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One issue I have seen described repeatedly by others is the vaseline like lubricant becoming hard, blocking movement of the main piston or the proportioning valve. Let us know if your cleaning and reassembling made a functional difference. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk

You bought Benjamin Button's truck! https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0421715/plotsummary When the odometer reaches zero, all the steel returns to its original form! Better fix it before that!

Ok, I admit...looking at it from the distance and angles you took the pictures from I would never suspect that this was anything but the real deal. Really nice!

Good point. Read up on brake bleeding. For the Deuce, you really want a pressure bleeder. "Conventional " brake bleeding pumping the brake pedal simply doesn't work well. It has inconsistent results on the air assisted hydraulic brakes. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk

It is probably a remote master cylinder reservoir, rather than a remote mc per se. If the brakes work fine and have been filled with DOT3 the first question is, why change? DOT3 works fine in the system. Bleed them every 2-3 years with a quart of new DOT3 to take care of any moisture. Golden...

Yes, you are correct! Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk

I am glad the OP and family were safe and got back on the road. I felt for them and tried, but there is only so much one can do from a distance. Outstanding response from the SteelSoldiers, I am proud that in a time where selfishness seems the norm there are people willing to drop what they are...

Francis, that is a good thought. If you are right, it may be ...dare I say simple...by moving the power supply to the correct side of the low air buzzer.

Ok, so what changes with the engine running? On a stock truck - nothing. In your case, kinda hard to tell. Why would one go through the trouble of installing a brake pedal switch? Does your truck retain the hydraulic pneumatic booster (air pack)? It appears as if the feed supplying the lights is...

It's the closest used one I could find..about 220 miles from you. I was thinking, grab a rental, drive down, get it and plunk it in, if everything else fails. Not trying to be armchair quarterback. You are in the heat of the action. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk

Sorry Cgray, buddy is out on the boat, no laptop....:-(

Friend of mine is a CAT mech. Do you want me to check with him which starters fit the C7? I'd need a year of the engine at least. Does this look right: https://www.heavytruckparts.net/item/Caterpillar/C7/Starter-Motor/8151399/1/13103

FWIW, It appears the closest CAT service place is 24800 Novi Rd. Novi, MI 48375 248 349-4800 I hope you get it sorted and back underway!

It is unfortunate, but also bear in mind that the "new" air packs may have spent extended periods of time in storage by now and may have started to corrode internally or have lubricant harden inside them. I know that recently another member had an issue with a new old stock air pack, similar to...

Did you get it fixed/plugged?

I would love to place an (advanced) order!

Jeepsinker...Tactical Repair....videos are also helpful because otherwise I would think the stupid things only happen to me. I like the honesty of the videos. Quick job, pulling an old Deuce from spot A to spot B in the yard. Sink the wrecker. Can't get out because front driveshaft came out for...

This post has some pics of a twin piston Midland taken apart : https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/air-pump-rebuild-questions.68764/page-2

Frame ground - check. Feels solid, tight. Relay, cable #10 - check. Not broken, not loose. Started as usual on first touch of button, ran fine, after about an hour the gauges flicked off again. I could keep them on by holding the accessory switch up with my thumb while driving. I am really...

They look good! Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk