Recent content by badgmc56

I'm going to South Carolina on vacation that week or I would be going down with you guys. It figures, a show I really wanted to attend. Just have to wait for the next one.

I did my cover in Rustoleum Camo paint also 2 years ago and it is holding up great. I even power wash it and it does not come off. Just make sure the cover is clean first. Bob C.

I'll meet you guys by 7:30 also. See you there. Bob C.

I would convoy in with you guys if you decide to. Warren has my number if you want to meet. Bob C.

Gmc I know this is off topic but I had to sell my 56 GMC. I have NOS and used parts for sale. PM me for needs.

If all goes well next year, I will be joining the group to NYC. At least two other members from our club are planning to attend also. Looks like a great time.

Go back to base engine checks. Sounds like you may have weak and or broken valve springs. Pull off the valve cover and give the springs a good visual check over. Look at them closely and a lot of times you can find a broken one.

I use Shell Rotella 15 40 and Napa spin on oil filters. I also put 1 gallon of Lucus oil stabilizer in the crank case. Napa filters are used all over the world and log millions of miles in many heavy duty applications with no issues. I have used them for years in my fleet and we have almost no...

Using a quality oil and good filters is the cheapest maintenence you can do. I would not skimp on that!

Squirt some WD40 in the air line leading to the horn. That may help.

The first and reverse gear is a sliding gear. Remove the top cover and make sure the gear is not seized to the mainshaft.

I would definately check the accelerator pump first. The old pumps are made of leather and when they are sitting around for a while or worn out, they can flip over and not pump any fuel. Also make sure the idle circut is not too lean. Adjust the idle mixture screws at the bottom of the carb...

Take the transfer case out of gear and put it in neutral. Then spin the output shaft of the trans by hand to see if you can move the syncros back and forth. That should give you an idea of whats going on. You probably will have to pull the mainshaft of the trans and dis assemble it to see what...

Have you checked the fuel pressure on the lift pump? Just because you hear it running does not mean it is pumping. Had one do that to me.

Sounds to me like there may be a broken snap ring on the mainshaft. The gears are sliding on the shaft and not meshing properly. That will make it pop out of gear and not be able to down shift. Yes, the syncros could be worn a bit but unless they are toast ,you should be able to down shift with...