Alcatraz Diamond T News Story and Pictures
The San Francisco Chronicle published this story and two pictures on the history, restoration and return of the Alcatraz Island 1934 Diamond T fire engine. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?fi... »
John Graetz became a registered member 10 years, 3 months ago
rjkinney replied to the topic 1948 201 Question in the forum Truck Talk, in General 10 years, 3 months ago
This explains it well, thanks. My 201 has the hole with no casting. My fuel tank is between the frame rails behind the axle.
Jim Power replied to the topic 1948 201 Question in the forum Truck Talk, in General 10 years, 3 months ago
Greetings,
I believe that you are referring to the gas tank vent hole. It is about 1 inch or so and it is below the center of the back window. There should be a pair of small holes on either side. There is a casting that fits the hole which accepts a hose on the inside. It is aimed downward toward the top of the tank which has a corresponding hose…[Read more]
rjkinney started the topic 1948 201 Question in the forum Truck Talk, in General 10 years, 3 months ago
Can someone tell me what the hole in the center of the back of the cab is for?
Paul Lewis became a registered member 10 years, 3 months ago
The San Francisco Chronicle published this story and two pictures on the history, restoration and return of the Alcatraz Island 1934 Diamond T fire engine. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?fi... »
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