46 Stake truck rebuild

[junkyard junky]

Started a new job and had been busy with that. Then had some back pain and finally got the doctor to do an MRI. Had to have back surgery but today I finally brought home a rebuilt 49-53 motor. Slow progress but at least its something.

 

[GB SISSON]

That's actually a LOT!

 

[junkyard junky]

The engine I picked up has car water pumps on it. Looking to switch over to the other style water pumps.

 

[alanwoodieman]

change the crank pulley to a wide belt style, along with the pumps, you will also need a wide belt fan and alternator/generator, or you can mount the fan to the crank with a little pulley modification and mount the fan to that and run one belt. if this interest you I will get better pictures/etc

 

[junkyard junky]

I was looking to swap the pulleys over from the engine that was in the truck. Got the engine unloaded before the rain comes in. Not doing too much and mess my back. A Powermaster alternator that looks like a generator came with the engine too.

 

[drolston]

That Powermaster alternator has a very small car alternator stuffed inside of it. Mine lasted less than 3,000 miles before frying itself. Had an old school generator shop put in a replacement that is holding up for now.

 

[junkyard junky]

Couple year update. Had back surgery right after my last post. Waited a year to do any lifting so I could heal up. In 2024 I got 6 new tires. 7.50x20 on the front and 8.25x20 on the rear. Towards the end of last year I ordered a new radiator from US radiator. Just finished up putting new brake lines and master cylinder on tonight.

 

[GB SISSON]

Congratulations all fronts! So great to see you show up again and turning wrenches, Plesae keep us all in the loop as work progresses and tell us about that new looking black radiator. Did that come with the engine too?

 

[junkyard junky]

I had to special order the radiator. Just came in about a month ago.