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I'm obviously looking in the wrong place. Where is the serial number located on the frame?

RE: Re: Heater Hookup? Go here: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=15449

If you've ever wondered why your defrosters don't measure up to the task I may have discovered the reason. In an attempt to free space under the hood I am installing the deuce heater under the dash. Given I've got the motor and transmission out, now is the time to do under dash work. With the...

I'm prepared to do some testing in this area. Yesterday I ground down a 1-1/8" socket for the purpose of removing the filter by-pass valve plug. Even with the fuel lines in place, I found the plug could be easily removed by using the modified socket with a short extension and a breaker bar...

Outside of installing and bleeding new fuel filters are there any "quirks" I should know about when starting up a Tead rebuild that has been in storage for 19 years? The engine, an LDS-465-1A, was new in 85 and was rebuilt in 88. Instead of a can it came in a wooden pallet/cradle. It was...

Thanks Bjorn, I remember reading your post (above) on the FDC but couldn't find it last night. You're a wealth of resource knowledge --- "Thanks".

Thanks for the insight. I couldn't see any logical mechanical reason how plugging the ports to eliminate the loops could effect the mechanical workings of the pump.

In a previous post I mentioned a sticker on one of the fuel filter canisters on my new LDS engine stating that the fuel density compensator had been by-passed. The sticker was obviously in error because upon close inspection I found the FDC to be configured the same as in Fig. 1 below. I...

Recovery4X4 Sez: Could you elaberate on that just a touch? Thanks

Below are pictures of builder77s 5-micron 1979XE spin on filter kit. If you look closely, picture number (1) shows the gaskets in place.

While installing spin-on filters on the new LDS-1A engine I noticed a yellow sticker on the side of an oil filter canisters that says "only" diesel fuel should be used. It says the FDC has been bypassed to prevent the possibility oil being contaminated with fuel. The engine was new in 85 and...

Thanks for the heads up guys. jwaller sez: I'd like to know more about this. Do you have a picture or cartoon (drawing)? Thanks.

Spent the day swapping the bellhousing, flywheel starter ect. from the old LDT engine to the new LDS. Transfered the 5-micron (builder77) spin-on filter assemblies over to the new engine --- see pics. Also reduced the size of the heater to gain more under-hood space --- see pics.

The man that won't go to Gary Indiana sez: As tired as I am, if I were to neal I would never be able to get back up. Clinto sez: Yes. First a good pressure washing and degreasing then several coats of Dyna Spray thermal shield/sound deadener. Armada sez: I agree. I'm removing the turbo...

Today was a long day. We pulled to LDT engine --- getting ready to drop in the LDS Here are pictures of today's activity --- more to follow.

Good looking truck Mike! In picture number three it almost looks like you are hauling a couple of mountains. :-) I like it!!!

sprucemt wrote: Yes ... you're 100% right. My take on this subject though (IMHO) is that the government made those decisions over 40 years ago based on 1950s and 60s technology. Given that we are probably looking down the barrel of $4.00 + diesel fuel prices I can't help but believe that...

m-35tom sez: I like the idea of running 30W in the transmission. I assume it would be good practice to change back to 50W in the summer even in Northern Minnesota? What say you? PS: I don't want to detract you for too long from your work on the .71/.69 OD project :-). Keep me on your list.

With winter threatening I'm flirting with changing to synthetics in the drive train. Considering the price of diesel fuel it's probably a good investment. I've been reading through some old threads on lubrication. Some posts say synthetic 75-90 is OK for everything --- the transmission...

I drove my deuce from Orr Minnesota to Minneapolis and back (approx 500 miles) in one day last summer and immediately became an hororary member of the flat a$$ society. All joking aside, I would like to know more about attainable fuel mileage with a deuce gasser. Also power compared to a...