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Did you check the the end of the starter that goes into the engine for cracks ?the casting is kind of thin there,also the bushing that is in the end gets worn out,let's the armature flop around,and under load the starter had to struggle to turn over.I had to buy a used starter that didn't...

Awesome job congrats to all the ones who are thinking outside of the box.Welcome to the site. Between you and hendersond are y'all related?,or is it just great minds think alike?We all have a fairly rare truck in the GMCs,but you guys have really stepped up the pace for the rest of us.Good luck...

eBay has hard copy for 30.00 ,well worth the money ,it is a must have for anyone thinking about working on one of the G-749 trucks.good luck on all your projects.

Outstanding,count me in for 1 see what the price break quantity is.Im sure others will be interested.D*¥# I wish I was home. Good luck to all on your projects.

Tranny parts,I was told by "Red",the guy who rebuilt Hydramatics for Memphis Equipment before he retired,that the fiber and steel clutch discs in the tranny would be the hardest parts to find and to save everyone that I could.Healso told me that 90% of tranny problems were worn out discs,didn't...

Many of SS members don't like E Bay with good reasons .But for anyone wanting the parts "bible" on the GMC trucks there is one on E bay right now.Hardcover and 1/2 the price of a repro.I already have one. Just passing this on.Good luck on all your projects.

Hendersond did it same way I did.just make sure the ends of the steel lines are supported really well so they don't vibrate the rubber spliced places .my repair like this was still working untill water pump failure.the brass fitting in the water pump is a specialty item,I killed it by over...

Way to go. You have proven the 5 "P" saying .Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance .Amazing what servicing your vehicle by the book will do for it.Congratulations on a safe and fun trip.

There is a brass fitting that goes from the fuel tank to the vent line system that has a spring loaded ball in it that acts like a pressure release valve to keep excessive pressure from building up in the fuel tank,if your fuel tank goes "whoosh" when you crack the filler cap ,you have to much...

Look on eBay ,TM 9-1827A it is the military manual for Bendix- Westinghouse brake systems.go to eBay ,search,type in TM 9-1827A,it is a314 pg manual on cd about 14.00 ,Good luck on your project.this is well worth the money.My original paper manual was almost 75.00 from eBay

Welcome to the site .Always glad to see a new GMC owner.Good luck on your project

I would ask if they manafluxed the head for cracks,it is a process that uses a dye under ultraviolet light that will show minute cracks in an object.google manafluxed,educate yourself on this before you confront them,are you sure the head was not cracked before you tookit off?if they didn't...

Sitting here on a rainy day watching "Raid on Rommel".Something about a convoy consisting of 2 US halftracks,a M35 gasser ,and 2,yes 2 M135's painted desert tan with white Africa Korps tactical markings. As many times as I have watched this movie ,I never noticed the M 135's before. Hey it is a...

way to go ,I hope you get many miles of driving out of the GMC.BTW if you havent used the exhaust pipe,tranny parts that you got from me I would like to buy it back.PM me if interested.Good luck on all your projects

Water pump replacement When I replaced my last pump on my M211,I bought a brand new manufactured one from O'reilly autoparts store,took some time to convince female parts person to look in book,was a special order item,had to pay in advance but was brand new manufacture and perfect...

Per TM9-1819AA,July 1952, TM9-8025-1,May 1958.Both of these are GMC 302 motor manuals,neither one says anything about sealant on head bolt threads,using anti seize is a good idea.Bolt heads with 3 lines on the head of the bolt are torqued to 70-80 ft/lbs ,while bolt heads with 6 lines on them...

I have been following this thread,doing an excellent job for those who dont have winches on their trucks.Its fellow SS members like you that make this site a really nice place for the transfer of knowledge,parts,and just plain good fun in the pursuit of the restoration of our beloved GMCs.Thanks...

OOPS what a dummy I am ,post isnt really clear, should be that the Holley carbs were used in other vehicles, with different motors ,not a GMC 302 motor.Just got back from Germany ,still suffering from jet lag

You are correct about GMC 302 motors used in the M59 APCs, and were also used in the M50 ONTOS 6 barreled 106mm recoiles rifle tracked carriers,and some of the early gas motored M35/44 and a few others.The TM for the carbs on a GMC says the acc.pump lever should be in the center hole of the pump...

Sorry for your loss of all your stuff,Be thankful that you and your family got out safe