Originally Posted By: Greg L
Also here: http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/models/engine.htm
Nice truck, by the way
that's a pretty cool reference site...
thanks...
Originally Posted By: Greg L
Another way to check the size of the engine:
Look behind the distributor....on the block casting there should be a flat area below the distributor. If there is, a number may be stamped there.
The first 3 numbers in that stamp will indicate the engine size.
GL...
Originally Posted By: TFB1
Originally Posted By: bayoubill
Originally Posted By: 2010_FX4
I am assuming this is a manual transmission. What about the clutch, pressure plate, and throw-out bearing?
I'm gonna have that checked too... but I 'spect the most it might need would be adjusting the...
Originally Posted By: default
I would change all fluids after sitting that long, and run any 10w30.
it's on my to-do list...
Originally Posted By: Greg L
Yeah, what he said above.
When I bought my '51 about ten years ago....I went ahead and changed all fluids regardless. You probably...
Originally Posted By: Brons2
What engine? Low pressure 235? I'd use 15w40, personally.
based on this, I'm 'bout 100% certain it's a 217...
and, based on the original manufacturer's recommendations, I don't think I'd want to go with anything heavier than a 30-weight oil...
the viscosity...
btw, getting back to the subject of engine oil...
after having given it further thought, I've tentatively decided that I'll go with 10W-30 from May to September, and 5W-20 from October to April...
eta: but then again, knowing me, I'll probably just stick to 10W-30 once I've put it in the...
Originally Posted By: 2010_FX4
I am assuming this is a manual transmission. What about the clutch, pressure plate, and throw-out bearing?
I'm gonna have that checked too... but I 'spect the most it might need would be adjusting the linkage...
Originally Posted By: GreeCguy
Don't forget to post pictures as you make the trip - I think that would be pretty cool and it would kinda include us homebound folks in the adventure.
cool idea... mebbe before I go I'll finally make myself figure out how to take and send pictures from my...
Originally Posted By: GreeCguy
Call me a grumpy old man, but driving a 60 year old ton and a half truck from the middle of no where Wyoming home doesn't sound like all that much fun to me. I've actually been to the middle of Wyoming and it was in an ancient truck and yes, we did break down, (it...
Originally Posted By: TFB1
Now that we have the hand wringing out of the way, just add a couple ounces of motor oil to each cylinder and as long as it isn't stuck, spin it over a few times reinstall the plugs and go... Soaking isn't needed unless it's stuck...
You'll probably want to repl or at...
Originally Posted By: FXjohn
how is it going to be legally registered and insured? or is that part of the fun too?
this ain't my first rodeo... :-)
all legal stuff (bill of sale, title transfer, license plate, insurance coverage) is being taken care of...
Originally Posted By: bullwinkle
A '53 pickup would be light enough that a dolly would even be enough to haul it, or a U-Haul car trailer. Something that old, possibly having rusty brake lines, many things could go wrong.
it's not a half-ton pickup truck...
it's a 1-1/2 ton flat-bed truck...
Originally Posted By: JANDSZIRKLE
Originally Posted By: Bandito440
... alternatively, with a pickup truck and rented car hauler, you could do it yourself.
Im in this train of thought. find a buddy or family member with a car hauler and go haul it home. Would hate too see you get stranded along...