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Check your kickdown switch voltage at the transmission switch connector. If you have 12v there it is locked in passing gear. You can check this with the engine off and the key on.

This topic has been discussed in the past many times. And your most likely right, 1 less oil to distribute in the system. I am curious what was put in the factory.

I recommend power steering fluid. It is different from Dextron. Read up on the differences and decide, there is a reason it is called power steering fluid. I would dump all the fluid in the system as you do not know what is in there and do not want to have contaminated fluid in the system...

If you decide to remove heads replacing the head bolts would be a GREAT idea. Arp makes replacements. As for 6.2 cylinder heads all the used heads that I have ever looked at had cracks between the valves. Whether 1 cylinder or 4 at least 1 combustion chamber had a crack. Some are worse than...

I add Lucas Oil Treatment to my oil. It may not need it but between Rotella and Lucas the engine is clean and the oil stays clean longer.

And kind of outdated, but all my trucks have CB radio's. Cell phones are new tech but I can still reach out with my Radio. :shock:

Simply amazing what you can put in ammo cans also. On the CUCV 30 or 50 cal ammunition boxes fit behind seat. Fill one with survival food and another with simple tools. The med kit is number one no matter what you are doing it is there. And the fire extinguisher bracket was there for a reason...

Anytime I buy a vehicle the second item is a manual, maintenance and shop. Video options are great, and I find myself using them more often but for new cars and trucks as the manufacturers think their cars are super secret state secrets and getting access to them is like a bank vault.

If you have not checked diffs now is the time.

Do you plan on fording streams or rivers? What about mud holes? That will determine how you want to repair starter/solenoid. There are reasons why the starter is built the way it has been designed. And it may have been to the low bidder but it was still made for the U.S. Military to be used...

Dirt71, sometimes the original paint goes along way with me. I like either way, fresh paint or what the service did originally. Sometimes the soul of the truck is the way service members painted or treated it. My truck, CUCV has a paint scheme that matches the base surroundings and blends very...

A Beehive of activity. What a Christmas present. Merry Christmas

Very nice truck. The truck may need to have her legs stretched out a bit. 10 mile, 25 mile, 50 miles runs to get her juices flowing and clear out some old buildup in the exhaust. Looks like the truck has led a sheltered life. [thumbzup]

Is the truck going to remain a gasoline engine?

I agree that something is loose. Starter positive cable or starter itself could be loose but grinding would be present. Also the purple wire could be loose on the solenoid. The solenoid could also be loose. Look at it at night and you can see the arching much better.

I also run a 2 spin on filter system on my diesels. 1 primary 5 micron with water drain petcock and the secondary 1 micron that does the job well. If the system is new and clean the filters last a real long time. I may change the primary 3 times before the secondary gets replaced.

Salty dog, since you have just recently owned the truck there is nothing wrong with dropping tank and confirm that supply is clean, water and dirt free. More problems are caused by contaminated fuel that progresses to clog filters, and ruin IP. On my civi 82 Silverado they put drain petcocks on...

What I am saying is that off road tires, aggressive rubber, big lugs have very poor concrete, asphalt traction in wet weather, rain, hydroplaning. All terrain, all weather tires increase traction on asphalt and concrete on wet roads. But have better off road traction.

What are the laws pertaining to lifted trucks on the roadway? While 4 inches is not allot, using aggresive rubber on pavement gives up traction in wet conditions. And do not last on hard surface roads. All terrain tires are a good investment.

And what am I missing, you are going to use body and frame for...fire truck. You are giving away the parts described? The M37 looks like it has gray rims, maybe a Navy M37. If it is a Navy wagon it may be best to keep it that way. As good of condition it is, it would be great to keep it Navy...