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Great pics'..[thumbzup] I always would rather have the weather a touch on the cool side instead of sweltering hot. A lot easier to slip on a jacket or coat if need be. Sounds like the bunker was a neat adventure.
One other Item to think about would be the mechanical fuel pump on the IP assembly. This is another place where you have fuel pressure in the 30 ~ 60 psi range on one side of a seal and a open path to the crankcase oil not under pressure on the other. 2cents
I always liked to carry 1 set of front wheel bearings (inner & outer for one wheel) and inner front wheel seal. Also "U" joint for rear drive shaft and transfer case rear output shaft seal. 2cents
Have a safe trip.
You could do it that way. If you have a way to pressure it to 40~50 # and place it in a wash tub of hot water you would be good. They are normally seeing at least that with normal oil pressure. If you have a local machine shop that machines aluminium heads and blocks they can pressure test it in...
That could be your problem right there. Red would indicate a OAT antifreeze, Organic Acid Technology. This type of coolant can cause some types of rubber to brake down and loose it's ability to maintain a seal. I'm thinking it has caused the weaking of one or both "O" rings that seal the cooler...
Might have to make a trip there. The wife and myself are always looking for a great trip with the travel trailer. I see they have full hookups. Got to have that hot shower...:)