Ive had a look at the spare diff yesterday and its a better highway ratio than whats currently in it, as I have to redo the rear springs, I'm just going to change it out drum to drum, my question is it has a leak at the pinion seal, is the pinion pre loaded via a crush spacer in these or can I undo the pinon nut and lift off the yoke? and change the seal out?
Also and this is mostly for the Sydney Melbourne Brisbane guys
I'm after some 7.00 X 20 10 ply tyres
I'm very particular when it comes to tyres.
They must be black, round & new (not been in someones shed for 20 years) other than that I'm open to suggestions
Old world lamps and tyres have real brands but want more money than I'm prepared to spend
Antique tyres have Lu He brand for a more respectable price but I'd like to do a bit better
Does anyone have a supplier that's got good prices on these things, as I said before round black and new is my only stipulation
Hy TheYeti, I assume both the rear axles are Eaton, is my assumption correct? Most of the larger differentials do not use a crush sleeve, just a lot of torque to get the bearing preload. Have you checked the brakes on the "new" rear axle to make sure they are of the same type? As to the tires, in North America 8.25X20 seems to be the smallest size easily available.
Yeah the diffs are the same physically, I'm assuming Eaton (Im not a fan of their off highway stuff but I'm not about to reinvent the wheel for something else)
Yes the brakes are identical (unfortunately while the shoes are in much better condition (not oil soaked and have about 50% remaining the wheel cylinders are in similar condition to the other diff)
I've never seen a 5 ton '51 model Chevrolet. Made in the USA '51 Chevrolet trucks were rated no higher than 2 ton. I've seen some Canadian built imports rated as high as 3 ton. What series is yours ?
Spanky Hardy Collector Of Fine Old G.M. COE Trucks & Antique Holmes Wreckers
The "ton" rating is nominally what you could tote on the back of the truck. However it is no longer an accurate number and has become just a guide to general size of truck. The actual payload capacity is reduced by the bed weight, a considerable variable.
11,000 lb gross vehicle weight is total of everything, truck, bed, fuel, driver, load and everything as it rolls down the road. 11,000 lb less all that only leaves room for only a few thousand pounds of payload, something like your nominal "ton and a half" rating.
I looked at the photos and noticed the wheel cylinders. I've been overhauling mine for years. In fact I carry a spare kit on the road in case of a failure. Hone them out to smooth install cups with suitable grease, put never seize compound on the pistons and put them in. The never seize has stopped pistons from sticking in the bores and stopped rust. Have not had a failure on my daily driver in many years.
1951 3800 1-ton "Earning its keep from the get-go" In the DITY Gallery 1962 261 (w/cam, Fenton headers, 2 carbs, MSD ign.), SM420 & Brown-Lipe 6231A 3spd aux. trans, stock axles & brakes. Owned since 1971.
Had the pleasure of meeting Andrew Phillips (not sure of his username) today, he posted something on a facebook group we both frequent and we got to talking next thing you know I now have a good second hand steering box and a good seat bace and back for my truck.
When I met with Andrew he told me there were a lot of diagrams etc on here, I'm chasing an electrical diagram for my old girl.
my original plan was to scrap the existing wiring but I pulled the gauges out yesterday and all the wiring in the dash is good and the bulk of it is else ware as well, its really only the wiring to the tail lights and some of the engine harness thats chatty.
What I'd like is a wiring diagram as I want to go right through it looking for faults etc and repair / replace the sections where there are issues and tidy a few things up along the way.
Tim, I think that is right for all sizes of AD Chevy with possible exception or variation on lengths for the COE. Otherwise the length between tail light and the main harness would change with wheelbase but the front harness would be the same best I can tell.
Welcome back. After 4 years I’m impressed you could remember your password.😠Time to get on it and finish it up. Working on them is fun but driving them is way funner!ðŸ›
Martin '62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress) '47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project) ‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily) ‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence) “I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one! Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop! USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
TheYeti, is that blue car a 37 Chev? The north American version ran that cowl crease detail back across the side door and the back window was one piece. That is really interesting.
TheYeti, is that blue car a 37 Chev? The north American version ran that cowl crease detail back across the side door and the back window was one piece. That is really interesting.
I can’t think of the blue car your talking about, but I think your referring to the Matt black Australian body 37 Chev I have, and yes it has no door crease and the stereotypical Aussie duel rear window
The very simple instructions for posting photos in your posts is in the left margin of every page. ABSOLUTELY No Need For Links!
Martin '62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress) '47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project) ‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily) ‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence) “I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one! Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop! USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
Martin '62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress) '47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project) ‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily) ‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence) “I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one! Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop! USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
We used to have to do it that way but last year we moved into the 21st century.🤣
Martin '62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress) '47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project) ‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily) ‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence) “I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one! Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop! USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
