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Lt Dan instead of a solenoid I would use a solid state relay far less current draw and very reliable. another thing I would try is the glow plug relay off a diesel truck very high current capacity and low amp draw.
Roy
My uncle while stationed in Germany once towed an M543A2 (36,000#) hooked to a 5 ton tractor and trailer (62,000#) over 100 miles with a multifuel M543A2. This was on a friday night to keep from having to make two trips and spoil his saturday. His supervisors were unimpressed and sent him to...
we had about 30" of snow so I took it out to the property and explored a little. It's pretty cool getting that truck into a powerslide and four wheel drift. I was on my own so I couldn't get any action shots but here is one from when I got home.
when i worked in structural steel the company i worked for had a roll back that was rated for 28,000 i remember it well because i was carrying 32,000:x when i got weighed.
55 Gallon drums are convenient but are usually more expensive than jugs. i have worked in industry and purchased lubes wholesale and it is true there also. the larger the container the more it costs. i still buy the drums because i get the drum and they are worth more to me than the plastic jugs.
a bobber drives somewhat better but it's still a big old simple truck with little or no conveniences. if you like strong and simple you are all set. if you want instant gratification go somewhere else.
hyd hoses don't look bad. i have a friend who has all the equipment to make hoses so i can at least keep the price reasonable. all the radiator hoses are very rotten and cracked that will be one of the first things i do.