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I bought a set from TnJ before the price went up; it is advertised as the "new version" but it isn't the same as the clevite 5818 version I purchased from other vendors (including m35 tom). The TnJ gaskets have a slick, graphite gasket surface while the mahle clevite is more fibrous. Reminds...

Will you be piping fuel into the cab or using an isolator?

I interpreted this as increased compression ratio does not improve efficiency: From Haddad "In practice, the higher the compression ratio, the higher will be the engine friction, leakage, and torque for starting. Thus, diesel engine designers use the lowest compression ratio consistent with...

I bought it from SAASE. It is a clone starter.

Works great.

I thought it was the 900-20 tires that were maxed out?

Those liberties were not "taken"; they were signed away when the property was purchased.

Based on what I've read, "Gaskets to go" would be the first place I'd check. They will also make one-off MLS but I suspect that the block surface may be too rough.

The braking ability is limited to tire traction. Because of weight transfer, there is more force pushing the front wheels into the pavement. This enables you to use more pressure/ force on the front brakes (compared to rear) and stop faster. A brake system with IDENTICAL brakes all around...

But, think about it. All brake shoes in a common hydraulic system press on the drum with the same force and all wheels turn at approximately the same speed. They will, then, wear out at the same rate. Weight transfer doesn't affect any of the aforementioned parameters. Weight transfer...

Part numbers and sources would be greatly appreciated.

My airpak was made in Korea (according to the vendor) but I don't remember where I bought it from.

Sure, but is anyone buying those engine lines? I would bet that they are circling the drain. What most may not realize is that the feds have made diesel engine production and sales VERY expensive. I have a good friend who is a disty for a line of diesel engines and you wouldn't believe that...

There are several places which will make custom gaskets. Compared to buying from an OEM, it has just gotten a little more complicated and a little more expensive. Mahle recommended Olson's Gaskets http://www.olsonsgaskets.com/ but these folks seem to have better capabilities...

Hercules Engine Co is trying to sell off its assets: http://www.empirebusinesses.com/current-listings/Hercules-Engine.html

Given the fact that the aftermarket is abandoning this engine (see the head gasket thread), gaskets and other hard parts will become increasingly hard to find. Don't reinvent the wheel. Put your money into something with better engineering, better parts support, more horsepower potential, and...

I contacted Mahle last night and had a response this morning confirming that this gasket has been discontinued. A few vendors still list this gasket and I bought two sets.

OK... bad news and worse news. I tired to order a set of gaskets and was informed that they are not in stock, there is no stock at any Clevite warehouses, AND that they are discontinued. I checked a few other vendors who also list it as "discontinued".

I found that it was possible to remove the tank straps and slide the tank away from the frame which gave enough room to swap out the pump.

The source originally listed in this thread raised their prices. I found another place that has them for $28: https://www.starperf.com/head-gaskets/clevite-5818-cylinder-head-gasket-hercules-d4800/?mobile=0