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Measure from front of trailer to center line of wheel well and add 2". Use that measurement for finding the center line of the axle by measuring from cab mount back. Cut 39" off frame.
The reason dents don't pop out perfectly is that they stretch the metal where the crease is.
The way to pop out dents is to have someone push on the back side, near the crease while you tap the high spot at the crease down. This method works much better than just pushing and banging with a...
You have to remove the glow plug resistor and wire it straight through. There is a detailed explanation with photos right here http://www.roscommonequipmentcenter.com/news_notes/nn10.pdf
I would not rev it to see if it would blow loose. The oil is pumped to the upper end via oil passages drilled through the block to the lifters, up the hollow push rods, and onto the rocker arms.
First, make sure you have fresh oil. Then take the push rods out and see if they are clogged...
The 5.9 Cummins is an excellent choice for the deuce or 5 ton, especially one out of a bus. You can easily cut the engine weight in half and double your power.
The multifuels were all upgraded in the mid 80's and most were rebuilt at that time. The mileage on the odometer and the hour meter are for all practical purposes, worthless for determining wear and condition.
Brighton on Tipton or Lincoln County? I am in Lebanon, just east of Nashville.
There were three manufacturers of the multifuel engine, Continental, White, and Hercules. All were made to exacting military specs so that all parts would interchange.
Look for leaks in the tranny, engine...