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Unless there is classic, complete head gasket failure (oil pouring out, compression leak, milk coffee coolant) I would recommend to do a cold re-torque of the head nuts first, then to run it and re-evaluate. Torque values have changed over the years, no guarantee it was torqued correctly in the...

So the master cylinder is still full, so is the rad? Any leaks when running? On an aside, I really recommend the master cylinder external reservoir mod. It is inexpensive but adds tremendous peace of mind when you can monitor the brake fluid level from the cab.

Any leaks when the truck is idling? Did you recently top off the radiator? Can you go for a drive, warm it up well and then go look, with the engine idling? After you shut it down and let it cool off some, is there residual pressure in the coolant system (does it go "pfft" when you open the cap...

You need reading glassess and put that egg nog down!

Like many other things, becoming at least a decent offroad driver takes experience. Experience comes through failing, figuring out why it did not work and doing better next time. This driver is working on his experience angle :)

The ether start uses the same switch the flame heater used. In order to test, find the coolant temperature sensor for the ether start. It usually sits on the flange for the upper coolant hose and has a connector with two contacts. Pull the connector, short the contacts with a paper clip...

I think it is simply put in place of the bleeder screw of the secondary filter housing. I'd venture out and say it is probably 1/8 NPT, so a gauge would screw straight in. Sorry, don't have my truck on hand to verify.

A good time to consider Wolverine's alternator kit (civy alt plus bracket). Glad to hear that you fixed the major battle scars and she's running again. One word to the pics. You do not seem to have the rubber backed flat clamps installed that lock all six injector lines together. They are needed...

I recommend to use high temp anti seize on the stud threads and also to use copper nuts instead of steel to avoid bouts of anger and hatred towards inanimate objects when you have to remove the turbo at some point down the road.

I had put a springer seat into my truck way back. My two cents worth for the driver side are that I got a ridiculously cheap air ride base from a scrap yard and put a comfy NOS HMMWV high back seat on top of it. Still looks like it belongs there and the ride comfort is much, much better. My...

Would it be helpful to have a steel "bow" across the bed where the first stake pockets are behind the cab, maybe with a fixed roller in the middle? That way, you could install the gin poles to the bumper, leaving the top ends on the ground. The line could then run from a small winch at the...

Agree, you need to pinpoint where it comes from. Pay attention to the center hex plug between the injection lines and to anything that looks like a cracked hydraulic head. Also 3 o-rings that get old and brittle (fuel shutoff , easy; head to body , harder as head needs to come off). Sent from...

Also consider building your own flasher module if you find that the replacement one dies after a short while. Instructions here.

You are not alone! I have a set stored in original boxes in my garage as well....and can't just throw them away. Any good machine shop can measure the sealing surface for straightness and plane them, if needed. Removing a small amount of metal is usully enough (see TM for limits). Many heads...

I filled up the tank, put diesel fuel conditioner in and parked Queen Lola for the winter in her heated, shared accommodation. Plenty of other, lesser, vehicles there to talk to, on long winter nights. Snow is here, so she won't be on the road until the salt is gone! Also put a new set of Group...

:beer: Dude, you did the right thing! Good for you! That was quite the find in the classifieds. The engine containers weigh as much as the engines do!

Put on a helmet. Plenty of threads regarding tranny lube and as many opinions. I have had 80W/90 in it and it worked. I upgraded the overdrive and now run a no frills 40W, as specified by the overdrive vendor. Shifts great. The military, like any large fleet, likes to standardize to simplify the...

Also, do not forget that your multifuel can run on fuels other than diesel. I went to my emissions test (long story) with a tank full of regular gasoline. Much less smoke. Note that it is YOU who tells the DMV that this truck is a Diesel powered vehicle. Says who? It could equally be a gas...

Here is the info about the studs: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?151122-Exhaust-manifold-stud

Nah..the studs rust and then snap off. It is a bit of a pain with the manifold installed but basically you drill them out. If you can drill through what's left of the stud, leaving only a thin layer of stud behind, you have a chance to get the piece out without damaging the threads. If you have...