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Does anyone make a synchro kit for stock 31 transmission? I’m rebuilding a spare transmission and would to add synchros if possible.

Checking the oil on my 31 CCPU today and I have a question. How far in should the dipstick be inserted? If you imagine the dipstick as a cotter pin with one short leg and one long leg, should the dipstick be inserted all the way to the ring on the end or only until the short leg touches the block?

I’ve been advised to retorqing the head bolts on my 31 CCPU. What is the recommended torque and procedure?

Other than operator error (which is a real possibility) what are the mechanical issues that would cause gear grinding while downshifting? Just got my 31 CCPU running. Whenever I come to a hill or turn that requires me to downshift I have to come to a complete stop and start off in first gear to...

I assume these drippy looking things on my windshield glass are the beginnings of delamination since they are not on the surface of either the inside or outside of the windshield glass. My question is, if it is delamination is it safety glass?its a 31 CCPU

I’m in the process of aligning the front end of my 31 CCPU. I’m using a toe in gauge, basically a spring loaded bar that wedges between the tires. After positioning and zeroing the gauge, I pull the truck forward the gauge moves to a toe out reading at the lowest point then moves to a toe in...

I’m rebuilding one of the spare engines I have. The pictures show the three main bearings. I’ve never done this before and would appreciate any opinions as to the condition of these bearings. There were no shims installed on the mains. The crank looks good,no scoring. I’m trying to do this as...

I’m trying to rebuild an extra model a engine I have. Everything seems to be in pretty good shape except the main bearing caps. They appear pretty worn. There were no shims. Does anyone make pre babbitted caps I could purchase and then use something like Timesaver to work in the caps or do I...

What is the easiest way to verify your oil pump is working properly? I don’t have an oil pressure gauge installed.

I inherited 4 model a engines. All in various stages of disassembly. I have no history on these engines. They are basically taking up space in my shop. I was thinking of taking various pieces off each of the engines and trying to make one running engine as a winter project. My main concern is...

I’ve got a 31 pickup I’m about to grease everything that has a grease fitting. I like the Lucas “red sticky grease”. Are there any compatibility issues with using that grease with grease that gas been in the car for 90 years?

I’m rebuilding the tie rod and drag link on my 31 truck. I’m in the process of reassembling. I can’t seem to get the steering arm ball into the tie rod. The inner spring and cup interfere with the ball and there is no way to compress the spring. I’ve cleaned out all the old grease and the spring...

Just rebuilding front end of 31CCPU. What is the orientation of the felt washer and stamped cap on the bottom support? Does the stamped cap that surrounds the felt washer have the open side facing up or down. The new bottom bushings are longer than the support they are pressed into. Should the...

Looking to buy or rent a king pin bushing reamer. I’m in nj

My 31 CCPU has a pretty good front end wobble. My first thought was king pin bushings. I checked my wheel bearings and they were adjusted properly. The drivers side was worse so I dismantled that side and removed the king pin.the king pin is fine. When I install the kingpin into the spindle when...

My 31 CCPU has a pretty good front end wobble. My first thought was king pin bushings. I checked my wheel bearings and they were adjusted properly. The drivers side was worse so I dismantled that side and removed the king pin.the king pin is fine. When I install the kingpin into the spindle when...

I have a 31 pickup. Stock engine. Rear main seal leaking. It was suggested I install a PCV valve to help with the oil leak. Any drawbacks to installing a PCV valve?

I’m having an issue with my 31 closed cab pickup. It starts and idles fine. I just timed it, that’s ok, removed inline fuel filter, new plugs ,points, condenser. I also did a compression test and got a range of 47-54 psi. When I push the accelerator to the floor the rpms don’t seem to increase...

I have a ‘31 closed cab pickup. It stopped running and can’t get it to start. Cranks fine, fuel delivery seems ok, but there is no spark. Ammeter does not deflect when ignition turned on or when cranking. With ignition on I have 6 volts on both sides of the coil. When I place the high tension...

Has anyone installed one of the cheap aluminum radiators advertised on eBay. The overflow tube on mine is cracked inside the filler neck and I have tried various fixes,j b weld, plastic straw liner. Nothing is working. Local radiator repair shop not intrested.