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FWIW, got curious about the comment that a 0.5 micron filter will remove the color. (This did not sound correct.) So. . . . we ran some through a 0.45 micron filter and guess what, still as red as ever. So we tried a 0.2 micron filter, still as red as ever. It is in solution, and cannot be...

The provided PDF list maximum grade ability of 60% just like our wheeled vehicles. Approach and departure are meaningless except for humps and bumps. BUT, back to the topic, the op was asking about an electric winch, most any winch is better than no winch. If it must perform as well as an...

The 1089 in the pdf is listed at 60% maximum grade, just like all our other vehicles with wheels. Approach and departure angles are not relevant to operations, only to clearing humps and bumps. But we digress, the op was asking about an electric winch for a 5-ton. In most of our opinions...

Still curious what wheeled vehicle will do a 45° grade. Our trucks are rated for a 60% grade and most if not all will not climb that, due to traction limiting. No issues with the numbers, or calculations or advice to be careful and use enough equipment. That said, a 20k electric winch might...

Did you mean 45° or 45% grade? Just what truck is capable of a 45° grade alone not even thinking of recovery up that hill. All good information at any rate. In order to really stick a truck and see 2x laden weight for recovery that is fully frame deep full length and no motive power provided...

Just be careful

Gimp, you are so optimistic...10 minutes at load would be a real stretch..

Ring gear noise. the coast/pull gives it away. Pull the intermediate shaft and see if the noise goes away, that will help tell which diff. Bear in mind that you have two ring and pinions in each diff. the speed of the noise sounds like the primary gear set.

So help me out here. (Good catch by the way), but how are the diff gears feeling any effect from the rolling of the axle? I suggest that you look VERY hard at the primary and intermediate propeller shafts for joint and spline damage while you enact the repair.

The hoist and davit are rated as an assembly. 500# is the typical rating to be seen. There are appropriate design factors used, but I cannot endorse operating in the overload range. However it is safe to say using the unit to the full 500# is just fine. When we load test and certify these...

Pictures, we need pictures, then some more pictures. OH, and welcome to SS..

Most excellent.

Gotta love the BIG GREEN IRON limo. But I was just the driver for the event. Have a great time.

?????? Sure that was not to advance timing? Advanced timing reduces EGT, increases MPG, increases smoke, increases chamber pressure, and adds turbo lag. Retarded timing, decreases smoke, reduces chamber pressure, reduces MPG, reduces lag and increases EGT. To much advance can result in hard...

We have two shops in Marietta that makes any brake line, using DOT approved materials. (Steel braid reinforced and Teflon lined.) I recommend B&J Hydraulics. Always had good results from them.

All good information. But, you MUST have the tensioner for the level wind to operate. You do NOT apply tension to the rope with the tensioner when pulling a load, it is simply a means to keep the rope centered, without being centered the angles and ramp of the winder do not work. It does...

OP, If you are not in a hurry, and want to get some real down to earth lessons in 5-tons, come to the Georgia Rally in October. There you can see 5-tons in all engine configurations, and most everythng smaller. Yes even the LDS multi-fuel 5 tons, and some of them actually do run well, not as...

AM, you have indicated that the engine is coming from an A1, based on the picture is seems that is was built as an A1. It does not have the gasser bulkhead. Does the Mack linkage differ for the older bulkhead configuration (converted truck) or is it long enough to work anyway?

Any particular reason that you would want disk brakes on the GMC's The GM brakes that came on them are superior in stopping power than any disk brake system. The GMC's had 50% more braking capability than the M35's, and even they will lock the tires. What more do you want, the tires are the...

The ramp is made by Mag-Liner and stows under the bed, through the access hatch in the back. It is great for loading and unloading, with a rating of 1500#.