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I live two hours from my truck so, instead of actually working on my truck, about all I can do is accumulate parts or do research. I picked up a copy of the 1981 engine technical manual for the White D5000 which is the engine used in the 2-155 farm tractors (among other industrial...
I have been operating with the FDC bypassed for a couple of years and decided to turn the fuel down so that I didn't have to keep an eye on the pyro all the time. I turned it down 12 flat as listed here to put the fuel back at a stock setting. Would not start. Turned the fuel up until I the...
I replaced all of the wheel cylinders in my bobbed deuce last week (1.5") and noticed that one of the front brake hoses has a crack. They were all replaced about 8 years ago but I want to be as safe as possible. So, I searched for a source for new ones and happened upon TM 43-0143 which...
I am doing head gaskets on an LDT and thinking about replacing some of the rustier nuts. Anybody know what class of threads the stock nut has? 2B, 3A or ?
I have a few spare engines that I had neglected for a couple of years and wanted to get running again. One had a stuck shutoff arm. I ended up swapping one from a spare pump but even some of the spares were stuck. I had zero luck with applying penetrating oil over a period of several days...
I want opinions on whether or not this turbo is usable. There is a small nick on one fin and a slight bend in another. I contacted a turbo rebuild shop, emailed a few pics and got the answer that the wheel is out of balance and will take the bearings out and I should always buy a new turbo...
I have a '53 Studebaker M35 and would like to add turnsignals. I have the obvious components: switch, flasher, and the modern tail lights but it appears that the main harness is different on the gas truck.
What do you recommend as easiest/ best?
I bought a new 302 gmc exhaust manifold from an online retailer to replace the dual exhaust on my 47 chevy pickup. Driveability is terrible without manifold heat. I mate the new exhaust and my old intake and the intake manifold is about an eighth of an inch back from the exhaust. I was told...
I've got a spare running engine which was dropped on the pan pushing the drain plug upward. What are the odds that I can remove the pan and push out the dent from the inside without cracking the pan or bung weld?
http://www.hdengineparts.com/Gasket-Cylinder-Head-5818.htm
The part number (5818) matches the new style that I have.
I have not done business with the above company.
I'v searched the forums but havent' found the answers...
I'd like to put an LDS wastegate turbo on my M35.
Can the starter be reclocked to clear the wastegate?
Will the M35 intake hose fit the LDS turbo inlet?
Will the M35 exhaust fit the LDS turbo? It appears that the LDS turbo...
I started my power steering conversion this weekend. I am using the Ross HF54 power steering box, the 8.5" pitman arm, 5-ton pump, and a custom drag link.
I did not have to move the engine to remove the old steering box. I just pulled the column, removed the cover, pounded out the sector...
I'm working on doing the HF54 power steering conversion outlined by gringeltaube. I have an idea on how to mate the HF54 with the gamma goat column and would like to know if it seems reasonable.
It appears that the HF54 u-joint is the L600 series. Fixed and slip yokes are available in this...
Anybody know the difference between the gasser (7521371) and multifuel (10897161) drag links?
Are the ball studs the same (1.25")?
Anybody know the ball stud shank diamter at the narrow end?
Thanks!
There have been a lot of posts requesting identification of turbochargers. I don't think that any have been comprehensive or completely correct. I copied the below summary from a thread in the old steelsoldiers site. IIRC, the original poster copied it from a military manual. I added notes...
I bought a set of used tires. Two of which have deep tread cuts and more minor sidwall damage. One of the two still has a bolt stuck into the tread. How concerned should I be about being able to safely use the tires?
What part number are you using for the 3/4" NPT block heater? I ordered two of the Kats 11619 block heaters from NAPA and, while the book claims 600W, the actual heater element is labeled 400W.