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Are there any sources on the west coast?

The welds look broken

Getting the correct size, grade and finish is not that hard. Any commercial fastener company either has them or can order them by the box, I have had good luck with McMaster Carr. The correct head stamp on the other hand can be impossible. The hash marks on the head indicate the hardness. HD...

What is the torque spec for the nut in the TM? The Allison mechanics tips list the torque as 600-800 ft lbs http://www.allisontransmission.com/documents/test/MT1357EN.pdf

What does the Allison manual say?

Allison covers the adjustment points in there manual

The shift points should be set at between 300 to 500 rpm below governed rpm. Shifting at lower rpm will lug the engine which can cause them to run hot. The big problem with the Allison's is that the shift points are set to low and not optimized for softer shifting.

The tub looks like a m38 with the dash, second battery in the cowl and tail lights. I need a better picture to the grill and headlights

Wow it is funny to see my 15 ton mentioned in print. Getting to the show this year was a project. The truck was painted on Saturday and the decals put on it Wednesday. Thursday morning I left and got stopped at the scales for a full inspection, it took me 9 hours to get to Stockton. The show...

I have won and lost claims with GL. I your case I do not think you will win because you picked up the truck

The gauge could be off. Check the pan temp with a good infrared thermometer.

This applies if it is registered to you personally. You can set up a MT corporation or LLC

This issue is a state by state issue and in some states it depends on how the truck is registered or how the laws are enforced. I think we should generate a table that lists each state and the requirements. In California the DMV handbook is ambiguous and has not been updated. In California it...

No It is at the Stockton KOA in Lodi

How are planning on attaching the hinge to the frame?

Resisters are used on the hot side due to OHM's law. The lights represent a variable draw due to the brake lights.

The desecration of an original tank

I have one for sale if you are interested

That is either a 5 or 6 seed overdrive trans. Will it fit without moving the transfer case

The valve stem seals can go bad and the filter in the air drier can get saturated. Do you drain your air tanks daily?