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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 695 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 695 | Finally got the 261 block and bell housing mounted on the "not so universal" HF engine stand.
I primed and painted the assembly, Detroit Deisel Alpine Green.
Hopefully today I can run a hone through the cylinders and begin installing a crank and some pistons!
Looking to get the gasket set tomorrow (fingers crossed). | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 | Didn't get anything done to the truck but I used it to haul enough lumber and drywall to build a 12 x 24 room in my garage. I got some slack-jaw looks while loading all that lumber in the truck. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 7 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 7 | Maiden Voyage a success!! I have worked on my '49 3100 all winter, replaced the whole brake system head to toe, rebuilt the cylinder head, new radiator, starter, etc.
Started it up, let it warm up checking for leaks, pulled it out of the garage & went for a 10 minute drive, no issues, everthing worked as it should! Not going to win any races with it that's for sure, however it was a blast. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Maiden Voyage a success!! I have worked on my '49 3100 all winter, replaced the whole brake system head to toe, rebuilt the cylinder head, new radiator, starter, etc.
Started it up, let it warm up checking for leaks, pulled it out of the garage & went for a 10 minute drive, no issues, everthing worked as it should! Not going to win any races with it that's for sure, however it was a blast. One of the best feelings....period! I can see your smile from waaaay over here!
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 394 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 394 | well back for parts, broke the first piston ring on No. 6. found 2 bad intake valves. and 1 cracked valve guide. should have held my tongue on the other side. the rest of you have fun. I'll be working on some other part of it the next couple of days. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 90 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 90 | Havnt really had time too get anything done on Mine as been working and waiting for parts too arrive lots of big boxes now in garage including EZ wiring harness seat heating pads all the parts needed too completely rebuild my brake system, But like everyone else one job leads too 10 others lol
1954 3600 With 1950's Powers of St Louis Utility Bed.
My truck | | | | | Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 292 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 292 | looked at it and day dreamed. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 980 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 980 | Put a flatbed on Thor....8x12 steel. Looks pretty good......well, better.
~ Victor 1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it in the DITY Gallery1955 Grumman Kurbside "Doughboy" 235/3 on tree w/ OD 1957 3100 - moved on 1959 C4500 Short Bus "Magic Bus" - moved on 1959 G3800 1 Ton Dually "Chief" - moved on 1958 C4400 Viking "Thor" ~ moved on to fellow Bolter | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | My son and I got busy today putting the bed together. We expect the truck back from the paint shop in the next few days and wanted to have the bed ready to bolt on. When we get it put together we will take the boards off and put on 4 coats of Spar Urethane and soak the ends. http://s729.photobucket.com/albums/ww296/BIGCHEVY3600/?action=view¤t=BEDBUILD1.jpg
~Jim
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | cleaned the windows and drove it | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 695 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 695 | Took the 261 block back to the machine shop and watched them (with my arms folded and foot tapping) correct my cam bearing orientation.
It's been one step forward and three steps backward lately.
Maybe some assembly this weekend...
Jerry | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,185 | Changed the fuel pump, put on the dual action one for extra vacuum. Now it won't start, even though gas is coming into the carb. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 866 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 866 | Fired her up today. Started on the first crank!!. Did a little waxing on the chrome! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 94 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 94 | got the points installed and set. tried to time it but I cant find the darn timing mark, so I vacuum timed it instead. sounds much better now but still ticks a bit. I need to get out there and adjust the valves this weekend.
made a bracket to hold the 12-volt tail light bulbs farther back in the houseing so that the lense will fit nicely. One more to do. Should be a productive weekend. Might pull out my 28 if the weather is nice.
1953 Chevrolet 3100
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 222 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 222 | had a look at a second potential 'bolt purchase today... might go for it... uh oh...
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 695 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 695 | Installed the crankshaft and assembled the new pistons in the 261. I also bought a bypass filter on Ebay. Getting closer... You know, I'm thinking I should consider giving my truck a "name" when it's finally put back on the road... Ah! I got it already! Lazarus!  | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | had a look at a second potential 'bolt purchase today... might go for it... uh oh... Put us out our misery.....did ya? 
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 | I finished wiring the fuel pump and fuel gauge sending units on the New tank Hopefully this weekend I'll finish the fuel lines.
