The Jalopy Journal
I bought the front disk brakes and master cylinder upgrade for my truck. I just started driving it and when the truck is running the brake pedal...
Ok so I know I keep asking questions and I really do appreciate the help so much because I’m doing all of this by myself. So let’s get to the...
What keeps the wires on the brake switch all it is is two posts with no threads? Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I just started full up my trans and it was almost full and this screw started leaking. There is something plastic under it and it won’t tighten...
I hooked up my battery gauge and as soon as I hooked up the battery the ground burnt. It was ground under May Day the same place I have the...
Not sure if I post tech questions here but going to ask. I have an in-line 6 Chevy 250 motor and a one barrel carb. I have it fire up but as soon...
I’ve been trying to find tdc but can’t seem to. Do I need to go to 0 or A? Any help would really be appreciated. Sent from my iPhone using The...
I’m installing a mini starter when I turn the key the starter spins but doesn’t engage. I’ve replace the solenoid and just can’t figure out what I...
I bought a new wiring harness and can't seem to figure out how to wire the gauges. Does it matter what post a connect the hot to? Also where does...
I just want to know when you push out the gear on the starter by hand should it fully engage the flywheel or will it do it when it spins and...
I recently put a 230 in my 51 Chevy truck and mounted it to a 350TT. now i cant seem to get a starter to fit does anyone had this issue and know a...
When I install disk brakes on the front of my 1951 Chevy truck do I need to change my master cylinder? Also will I need to install a brake...
I removed the 216 motor and transmission from my 1951 Chevy truck and I’m wanting to install an 250 inline six. I’m really just looking for any...
Can anyone help me with the timing mark locations? Should they be touching or should they be pointed in the same direction?
Does anyone know if 350 motor mounts will work on 1968 chevy 230? If not I've been checking around and would anyone know a place that makes...
I was just wanting to if anyone might know what Motor mounts i might need. I'm removing a 216 motor and trans from my 1951 chevy truck, and was...
I've just recently purchased a 230 motor from a 68 Nova and was wanting to know how hard the conversion would be. Also what path do I need to take...
I've recently swap my distrubitor for an hei one. We got it into timing but it was hell. Had an issue had to remove the distributor and cant seem...
I pulled off the selonoid on my 1951 chevy truck starter and all it is a push button and two copper post. I don't think that's easy to go bad...
Ive been haveing issues with mine in a 51 chevy truck. My buddie found something online swapping one from a 80 chevy 250 motor. it says there is a...
I left a show and on the way home my truck started stuttering and died. when i pulled over it started right back up. Ran a little farther and it...
I drove my truck to a recent show it drove up there fine. On my way back when I got over 50 it would stutter I'd pull over and it would be off....
When I push my clutch in I hear a weird noise like it slightly rubbing something any ideas?
Does anyone know what weight gear oil I need to use on my 1951 Chevy truck with a 217 motor original trans
I have a 1951 Chevy truck I have the one spring on it but it still won't spring back up to be able to press the pedal. Has anyone else had this...
I'm going to change my motor from a 216 to a 235 and was wanting to know, what I need to do to go to a 12 volt set up?
I was wanting to know I heard it was easier to swap a 216 for a 235 then change the timing gear. If it is does anyone know where to find one near...
I live near the Houston area and looking to buy a 235 engine that is in running condition. Also that's ready to slap in my truck.
ive been looking all over online and cant seem to find a gas tank for my car if anyone knows where to get one please let me know.
I might sound like a moron but hell with it how do the front drums come off tried to hammer yank all kind of stuff can i get some help thanks
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