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If you look back in the old Motors repair books, it is pretty clear that the MF was based on the TD-6427 Continental diesel truck engine which was in turn based on their gas enghine; NOT a tractor engine. The MF got the larger rod bearing size from the next larger R series, and a main bearing...

I was always of the opinion that the multi vibrated less than my 5.9 cummins.

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've also found that loctite works the best for sealing studs into water jackets. Especially if they are loose threads.

My 1953 was a plow truck and in perfect, rust free condition when I bought it. Given the option of other, better plow trucks, it never got used.

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Nicely done.

All are imperfect.

I found this to be an interesting post by Bob S: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?20442-Brand-new-FMTV-spotted&p=212593&viewfull=1#post212593 The Hercules engine (multifuel) never had to pass emissions either. FMTV was the first program that Congress had mandated had to meet...

Even in the low compression tractors, these engines were relatively short lived: Today's Tractors :: View topic - White 2-155 Hercules engine ? http://talk.newagtalk.com/forums/thr...ed&setCookie=1 http://talk.newagtalk.com/forums/thr...ed&setCookie=1...

I would offer this: 1) Based on what I have read here, most LDT owners turn the fuel up well beyond the LDS ~10 psi setpoint. The higher fuel rate makes it easeir to get too hot, fast. 2) We really don't know how hot the LDS runs. This question has been asked here before but no answers....

Here is another idea: http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/steeringwheel.htm

We can get the same HP out of the LDT by simply turning up the fuel. Why does anything else really matter?

I think that I'd try to make one out of a c-clamp with a "U" to fit behind the wheel.

I had opportunity to test my starter over the holiday. The overnight low was 7 °F. The gear reduction starter spun the engine over strong and, after a few tries, the engine started. This is using #2 battery cables. A few years ago, we had an overnight low of 4 °F. At that time, even with...

If I recall correctly, Continental demonstrated this horsepower level "while maintaining multifuel capabilities" meaning that they kept the high compression level. Whether or not it is a good idea ??? this was never a factory horsepower rating.......

The LDS Troubleshooting manual shows both solid and hollow pins. Why would you want to ruin a cummins?

If you want accurate answers, you really have to get out the textbooks and read up; not on steelsoldiers. Get a copy of Taylor's two volume set on internal combustion engine design which discusses multifuel engine design. The ONE thing which makes the "multifuel" a multifuel is the high...

I've been considering one of the 1kW ducted defrosters from this site. Would be nice to have instant heat to defrost the windows instead of waiting for the multi to warm up. http://www.sportsimportsltd.com/usa-made-24-volt-ducted-electric-heater.html

I agree with everything you said except that, according to Continental's LDS465-1 Troubleshooting manual, the maximum LDS boost is 20" Hg which is equivalent to an even lower thresholod of 9.8 psi. Which means that almost anybody who has turned up their LDT pump has LDS power.