The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop Chevy 1954 Shop Manual same as 1954 GMC Manual?

Hope ok to ask here about books. I was wondering if the "Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual 1954 Models" would be the same book for the 1954 GMC 152 Truck? Mainly need something as a reference point in working on my truck/engine.

Unless someone has some pointers to where to go, etc.

The current engine in the truck is a 235. I do have the original 248 engine I'd like to put back in the truck if the block/head is any good, etc...

RP14 An old timer gave me an original 54 shop manuel kinda oily you know. Those are good reading,went to roll-in a set of main bearings in my 235. Read all the books-have already done it years ago- Chilton,Motors,Chevy, all different insructions how to do it,so used my method, it's running good today roda and mains all -.002. So read the books do stuff your way !!! Hint--- learn from the old guys !!!

RP14 I see your from N. Dakota so you know what cold is,I have recieved some phlack for using 5w30 oil in my 235 51 6400 tractor daily driver. It's my cruiser and burns straight proopane is 98 inch wheel base shortest they built. What oil do you use in N.D.??

RP14, no help on the book question just wanted to say Hello. I spent 2011 thru part of 2014 in ND. Watford City was my home away from home. Lots of memories and good times made there and in the area. Spent a lot of time in the Little Missouri Badlands all the way down to Killdeer. Sadly I was a regular at Outlaws Hope all's well in my adopted home town. Things should be coming back to life with well completions picking up (according to what I read).

RonR

Try pulling up the web site "Better World Books". I have been a member for years it has a huge amount of books. We are a non-profit and it cost nothing to join. Doc.

Always learn from others. Just a ton of books out there and rather spend the money on parts than books. Want to find the books that would be most helpful and of course these forums.

Fixite7, Glad to hear from others whom are from ND. I am just going to use the truck for summer short drives, getting ready to tear down to the frame and restore.

Moparguy, As for Watford City, it's grown quite a bit and a huge change from when you were last here. It's my permanent home, love it here.

Just looking for maybe a couple books to help guide and/or parts, etc. Saw a site classicparts.com they have several books. I have a GMC 152-24 truck and wasn't sure if the assembly/parts were the same as they have different looks.
I also want to find a wiring diagram for the GMC, I'm only able to find Chevy wiring diagrams which is different. Going to replace the entire wiring harness and electrical. Might keep it 6 volts unless someone says better to change to 12 volt. I'd like to keep as original as possible.

Open to any suggestions and will be taking notes, etc.

RP 14 The simplicity of an alternator is what I go for,same with HEI ,same with propane equipment! All are easy to trouble-shoot ! Carry a few parts with you on the road,some tools,go for it. I want to cruise not trouble shoot antique's and fight vapor lock !!