Recent content by fungus

If I were planning to ever mount this again, I would definitely consider truck bed camper jacks. One bed camper I recently looked at was pushing 3000lbs, so I bet you could find jacks with enough capacity. About 1000lbs each. You'd need to come up with a mounting scheme, but then it would be...

We're going to use the box as a kitchen on the homestead, since it's insulated it'll do well for water storage in winter too. It's built tough enough that it should hold up decent against the black bear around here, the windows even have mesh on them already too. As for a different bed, I have a...

Post 37 shows someone doing a "hook and run": https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/m109-box-removal.34668/page-2

First, I'm writing to y'all with all 10 fingers, nobody got squashed! I don't have much room (much less level surface) back in our woods. I parked Percival in the most level place I could find, then welded hooks on two 8" I beams. I hooked these onto the rear bumper/guards and planned to use...

Better be careful, ol' Leatherface and her gaggle might know where he lives!

I'm u/fungus and I am looking for a good multifuel gear-driven power steering pump.

Wow, this is a pleasant surprise... This is about 7 minutes from my folks place. If there's room I'll bring my deuce by, if not I'll ride my bike and look at everyone else's rig. See y'all in October!

It looks like NAPA kit UP 1926 is the right bore; I don't know if it will be the same length spring however. https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/UP_1926?impressionRank=1 I'm going to order one of these and compare it to stock. This might result in leftover parts, but if you just want the original...

Well, I don't know if I can be considered a "military truck buff", I've only been keeping my eyes peeled for a decent condition deuce for about 10 years. I also am not sure what criteria go into "needing" a military truck. -If it's a question of purist restoration vs modification, I'm always...

I value the opinion, but bear in mind that I'm saving money by switching to the hydromax system. I need to do a complete overhaul of the airpack and master cylinder, very likely needing to replace the master. C'mon fellas, humor me :) I'm not trying to start a war, just documenting my swap for...

Hi G744, I agree with you. I could do a complete overhaul from pedal to wheel cylinders and a regular PM cycle, then I would be comfortable with the stock brakes. The problem I have is parts availability, price and failsafe. We live in a VERY rough area and will regularly be pushing this truck...

I found an itemized air pressure diagram! https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/trailer-air-brake-operation.197211/#lg=attachment804931&slide=0

Hi all, I've been doing some digging and some great information is available on the site for prior conversions. A gentleman had done a hydromax conversion in the past from a unit pulled from an International S1700 IIRC, but he tied both circuits together and fed the original single brake line...

They do have a measuring tape in this picture, although it's not perfect it looks to me like maybe 5". https://www.easternsurplus.net/Documents/Pictures/cropped-2530-01-388-4240%20Air%20Assist%20Power%20Steering%20Upgrade%20Kit%20for%202%20and%20half%20ton%20trucks%20NOS%20(2).JPG

Although I can't find the air assist bore diameter, I can do some sanity checks. Things known: -Proposed hydraulic cylinder is 2" bore, 1.25" rod. -Proposed hydraulic pressure should be approximately 1500psi. -Peak air pressure in my deuce seems to be 90psi. With those givens, I have a peak...