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| | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 384 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 384 | Happy moments are rare
Changed the Thermostat and Start motor drive today.
Added coolant bit by bit. Managed to remove all air. It stayed low in temp !!
The I took the starter apart. Removed the starter drive. Replaced with a new one.
And I am surprised !! It engages every time now. No more rattling and nasty noice.
Also cleaned all cable connections and ensure good contact everywhere.
Today it's fun to own the old stubborn Truck.
Two things fixed, all was 100%, nothing else that broke either.
Now I will give myself a moment outside in the sun with a cool beer as reward.
Last edited by Peggy M; 07/01/2023 10:20 PM.
My Chevy Viking 1959Ulf Hedlund. Eskilstuna. Sweden [email protected]Also: Ford Galaxie 4 dr 1959 Ford Custom 4 dr 1964 Ford Mustang GT 2005
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,733 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,733 | Great to hear from you again and glad to know the sun is shining on you and your 'bolt. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,101 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,101 | Hy lastchancetowing, I love it when a plan comes together! | | | | | Joined: May 2012 Posts: 574 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2012 Posts: 574 | enjoy it while it lasts...... its the calm before the storm,lol
1949 Dodge Coronet 1955 2nd Chevy 4400 1.5 ton 1955 2nd Chevy 3100 1/2 ton 1955 2nd Chevy 3100 1/2 ton 1957 Chevy 5400 LCF 2 ton 1966 Dodge D100 Sweptline 1968 Chevy P20 stepvan 1969 GMC LWB pickup 1972 GMC Sprint 1974 CP30 shorty bus There are three things that I've learned never discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin.----Linus Van Pelt Trying to understand the behavior of some people is like trying to smell the color 9  | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | Today it's fun to own the old stubborn Truck.
Now I will give myself a moment outside in the sun with a cool beer as reward. Congratulations on your successes. I feel your pain and your jubilation. My pickup project and restored Suburban have no personal names, just the pickup and the suburban. However, my 54/55 2-ton COE project has a personal name: Roseanne Roseannadana
it's always something . . . nevermind Cold beer rewards are always appropriate. Seems like on a big truck that any problem is always a big problem (relatively speaking). | | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 401 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 401 | Feels good to make progress. Cheers! | | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 33 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 33 | I envy your moment in the sun, Seems that the mere fact that i own a big truck causes heartache and contention in my household.
Homeland defense begins at home.
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 384 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 384 | I envy your moment in the sun, Seems that the mere fact that i own a big truck causes heartache and contention in my household. I am lucky I guess. It was my wife who wanted me to by the old Truck in the first place. The other day she asked me if we shouldn't buy ourselves an old Tractor. A red Volvo BM Victor with a 4 stroke 2 cylinder diesel will be our next purchase  I might mention she is educated car mechanic. It's good to choose wife carefully
My Chevy Viking 1959Ulf Hedlund. Eskilstuna. Sweden [email protected]Also: Ford Galaxie 4 dr 1959 Ford Custom 4 dr 1964 Ford Mustang GT 2005
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,733 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,733 | 'IT'S GOOD TO CHOOSE A WIFE CAREFULLY"
Amen! Whether they are a mechanic or don't know a screwdriver from a rabbit hutch. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 384 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 384 | 'IT'S GOOD TO CHOOSE A WIFE CAREFULLY"
Amen! Whether they are a mechanic or don't know a screwdriver from a rabbit hutch. HAHAHA
My Chevy Viking 1959Ulf Hedlund. Eskilstuna. Sweden [email protected]Also: Ford Galaxie 4 dr 1959 Ford Custom 4 dr 1964 Ford Mustang GT 2005
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 268 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 268 | I agree with all the above...
I have no wife to deal with, but I understand the right one is a blessing indeed.
Congratulations on a job well done...well done indeed.
GMCPic
Dance like no one is watching,
Sing like no one is listening,
Love like you've never been hurt.
1948 GMC FC101 1/2t Pickup w/270 and SM420
1948 GMC FC253 1t Factory 80"x9' Flatbed Dually
1948 Chevy COE 2 Ton 8'x15' Flatbed
1950 GMC 354-24 2 Ton 8'X12' Flatbed w/Dump Hoist
1953 GMC 454-30 3 Ton 8'x14' Flatbed w/Dump Hoist
1953 GMC 454-30 3 Ton Cab and Chassis
1942 Clarkator 6 MILL-44 Heavy Aircraft Tug
1942 Ford (9N) Moto Tug with 1/2 yard Loader
1947 Oliver OC3 HG-42 Tract-Crawler Bull Dozier w/6' Blade
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