saw a picture in the tech tips that showed the tin cover with the long offset to the front.
I also found a thick shim under the lower bracket that bolts to the cross member. There was only one so I installed thick washers on both sides. Is there a parts diagram that shows all the nut, bolts, and washers.
I searched the forum but didn't find what I wanted. If someone could point me in the right direction I would appreciate it.
I also plan to replace on of the front spring shackles. It has never taken grease and it looks like it needs replaced. I have a new part in hand so I am going to do it.
The carburetor throttle body is worn out so I am going to replace it with a good used one I have. The exhaust donut on the manifold is leaking from the bad motor mount so it needs done. Both doors need rebuilt.
I have plenty to fix and lots of grease to scrape. My friend has a GMC with the 3 rear windows and I am sure he will love Stovebolt.com.
Thanks for your help. Craig W.
I will try to help with some tech questions when I can. I have been twisting wrenches for 28 years so I have seen a lot of things.
Last edited by Peggy M; 05/02/2025 5:17 PM.
