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| | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 57 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 57 | Owner of '49 3/4 ton contacted me for help on his Chevrolet project. A 350 small block was installed in the 1st series frame. The cab had it's firewall 'heart' cut out for the HEI. I set the steering sector on the frame, clearance for the spark plug was 1/2 inch. The exhaust manifold would have no clearance. I ask about the 216 where-a-bouts and he pointed at the corner of the shop to the complete engine. His mood and project interest has improved ! I have rebuilt the 216, one iron piston replaced, all valves replaced. Plans for fire'in it up this week. The owner and I purchased a long block 235 Sunday for future plans. As a new member of the forum, I look forward to share and pick up value info. pics later. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 65 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 65 | Awesome! Can't wait to see your progress. Are you taking pics as you go? | | | | | 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 | Welcome to to Bolt cuthbert. Lots of info here and folks are more than willing to share. It also looks as you can contribute as well. We look forward to having you around.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 940 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 940 | Lookin forward to seeing the pics! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Welcome Cuthbert,glad you could join us.
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: Mar 2011 Posts: 164 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 164 | Welcome, Cuthbert,
I used to hang out there in Miami Ok for a while.
I working in most of the Tribal Casinos in that area.
Welcome to the bolt, there is a lot of info in here. Just ask if you need anything.
Chris | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Welcome Cuthbert, nothing wrong with the stovebolt sixes, even if they're old.
Leo | | | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 57 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 57 | A great welcome to the Stovebolt Forum. When I get the skills to navigate, post and attatch some images of the project, I will infact improve my knowledge of the classic inline six'es a the Forum. I am from the 'old-school' .... have been wrench for over 50 years. If my short term / long term memory does not run a wheel off, I will look forward share'in info with all. If the rain / floods cut me some slack tomorrow, the two sixteen gets to burn some high dollar fuel, the cab enters the paint shop. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 940 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 940 | Rain is killing me too here in St.L as I have a small garage and must roll the truck out to work on it. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 57 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 57 | The weather effects my mood, cold, damp, 4 inches of rain puts me in low gear. Had a great day Thur finishing up details, some high winds. New brake lines and complete wire loom ordered yesterday. Not sure if the fuse box in the 'new' loom will be protected via in-line or 'box'. Where are you on your project ? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 940 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 940 | I hear that. All this rain is gettin me down too. I've surfed enough, time to wrench! I purchased it in March. The original 216 runs but its burning something. I'm going to tune it up this weekend while its dry and replace the valve cover and pan gaskets but it may need a full rebuild sooner than later. Other than that, it needs the typical; corners, cowls, floor/toe board, seat, bed. Pics here - http://www.flickr.com/photos/ericdifate/sets/72157626211938122/ | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 |
Robert C. If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making. 1950 3600 | | | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 57 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 57 | "runs but it's burning so,ething"
Air / fuel mixture is burned. Oil will also be with-in that mixture. Coolant / water will not 'burn', but can also be with-in that mixture. This trio can be identified at the tailpipe. Black smoke is unburned fuel. {rich air/fuel mixture}
Blue smoke is oil. White, steam.
Look into the carb air horn at idle. If fuel is bleeding into the carb, the float level is high. {check inlet needle and float specs} The white is steam, head gasket.? ? Pin point "it's burning". Black will be an easy fix at the carb. Oil burning at the valve stems, rings, cylinder walls, overhaul. Some heavy oil/ STP will help some. Good luck. | | |
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