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I would suggest a good 6v fuel pump with pre-filter as close to the tank as possible. When it may vapor lock flip the switch. An electric pump is also...
Thanks everyone. I found everything I needed on autocolorlibrary.
Why not repair both original pieces? The crank can be turned undersized assuming it's not too far gone and the rod can be reconditioned. Yes, it's get...
Yes, it is a Suburban. It's located in downtown KC and has been for sale for several years.
This is what I'd do in this situation. Since it makes noise for a while when cold have your shop pull one plug wire off at a time. When the noise goe...
There is a post on this site that answers all your fluid questions and then some. It is is currently on page 11 and the title is "Fluid Drive on ...
I have a 48 S-11 4 door parts car. If you can send a picture I'll see if mine will work. Tim
I have been able to reassemble the arms on my 47, which is similar to yours, without any special tools. It seemed to go together without any problems....
Josh, Here's a picture of the vent taken from the rear of the transmission looking down. It's at the end of the white pointer. Tim
The vent is at 12:00 where the cast iron case meets the aluminium extension (rear) housing. It's not real big, about twice the size of a valve stem ca...
Josh, You need Dexron III (3). I checked and the vent is at the top rear of the case. It may be hard to get to so the rear crossmember may have to co...
Josh, This transmission takes Dexron. The fluid level being high could cause this condition so get that figured out first. Assuming it is correct th...
R&G, Thanks for the advice. I've done several other cars, 38 Stude, 39 Packard 120, and a 48 Plymouth by building the front clip separately, leav...