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| | | | Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 23 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 23 | Hey everyone, Newbie here....proud owner of a 1940 1 1/2 ton dump, with a 261 6l. Have already started on restoring/updating the truck and have gotten many great tips from this site. Will be checking in regularly to get many more tricks n tips from you experts! Thank you! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | bjstruck, welcome to the Stovebolt. I see your from Va. so you have plenty of company in your area. Watch for them. They're everywhere!
You've probably already checked out the BIG BOLT Forum? Would love to see some pics of the 1 1/2 ton when you can post some.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Welcome bj, nothing wrong with a 261. Yes, you're in good company there in Richmond. Good luck.
Leo | | | | | Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 23 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2015 Posts: 23 | Thank you all for the welcome. I made a typo in my original message......it is a 216 6l engine in my 1940 ton n a half not a 261, which there ain't nothing wrong with a 261,but alas it's a 216 with all of 29.5 horsepower!
BJ
'Keep on Truckin'
1940 1.5 ton dump
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 667 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 667 | Ya...but them are 29.5 REAL horses! | | |
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