Npence Posted October 14, 2014 Author Report Posted October 14, 2014 Is it hard on a transmission to down shift. I always down shifted my car and only replaced the brakes in my car once in 10 years. Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted October 14, 2014 Report Posted October 14, 2014 6 quarts if you are draining and changing the filter. There is enough pressure on the filter lines to leak quite easily. You may actually need to replace the old fittings if they are badly worn. Copper would work but a steel line is probably a safer bet. Jeff Quote
pflaming Posted October 14, 2014 Report Posted October 14, 2014 To down shift, double clutch and rev up the engine to the rmp/s needed or a little higher. Does not hurt the tranny. I do it all the time. If you do not know how to double clutch, just rev up the engine, place the gear so it can engage put a little pressure on it and when the revs are right it will sortof 'pull itself in'.. I like to be in 2nd on slow roll when i approach a red light, I try to avoid dead stops. I think the only way one can hurt a tyranny is by letting it run out of oil. Quote
Ken SMith Posted October 14, 2014 Report Posted October 14, 2014 my 49 dodge truck is leaking oil out of both the in and out fittings in the block that go to the oil filter. The fittings are directional and brass, the lines are copper. Anyone know if these lines are high pressure. Can they be replaced with something easier to work with...The directional fittings (45 degree) cant be tightened because the then dont line up properly with the lines...Any advice is welcome Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted October 14, 2014 Report Posted October 14, 2014 these fitting and soft copper tubing is readily available for replacement from most hardware stores and big box home improvement houses...suggest if your fitting are stressed or ever been cross threaded in the past that you look into replacing with new material.. 1 Quote
Young Ed Posted October 14, 2014 Report Posted October 14, 2014 my 49 dodge truck is leaking oil out of both the in and out fittings in the block that go to the oil filter. The fittings are directional and brass, the lines are copper. Anyone know if these lines are high pressure. Can they be replaced with something easier to work with...The directional fittings (45 degree) cant be tightened because the then dont line up properly with the lines...Any advice is welcome If they are leaking they can probably go a full turn to be lined up again and actually tight. Use a proper wrench so you don't crush them. Quote
Dave72dt Posted October 14, 2014 Report Posted October 14, 2014 Getting another fitting the same size as the line fittings are and installing them into the 45* fittings before attempting to turn them an additional turn or when installing them new, will help prevent collapsing or twisting the 45* fitting with the wrench. Quote
Npence Posted October 15, 2014 Author Report Posted October 15, 2014 My oil pan is leaking a small amount of oil around the seam. Do they make a new gasket for the oil pan? Quote
Don Coatney Posted October 15, 2014 Report Posted October 15, 2014 My oil pan is leaking a small amount of oil around the seam. Do they make a new gasket for the oil pan? Yes gaskets are available. But I can assure you that the replacement new gasket will also leak a small amount of oil. Nature of the beast. 1 Quote
Npence Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Posted October 20, 2014 Almost have the truck ready for the road. Was wondering what size belt the motor takes? one of my headlights is very weak. Where can I find a new headlight? Quote
Don Coatney Posted October 21, 2014 Report Posted October 21, 2014 Headlights either work or they don't work. Inspect and clean the ground connections to your headlights. Quote
Npence Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Posted October 21, 2014 Would a 12v light be dimmer. Quote
Don Coatney Posted October 21, 2014 Report Posted October 21, 2014 Would a 12v light be dimmer. Yes if running on 6 volts Quote
Npence Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Posted October 21, 2014 I think that is my problem someone installed a 12v bulb. Quote
Npence Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Posted October 21, 2014 Sorry didn't mean to leave out important detail. I wasn't for sure if that mattered or not. New to the game.haha Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted October 21, 2014 Report Posted October 21, 2014 the very nature of the forum is to ask and learn but there is also a certain amount of given in the process...Don's answer may seem a bit crude to some but to me they are most obvious for anyone that has been around cars during their lifetime. Many here assume things and offer answers only to find out later that any given of changes may have been made over the years and not revealed when asked by the owner. A person new to the hobby may not know these facts..however any person