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All, Update on the old truck. Engine is back from the machine shop and assembly has begun. crank and rod bearings are shimmed, oil return tube is ordered, adjustable tappets are ordered as well. Once those parts are in we will hopefully be able to get this old engine back in running order...

Hey all, more small updates. Engine is off at the machine shop and seats are about ready to head to the upholsterer’s. Other than that I’ve been parts collecting and working my tail off in the real world! Sales have been good so making hay while the suns shining. Off to Fargo, ND next week for...

Barners, Little updates. Seat springs have arrived. I customized them as sugar maker did for the sole fact that when I sat in his, it felt good. I am one of the shorter people I know, so if I’m comfortable with the seating position back a bit I can only imagine the uncomfort taller/bigger...

Barners- some progress and some questions! valve guide tool made quick work of what was left of engine teardown. really an invaluable tool. We are down to a bare block except for the few babbitts for main crank and camshaft that are going to stay which brings me to my question.. I've done some...

Chris- yes I left out those details! There’s no thrust movement and babbitts looks more than good enough to run. I’ll check the rear oil passage. Like I said a real good core engine. Solid foundation to build on. Hope all is well up in your neck of the woods. I appreciate you looking for some...

Thanks Bob and David, this leads to a question then.. and just thinking this out before I get there. the valves are mushroomed at the bottom, does this mean at the uppermost travel limit of the valve the guides slip in and tool to install? When driving them that will effectively be closing the...

Ford Barner's- some updates and more questions. Engine has been moved to grandpas shop, cordially known as "the old farts garage" Got some progress done on the engine disassembly, we're about down to the bare block. what is the best method of getting the guides out? I assume they are to be...

Thanks Chris for some progress pics- I’ve never been a good picture taker; years of grandma and cousin needing 80 pictures each for every gathering has slowly soured me to getting my phone out. Need to get better! Don’t worry, we’re keeping most of the heat down our way! Some good news and...

Hey guys- not a lot of progress on the truck since the last post, plans have changed somewhat though! With my engine needing more work than was previously thought, my retired machinist has decided it’s more of a project he wants to tackle at the moment. No problem, I’m extremely appreciative of...

Thanks David- yes I did know to watch out for wear on that front grease channel. It does have some but nothing inhibitive of its function. My rear “cup” on the head looks pretty good. Chris looked at it while he was in town and was surprised. I do not know how much aft play it has as I did not...

I am no master in the shop, I’m a simple parts swapper. Lucky enough to have some pros around that will take my money when I get too deep into something! Go ahead and post some pics. If it has a fuel cab just below the windshield it’s an AA. If not and If it’s firewall is bolted then it is a 32...

Update on the truck friends- Was out of state on business all week so not much tinkering. managed to amass are large pile of boxes full of books, parts and rebuild kits. a couple questions. the brass bushing in the water pump need to be pressed out correct? On the steering column ignition...

All, Had a fantastic time at the meet. A TON of great vehicles. I did, however, keep finding myself eyeballing Michael Driskells gray 36 PU, boy those are sharp.. maybe if I have room someday; and getting a close up view of Davids 32 deluxe coupe was a marvel in itself. I find myself very lucky...

small updates on my truck/bigger updates on life, Got to meet Chris (aka Sugarmaker), great guy and an awesome truck (biased). His pit stop in Bowling Green allowed me to get a real visualization of what I'm missing and how it should be (in the cab particularly), Also; thanks to his keen eye, I...

the techs have a saying in the shop where I work... "Can't be stuck if its liquid" :D borrowed grandpas drill press, went and got a 3/4" bit to open the puller up some, sucker was $30 for one time use, went back to the garage and wam bam thank you ma'am! rear hubs are off, no heat needed...

I like synchros and helical cut gears too! I have driven my grandpas model A and while it’s a 3 speed, I’m to the understanding it has the same drivability. Was successful at double clutch and gear down after a couple attempts. I imagine these trucks are the same premise but with different sweet...

Chris, Yes I had hoped to touch base on your shifter improvements while you were in town. I’ll keep mine out on the table for inspection/discussion. I did find pics of the puller you used. From what I found it’s a blue point 4567 hub puller tool. I believe the “new version” my snap on guy let...

Thanks fellas- hoping to have my tank back in possession by this coming friday from the radiator shop; it is getting boiled. it was recommended not to etch and seal with any modern tank sealer. they have not had good luck with them lasting more than a year in the last few years. KDL's wheels...

Chris, Below is the link where I found my information. There should be a casting number on the passenger side of the block and the chart in this link shows how to read it. In my research some claim diamond blocks to be more desirable because of better casting material/updated molds. Others say...

Thank you for looking KDL! With any luck this old truck will be a dually again in no time. Thanks Newc- I’ll keep this in mind if the Tunnel and gauges I have coming is beyond repair, hoping it’s not but options are both great and the way to keep moving forward! Thanks all for checking in...