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When the power steering on mine went out, it was because the pump shaft sheared, causing no output. If available, I would try to hook up a pressure guage to verify it has the right amount coming out. My next step was looking into the steering box. As I understand, there is a diverter valve on...

Sounds like the turn signal switch, maybe? Probably number 15.

An option I have considered for more fuel is a truck bed tank. Called a transfer tank. The kind that a farmer or contractor might have. Goes in the bed. Sometimes behind or under a toolbox. Can sometimes be found used for a decent price.

I forgot to update this. Got the truck reassembled and tested. Problem seems to be fixed.

I'm going to have to start completing projects quicker or doing a better job of documenting the process. Trying to get this radiator back in, but my memory fails me. Where does the other end of this ground strap go? Truck is M51A2. EDIT: Nevermimd. I was able to locate signs of a star...

I went through the manuals again. Didn't find anything on the actual assembly/disassembly, just removal/installation. I didn't have the truck in front of me, so I put it back together the direction I thought it went. When I got it back to the house I had someone bump the starter while I...

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll have to have another look at the manual when I get home. Everything has gone together well, I just want to confirm the vane portion is going in the right direction since it's reversable.

So I removed and disassembled the power steering pump and found the shaft had sheared in two. I got a new shaft, bearing, and seals. Got the shaft in the housing, but have a question on the vane gerotor part. Which direction does the pump turn? In the time between disassembly and parts...

I agree. I also found the box seat a better fit for me. Not just for the height, but also with a greater weight (I'm not small.) When I tried a truck with a springer seat, I found that I would instantly bottom it out. Which meant that my knees were in my ears and I couldn't lift my leg high...

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It looks like there is a safety latch, to hold the bed down in transit in assume. Is the 929 the only one with that, or do the m51 and m817 have those also?

Ok. Seems odd that they aren't keyed. I've always marked my driveshafts, as well. Just because.

Forgive my ignorance, as im not familiar with these trucks, but do they not have a keyed spline? On the driveshafts I've had apart (1 ton and down) there is usually a wide spline that fits a matching space in the other half.

Awesome. I'm guessing that it's a homebuilt, but I don't know. I do know that it's pretty sweet, though.

I, too, have a soft spot for the Elcamino. I have a 67. Probably why I like that version best. It was an original 283/power glide car with the Malibu package. Now has a 400 crate engine with a TH350. Anyway, it was my first car and a lot of fun. They are already pretty light in the rear...

Are you looking for this type of look? The color is wrong, it's just the walmart rattle can dark green camo, but I used the marking pattern for, I believe, pre-64 trucks.

Ok. I have a 1952 Mack M51A2. Has the LDS-465-1A engine. Steering box on the frame says Hydrapower. Was driving last week, and was fine for several miles. Went around a roundabout, straightened up, seemed normal. Then noticed that steering was a little sloppy, started noticing that...

I hope that it doesn't die out. It's the only rally I'm close enough to get to. I wasn't able to make it this year, unfortunately. The m51 lost the power steering on the way there. Hopefully next year will be the one.

I wasn't sure what it is. When wet, it's slimey. When dry, it almost feels like flour. It's plugged up the filters before. And it's running like it's doing it again. I have a new set of filters to go in after the cleaning. I only run straight diesel now, but for a little while I was...

I pulled the fuel tank off my dump. Has a bunch of what I assume is algae in it. Going to try to clean it out and then treat with some biocide.