with a new toy should read read read and get a full picture of his new toy long before posing what-ifs. That is my take and unchanging mindset. Any person coming here to ask a question needs to point out the relationship data for the question, make, model, year, voltage system and other pertenant upgrades else one is going to assume stock and answer in said manner. And if troubleshooting, what has already been done. ruled out etc etc..only when the parameters are fully defined are the answers reasonably tailored to be exact. I am not defending Don nor am I attacking anyone here...I am only stating that we all need to be a bit more forthcoming when posing question and giving more background information on the subject. And it is also a well know fact that a lot more research could well be done ahead of time. This forum is not sole source information. There are many online resources that would answer 95% of most questions that show up here. It is my choice to answer or pass on any given subject as it arises on the forum..just as it is for any reader to follow any person's reply or pass and move along. Quote
Npence Posted October 25, 2014 Author Report Posted October 25, 2014 (edited) Got the truck on the road today so glad they improved trucks since 1949. Top speed 50mph brakes work good but not like trucks today.glad I have plenty of back roads to drive this truck. Edited October 25, 2014 by Npence 2 Quote
Npence Posted October 27, 2014 Author Report Posted October 27, 2014 Been driving the truck around this weekend. Takes a lot of focus to drive this truck doesn't drive in a straight line that's for sure. Going to replace the tie rod ends and see if that helps at all. One thing I can't figure out is that no matter what I do the gears grind a little going into each gear. Is that normal? And if I'm in 4th gear and take a turn I can get it into third until I'm going 5 mph and even with clutch pushed in grinds to get it into 3 rd. any ideas? Quote
Merle Coggins Posted October 27, 2014 Report Posted October 27, 2014 Check the alignment of your front tires. If they are toed out a little, instead of a slight toe in, it will wonder terribly. As for the transmission, you have a spur gear 4 speed which means that there are no syncronizers for smooth shifting. This means you will have to learn the art of double clutching. When you shift up, from 2-3 or 3-4 , depress the clutch and shift to neutral, then release the clutch and allow the engine RPM to come down to the appropriate speed for the next gear. Now depress the clutch pedal again and slip it into the next gear. It'll take a bit of practice. Without syncros in the transmission you need to match the input shaft speed to the countershaft speed, depending on what the next gear will be. For downshifts you will need to go to neutral, then rev the engine to bring up the shaft speed, then try to find the gear. This one is a little more tricky. Merle 2 Quote
Npence Posted November 10, 2014 Author Report Posted November 10, 2014 Getting a little more comfortable driving the truck. So got it up to 50mph and my speedo started really jumping around would go to 50 to 70 back to 50 would stay still until I got it back down to 40 mph. Quote
pflaming Posted November 10, 2014 Report Posted November 10, 2014 Something is wrong with your front suspenseon. Before i ever drove mine truck, I put in new king pins, then a3:73 rear axle. I cruse with the semi's and pass them if i wish, with ease. And I usually drive with one hand. Drives like I have power steering. Quote
Merle Coggins Posted November 10, 2014 Report Posted November 10, 2014 Sounds like you need to lube your speedo and cable. On the back of the speedo is a lubrication wick, a long tubular looking screw right next to where the cable connects. Pull that out and give it a few drops of light oil. When mine did that I also disconnected the cable at both ends flushed some solvent through while spinning the inner cable with a drill. After all the old nasty lube was flushed out I relubricated it the same way. It's been smooth ever since. Quote
1952B3b23 Posted November 10, 2014 Report Posted November 10, 2014 Been driving the truck around this weekend. Takes a lot of focus to drive this truck doesn't drive in a straight line that's for sure. Going to replace the tie rod ends and see if that helps at all. One thing I can't figure out is that no matter what I do the gears grind a little going into each gear. Is that normal? And if I'm in 4th gear and take a turn I can get it into third until I'm going 5 mph and even with clutch pushed in grinds to get it into 3 rd. any ideas? Check the king pins, this could be part of your problem as to why it doesn't handle like it should. I believe NAPA auto parts carries them, they had a set for my '52 B3b. -Chris Quote
pflaming Posted November 10, 2014 Report Posted November 10, 2014 TIRES, what kind of tires do you have? Radials make a HUGE difference. Quote
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