Recent content by Katahdin

I put an E8131 on a truck about a year ago, I have a 0-100 psi gauge at the seconday fuel filter, and the FDC is bypassed. I'm seeing 30psi idle pressure and 60psi 2500rpm pressure, which is TM perfect. I've encountered those that argue pressure doesn't matter, but 60 psi on a 3/8 line going...

I am replacing the harmonic balancer on my M109A3 and thought I should report there is an updated torque value. Per the May 1981 edition of TM 9-2320-209-34-2-1, page 2-114, the retaining bolt should be tightened to 225 to 250 pound-feet. That is all, carry on!

He didn't patent it because he didn't invent it. Both Oliver and White Tractor came up with the designs for their 478 engines which are the same block as the multifuel. https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/cgi-bin/viewit.cgi?bd=oliver&th=60461

I've always bought smaller batteries like 34Ms, but I could see how a bigger battery like a group 31 could come in handy if you have to move a broke down truck off the road with just the power of the starter.

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SInce you didn't mention these: 1) Bleed with a pressure bleeder, do not use the foot method. You may be introducing air into the system by pumping with your foot. 2) Bleed the air pack first, then move to the furthest wheel out and work your way to the front axles.

My cousin told me he drove one while deployed to Somalia, I did a little searching and found these pics that can be purchased online. "16th October 1993 Leaving UNOSOM Headquarters, U.S. Army infantry soldiers of C Company 1/87 head out onto the streets of Mogadishu, Somalia in the back of an...

I remembered this old thread and wanted to follow it up, I removed my M275A2's fuel tank this past weekend. You need to remove the 2 cab bushing bolts and jack up the cab from underneath with a 4x4 to get the tank to clear the rocker panel. Both pictures shown are after jacking up the cab. It's...

I'm planning to bring my M275 to the Lake Winnipesaukee, NH poker run. The stops sound like fun and includes the Wright WWII museum, I haven't been there or know the area well, so it seems like a great opportunity and day to have fun.

For my last battery retainer, I used 1 inch fiberglass square tubing and threaded rod with nuts and washers. No special tools necessary, just any basic drill and saw. The fiberglass tubing I got on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Fiberglass-Hollow-Rectangular-Gray-Length/dp/B000FN0HWI/

I suggest reading the PS Magazine Multifuel Operator guide, it is informative and entertaining: http://www.jatonkam35s.com/DeuceTechnicalManuals/PSMultifuelOperator.pdf

"Vintage iron" is in that area, try PM-ing him.

To torque LH threaded nuts with the Harbor Freight 3/4 inch 300-ft-lb wrench: Remove the two drive head screws, flip the drive head, then replace the two screws.

I was just guessing at the surge wattage, the label says 5 amps at 1/2 HP, with a max rating of .8 HP at 6 amps. The pump is a Franklin Electric Model 2445059004, I would expect a mep-802a to run it just fine. I have a little 10hp Briggs and Stratton gas genny that barely grunts when running...

My .5hp 200ft well pump draws 5 amps. 230Vx5amp=1150 watts, 2300 watts surge? How old is the well pump? My former 20-year-old well pump seemed to be drawing more current, flickering lights, etc before it quit.