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#13943 02/08/2005 11:02 PM | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 150 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2004 Posts: 150 | My truck has never had the heat riser spring and I can't figure out where exactly it installs. There's freedom of movement on the riser, as turning it with my hand is a snap (I understand these things stick quite regularly).
If anybody has a picture they could post regarding the spring, I'd greatly appreciate it. I'm assuming it doesn't install internally, meaning within the exhaust manifold. Thanks in advance for your help!! | | |
#13944 02/09/2005 3:38 AM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | There was a little steel rod sticking out of the manifold parallel to the riser shaft. It has most likely rusted away. The outside of the spring hooked on it and the inside of the spring fit in that slot on the shaft. | | |
#13945 02/09/2005 10:49 PM | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 | This belongs in Engine&Drivetrain so look for it there.
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#13946 02/10/2005 2:36 AM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 | Make sure you hook the spring on the post in the right direction. The previous owner of my 261 has it on backwards which had to produce "au contraire" results.
It wraps over the post pointing toward the engine. And you slip it on the slot so about a half a turn gets it over the post. My '48 Shop Manual gives those instructions and I used them for my '61 261.
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
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