Recent content by twntrbo0424

The plug and H.H. both appeared to be machined flat and I had a slight trickle of fuel coming out and when left to sit overnight would lose prime. I cleaned surfaces several times and still had leakage, after installing washer no more leaks and no loss of prime. Truck starts immediately runs...

When I had problems with with the hydraulic head, the center bolt was leaking also. I pulled the bolt out and took to auto parts store and got a copper washer to fit. No leaks after it was tightened, so far so good.

Removed Hydraulic Head I removed the hydraulic head today and found the 3 pronged retaining clip broken and the button both in the top of the IP. I contacted AMBAC and talked with Melody (Very Helpful) and ordered several clips and oring kit. Hopefully they will arrive by this weekend. Is...

The Beast I parked my Impala in front of it for scale, my wife was not impressed, but I think it is beautiful. Ray

It is a multi-fuel engine, I was only going by what the data plate showed, I don't know anything about this beast yet. Thanks for the info, I will try tomorrow. Ray

Thanks I will check into it

1975 M54A1C in Sterling I just got an M54A1C cargo truck that has a drilling rig mounted. I live in Sterling close to Dulles airport, I would like to eventually try to meet up with you guys to watch and learn. Ray

Gentlemen, I have been a long time lurker, first time poster. I just bought the 5 ton shown above and have run into a perplexing problem with no fuel, I am fairly good with vehicle repair and maintenance (40+ years). I put two new batteries in truck and ran electric pump several minutes then...