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Water pump installation Time to break out the caulking gun again. I guess it's probably more appropriate at this point to just call it a sealant gun. I've got it loaded up with Black RTV this time. The TM-20 gives a diagram of how sealant should be applied to the back of the water pump...

Torque values (2) Some oldies but goodies. Before we get this truck buttoned up and ready to roll out, I wanted to check some of the work done previously, just in case something was done incorrectly or was left incomplete. Oil drain plug Plug only; 14 mm wrench size. Torque to 20 ft/lbs...

When we started working on this truck, time was measured in the number of days this project should take; now we've reached a point where time is measured by growing season. For a 10-day project, we are now at 120 days and counting. I guess we'll try to get everything done by the summer...

Torque values (1) As I'm putting everything back together, I'm just going to note the torque values (and wrench sizes). The torque specs below are from TM-20 unless otherwise noted. Hydro Boost Unit Four nuts total; mount to firewall. 15mm wrench size. Torque to 21 ft/lbs. Master...

Swimming? As in with or without a DWF kit? That actually explains many of these issues. Dirt where there shouldn't be, rust where there couldn't be, random electrical corrosion, etc. Definitely a swimmer. I was actually considering re-assembling the DWF kit, so it was functional. Seems like a...

Torque wrenches Time to start putting things back together. But first, we need to begin by setting the table. My take on setting the table is somewhat different than my wife's version, which involves multiple forks, as well as spoons I don't know what to do with. I also don't need to worry...

Agreed. I'm going to put everything back together and see how it fits without. If it needs a shim, that's easy enough.

Power steering pump removal Not my finest hour. But as I keep finding myself saying, at least it's done now. I was going to install the hydro boost unit and master cylinder, but I suppose I need to get this power steering pump out first. I need a new pump, as well as new hoses. I didn't want...

Power steering cooler, hydro-booster, and fan clutch hydraulic lines Since I've got some room to work now, I'm going to replace the power steering cooler, hydro-booster, and fan clutch hydraulic lines. Once this is done, we'll replace and connect the hydro-boost unit, then replace any remaining...

I don't know about TN, but here in TX finding random hardware like this is becoming more hopeless by the day. The mom and pops have all closed, ACE must be going bankrupt as it never restocks any more, and HD, well HD never fails to disappoint. My chances of finding this, in the correct size...

Going through my parts tonight, I came across something I seem to be missing. I don't think this is something that got dropped during disassembly; I don't think I ever had this installed. Can someone tell me anything about this (#8 in diagram)? The TM -24P (Figure 33) lists this item as...

While the parts are soaking, the floors are drying, etc. I'm just going to clean up a few parts on the truck, including gasket mating surfaces, and hose connections. I've still got to replace the high and low pressure hoses as I go. A trusty brass brush and some carburetor cleaner is always...

I know taking each bolt off, cleaning it, bagging, and the tagging it is pretty over the top for some, but there's really no comparison. It's a bit of extra work, but I think it's worth it. Not only is it just cleaner, but it's also more organized, and it's a good opportunity to inspect...

Before going any further, a bit of clean-up is in order. A clean workplace is a happy workplace:) I think it's a good practice to stop periodically, inventory and put all of the tools away, and make sure everything is cleaned like it was starting Day 1. This even includes sweeping and usually...

Power steering pump pulley removal So, after last night, I gave the issue some thought and decided that there was no justifiable reason whatever that a harmonic balancer puller shouldn't work to get the power steering pump pulley off. My power steering pulley (RSK18218 ) doesn't have a raised...