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The best solution is to replace that gauge (and the water temperature gauge) with capillory type devices. wysiwug! And actually both (all on every truck) are the alternative notification circuit type. All the time 'on' (then 'off') OR all the time 'off' then 'on'. I use them all the time 'off'...

Hmm, well over here in blighty..all we need is..T Shirts..COOLERS!..the way things are going with global warming. Used to sledge in october..Sunbathing today!!.

Agreed, no need to do anything, you are not running suppresion requirement kit. Leave them or remove them, no difference.

keep it stock as advised. And take up the offer of that 60amp unit, quite adequate unless you are running a ton of kit.

Don't forget to post up pictures of the pick up and trip home. Good luck and a happy trouble free journey.

Welcome to the hobby friendships and (very much now) events to come, you will be spoilt for choice. Nice collection.

"you Passed"......If that had been my M62 everyone one have needed infra red spectacles. And breathing Masks.

Nice truck, nice pictures and video. You really don't need to 'light' a fire under it to keep warm! that heater unit you fitted should do the task just fine!

Surely if the blades are that loose, there is a bearing (bearings) in the assembly that is (are) worn out or loose? Keep us informed of the outcome of the checks dismantling and remedy. Application of 30 psi (207 kPa) air pressure tofan clutch will free rotation of fan clutch andallow...

If the 'clear' line is leaking, then yes, that line is the excess fuel return line. Easy fix, (as) it is not a high pressure issue.

Safety Warning BE AWARE Well today I repaired the outrigger leg that 'flew off' when the lad pulled it out and very nearly squished himself! So I'm thinking that is not a very strong (nay sturdy up to military spec) component. So now I am very stringent as to how the crew prepare the legs for...

Welcome to the site, hobby, friendships, and the events to come, Follow all the previous advice's, to complete a Great project drive home..get quotes to transport it just in case before hand. Don't forget those tires, And that spare wheel. good luck with the trip home. Keep us posted, with pictures.

Good tips there. So often have I thought ok it's going..and instead of more lube and patience, 'another twist' and, yep..pop goes the retainer. Then a whole lot of time spent resolving the situation, much longer than the patience route.

Congratulations on the acquisition. And the safe and sure way to get it home. Post up some pictures of the truck, and any details of works you are to carry out, both Necessary and for your own satisfaction.

Sand blast or abraze the joints, and when they are clean, weld a seam down (or up). Job done. As mentioned drain hole at the bottoms.

Welcome to the site and hobby. Now retired so why not go green with a small (ish) vehicle. A jeep of WW11 erra would be a great 'companion' for you enjoin the friendships in the newly found hobby.

I also found a 24V back up alarm, but haven't decided to install it yet... I see the utility and safety value, but it removes all stealth capabilities fitted reverse warning buzzers on all my trucks, All fitted with a switch on the dash to operate. (should you ever need stealth(for some reason..)

That was a very early gasser truck. The "crane" looks like something fabricated from a pole truck or earth borer. my 1/2 penne'th.

After much pondering, I have acquired an overdrive for my WW11 ford jeep. Why?. It has a V8 Tank engine in it, (innitt!) and 700x16 tires, But the RPMs would be nice lower, and the cruise. It DOES have the extra power needed to pull the larger tires and overdrive, >sic< Will post up the project...

Interesting. Check the format (as) I post up jpeg 800x600 and they load good and quick, then when clicked on, on page post, they become full size. No problem. Also check the resolution you are viewing stuff in. "950000x 8565 mil" dpi! (pun) as on all these modern go faster pods cams and tablets...