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Saw somebody put an 8.3 cummins into an F250. Took a fair bit of work. Have to believe that would be much better than an LDT.

Use a torch. Cutting off the end of the frame is a non-issue as long as you don't do something stupid and throw water on it to cool it. TM9-1819B states the following: " Use electric arc welding when reinforcing damaged members. Do not weld on fillets of frame, or edges of frame members as...

The best thing I ever did for my deuce was convert to a civilian distributor and a Pertronix electronic ignition. We converted my brother's 602 military distributor to electronic ignition and it made a nice improvement.

I hope that you're not implying that the 700R4 is stronger than a NV5600, G56, or 6 speed Fuller? I know which one I wouldn't want behind my cummins. :razz:

Short of a one piece rear main, the Best Gasket is supposed to be the best solution.

Thanks for the dimensions. This is the last real leak on the truck and I'm hopeful to eliminate it.

Best Gaskets makes an improved rope style rear main seal kit (Graphtite). Reports are that they work REALLY well. Vintage Automotive Gaskets - Head Gaskets and Rear Main Seal Gaskets - Best Gasket Check out the writeup on Webrodder.com - Hot Rod Tech Articles & Forum on converting the...

I got the seal from my local NAPA. Part number 8X14X4TC. Dimensions are in mm. Nothing else even close in the parts book. However, it still leaks. The shaft can move back and forth far enough for the seal to ride on the squared off part. Is this normal?

I was led to believe that there are two types of PTOs (generally speaking) small (ie. 3052) and a large and that within those respective groups they would interchange; not true? Aside from the sprag engagement rod, what is different about the 3152 and 3153?

A fine read but nothing about whether the self draining filters were a design intent or an oversight/ shortcoming. Unless someone can show historical data, it seems like pure speculation.

If you only need to run a rear PTO/ pump, won't a civvy PTO work?

Do you have any factual data to support that "self draining oil filters" were intended in the design and are thus a design feature and not a design shortcoming?

I have one of the 1.5kW generators with the 2 cylinder engine. It is a bear to start cold (apparently common) and is obnoxiously loud. It is also quite large for it's power output. Based on my experience with it and it's lack of a circuit breaker, the output is intentionally limited by the...

Small block chevy valves are often retrofitted. I also suggest calling Patrick of Patrick's Antique Cars. Patrick's Antique Cars - Parts for your classic cars and trucks

I don't know if I agree with the last part of your post (or at least how I have interpreted it). I think that it has come full circle. My grandfather bought almost everything out of a Sears catalog. Today, I buy most things off the internet (worldwide catalog). There just isn't a need for a...

If I remember correctly, the SD law was not that specific in that it did not refer to a certain type of steering; only that a direct mechanical connection was required. I'm going to try to find my old codified law book...

How can a "lean" condition in a diesel cause damage? Isn't that akin to a freewheeling cylinder? How about at idle where the whole engine operates lean?

Is SD, there used to be a law requiring a mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the wheels. As far as I can tell, this has been repealed. However, not knowing the code number of the law, I can't verify that it has been repealed. I first saw the steer by wire (really not...

Every business is in it to make money. The question is do they offer enough value to justify the higher costs.

I sold a rebuildable civvy 302 for $400 a few years ago.