Recent content by m1010plowboy

Wasn't sure I grabbed a picture but I found one. Moving the rad support forward has been an option on two builds. Firewall mods wouldn't be a bad option because there is a lot of room in the cab for a trans hump or Cummins bulge. This duramax bulge is out the front to keep the TC from having to...

By George I think we've got it. Welcome aboard trucker. Can't just call you a jeeper anymore. Hey everyone, meet Georges New Owner ( NO ). Welcome to Steel Soldiers and we apologize to the family for the spare time you'll be spending here. Make sure you throw in a few extra straps when...

Sassy.......a Cummins Deuce is comin' closer. I have a donation truck that wants a new power pack. Maybe the day you lift out the engine, I park a truck under it then take it to the carwash. Got a buddy up there that's a fire-fighter and another with a pile of green iron in Wandering River...

There we go. George with the new differential all bolted up and rolling. It wasn't too early either with the dark clouds and hail chasing us out. Another Ahab, I appreciate the word 'fearless'. We can also use the word 'slow'. I found if I moved slow under the truck it hurt less when I hit...

Six, eight or ten years ago I saw an Edmonton Brake and Clutch tag on a deuce air pak. They might still have a part source or other local heavy truck brake shops could still have options for parts and rebuilds. https://edbrakeclutch.ca/ I saw that thread on replacement parts maybe in the deuce...

You'll need to type slower for the landscapers and Canadians but I'll PM you when I get more question. I learned more, reading that post, than all the manuals I read in the hot tub. Awesome description. CONTROL VALVE Control valve function will be a topic. You'll get there and when you do...

Found some more pics that should help with part ID.

Here are a couple of pics of an open seal kit. Not sure it's complete but we'll send you a factory sealed package from 1984 and it'll be like Christmas when you open it. There should be a complete inventory list in the sealed package so you can tell us what we might be missing. The picture...

Took a little dive in a few storage cans to dig out some transmission parts. We went transmission fishin' and got a bite. Some pics, more news at 11

G749 Torque Rod Removal There's George without his front rear. With the right hammer and knowing the target is the housing the bolts sit in, 4 lbs of blow is all it takes to pop out the torque rods and remove a rear. We cheated on the top torque rod finding a hydraulic jack that fit...

The White Knight. In a twist of irony an odd message was stenciled on the back of a M211 from the Penhold base. "Attach Stuck White Knight Here". Research uncovered an ambulance that was stationed on the base the boys referred to as "The White Knight". It would get stuck a lot so the fellas...

This would not be as funny if I was a skilled mechanic so you're welcome. Not many pics from the day with a good ground guy keeping me busy but we got a powerplant pulled. There's the problem. Either something was outside and wanted to get in...or something was inside and wanted to get out.

"G749 Pillow Block Removal" from unit 113501174 to George the BATUS 135. Removing coarse studs installed 70 years ago could be tough but for a fella with teeth, it's no problem. If I didn't have teeth, I'd be grinding my gums. All you need to do this job are wrenches, hammers, punches, new...

It snowed so I'm thinking out-loud today. Do you see any heat indicators around the Reduction Unit? Over here on Jatonka is some more trans trouble shooting info....... http://www.jatonkam35s.com/jatonkaM135-211sTMdownloadpage.htm It's 9-8025-2 down at the bottom. The descriptions are more...

That truck is in such nice shape it needs to be out pickin up'. There may still be NOS trans stuff in a crate up here if it's needed. I'll meet you in Lethbridge for a steak and ginger ale. Keeping premium trucks rolling is a noble goal. I still wonder if this fella here at Precision...