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  1. Barrman

    Puddle of coolant under my bellhousing

    It probably is from one of the cross over or block off plates as suggested above. Next, if they are all dry I suggest looking at the heater hoses at the firewall. If they are good and the valley is dry. Head gaskets are about all that is left near the rear of the engine.
  2. Barrman

    Reinforcing m1009 rear bumper

    You win.
  3. Barrman

    My M715 'rework' project

    Your choice on the wiring but a M35 front harness works very well on a M715. There will be some extra blinker wire stuffed behind the headlights. But, it works.
  4. Barrman

    Reinforcing m1009 rear bumper

    This is stupid expensive, but you get the idea: https://www.rigdsupply.com/products/rigd-ultraswing-multi-fit-spare-tire-hitch-carrier
  5. Barrman

    Reinforcing m1009 rear bumper

    The stock rear bumper is very flimsy as you have already figured out. I suggest starting from scratch or some kind of swing away mount that slides onto the shackle hook mounts. The shackle mounts are the most rigid and reinforced thing back there. Your add on receiver hitch is probably just as...
  6. Barrman

    My M715 'rework' project

    2500 rpm at the drive shaft is about all most NP200 transfer cases can stand without overheating. 4th gear in the T98 is 1:1 so 2500 engine rpm will get you 48 mph with stock 9.00-16 tires. The 11.00-16 Michelin’s make 2500 rpm 52 mph. Basically, you will get the same road speed as the bigger...
  7. Barrman

    Truck starts idles then dies

    The return lines could be removed and the engine will run just fine. It will make a huge mess though. Putting a clear hose for the top of the IP return will let you watch for air bubbles to verify air is getting into the IP fuel supply. But, since you are running dry you already know that...
  8. Barrman

    Stanadyne IP fast idle

    You know what happens when you assume? I did that to myself. I assumed the crew cab dually in your avatar was a Chevy. Sorry.
  9. Barrman

    Stanadyne IP fast idle

    This is going to read as condescending. I don’t mean it that way. I just don’t know how to write it polite. How do you know the rpm is increasing when at operating temperature? Feel, sound or actual tachometer? If it really is increasing, then independent of a binding accessory such as a...
  10. Barrman

    Truck starts idles then dies

    Does it speed up just a hair and smooth right immediately before it dies? That is a classic symptom of running the IP dry of fuel. His is your fuel filter, how much fuel in the tank, what shape are your fuel hoses in? This is a video I did about how to prime and start a dry IP. I let the...
  11. Barrman

    Stanadyne IP fast idle

    Here is another one describing the ways of checking the timing in more detail:
  12. Barrman

    Stanadyne IP fast idle

    Why, I just happen to have a video about that:
  13. Barrman

    Stanadyne IP fast idle

    Any idea what your IP timing is? Or, are the hash marks lined up or even close?
  14. Barrman

    Injection pump issues

    It kind of reads to me like you have an air leak somewhere in the fuel system. Here is a video I made about intentionally running a 6.2 dry and then priming. It reads like yours is running about as long as mine did with no fuel:
  15. Barrman

    Fuse Block

    Replacing the fuse block means pretty much every wire inside the truck has to be removed and then installed again. I have done it. If you are going to do that, upgrade to a Painless 18 circuit or something similar is my opinion. The 12/24 volt stuff can be made to work. However, you can also...
  16. Barrman

    13G vs 60G glow plugs

    13G is what the system is designed for and work very, very well. They also can be swapped in with zero modifications. 60G plugs are self regulating. That means they heat up a little slower, but in theory will never, ever glow so long and hot that they swell or explode. If you have an override...
  17. Barrman

    Hard Starting (sorta)

    I agree. The 6.2 glow plugs are so easy to change and test in place. Get 8 that work and worry about something else until they don’t. Have 8 on the shelf that are known good is also a good idea.
  18. Barrman

    M35 REO GAS air lines help?

    Nor I. My ‘51 and ‘53 are both 24 volt.
  19. Barrman

    M35 REO GAS air lines help?

    My finger in the video? Yes, I thought I said that in the video.
  20. Barrman

    Hard Starting (sorta)

    With your Ohm meter, check your glow plugs. Here is a video about how to do it:
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