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Without looking at the machine I can’t comment on how many fittings or how much line it will take. Figure about $3.00 a foot for the hydraulic line and around $3.00 each for the fittings. There looks to be a few larger lines that will cost a bit more than that per foot. The larger fitting will...

That is an interesting setup. I haven’t priced out tree spades for some time, however they have always been surprisingly expensive. As already posted unless there is something obviously wrong with the engine or driveline it probably is a good deal. It seems you are looking for a farm truck not a...

The 800 series has a PCB and they do fail. That solenoid doesn’t look that bad. I would reinstall the solenoid to the starter and reinstall the starter then test a few things. Sometimes just hitting the PCB with a hammer is enough to get it to work. If it does, then replace it. It won’t get any...

You didn’t mention when you installed the new shoes were they new or relined. Sometimes relined shoes don’t line up correctly. What happen is the metal of the shoe straightens out. Instead of being circular it looks more like a banana, that is an exaggeration, but one gets the idea. When that...

This isn’t the best picture; however, this is a picture of an oven next to an M59.

It sounds like you had a unit level stencil. As already posted by others, some units will post coolant values, dates done and what not. One of my wreckers has the hubs marked with the last service dates written with a marker on the axle flanges. One truck has the name of the mechanic and the...

As previously posted the 17- digit VIN is a relatively new thing. When I first went to register my M54A2 I had trouble with the mental midget behind the counter who couldn’t understand that it had an 18-digit VIN. I won’t bore everyone about the conversation other than to say that she was a...

Not having looked at the problem you have I’ll offer what has worked for me in the past. I use an acetylene torch with a B tank, left hand thread drill bits, a center punch, and finally a candle. Center punch the bolt. Then heat it with the torch till it is quite warm. Then push the candle...

There obviously must be an air leak somewhere. The best way, however time consuming, to find an air leak is with clear line. It involves clear fuel line and appropriate fittings. Start at the injection pump and work back. Install the clear line between the pump and the fuel line going into the...

It seems someone from MSP sent out something that isn’t correct. First thing to remember is when dealing with “those” people at the MVA’s is don’t say anything that isn’t necessary. In Maryland to register a vehicle historic it must be at least twenty years old for 10K and under. If it is over...

Not knowing the regulations in your area and what you are transporting this is just a thought. The M172 trailer is rated for 25K cross country, 30K on road. The overall length is 34’, the deck is only a little over 24’. That trailer may be too short for your needs though. It works well for...

This M920 is in the scrap yard in Aberdeen Test Center, which is on Aberdeen Testing Grounds. The hoops to jump thru are follows. Make sure your point of contact has your name at least a day before. Take Rt. 40 to 715 to access APG. You will have to go to the visitor center to get a pass. That...

To add something else that would have to be worked out. The hood hinges are attached to the cowl. As are the front fenders. That would require at the least the fenders having a gap cut so the cab could move, the space filled with some rubber sheeting. The hood would need some way to float fore...

Anything is possible with enough time and money. Just off the top of my head these are some of the things that would have to be done. The front of the cab would have to have the hard mounts replaced with some form of pivot with rubber bushings. One on each side to keep everything square. The...

The king pin has two ends. There is a locking collar that holds it in place.

As already posted find the leak first. It doesn’t take much oil to make a mess, especially when it is on the front of the engine with the fan blowing. The best way to find a leak is to look at a clean engine. I use a suction gun drawing from a five-gallon container of mineral spirits. Just...

While there is a “special” tool for installing the sleeve, it isn’t necessary. Make sure the crank is clean and use a flat piece steel to tap the sleeve on. I was surprised the crank didn’t have a sleeve already. A lot of diesel engines have a sleeve installed from the factory to protect the...

The front cover has a gasket and the front seal is installed in the cover. I don’t have the part numbers in front of me and knowing Cummins the numbers have probably changed. However, they are a common stocked item at Cummins. The front seal comes as a kit with a steel sleeve for the crank and a...

The front seal is in the front cover, they are both replaced at the same time. I thought the front seal had gone bad on one of mine, found out the front cover was leaking on the lower left. I pulled my radiator since it had a leaking tank and I wanted to rod it anyway. It can be done without...

Odds are it is either the front seal or the gasket for the front cover.