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Yes you're right. I forgot about that. I don't see that being necessary for OP's intended application though. I have seen more than a couple deuces with bent rear spring packs, but only one with a frame bent from overload.
Anything with an SAE3 bellhousing will bolt up, but finding another suitable standard transmission with a higher ratio final drive that will actually fit in the truck is the hard part.
Look at M105, M1061A1, and M750 trailers. They have a small master cylinder with an air pot for each axle, which is similarly sized and braked to an M35 axle. Use an M939 treadle valve and a standard off the shelf relay valve. Run one master/ brake pot on each axle and you have properly sized...
It probably has a bushing adapter pressed into the crank. While I'm not 100% positive, I don't think they would've had a separate crank for 5 ton and 2.5 ton applications. Bushing/ bearing adapters in crankshafts are very common.
If you decide to use a 12 valve 6BT Cummins you'll not be disappointed. It is a bit of work and investment to get it all sorted, but well worth the effort.
Rusty, I had considered a 205 for mine but was concerned it may not hold up in a truck as heavy as mine. It certainly would improve ground clearance a lot.
Good to see you on here Rusty. I was mainly talking about the hard parts like the rotors and plates/ body. Just like any gear type oil pump, they all wear out eventually. I know I'm not telling you anything you don't know there. Just seems like it'll be a wise option to convert to a high...
We've spoken about it but haven't made any kind of agreement. I've no idea what the next couple years have in store for me, so I'm unable to make a concrete commitment.
But your supposition is correct. He is open to selling to rights, designs, tooling, etc. He's obviously not going to give it away.
Sooner or later we won't be able to make these boost pump repairs or find good used ones. At that point we'll be looking at using FASS type inline pumps that provide at least 40psi @ 35 gph+. Luckily there are some available in 24 volt configuration that aren't too pricey.
I am glad you found...
It is a 6BT. The "T" stands for turbocharged. Being an industrial motor the governor will be set up to load sense and adjust fuel rate differently. You'll find that when you start up any hill it will actually apply more fuel than needed and you'll accelerate. Other than that it won't give you...