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RE: RALLY FEVER Don't know what Brandon's plans are, but the towbars are still here, guess he will pick them up on the way down.

The XM757 and XM791 8x8 trucks even have the "X" designation in the manuals, so there are always exceptions to the rule...

If you know the gear ratios and wheel diameter, then you should be able to determine exactly what the tach should read. That should be your starting point....

I have used two different fuel valves on this heater and discovered this morning that the wiring to the solenoids had accidentally been switched last time one was installed, so the valve never turned on... :oops: The wiring was corrected, but it still didn't ignite. I suspect that during the...

:-) Every detail turns into a project, kind of like it that way. I have 6 ea steering knuckle boots for the M925, new, without the zipper, bought them as unidentified, but can't use them, of course. PM me if interested. Also bigger stuff, like a battery box, which was located under the...

Re: RE: Re: RE: Fuel in oil? cause You really need a pyro, you are playing with fire. :-)

Congrats on the new project! I have access to some 925 parts, let us know what you will need.

Also, the viscosity of the oil. Fuel dilution will thin the oil and lower the pressure, been there done that sort of thing...

Maybe I'm not looking hard enough, but are these parts on the trailer? The extension is a heat treated 6Ft rectangular piece, which may be expensive to replace and the hydraulic outriggers, which are barely seen in the image of the truck. It's not my business, but maybe Ethan had those parts...

Getting psyched up to work on the coolant heater again, checked my records and the last time it was running was on 09.07.08. It was then running on its own after 50 seconds, but smoked a lot, so I shut it down. It kept going for another 3 minutes while smoking and I hit the emergency off to...

Shut it down, flipped the switch to "OFF" and it ran for 110 seconds before turning itself off. Flipping the switch to "OFF" turns off the fuel pump and de-energizes the "S" solenoid. The heater then runs on its own to use up any left-over fuel.

To gain confidence, I run the one working heater I have from time to time. Started the cab heater this morning (it took 75 seconds before it ran on its own) and it's running as we speak, now 55 minutes later. Some observations, the exhaust pipe gets very hot but the heater sheet metal enclosure...

Based on fuel consumption, running a deuce at approx 50 mph requires about 100 Hp. The 5-ton engine can develop close to 200 Hp, so it may not have been tested at full power, where more air is required. Just a thought... A 5-ton air filter canister fits nicely on the fender , tried that one...

Things to consider: A hot engine should not be shut down without a cool down idling period to even out the temperatures, it's not only the turbo lube factor. The purpose of the upside down oil canisters is to be able to heat the oil in the crankcase during cold conditions (Mil Spec). Highly...

Make sure it's the "Slow Blow" type, they can handle the higher inrush currents and spikes...

The procedure you describe is close to mine, but I also bleed the fuel line from the pump to make sure all air is out each time I try a new valve...hate running that igniter with no fuel, even thought about adding a delay circuit for the igniter to let the wick soak up enough fuel for a more...

The NAPA primary fuel filter may have a center opening that is too large and allow the filter to drop through to the bottom and you must first place a washer of suitable size on the support. The original filter element has a smaller center hole and will not fall down. Also, the correct filter...

I routinely take the solenoids out and apart. Always energize the "S" solenoid when testing flow. Energizing both the "S" and the "R" solenoids will give you the "HI" flow rate.

Chuck, take a look at the "orifice plate", hold it up towards a light and make sure the holes are not clogged. It was a problem in at least one of my fuel valves. It's the plate sandwiched with gaskets and held in place with three screws on the end, opposite to the fuel delivery adjustment...

RE: Re: MTD program Much appreciated Bob! Good to have an educated input.