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Take a look at the Lube Order, LO 9-2320-209-12, which is part of the TM 9-2320-209-10, early versions anyway.

Mark, I have just been through this. My oil pressure was low because of low viscosity and after a lab analysis of the oil, it turned out to be a problem with fuel mixed in with it. The viscosity had dropped to about 5.7 centistokes (at 100°C) from a normal of about twice that. I'm suspecting the...

It's important that a slow blow fuse is used, it can handle at least twice the rated current for several seconds considering the inrush current when the motor is first started.

You know Patrick, it's just my opinion, I don't know, but why take a chance when it's just as easy to run it into the pan directly and may even promote the flow thru the bypass filter.

Don't thimk that's a good idea, returning it to the oil pan minimizes interference with normal oil flow.

The output of the bypass filter must go to the oil pan without flow restriction. A hole may need to be punched in the pan above oil level and a suitable fitting installed (drilling is only an option if the pan is off the engine). I would feed the bypass filter from the port labeled "Oil sampling...

Patrick, the TM calls for a 2 amp fuse, but I'm pretty sure I have seen a PS bit about using a 4 amp one. 2 amps may be marginal for an electric motor. Some current drain measurements are in order.... Of course, check that #79 grounding wire, the only ground for the pump and level indicator...

Andy, it doesn't matter where you sample the oil, what you see in the analysis is the result from (hundreds) of hours of engine operation, but I wouldn't take it from the oil pan drain, where part of the oil may not be in circulation.

Andy, The sampling valve is usually installed on the oil cooler on top, which is the after filter and after cooler oil.

That would be my fuel viscosity indicator. The shaft of the potentiometer is coupled to the FDC piston (stop block) and a gauge on the dash indicates its postion, which is an actual reading of the fuel viscosity. The FDC should really be called a Fuel Viscosity Compensator. With the FDC...

It's D-man's kit, he sent the hoses later and I thought it would be a better show for him to use what's part of his kit. For a permanent install, I'd probably go with crimped on fittings, though, I still have them.

Bypassed the FDC today, used plugs instead of loops of tubing shown in other diagrams. Also installed D-man's hoses and clamps instaed of my hydraulic specials. Drained the filter and reinstalled it for a test with fresh 30W oil. After 30 minutes a idle, the op temp was 145°F and the oil...

They look good to me. :-)

I need to clearify, of course the truck should last for years and years or decades, but not without service. There will always be something to maintain. I have easily put more than 1,000 hours on my deuce since I brought it home from Camp Lejeune, NC in 1995 and it has never let me down. Even...

That's funny Will. rofl The filter is new, so I was planning to drain it and re install it, or is that a really bad practice? Guess it would be. Mike wants to send me a new filter, bless him, so I guess I can wait a couple of days. I'm still draining this one,though.

Who plans on driving them 500,000 miles or even 50,000 for that matter? Someone had to ask.

Next step got messy. The oil trapped above the canister in the mount and the hoses runs down my hands and the fender. At this point the upside down canisters are up one to nothing...

After the "scary" oil analysis posted in a different thread, I'm now in the process of changing oil and bypassing the FDC. The filter spanner I had was too small, so I improvised using the old capstan technique. Worked great. Pardon me if it's common practice, it's not the first time I have...

I'd like to see a counter for the number of times a classified ad is viewed. The classifieds is a listing of items for sale. An "ad" is by definition tossed in the face of the reader/viewer wanted or not. ACE posted a few items on the forum the other day and I would perhaps never look for...

My personal choice has been and is Texaco Ursa Super Plus 30W. The LDS465-2 got it and the LDT465-1 will soon have the fuel diluted oil replaced by it. Of course Ursa means Bjorn in Latin, so I'm biased. :-)