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Matt

07-18-2001 13:46:42




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Hi, I know this is way off the good 'ol Farmall topic, but I was hoping to make use of all the knowledge that out there (and I can't find a fourm that deals with this subject).

I have a 1942 "Army Truck". It's a 4x4 1 1/2 Chevy. It was my grandfather's and before it was put away (inside), the engine was rebuilt, and ran (for like a few minutes, that's it, he was simply happy that it ran). This was in 1976 if I recall correctly.

Now wouldn't it be fun to get this old beast going again. Every thing is just like he left it. Any suggestion on what to do before cranking this guy up?

Now, lets see here, I can tie this into IH as, last time moved it (just out to clean) we used the 200. :)

Thanks,

Matt

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Salmoneye

07-19-2001 08:06:21




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 Re: Way off topic, but still interesting. in reply to Matt, 07-18-2001 13:46:42  
Sitting since 1976?
I would not try and add gas and start her without pulling that gas tank and flushing it and the fuel lines first.
You suck up all that varnish into the carb and you will be looking at the very least at having to clean and redo the carb.

Been there...Done that...



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Salmoneye

07-19-2001 08:04:18




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 Re: Way off topic, but still interesting. in reply to Matt, 07-18-2001 13:46:42  
Sitting since 1976?
I would not try and add gas and start her without pulling that gas tank and flushing it and the fuel lines first.
You suck up all that varnish into the carb and you will be looking at the very least at having to clean and redo the carb.

Been there...Done that...



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Stan

07-19-2001 05:39:46




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 Re: Way off topic, but still interesting. in reply to Matt, 07-18-2001 13:46:42  
Matt,
I have an old '32 Chevy 2 1/2 ton that used to belong to my grandfather. I'm like you, I won't part with it for nothing. I've had chances to sell it because they make nice snow plow trucks. Mine used to be a 6x6 but Gramp took the back axle off and shortened the frame up. I haven't restored it yet but I'm hoping to someday. If you find a web site related to retoring these old trucks I'd appreciate you dropping me a line.
Thanks,
Stan

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big fred

07-19-2001 06:51:08




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 Re: Re: Way off topic, but still interesting. in reply to Stan, 07-19-2001 05:39:46  
For general antique truck info, try the Antique Truck Historical Society. Like antique tractor guys, they have shows around the country.



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big fred

07-18-2001 14:44:38




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 Re: Way off topic, but still interesting. in reply to Matt, 07-18-2001 13:46:42  
Matt, last fall I bought a '50 Ford 2-ton flatbed to haul tractors. It was running when I bought it, and drove it 75 miles home before really going over it thoroughly. What I discovered made me thankful I made it home. The insulation on the wiring was all cracked and shorting out, there was a slow leak in the gas line, and the brakes leaked (I knew about the brakes when I drove it). The first thing I would do if I was you is check out the wiring and make sure a mouse hasn't made the truck a firetrap, then put in a gallon of gas and check for leaks, then change the oil, shoot some oil in the cylinders and crank it a few turns with plugs out, check the radiator, then try starting it. If it was a Ford, I could point you towards a few good websites, but don't know with a Chevy. Best bet is enter "antique chevy truck" in a search engine and go from there. Good luck!

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big fred

07-18-2001 14:42:24




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 Re: Way off topic, but still interesting. in reply to Matt, 07-18-2001 13:46:42  
Matt, last fall I bought a '50 Ford 2-ton flatbed to haul tractors. It was running when I bought it, and drove it 75 miles home before really going over it thoroughly. What I discovered made me thankful I made it home. The insulation on the wiring was all cracked and shorting out, there was a slow leak in the gas line, and the brakes leaked (I knew about the brakes when I drove it). The first thing I would do if I was you is check out the wiring and make sure a mouse hasn't made the truck a firetrap, then put in a gallon of gas and check for leaks, then change the oil, shoot some oil in the cylinders and crank it a few turns with plugs out, check the radiator, then try starting it. If it was a Ford, I could point you towards a few good websites, but don't know with a Chevy. Best bet is enter "antique chevy truck" in a search engine and go from there. Good luck!

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The Red

07-18-2001 14:20:17




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 Re: Way off topic, but still interesting. in reply to Matt, 07-18-2001 13:46:42  
That is neat! Change the oil and the filter. Make sure the radiator is full. Pull the spark plugs and squirt some oil in each cylinder. I would do quite a bit of cranking with the spark plugs out to try to get oil circulating before you attempt to start the engine. If the rings were basically new when he last ran it, that engine might be stuck. If so, I had pretty good luck using the PB Blaster. It seems to have a better effect than Marvel Mystery Oil.

GOOD LUCK!!!

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ff316

07-19-2001 07:58:17




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 Re: Re: Way off topic, but still interesting. in reply to The Red, 07-18-2001 14:20:17  
Matt, Listen to The Red. I have seen a bunch of engines that were rebuilt, ran for a few minutes, then shut off for a few years. There is a great chance the rings are stuck. Also, to prime the oiling system you may be able to turn the oil pump drive with a drill. I don't know much about your engine but most of the time you can remove the distributor and fabricate a tool that will engage the oil pump. Let us know when you get it running!

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Dave

07-18-2001 14:16:17




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 Re: Way off topic, but still interesting. in reply to Matt, 07-18-2001 13:46:42  
I agree. I'd love to get my hands on an old truck, maybe even a 6x6 if I could. Yours is probably a little more convenient size. I'd check the oil, both for quantity and quality (might be water sitting at the bottom) and look for mouse nests and other stuff that might cause a problem (like inside the bellhousing). Put water in the radiator, too (check for water in the oil afterwards). The points might be all full of spiders. But you could get lucky and maybe it'll fire right up.

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Dan G/Soganofla

07-18-2001 14:06:19




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 Re: Way off topic, but still interesting. in reply to Matt, 07-18-2001 13:46:42  
Go for it Matt! I think the next fad in collecting old vehicles will be the bigger trucks. That's about all that's left. They still go for cheap, right now, and make a nice addition to an old tractor collection.



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