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I used hydro assist from a used fire truck . Retains the M35a2 steering box, control valve in place of the drag link . 5 ton multi pump, 2 1/2 inch cylinder to turn the wheels. Works great !!! If for some strange reason you loose hydro pump you still have manual steering . This system was...
I am in the middle of a power assist using a control valve and cylinder from " GARRISON STEERING " . Had to fab a bracket to mount the cylinder to the axle and use 5 ton multi pump. Found all the misc. parts on a Pierce Arrow firetruck . (Hey wait a minute is that a dirty word that begins with F...
Gimp, I may some old fire hose laying around ,I will check Monday. If you do not here back from me ,I forgot call me to remind me !!! Have a great Holiday,Dave
I work for a utility company , priced them through our supplier $ 263.00 + 33.00 fed.tax . We pay same price as US government . Company has aprox 5000 trucks on the road !!!
Take the time and look for take offs from salvage yards a large amount of 22.5s on the road. Have a great and safe day,Dave
I have "quarry tread " deep lug traction . I have straight tread steer tires on the front as of
now . Working on power assist steering from a fire truck. Once steering gets finished deep lug on front also. New Firestone t831 cost $250.00 in 22.5 . You can pick up used from truck salvage
yard...
I have 6 lug 7.25x 22.5 wheels w/11r 22.5 tubeless tires w/duals in the rear . Supply of tires is endless !!!! Wheels came from FedX truck , International recycle style trucks also use them . I paid $20.00 a wheel for the 22.5 wheels. Feel much safer than with split rims. Look at local large...
These are standard Orimgs any good hardware store or autoparts will be able to take care of you . Lube the new Orings with air tool oil of ATF . Good luck and be safe
I borrowed one from a friend at a car dealer. If you can not locate one I think you have 14 days to title or not drive it !! HAve a great and safe day, Dave
I am in need of a steering arm and 4 cone washers for a deuce . Also need a 5 ton spring pivot bolt with the ball stud on it. (Rt. Front Spring Pivot Bolt )
The best I can remember 2 --1/8" NPT pipe caps will cap off the lines . 1 line is 1/4" plactic tube the other is 1/8" plastic tube , both have 1/8" NPT adapter fittings on them .
Orings are square cut rings not orings !!!! Almost impossible to locate . Can be purchased from McMaster Carr if need be. Memphis Equipment has new nozzles of a new design . No leaks ,no rings . Money well spent. Have a great and safe day,Dave
I have experienced this happening with a Cat D8 remved the oil pan !!! Ether and Mapp lighter density than air they will rise and evaporate , Propane is heavier and will collect in the crankcase !!! 30 years experience with Propane have 8 million gallons on hand !!!Just be safe it will...
That propane cylinderr contains LIQUID PROPANE if turned upside down you will be getting liquid propane . Liquid will be introduced into the combustion chamber were it changes state into vapor.Problem with using propane is that the density of propane vapor is greater that air . ( Air =1 Propane...
I borrowed a dealer plate from a friend drove home and titled when I got info from GL. It will come with purchase price listed for taxable value. If you purchase a Historic Plate cost is $ 65.00 plus value tax . Tax for the following year was only $6.00 !!! Insurance much lower with Historic...
I have installed 11R /22.5 1 piece rims !!! Steers way eaiser and tires are everywhere. Rims came from a recycle trash truck. about 4" total taller than 9:00 20s.