Recent content by Ue413

I worked at a place that provided the government attachments for the SEE. We had to paint them with CARC as well. We'd have a government inspector out periodically to check everything (including paint adhesion). We painted out of a pot and didn't bake it. The key for us was sandblasting with...

Out of curiosity, when you start and run the truck now, does it still blow excessive smoke out the exhaust, or was that only after it died and you restarted it in the 4 foot flood water?

Looks awesome!

Virtually all OEM's are making engines in China. (From lawn mower engines to high hp off road equipment engines) As a note, China is forcing equipment manufacturers to transition to "NR4" emissions levels (our IT4 level) I believe in July of 2020. Don't know how low of power the regulation...

Sometimes the symptoms aren't what you think....case in point, I was using my excavator every weekend with no problems. One weekend, I have low power. I'm thinking fuel issue all the way. After a lot of work on fuel side with no changes, I go to the air intake, and found a mouse had built a...

I had exact same issue with the guides on left and right. Removing access panel will show you the problem immediately and is simple to do.

Welcome and you'll find a lot of help and good people here!

I have not....in fact, my experience has been quite good. You might have caught one having a bad day......

Where is the picture? They're great trucks and you are going to have fun.

In MO, you're allowed a trip to the inspection station without a title. Because it is a non-standard VIN, you're required to go to a state patrol office and have them inspect it. Sounds like a similar situation......

Nice truck.....congratulations on the buy. In my opinion, one of the nicest riding/driving MV's out there.

Have a safe trip 98G!

Bring your defibrillator to restart your heart every time the radiator fan goes on!!!

I have the same thing, not every time, but it will also last beyond glow plug activation. I always thought it was the fan clutch as belts are relatively new and snug. Since it always goes away, I've lived with it.

too bad no a/c!!!