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krazy_texan · 10-18-2003, 09:24 PM

Today i decided that i was going to change my oil and transmission filter since i have no idea when it was last changed, the motor only had 3 quarts of oil in it and i dont have any idea how it got that low and then the transmission pan was a pain in the arse because of the 2 bolts on the back that you cant get a socket on because of the trans crossmember but now the truck runs like a top, tommarow i am going to clean the truck out and put new alt belt on it, sounds like fun but i thought that i would just share what i have done and what i am doing.

*rage'nrat638* · 10-18-2003, 09:40 PM

i wish thats all mine needed

lukecp · 10-18-2003, 09:40 PM

Truck work days are always fun

I played with mine for a little bit today, but accomplished nothing. I tried to replace a tie rod, but couldn't get the old one out. Then i inspected the brake caliper. The brake pull seems to have disappeard now...maybe it is becuase i despertly need a front end allignment, and the eyeball allignment i gave it is pretty accurate

Even though i didn't acomplish much, i still had fun. It feels good to get grease under your fingernails sometimes

krazy_texan · 10-18-2003, 11:12 PM

hey yellow72custom did you try smacking the $hit out of joint of the tie rod, hit it on the side not from teh top or bottom and dont try to pry it off

lukecp · 10-18-2003, 11:27 PM

I tried smacking it in most ways posssible, and added some heat from a propane torch to the equation, but i still couldn't get it off, lol. I already have the truck back together with the sub-par tie rod still in use, so it will have to last for awhile. I'm just going to take it somewhere to get it done, since i really don't have the time or place to work on it unless i am at home for the weekend....But that is OK though

Cat Fuzz · 10-18-2003, 11:38 PM

Were you using a pickle fork?

lukecp · 10-18-2003, 11:41 PM

Yes, the manual kind....didn't help though. A pneumatic pickle fork would be nice

Cat Fuzz · 10-18-2003, 11:47 PM

Get you a 3 pound one handed sledge. Don't be afraid to really smack it.

Longhorn Man · 10-19-2003, 03:39 PM

Whene dropping the tranny pan, if you use a 1/4 inch drive set, you can normally get those bolts off uf you use a universal.

krazy_texan · 10-19-2003, 10:26 PM

i just used an open end and held it perpindicular to the bolt, took me a while but it worked

10-18-2003, 09:24 PM	#1
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	New tranny filter and oil Today i decided that i was going to change my oil and transmission filter since i have no idea when it was last changed, the motor only had 3 quarts of oil in it and i dont have any idea how it got that low and then the transmission pan was a pain in the arse because of the 2 bolts on the back that you cant get a socket on because of the trans crossmember but now the truck runs like a top, tommarow i am going to clean the truck out and put new alt belt on it, sounds like fun but i thought that i would just share what i have done and what i am doing. __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

10-18-2003, 09:40 PM	#3
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Truck work days are always fun I played with mine for a little bit today, but accomplished nothing. I tried to replace a tie rod, but couldn't get the old one out. Then i inspected the brake caliper. The brake pull seems to have disappeard now...maybe it is becuase i despertly need a front end allignment, and the eyeball allignment i gave it is pretty accurate Even though i didn't acomplish much, i still had fun. It feels good to get grease under your fingernails sometimes __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

10-18-2003, 11:12 PM	#4
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	hey yellow72custom did you try smacking the $hit out of joint of the tie rod, hit it on the side not from teh top or bottom and dont try to pry it off __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

10-18-2003, 11:27 PM	#5
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I tried smacking it in most ways posssible, and added some heat from a propane torch to the equation, but i still couldn't get it off, lol. I already have the truck back together with the sub-par tie rod still in use, so it will have to last for awhile. I'm just going to take it somewhere to get it done, since i really don't have the time or place to work on it unless i am at home for the weekend....But that is OK though __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

10-18-2003, 11:41 PM	#7
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Yes, the manual kind....didn't help though. A pneumatic pickle fork would be nice __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

10-18-2003, 09:40 PM	#2
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	i wish thats all mine needed

10-18-2003, 11:38 PM	#6
Cat Fuzz My son, my joy. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 463	Were you using a pickle fork?

10-18-2003, 11:47 PM	#8
Cat Fuzz My son, my joy. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 463	Get you a 3 pound one handed sledge. Don't be afraid to really smack it.

10-19-2003, 03:39 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Whene dropping the tranny pan, if you use a 1/4 inch drive set, you can normally get those bolts off uf you use a universal.

10-19-2003, 10:26 PM	#10
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	i just used an open end and held it perpindicular to the bolt, took me a while but it worked __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO



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