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  1. 74M35A2

    Bought a M929A2 today, I changed the oil before starting & found 2 Quarts of anti-freeze; assume blown Head Gasket?

    Yikes, seeing green coolant in the oil filter makes my skin crawl. If you guys have ever rebuilt a lot of engines, you may know what coolant does to bearing surfaces, it eats them like acid, leaving a pizza-like surface behind. Don't be surprised if she starts rattling after you find and fix...
  2. 74M35A2

    Oshkosh P-4 Fire Crashtruck Preservation

    Yep, I did video the load and unload. Will do one more of my kids driving it on my property. How often does a 12 year old get to drive a fire truck?
  3. 74M35A2

    Oshkosh P-4 Fire Crashtruck Preservation

    Truck is in route as I write this: She starts, runs, drives, and stops perfect. It will hurt to take it apart. Sucks. Ugh!
  4. 74M35A2

    Transfer Case/Power Question

    It is easier to get power using a modern 4 valve EFI engine with VGT and charge air cooler vs an old 2 valve mechanical engine with just a simple yet hot aftercooler. The EFI can spray 5 separate pulses per combustion event, to reduce noise, emissions, increase power, cold startability, etc...
  5. 74M35A2

    Detroit Locker Pics

    Well, good morning Negative Nancy. You all bound up because they closed your oyster place? It's great to hear from you regardless, as always.
  6. 74M35A2

    M809-series (M818) Air Brake Retrofit

    Superb contribution. So for an M939A2, are all parts required to switch to S cam readily available as off-the-shelf service parts, or must the "kit" still be purchased? This question is mostly pertaining to the rears, thanks.
  7. 74M35A2

    heavier alternative to the MT654CR

    He’s talking about a Series 60 pushing it. I like those engines. I have not seen them in a +600hp configuration though. Please tell more.
  8. 74M35A2

    Ever see inside the Protective Control Box?

    You’ll basically be removing the circuit board and connecting the solenoids as they are in a PCB box without the circuit board. Simplistically, each solenoid is controlled from each dash switch. One for dash power and one for starter engagement. You’ll want solenoids that are rated for 24V...
  9. 74M35A2

    Ever see inside the Protective Control Box?

    The small circuit board is there to prevent starter re-engagement on an already running engine. It looks at either AC output of the alternator or feed from an oil pressure switch. It can be eliminated. I’ll have to look at the schematic to do so. Give me a short amount of time, if listed in...
  10. 74M35A2

    All 5-tons: Heavy Duty Torque Rod Ends

    Correct on strike location. TedCat hit mine so hard I thought the bracket was going to break. No tension on it, dropped right out. 1-2 hits per. I used a wood splitting wedge and piece of 1 by wood to pre-tension my others, I did not hit them as hard as he did.
  11. 74M35A2

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Easiest way is to use a tow strap on the wrench and a vehicle to pull the tow strap with. One person to hold the wrench on squarely and strap onto end of wrench, then one person pulling slowly on strap with another vehicle. Go slow, once broke free it will turn easily. I used a forklift in my...
  12. 74M35A2

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    That weld looks dam good for what we're doing with it. 2nd place in the beauty contest is still a hottie. Nice job. Ajax you can borrow mine for a refundable deposit, but you can't hang onto it forever. Let me know once you are ready and have all your parts including the time to do so, and...
  13. 74M35A2

    8.3 Cummins fuel adjustment

    You’re right, screw is initial, and star wheel is rate. Some have taken the jamb nuts right off the back of the main fuel rack and been fine, depends on how much load you will pull and if you want to drive by the EGT gauge or not.
  14. 74M35A2

    8.3 Cummins fuel adjustment

    I think pre-boost fuel and star wheel is same thing? Just don’t go too many amps.
  15. 74M35A2

    Oshkosh P-4 Fire Crashtruck Preservation

    It is, I agree. You could have this one for cheap. :)
  16. 74M35A2

    Oshkosh P-4 Fire Crashtruck Preservation

    I’ll gladly give you the items you need that you indicated, just pay the shipping. Let me know if anything else.
  17. 74M35A2

    Oshkosh P-4 Fire Crashtruck Preservation

    No craziness required. Let’s talk once I reach that point.
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