Posted by Vaughn on Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 11:44AM :
In Reply to: 55 and getting started on the restoration path posted by DavidVT on Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 8:12AM :
Best place to start is a ground up restoration to replace all bad parts and get your various modules in good order. You can also work on individual modules at a time to bring them into good order. These would be my priorities for doing that:
1 - Rebuild the brake system;
2 - Replace all gear oil in the modules tranny/tranfer case 140, differentials 90, steering box make sure it's full to the top of the plug hole with 90;
3 - Grease everything that has a grease zert fitting;
4 - Replace your points, distributor cap, wire and plugs;
5 - Replace your fan belt, water hoses and antifreeze;
6 - Adjust your wheel bearings;
7 - Lube the back of your speedometer. There is a long screw that has a felt in it that must be oiled with 10WAE or 3in1. Also squirt some gun oil in the hole to renew the old grease;
8 - Replace your battery cables and battery;
9 - Air your tires;
10 - Check the cab transmission floor cover to determine if it rests on top of the transmission. If it does you will need to add some 1/4 slab rubber to raise up the cab until it is off the tranny;
11 - Look at the emergency brake rod to see if it rests on top of the transfer case. If it does you will need to replace the hanger upper rubber insulators;
12 - If the emergency brake yoke does not move when you grab it and try a side to side movement, then adjust your band .010 to .030 off the drum.
After doing the above, your ready to drive the truck and work out remaining problems/bugs moving towards a restoration.
For parts, any of the guys listed under part sources is a good place to start for parts and manuals. E-bay usually has a 47-56 parts book listed. Buy one!!
Pitfall to avoid - Don't take short cuts or try to use parts that are not in the best shape. REBUILD!!!
If you need help, post! We're always ready to help! ENJOY!!!!!
Joe C. - If you read this, post it in the glove box - Thanks
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