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A good resource like mentioned above is the parts manuals. Try TM 9-2320-361-34P and TM 9-2320-361-20P. They list the parts and quanity of each needed.
If it is what I think that should be the pump timing hole. It is used to make sure the pump is at a certain rotation before you install the pump to the engine. Should have a short machine screw with copper washer in the hole normally.
And for your reading edification you might want to checkout TM 9-2910-226-34, PUMP, FUEL, METERING AND DISTRIBUTING. Gives a good explanation of the operation of the HH and related IP parts.
Just wrap the wire back around the core stuff it back in the tube, add oil and super glue the tower back on and go....:). That's only about the third time I can remember seeing that happen.
A crack in a piston is not a good thing. Even a hairline fracture will cause the piston to expand and contract abnormally. Best case it just causes blow by into the crankcase. Worst case it fractures and the piston fails sending pieces everywhere in the engine.
Also don't forget they tried to break the “Historic” registration into two parts in this last legislative session. I will bet that the registration would read “under 10000” or “over 10000” instead of the current N/A. This would then open a hole new list of regs to have to comply with.
I'm with you on that one. I would just get the trip permit and not worry about it. There is no exemption for personal use in the IFTA manual. Driving a deuce as I do it would clearly fall under the definition of a "qualified motor vehicle" in as much as it was "designed for the transportation of...
That doesn't sound good. When you have it in the “Emergency” position it overrides all the safeties for oil pressure and engine temp. Does it just die like you switched it from run to stop or does it slowly decrease rpm and stop. Also have you tried installing a temporary mechanical oil...