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  1. cranetruck

    What states have you driven your deuce in?

    Okay, okay, here goes, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL, MD, WV, TN, KY, AR, MO, KS, CO, WY, UT, NV, CA, AZ, NM, TX and OK.
  2. cranetruck

    Flame heater removal progress check

    Better picture, the line to the flame heater is "C". All pumps are not created equal. :-)
  3. cranetruck

    Flame heater removal progress check

    Looks like the right spot. This diagram should help, you are plugging the supply line to the flame heater filter/pump and should be fairly obvious when you remove it. Don't forget the return line, there is a Tee near the injectors on top.
  4. cranetruck

    M151 Blackout light bracket

    Several items have been stripped from my XM757 8x8 over the years and one such thing is the black out light plus mounting bracket. Found this on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=020&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=300076256685&rd=1,1 The sellers...
  5. cranetruck

    how do you run a front winch AND a hydraulic pump together?

    The wrecker version of your truck has a rear winch, which is powered from the power divider, perhaps you can adopt the same set-up for your cargo. Not sure how the rpm would be set for the hydraulic pump, though. About advantages/disadvantages, the Grove crane is more compact hight-wise and is...
  6. cranetruck

    Remote Oil Filters...Done.

    Return the oil to the port on the far left in the image below, you will need to cool the oil. The coolant cooled cooler is much more efficient than air cooled filter canisters. Please, install some gauges to monitor what you do, an oil temp gauge is now important. Is there a bypass valve in...
  7. cranetruck

    Remote Oil Filters...Done.

    Looks like you bypassed the oil cooler....
  8. cranetruck

    Engine coolant heater

    Suspected so, that's why I posted the diagram of the coolant flow above (it shows the flushing procedure here) and how the oil pan is not well thermally coupled. Heating from below makes more sense and the arctic kits should be studied. Maybe there should be a skirt around the engine...
  9. cranetruck

    Duals vs. singles

    Patrick's deuce looks pretty good with the big duals, he also has commercial "steer" tires in the front. Now, if we could only find an interaxle differential, we'd be all set. :-)
  10. cranetruck

    Swivel hose fitting

    Will, it's for 1/2 inch tube size, multifuel engine fuel supply lines (LDS465-2). I will need 4 ea, but let me check with NAPA here and I'll get back with you if you have them. The "nut" is 15/16 across the flats. Thanks,
  11. cranetruck

    Duals vs. singles

    The 12-ply 1100-20 NDCC's are rated at 5,920 lb in singles config and 5,190 in dual, plenty for most applications. Image shows OPCOM's dual 1100's.
  12. cranetruck

    Swivel hose fitting

    Perhaps someone here knows where to find these, the fitting on the left, it fits the SAE 45° flare or maybe it's the 37°, can't tell for sure. I can't find a listing anywhere and need a couple of them for a fuel filter project on the XM757, where they are used. Thanks,
  13. cranetruck

    Engine coolant heater

    Collected some info and came up with two questions; 1) What is the best method for removing a freeze plug? 2) How does the coolant heater effect the temperature of the oil?
  14. cranetruck

    Seats

    Mark, the pup tent canvas is much finer (=thinner) than standard cab or cargo cover canvas. It will not stand up very well. You can purchase high quality canvas from OD Cloth and other suppliers for about $35/yard. I did and also got an awl and thread to match. My driver's seat was made this way...
  15. cranetruck

    Wrecker tow lights

    As a side note, since the trailer connectors are connected to the lights on both the towing and towed vehicles, a double ended cable can be made up to connect both. I did just that when the XM757 was towed home, extra cables were available damaged one way or another, but splicing two ends...
  16. cranetruck

    Radio setup ?

    I have the AS-3900A/VRC, but have not yet used it. It is non-tunable. It is explained here:http://www.valcom-guelph.com/HTML/products/vhighfreq/as3900a-vrc_photo.html
  17. cranetruck

    Duals vs. singles

    RE: Re: RE: Duals vs. singles Singles, (if replaced with 1100's) offer better safety factor in the front. The 900's get close to overloaded if your truck has a winch, in particular at highway speeds.
  18. cranetruck

    Mirror difference

    A better picture (XM757)...
  19. cranetruck

    using ATF as a fuel?

    A quart per 40 gallons should be plenty, more doesn't hurt.
  20. cranetruck

    using ATF as a fuel?

    Why not get some 10W oil or add some veggie oil, I'd be concerned about the pinkish color...hefty fine for driving on the highways with off-road diesel (pinkish color).
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