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I have been thinking about machining some power pistons for the G749 airpak that are the same size as the 5 ton power pistons so that we can use the 5 ton airpak rebuild kit. Is there any interest from any of you in having one of these?
The 5 ton power piston appears to me that it is made out...
Yes, the plan is to use a tow bar to pull it. I'm worried a rope or chain would break when I do the shift. Hopefully this doesn't destroy the transmission, but I have 2 other transmissions in my parts trucks, so will see if this is really effective.
Things have been busy around here and I have forgotten to post progress on this truck.
A local starter shop rebuilt two of my starters. On February 11, one was installed and the truck fired right up and runs great. I do have video of it coming to life and will post it soon. The reduction unit...
Nice score on the parts! Those are the 1-1/4 wheel cylinders. They look exactly like what came off my truck.
Is the piston that the wheel cylinder cup goes on two pieces like the one on the right?
Very true. I have experienced the same thing. A guy I know that drove these in the Army in the 1950's told me this as well. Of course after I needed the tip.
Great! Thank you! I added this to our parts list. Any other part numbers you have, please let me know and I will add them as well.
Plowboy...could you tell me the federal stock number? I can't see the whole number in your picture. For the parts list of course.
I'll try. Still have not been to successful scaring up extra cash lately, but I know someone that will have a couple extra M135 cargo beds in the near future. :beer:
Your wife is going to hate me before this is over.
Scrounger....eh?
I really like the color and am glad to see it on something. I've not used it yet, even though I matched it a couple years ago. Thanks for testing it for me. Haha! That motivates me to get my truck done. I'm definitely using that paint color.
I would also ask these guys if they have the seal.
http://www.fatsco.net/hydramatic.html
That rubber seal looks like some used in old style hydraulic cylinders. Maybe a hydraulic shop could help?
If you find a modern replacement that works, will you post the part number so I can add it to our...
Could you post a picture of the end of the big connector or tell me how many pins it has? It looks like those are called Amphenol connectors and readily available!
Thank you for the info! The length of that will help me figure out how much wire to order. I plan on doing one harness at a time...
Could you measure the length of that harness and let me know? I am going to build my own, but don't want to pull the old one out of my truck just yet.
How much did you end up paying for that if you don't mind saying?