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This is a 12 ton commercial in hiding....

Almost forgot...be sure that you have a CDL for that truck, at least class B, it's GVW goes way over 26,001 pounds.

An OD tranny behind a 1A engine is not good. The ratio hole between 3 and 4 is rough and the 1A originally came with a direct transmission. Top speed should be 52 MPH unless you run it at the limiter. If you are going to relocate the exhaust take the time to add an approprate muffler.

The brake system on the M211 is twice (yes twice, 2x) as powerful as the M35 has. The M211/m135 have double acting, double wheel cylinders. They use BOTH shoes for all brake applications. Physical dimensions of the friction material is the same, just twice as much in use on the M211. M54's...

Bjorn, I still say you have a cooling system problem. Excess bypass. We checked my truck with a pyro, it comes to 178 within 30 minutes at idle, within 15 if moving. Once it makes thermo temp never drops below it. At 175 degrees the top tank of the radiator is just warm, not hot. A few weeks...

Bjorn, Any part of the Georgia trip puttin you near Atlanta, or are you going to drop to I-10 to head west from Jesup? Just curious about the trailer, friend of mine builds them and I was wondering if it was one of his. Best of the trip and godspeed. Squirt_Truck, NW of the big A

The current gaskets do have tabs that extend out just under each exhaust port. They are to allow compression venting so as not to completely blow the gasket. The number for Continental Engines is 800.922.5632. Yes Hercules is still producing these engines, they are very well received for MV...

This is an issue that we (all of us with multi-fuel engines) need to get resolved. It is my understanding that the head gasket is the weak link of the design, based on extreme compression pressures, and a dry sleeve environment. I have no pictures of the gaskets I installed, they were from...

The model is GMC Hydra-Matic Model 302M. It has eight (8) forward speeds and two (2) reverse. It superseeds the need for a two speed transfer case. All GMC, "M" Series used them. They are available, just have to look.

Ahhhhhhh, the chain down low was the problem. I have had hedge bushes 1/4th that size defeat Squirt-truck when the chain slid down low. (Did pull the grade 80 transport chain into pieces though...) If you want it up, put the chain as high as you can get it securely around the "bush".

Welcome aboard mate.

You at least kissed him....right??? WOW

All winches are rated at single lay, 4 turns minimum. Limiting factor is USUALLY rope termination. The limit is generally the winch mounting method. Did not someone post a test here from Mile Marker on the winches. I believe that Ramsey was in that same test, just not published. Safety...

The compressor should last at least as long as the engine. It uses the same oil, is a pressure lubed unit, and is solid built.

Yep, big hole there, cooling outlet for exhaust and turbo heat. Air needs to be between 100 and 120, BUT check with a known accurate gage.

Guys, can you send me some additional information on the "new" head gasket? I just installed 2005 peoduction, from Continental Engines two new head gaskets. They are red, have vents, and separate fire rings. The Continental manual indicates a single re-torque after coming to full temp and the...

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Mudlord, my experience is that the takeoff speed is similar, the 800 will make speed sooner due to more horsepower, once you pass the HOLE between 3 and 4. If both are operated at rated speeds, then top speed is the same. The 800 will hold speed with a load better again, it has a LOT of...

Yes the drums come off the studs. however, unless they have been off in the recient past and have not gotten corroded, it is almost impossible. Remove the hub assembly, drive it out of the drum, clean, antiseize, and reinstall as separate pieces. NOTE, if this is for a 5-ton, the drum and hub...

Wellll, lets see if we can help here. If it cam wit the drop sides, it is the "C" model, M54-A2C, if just an A@ then fixed side bed of 14 feet, may or may not be heavy cargo with additional tiedowns and tool boxes. It came with power steering as Ryan said, original was ROSS HYDRAPOWER...