Recent content by ericp351

Thanks for fast reply. Tank is full, truck slightly parked nose high. Runs OK post start. Wondered what "Normal" should be at that drain-yes, the big filter, aft of fr tire, should be at "engine off, cranked a bit". Thinking holding vac and no water, no fuel OK, but wanted to ask...

Hi all, hope basic question- my A2 needed lots of cranking for a cold start yesterday. 1/2 way thru- engine off-I cracked the (military/big) fuel filter water drain. Was sucking air in. Does that prove any trouble? Thought that that might prove suction lines OK. Note that that filter was new...

Can a kind soul please advise on the suction hose (OEM Filter to lift pump) size, type and any need for special clamps? Like to buy (NAPPA?) before I open mine. Thanks,

Post script. I vote name brand 80W or 90 W in axles. Plan on 5 tot Gal lube oil in motor. Low to high safe about 2 qts. Low to High safe on stick. I like to follow the Military lube orders, with quality modern oil and filters. No need to re-invent the wheel.

Hello. Your fight. On my low miles A2 I stay with quality conv. oil and a good filter. I respect Syn oil and use it in several of my cars, but do not see the need here. Slight chance of leaks, and not slight chance of oil burn not worth it to me. Oil sump heater appreciated on my truck...

Sounds like your batteries, cables, and grounds are all ok. Starter also. I'd look to the start switch, at least until an electrician can chime-in. I'd work it vigorously and give it a rap with a hammer handle before you open or remove it. Little down side. Good Luck.

Hello . If I follow- you have a jumper at N. Start Switch, and jump 24 volts to starter to crank. If so- sounds like 2 troubles. 1- screwed up N S W as you probably knew, and 2.- you need to trace hot and ground from the batts to, then thru your bat switch- then in and out of your start switch...

Look to the basics- You know that you have something wrong at your Dash Disconnect Switch, right? If so- check power in at the switch - if OK, check out. Remember- even a part connection/ short will pass the itty bitty current needed to light your dash. It should not be too hard to "jump out"...

Yup- Steam. Graduated US Merchant Marine Academy in 1992. Cadet sailed Howell and Almeria Lykes- 900#, 24,000 shaft horse power off of 1 boiler, each. (were APL previously) Sailed on License USNS Comfort (600#) and on Great Lakes more than a bit where the "gentle " 450# plants don't Rust...

Small world . Sorry to hear of your ticker- take care! May have earned tattoos . AMO. USNR reserve, MSC, Maersk, US Steal, ARC, Crolley, OTHERS. Paid alimony. Actually old enough to sail a bit on my Cheif's Steam ticket. Retired 10 yrs. Best luck.

Fuel in oil trivia. Worked on ships for decades. Fuel in oil is/was a big deal. Simple precautions taken. On "generator sized" diesels, broken, cracked, and leaking fuel lines constant issue. Many of the diesels had separate oil system for "rocker box" vs main sump. Main oil filtered and...

Thanks, can really use some!

Never plowed snow with my 5 ton, but drives thru bumper high snow well . Good at pulling out snow stranded diesel 3/4 tons too, so I guess you are good to go. Tru , hard ice is a challenge without chains- found that out when trying to pull a 4-4 tractor out of a ditch, then again you don't need...

I did mine with a (this web site recommended) one for an 1980's Fox (think small LTD, Mustang, etc) Ford. Was in stock and affordable. Required only the slightest of modifications. A bit smaller and alluminum, but you will never notice..... I THINK, buy without AC Option, but your parts guy will...

Simply check that your sender is linear. See what the resistance change per 10 deg is cold, then warmer, then warmer, than at operating. If linear- your sender is fair (responds ok, calibrated questionable, or good) . Then look to gauge. If not linear- you got bad sender. The wiring is...