Some people are like Slinkies, Their not really good for nothing... But they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs. 1951 3100 350 TBI Gallery Toddzilla... "$old" | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 |
~Jim
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | I just finished replacing the third power steering pump. The truck has not been driven except to drive it out of the garage to keep my wife from going ballistic because of the open pipes. Hopefully this one won't leak and I'll be able to get my exhaust finished.
~Jim
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 291 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 291 | | | | | | Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 6 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 6 | nice job. I have a 53 3600 annd am at a sticking point. Forgive me for not knowing how to properly describe it but the nut that you have to take off to change the seal (and determines the back lash) it has a cotter pin that is between the differential 3rd member and the universal joint. I measured it and it looks like an 1 5/8 but it did not fit, I am not sure if my socket wasn't thin wall enough or I had the wrong size. Any help would be great. Here is the picture.
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 695 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 695 | Installed the piston assemblies into the 261. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 695 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 695 | In process of getting a stock radiator for the '59 from a fellow Stovebolter! Sweet! | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | I have been trying to assemble my MarK bed and reached step 23 that involves drilling a 1-9/16" countersink using a 1-9/16" Forstner bit. The closest size I have in my set is 1-5/8” which it seems is just a bit too large. I found a 1-9/16” bit on line at http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/ however though the freight is free it will take 10 days to get here. Well, I guess I have enough to install to keep me busy until then, windshield wipers and elec motor, radio, inside trim, door glass, vent windows, air conditioner, etc, etc, & etc..
~Jim
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 10 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 10 | Well lets see I blocked sanded my frame and then I painted it!!! tomorrow will see how it looks ! then put it all back together ! | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | The Stove Bolt Forum is a great place to SHARE information helpful to everyone who is involved in an old truck project. That old adage," a picture is worth a thousand words" is certainly true here. Anyone that can operate a computer can operate a $40 Walmart digital camera. Be proud of your "Bolt" and of your work; Share some pictures. Give as much as you take.
~Jim
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 21 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 21 | Took the ole '66 out for a spin around the neighborhood. Bought it for $500 (put another 500 in it---needs more!) and it runs like a top! | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 |
Some people are like Slinkies, Their not really good for nothing... But they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs. 1951 3100 350 TBI Gallery Toddzilla... "$old" | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 | I finished the underbed tank install, Ran all new Lines, And had no leaks ! "I did leave my cell phone on the running board during the test drive and lost it" But some lady found it and called so I got it back.
The truck is running awesome now !
Some people are like Slinkies, Their not really good for nothing... But they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs. 1951 3100 350 TBI Gallery Toddzilla... "$old" | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 94 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 94 | welded up some new brackets for the tail light bulbs. I used the stock backet, installed a two point light in the top and kept the single in the lower. z-ed the bracket to set the lower light back enough to allow the lens cover to fit. I think maybe I should have just bought one already done.
1953 Chevrolet 3100
| | | | | 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 | Woooohoooo, got the hood on the panel today. Well, sort of. It is sticking up at the back about 2 good inches but it'll have to wait till another day to get adjusted. I was going to take a pic but had to pull the club trailer to a cruise-in.
Maybe tomorrow I can get a shot or two posted. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 |
~Jim
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 201 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 201 | Earlier in the week got the brakes bled and freed up a stuck caliper, changed the oil and filter and determined that my power steering box has a leak that can't be repaired, so ordered a new one (okay, the local repair shop did all this). Then yesterday I got my muffler and tailpipe put on, mounted the hood and new chrome handles, and spent several hours trying to figure out which belt(s) was squealing. Tightened 'em, loosened 'em, burned my arm on the radiator tank, applied belt dressing, removed the belt dressing with brake cleaner, tightened, loosened, removed one at a time, put them back on one at a time, burned my arm on the radiator tank again, took them off again, put them back on, left them loose, no squeal finally - for now.
Also suspicious of my brand new (Chinese no doubt) ignition switch causing a battery drain and it's also starting to engage the starter solenoid when I go to turn it off.
And, mounted my '46 plate.
Then went for a spin around the neighborhood, no windshield makes for a breezy ride.
'69 1/2T stepside, Sea Foam Green, 250 L6 w/ 3 on the tree, not an option on it, in the family since new.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 208 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 208 | rebuild the master cylinder | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,109 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,109 | Love the color. Alvin
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Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
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