Recent content by donner1122

Update on the engine: I've pulled the head and lower pans off. I removed pistons 6, 1,2,3. They came right out of the cylinder with no issues. Piston 4 came out the same but there was no bearing on it. Turns out the connecting rod bearing 4 welded itself to the crankshaft. The crank and last...

I just pulled the distributor. I must have overlooked the difference shaft sizes in the excitement of getting the truck running. In the picture, the distributor on the right is the original and the left is the new one. The new one is a bit shorter and the gear is upside down. I ordered this...

Idled smoothly beforehand. Ran the same as it ran on the old distributor. The idea that something may have gotten in the oil filter assembly lines when I took out the old distributor is possible.

I'm in Grand Rapids. Bellaire would be doable if I wanted to swap the engine. However I don't think I have the motivation to do that.

I just put in a new distributor and took my 1952 m211 for a test drive. It was running fine but started to get loud while climbing the hill to get out of my neighborhood. I slowed down to check it out but as I slowed the engine stalled out. The starter wouldn't turn the engine at all. I've...

Thanks guys, ordered and installed the pump from Memphis equipment. Now my radiator has started leaking...

My water pump stared leaking at the shaft... Anyone know where to find a water pump for the M211 (GMC 302)? I've been searching all over and can't find anything reasonable. All I can find is a listing on eBay, but its $250!!!!! There's gotta be something cheaper...

Hello everyone! Over the summer I bought an 1952 m211 (m215? It has a dump bed) on Craigslist for about $1000. The drive train is in good condition but all the brake lines were completely rotted so I've been replacing all lines and rebuilding the cylinders. Anyways, it didn't come with a title...