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My fuel gauge has never read properly since I got it from the DRMO. Regardless of how much fuel in the tank, it always measured between 1/2 and full on the gauge, which I know is wrong since I can't afford to fill the tank and generally run between 1/4 and 1/2 tank of fuel. I tried the...

OK, Carolina Labs looks like the place to go, since they include silica and soot measurement, which most of the other places charge extra for. I've seen your posting before, just couldn't find it. I did notice your soot, iron and chromium are elevated. Again. from spending too much time on the...

OK, I stand corrected. I thought the LDT465 had wet liners, guess I am wrong. I'll still go with the "Heavy Duty Diesel" coolant though, cost difference is negligable, with proper testing annual flushes and refill are not needed, sounds like if you keep the SCA and pH in the proper range the...

OK, I guess I'll try another search on line. BTW, from what I've read on the internet, the test strips ARE specific to the brand of coolant you are using. "Cooltrak" are for coolants with "Cool" as part of thier name, i.e. Dexcool, Penncool, etc., which use a specific coolant chemistry. Other...

Does anyone have a place they would recommend to have my engine oil tested? I've found a couple of places on the internet but know nothing about them. Average price seems to be in the $25 range. I'd want the usual trace metals tests plus soot. Maybe silica and pH, but they are not all that...

My local Parts Plus automotive store carries it, also the local truck stop. Any good sized truck stop should have it, or maybe your local parts store can order it. Just make sure it states "For Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Use" on the container. Surprisingly, it only goes for about a buck more per...

As I suspected, the stock oil filters work in parallel, so that makes this mod a little more difficult. On the bright side, Amsoil does have adapter plates for several different sized spin on filters which look like they may fit in the stock filter base. I have emailed them for more info, will...

Don't know. If the original Deuce filters flow oil in parallel, as I suspect, what do you do with the second original filter? Leave it in place, flow half your oil through the BMK-13 and half through the original cannister filter? Kind of defeats the purpose of the BMK-13 spin off full flow...

Amsoil kind of talks out both sides of thier mouth on the BMK-13. On the Filtration System Application Guide, they list the BMK-13 for automotive/light truck/marine applications, but in the fine print in the BMK-13 installation guide, way down at the bottom, they talk about using Donaldson...

OK, for all you folks trying to figure out how to replace those sucky upside down cartridge oil filters on your Deuce - Here is some more food for thought. Why not go with a remote spin-off filter mount (note that this extracted from my thread on the FS-2500 remote bypass filter post). Amsoil...

Better yet would be the BMK-13 at $201. It combines a full flow filter and a bypass filter in a single remote mount. Get rid of those sucky upside down stock cartridge oil filters, gain a spin-off full flow filter and almost instant oil pressure when you start your engine, no oil running down...

I'm not 100% certain, but I'm pretty sure I've read they are wet liners. Never taken a LDT apart so I can't speak from experience. Perhaps Bjorn can answer. The pics in the part manual don't help either. I did see a liner tool kit advertised on Ebay, one of the pics showed the tool installed on...

Just a thought - DO NOT use regular automotive antifreeze in a Deuce! Prestone, Wally World, Dexcool, etc antifreezes are designed for GASOLINE and light duty diesel engines. HD diesels as in the Deuce and other HD trucks use wet cylinder liners and MUST use antifreeze especially formulated for...

Bjorn is, as always, 100% correct, preventative maintanance is an absolute requirement. As for the US DOE study, it pertained to two other brands of bypass filters, and did not provide the absolute filtration rate for the filters in the study. And ALL of the busses in the test showed marked...

Yup, I had my sights set too high, literally. The part I was messing with was the servo pressure valve, not the fuel adustment. As mentioned above, I had to cut the safety wire just visible in the bottom of my photo, remove two screws and the triagular plate on the bottom of the FDC, and there...

OK, I get the picture (literally). I was messing with the servo pressure valve, thinking it was the fuel delivery adjustment. Just have to look a little lower on the FDC to find the right part. Let you know how I make out. Thanks all for the help!

I'll see if I can get some closeup photos from Mike.

There has been quite a few posts asking about the purpose that tubular mount on the passenger's side door. Often used for mounting convoy flags, is it also used for mounting a 50 cal machine gun ring mount. Here, courtesy of fellow MVer Mike Wee from Hawaii, is a photo of the mount with "Ma...

Absolutely the first option is to flip the rear hubs and run singles on the rear. No or very low cost, better handling, greatly reduced tire wear and you end up with 4 extra spare tires. Next option, IMHO, is Air-O-Matic steering, great for city driving, parking lots, etc. Costs about $1200...

I've got a front axle knuckle boot that I think needs replacing. Not a serious problem as of yet, the boot is not torn, it just looks like the boot pulled out of the inner clamp. Just to be on the safe side I ordered a new boot, inner and outer clamp from Saturn (thank got for our supporters!)...