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Quick question, these guys, right? https://www.raneystruckparts.com/freightliner-window-crank-a18-43563-000/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwpLfzBRCRARIsAHuj6qUvWlrANOG4xjRoc3I-8mBu9dEp11XUXb4prj8jWQvj5h-IhfJOizUaAnKNEALw_wcB (there were chrome ones, but they all had decorated rhinestones in the knobs ... no thanks)

I’ll have to check those out. I figured there was a better solution than those flimsy things!

Been taking it out every, to every other weekend to try and root out any issues that weren't obvious on immediate inspection, and everything has been holding tight. Only gripe is the right cotter pin to the cab cradle likes to walk out if you get too frisky, so looking into some remedies for...

Been enjoying taking it out in the desert lately, just stretching its legs, and working the kinks out. Water temp gauge was spazzing out briefly, but fixed the wiring and it seems to be behaving now. Just been working through the small improvements for now. By the way, if anyone happens to...

You are correct about the ratchet/impact drive size. I was just listing the maximum drive you'd need, and shooting out some ballpark ranges. I find most sets with the smaller socket sizes, usually come with suitable-size ratchets and adapters. The one thing I haven't found a burning need for...

So, overdue for an update here. Did a bit more digging, but work at my job was starting to pick up, so decided that since I'd pinpointed most of the trouble spots, I'd turn it over to the pros, since time was scarce on my end. A spa day to the diesel shop down the road yielded quick results...

Figured as much on the inhib and air issue. Thanks for the confirmation. Makes sense on swapping out all the old relays. Got a link to the kind of auto fuse I should be looking for, or any old 24 volt (or 12 as required) will do?

Went back out to the yard today to double-check for any loose breakers/fuses. Nothing too unusual, the covers came off of some of them when trying to pull them out, but they appeared to be good. Tried cycling the master power/start inhibit to see if I could hear any issues. Seemed to click...

Yeah, I hit it and flicked the master power a few times to see if it was resetting properly. I left the master power off for quite a while, and it still didn't flicker when I tried to start it again. Is there a test to ensure the inhibit switch is operating correctly?

Lines appear to be in great shape, so we're good there. Got some professional help from a Cat mechanic, and he noticed right away the primer assembly wasn't working properly (nothing like experience, whoulda thunk), so looks that's the source of the fuel bottleneck in the system. However...

Hmm, after running some compressed air through the lines back into the tank, I disconnected the lines again on the engine head, and hit the primer until I got fuel out of there (as you mention, to clear the air). Is there a difference between this, and checking the bolt you mention on the filter...

Okey dokey. Got fluids handled, lines checked, and sitting pretty with a fresh batch of engine oil, and a generous helping of new diesel sitting in the tank. Put the batteries back on after charging them to see if they'd hold, and the results weren't super, they only registered about 80% after...

Got most of the fluids handled by now. Fuel and engine oil all drained and flushed (Yes, coachgeo got a can of Liqui-Moly purge, per your suggestion, just waiting on popping the filter on when I have fresh fuel ready). Batteries seem to be holding their fresh charge as well. Was going to move...

Yeah, filter was listed as plugged in the TI as well, so tracking one of those down currently. Just wanted to make sure that when I put everything in fresh, it's going to stay that way.

Will do, I haven't gotten a chance to test the batteries yet, so I can do that in tandem. Side note, given the fuel is all sludged up, is there anything else I should check for? Is that strictly age-related, or is there contamination/overflow from another system I should check on?

Going pretty well so far. Battery cover was listed as missing ... turned up sitting in the back of the cargo bed. Inspection stated cab couldn't be raised. Gave the manual lift the 'ol college try and cab went right up no problems. Left it up for a bit, but no sign of leaks anywhere. Found...

Finally home! (dog for scale) Got good neighbors on the yard as well ...

I may very well have to move it again while it's inoperable, so this is great info. At this point, I'm going to see how well these cats I've carefully herded together do on their own ...

Here's what I have so far: Location - Trucking vehicle from Draper, UT Shipping - Didn't like trying to use Veritread's service, so got a quote via Fr8star Distance - Only about 356 miles Cost - So far $880 + Wreckers for winch-on/winch-off service on both ends @ Around $130-230/hr (final cost...

I am actually! Finally got the EUC approved earlier this week, and have transport arranged for next week. Looking forward to having the thing in hand finally ... only 15+ weeks of waiting, haha.