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RE: compression I have some genset manuals. Let me know which model yours is and I'll see what I can turn up.

Excessive valve to rocker clearance might show a valve stuck open. Especially if you can't see a valve spring and valve stem being compressed when turning the engine over. You could put a rag, or better yet slip a soda-pop can, over the open injector line to protect yourself from the diesel fuel...

My advice, to myself or anyone listening, is to always make sure the lock ring and it's groove are clean and free of rust so that the lock ring seats completely down in it. Also, a liberal amount of soapy water or tire lube is good to help the tire bead slide over the flange ring instead of...

RE: Re: RE: Might be looking to start over- built 3208T-deuc Once you stop thinking Dodge pick-up w/ Cummins combination; a whole new world of industrial, construction, light-truck and marine 5.9 applications and accessories opens up to you. My ex-Dodge Cummins now sports a high turbo mount...

Headlight bulbs should be the same. Wagner 4863-1 for the ones with the rubber connector boots.

Get a clean ground spot close to the work and you'll be fine. Where one gets into trouble is; frame welds (excess heat may weaken or cause "stress risers"), or around electrical where a bad ground may go through wiring looking for a better path, or close to batteries because of a possible...

For reference; here are 900X20 vs 1400X20 and 1400X20 vs 1600X20. If it helps to figure scale, I'm 6'3".

Only problem I've had on a regular though infrequent basis is the bottom plate coming off of the pump. The originals are safety wired on but some guys rebuild them with cotter pins which work out if the ends aren't spread enough. With no bottom plate, the pump motor runs but the thing won't...

These guys have a pretty good sized listing for LED replacements including 24-28v that are incandescent bulb-base mounted for direct plug-ins into existing light assemblies. www.ledtronics.com Looks like they're a mil. std. supplier so they should have a fair-sized inventory. I did a search by...

CARC data sheets are in the tech bulletins section of the SS library. All kinds of info including what size tip to use and what pressures to apply at. Treat it like any other epoxy coating-- avoid the fumes and spray mist. HVLP is best but we bought a "throw away" rig because clean-up's a pain...

Tread direction on the new radials is non-directional (as per article in PS mag) so appearance aside they should do fine. As far as larger sizes on a dual set-up go: After several calls to commercial tire shops in our area and one to Michelin; the general opinion is that since the inner and...

Because of the big market and interest in classic/collector vehicles; as far as California is concerned, if all of the major components are HEMTT then it's a HEMTT. Only very late (200?) vehicles have the VIN on all major components. As Chuck stated above, where we would run into trouble for...

Michael, go with the VIN on the frame you're using. All paperwork traces back to it. You wouldn't worry about the VIN if you changed out a hood or tailgate... same with bigger components like cabs and beds. Just keep all your receipts for the major pieces and parts to show if asked. Only thing...

I've done a number of barn fresh antique vehicle restorations and here in California we have a procedure for resurrecting titles. Your state may have similar steps you can take. Look into your DMV procedures for "lost or destroyed title". You'll need a bill of sale showing that you're the legal...

Good point Kenny. I just didn't want to get too cute and go with the girlfriend's idea... call it HEMette. Besides, I already went and had COYOTE 2-6 t-shirts made.

I got a set of those bows a while back. They're marked as being applicable to the HEMTTs if that helps. Look at a HEMTT with cargo area top installed. They're really tall.

Call them names, but never name them. The baby HEMTT may end up being "Coyote 2-6" ; from the original call sign scratched on the inside of the driver's door.

Tire carcasses break down over time and from misuse. Too low tire pressure being one of the worse. Didn't say how old your tires are/were but age takes it toll and with a weakened tread or sidewall, air starts to leak towards the outer skin which has no cord to back it up. Considering that most...

Good idea Floridianson. I lucked out and found one at my truck wrecker but then put in fresh filter, compatible fittings, and changed to the 24v heater so I didn't get away all that light but still, I think it's a worthwhile investment. If it's possible, you might consider plumbing yours in...

None of the deuces or five tons have them-- but I always thought an air dryer would be a good add-on to have. I put a Bendix AD-9 on the baby HEMTT and it fits right in. Plumbed in between the compressor and the "wet" (first air) tank; it has a spin-on filter cartridge and a purge cycle that...