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OK, sounds like that was the problem we had it filled to about 1 inch from the top. Will find out tommorow.

I have a reb shift kit in my 54 m215 and whenever I drive the truck I can't shift into 2nd gear for about 5-10 minutes, I move the shifter it just doesn't do anything, but I can shift from 1st to 3rd.

Still wondering if the level of coolant in radiator is causing it to come out the overflow, I don't want any more responses telling me you think the truck has a bad head gasket or a crack in the block, it doesn't have any symptoms of any of these things and isn't overheating, just would like to...

Well than you would also see that it was on the top of the list in its forum for more than a day without being posted in, I was trying to get a fast response as I was working on the truck today and it seems that the GMC forum doesn't get much traffic, and the question might be answerable by non...

I posted this earlier but it was moved and seems like it hasn't really got any attention since...when filling a radiator on a GMC 302 engine, how full should it be? Should I allow room for expansion? Since refilling I'm losing some coolant out the overflow along with some steam which may just be...

My truck has an ignition key below the lever so both must be turned to start.

Thermostat was sticking a bit, so removed that and replaced it. Truck is running for about 15 minutes at a time now without spilling from the overflow. The temp still isn't getting over 185 or so but is still puking. Could it be that there is too much coolant in the radiator? How high should the...

I m going to try a few more of the suggested tests tommorow, and will post my findings, still hoping its a clogged radiator or something simple like a thermostat. Thanks again.

I didn't see any signs of bubbles at the radiator cap, or any water in the oil, or see any smoke at the stack, wouldn't a headgasket display at least one of these symptoms?

But wouldn't a bad head gasket mean the engine would be burning coolant while it was running? I the coolant level is staying the same unless it starts leaking out the overflow. Also the radiator initially went out because the water pump bearing went out, causing the fan to strike the radiator...

So my new to me 1954 GMC has been home now for 2 weeks or so. Water pump and radiator replaced. Still having trouble with the radiator. I can idle the truck for about 5 minutes to warm up, and than within 3 minutes of driving it overheats the temp guage shows just under 220 and I have steam...

Looks sweet! Love all the cameras.

Thanks, i have the reb shifter so shifting is easy! What kind of seat would fit? They all seem to be to long, to fit in place of the stock seats.

Thanks for the support greg. I'm over it by now, I just can't wait till Thursday or Friday to put the new parts in so I can drive it again.

The picture is about 7 years old, I can see the truck in person, you can't. Even if I were to keep it red it would need to be repainted.

I still do not see any inconsistencies in my statements about my truck or my business. Maybe you are misunderstanding my other statements as you did the payload. There was never any bragging on my part. Feel free to discontinue any further "contributions" to any of my threads.

The trucks been red for 15 plus years, so I don't think that's it. Maybe it was a different truck.

How did you attach the plywood to the inside before carpeting?

You really have confused yourself, huh? A 5,500 lb trailer weighs 5,500 lbs. It doesn't have a payload of 5,500. Its gvw is 24,000 lbs. It is a 10 ton equipment trailer. Its rated payload on its build plate says 18,500 lbs. 18,000 on a trailer rated for 18,500 payload puts me 500 lbs underweight...

Wow, why does everything need to be an arguement on this forum? 11b is still infantry, I originally selected 19d cav scout, with the possibility of EOD, but than changed to 11b because of the schools that were available, not all grunts in the army are stupid you know. Im also set up to reclass...