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ld/ldt
My LD in the M45 went better than the duece. and when I put a (sceaming!) turbo on ,It drives like a dream. improved perfomance all round and mpg. I was am impressed. My experience with the 5 ton turbo was more grunt up the revs. and the deuce (cturbo) more on set off.(this is reltive...
RE: Bad fuel choice.......I
just a query.I thought regular fuel over there (only) cost doller summatt a gallon?..?..if so why buy that "gunk"?..at $2.41.we run similar stuff HIGHLY diluted with contam(pet/diesel) WITH hydraulic oil 2 gallons to 50. no probs. The fuel density compensator has a...
worked for U.S.A/F.E. liked the..tackle..I bought my first deuce in holland and DROVE it back! fanastic experience..(especialy at customs who "pretended I wasn't there"!) and waved me through..I fitted a 5 ton spec engine .and whistler.. and you can't imagine the performance..(can you?) on...
curiose!
AS to WHY anyone wud want 2 swap from a multifuel (as) the fuels for same are USUALY?? free?? CONTAM..from folks that make the mistake of wrong fuel in motors..(bless em!).. and in any case the milage IF driven WITH RESPECT = reasnable M.P.G. I NEVER go over 2000 rpm and return 10...
brake couplings
I fitted a service line in the same method but(permenantly affixed) on the front as per M54,and a shut off on the airpack.(where its "Td" in) the emergeancy line if fitted as well (twice air store) good for reserve on hills and (required) check braking!
My M35a2 runs on 1200x20 great steering NICE cruise speed..(not excessive! just better R.P.M.s!) dave if you look at deks pics in photo gallery you will see my conversion AND a modification to track ALL the wheels in line. better looks and stance! if you want a set of 1200x20 ruski wheels and...
How did you strip that plug? what tool were you using? anywaze if you have a decent welder( machine and man!) weld a GOOD hex on there and remove it WHILE STILL HOT!! with a GOOD & good fitting wrench. AND BREAKER BAR>good luck. I did TWO that way!
RE: Re: RE: Multifuel Engines
over 10 years running."contam" .NO PROBS in 5 trucks..usually one flat hauling one other to long distance shows. allways add 1 gallon of el-cheapo oil to 50 galls contam. whatever the ratio recieved.
CRIKEY what all hassle..WELL arent WE the lucky ones..over here in U K. BUY A PROGRAM!!(just like at the opera!!) err CATALOGUE..go BID! win..LOAD UP AND DRIVE AWAY! is THAT complicated OR WHAT! ? even at a government disposal "tender sale" my friend bid for a ZIL won the bid (in a week) and I...
turbo gallery
How did you strip that plug? what tool were you using? anywaze if you have a decent welder( machine and man!) weld a GOOD hex on there and remove it WHILE STILL HOT!! with a GOOD & good fitting wrench. AND BREAKER BAR>good luck. I did TWO that way!
feul I.Pumps
I see many questions from folks wanting fuel pumps and quoting big dollars for them..yet enthusiasts over here are having them SHIPPED from usa DEALERS with an inclusive cost around $350!...friend of mine was so (thus) impressed he bought TWO from the same dealer!
enthusiasm
have you looked at my 45 first rty out yet!?...You will ITCH to get the project finished..(i dont have the witt or inclination nowdays to "rebuild" vehicle..BUT mine ARE fully working and functional..a good represenation of the breeds. and I just LOVE driving my 530....gets the looks...
PUMP
I dont think thats the case .my montego (diesel car) WILL NOT run if the fuel pump is not working . and non of the FIVE trucks I have will run pumpless iether....(enuf revs? they might?)..but as I said we once had a Ballache fitting (the) spare pump I carry! (as you do!?) at the roadside...
We have posted vid in video gallery of "my m45 at first try out" fire truck at the last show of the year locals WELL impressed and the fire department crew worked it all out how to use the kit (took me 3 months working to free everything off and make some parts!) we are to visit thier fire...
RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Intank fuel pump
strange how some pumps have an effect and some dont?? Two freinds had complete stop let downs due to in tank pump. I had one after running out of fuel (faulty gauge)..new pump fixed prob. and NON of mine will start withpout the in tank pumps running.
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