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In case you didn't win, to cheap to buy, retired with time on your hands and wanted to tackle it DIY.
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That looks very nice. Great job.
Maybe use a heat gun/hairdryer and a couple putty knives to finesse the plastic on the passenger side door jamb.
Pull the weather seal out of the way first.
Then use a ratchet strap between door hinges with blocks of 2x4 on the face of the dash. to lightly...
Guidance from other Steel Soldiers
Gamagoat1: Oil should be single weight (40wt) and have a CF-2 (for 2 cycle) rating. ( Oct 27, 2015 )
doghead : Chevron Delo 100 is specifically designed for Detroit 2 stroke diesels. I buy it from west marine. ( Oct 27, 2015 )
wsucougarx : Water Pump...
Other Part Numbers
This section will list part numbers or part info provided by various Goat Herders that didn't get moved into the previous sections.
From m38inmaine:
Brake light switch=M151/M151A1 Mutt/jeep
Speedo cable=M35A2 tach cable
Steering wheel=5 ton/any 18"
Front marker bulbs...
Engine
Engine
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MM: I have a strong opinion about gasket cement, but it's just my opinion. The worst thing you could do is to use silicone. Since your filter mount is new and freshly machined, and assuming that the surface on the block should be nice and smooth/clean also, I'd soak the...
[Transmission
Transmission
The transmission is a common GM SM-420, 4 speed, except for the remote shift cover.
General Information
Transmission
Type - Manual shift
Speeds:
Four forward - One reverse:
Synchromesh shift - second, third,
and fourth.
Gear Ratios
First 7.06:1
Second...
Steering & Suspension
Steering & Suspension
Steering
General Information
Steering System
Type Mechanical front and rear
simultaneous operated.
Steering ratio 24:1
Turning ratio 29 feet
Alignment (Wheel)
Camber and Caster: Gama Goat steering is not supposed to return to...
Fuel System
Fuel System
Fuel Filters -
Baldwin: F845-A (primary) and PF902 (secondary)
Delco: TP540X and T522
Fram: CH 1126PL and CH1169
NAPA: 3552 (primary ) and 3540 secondary (engine mounted)
General Information:
Diesel Additive -
MM: It is a good idea to add a diesel fuel additive about...
Cooling
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Water pump: NAPA: 25-7355 or 25-09033
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Radiator -
The radiator has a 4 core radiator design and will not overheat easily;
MM: Stick to a 7psi radiator cap ( add part# )which less likely to have problems.
Thermostat -
Thermostat is 303814, 3-53 (170 Deg. Opening Temp)...
Belts, Oil, Brakes, Clutch, Crank Shaft Seal, Oil Filter
From the Ol' Gamagoat.com website.
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Fan belt / Alternator:
NAPA: 25-9670HD (recommended)
NAPA: 25-17035, AC/Delco 17670 which is a 1/2 inch x 67-3/8 inch (fit is near perfect)
MM: Make sure the tensioner spring is working on the...
I hope this can become 'just' a M561/M792 Gama Goat Parts thread.
No conversations, jokes or polls.
Please post comments to this thread in 'Comments on the Gama Goat Parts X-ref thread'.
Since there are 5 or 6 projects currently in the process of getting Goats up and running, plus the handful...
Big box folk tend to put it on sale around Memorial Day, 4th of July and Memorial Day.
But because they are big box they are moving away from dollars off to prepaid debit cards.
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