My 48 has a little toggle switch under the dash near the steering wheel standoff that turna the instrument lights on-off. My bright idea for the day

 

I have a toggle switch as well at the bottom of the dash in between the clusters, right above the steering column. In all the years, I haven't figured out what it's for. Maybe you're right.

 

You will want a short length of rubber hose from the fuel pump to the hard line. The engine will move some. The stock setup has about a 1ft piece probably the same part as found on v8 engines, rubber hose with brass fittings on both ends.

 

Saw a picture somewhere of an engine that had all the hard lines inside the old fabric/rubber hoses with clamps. the lines were bent at 90 degree turns - looked pretty cool.

 

On a panel truck, it may have been for added interior lights.

 

Thanks for the tip.

Today, I replaced about 8" of the hard fuel line to the fuel pump with a rubber hose as mentioned above. Also changed the oil and filter, as well as added 2.5 gallons of pre-mixed coolant. Checked the fuel tank by sticking a wire coat hanger inside and it came out dry with no varnish on the end. I may not need to pull it afterall. Will dump some gas in it and will look at the fuel filter after it runs. Last thing I did this evening is replace the transmission mount. It was easier than I thought.











The carburetors should be done tomorrow. Will need to install and plumb them to the fuel pump. Hopefully will test fire the truck tomorrow if there's enough time left.

While I had the inspection cover off, I noticed a few things.

I noticed that the odometer and/or speedometer cable was bent under the pressure of the inspection cover when it was installed. The cable seems to sit high and hits the inspection cover plate. I checked another 3 speed transmission that I have and the connection is in the same spot. Do I have the wrong cable or is there some other way of connecting it?



Lastly, I assume that the cable needs to be attached because of the clip that's currently on it. I believe that it attaches to the bolt on the transmission housing closest to the clip (where my thumb is pointing). Is that the correct attachment location?



If it runs well after a test fire and the tank won't require cleaning, then I'll move onto the brakes and any electrical work that may be needed (lights, instrument clusters, etc). I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Hopefully the maiden voyage is not too far away.

 

Hey Ilya, was that the new transmission mount from your "box o' parts?"

Clip goes on the other bolt - the one at 1 o'clock

 

No, it was one that I purchased years ago and put inside the cab so I'll know exactly where it is.

Thanks for letting me know about the clip position. I'll do that today.

 

These are the Fuel Lines I mentioned above - you really need to do this

 

How would one form rubber hoses like that,looks nice.

 

They like have a tube on inside.

 

Those lines look cool like that, Dick, but what accounts for engine movement?

 

If there's a metal tube inside the rubber hose, the tube likely starts a few inches away from the firewall. This way there's room for the assembly to move during operation.

 

Thats a GM Motor - Not that much movement there.

 

The original speedo cable housing is more flexible than the black coated one in the pic. The repro units are also thinner and more flexible than the one you have. However the cable you have may be more durable and I would run it as is and route it with sweeping bends if possible. I've broken a repro cable by having too tight a bend at the tranny end in less than a couple hundred miles.