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The transmission is a standard SAE#2 housing so any of them will fit. Big trucks are thought out differently, all like-numbered SAE designs are the same no matter who makes it. The gasser uses a straight box the Mack uses an OD box. They look identical, so reading the model plate is...

The -1A five ton multifuel engine used different pistons, injectors, piston cooling nozzles, turbo, timing, and fuel delivery rates for starters. All that to make about 25 more horses in reality. dg

The R6602 Continental uses a Holley or Zenith combination side/downdraft 550 CFM two barrel carb. Brakes are easy to find, the 5-tons have used the same axle insides since the first up to the 800-series. They last a long time, too. My M543 (M40 chassis originally) had the 602 in it when I...

Au contre,your master switch has two sections double pole, single throw. Two hot in, two switched out. To my knowledge, they make three types of switches with the format like this. That is the type with a metal lever that is removable with a screw and is rotary in action. First is like...

I think what he means is it is leaking into the exhaust scroll, so all it does is smoke like crazy and maybe turn into a flame thrower out the stack. Leaking into the intake scroll will cause that runaway problem. dg

In Arizona, it depends on the truck..If it is licensed as a "Historic Vehicle", i.e 25 years or older, it is automatically exempt from ALL commercial requirements. DOT here recommends you carry complete copies of the state regulations if travelling out of state, although they have stated...

Not many axles from modern trucks (of sufficient strength) will fit the narrow 55" track of the M37. You are better off to fit the disk brake kits from Helitool and regear it for a lower ratio if needed. Narrowing the modern axles will cost you about the same, plus you loose the good looks...

The Facet company makes them. They are the only source as far as I know for the original. dg

A Hercules what? Herc built a boatload of Diesel models. Herc, Continental, and White-Hercules built the same multifuel engines, just to add to your confusion. dg

The "2" has different pistons, cooling nozzles, turbo, timing, pump & injectors, and requires a different radiator capacity. Leave yours alone, it will run longer. Besides, (in my opinion) the 427 was the best multifuel built. It had real boost from the turbo, and didn't suffer the same...

I mean either an intake (most likely) or exhaust valve. You usually can see a manifold leak via the smoke when running it up full throttle. With the injector, a tiny bit of corrosion can drastically alter the tip geometry and make the spray pattern off or cause it to lag. Sometimes it can...

No, I mean the LDT-465-2, It was the last model designed. The LDS-427 was the first.

Sounds like either an injector out of tolerance or a valve sticking. dg

The compressor has what is called an unloader and when told by the air governor to release, it lets the one-way poppet valves stay open so no active pumping takes place. The compressor is pressure lubricated by the engine, and will turn for many years without repairs. These trucks don't have a...

The "2" engine is exceedingly rare, having only been produced for the Ford M656 series amphibious 5-tons. Less than a thousand trucks were ever built. Ran an Allison transmission, too. dg

The little compressor is plenty tough to take a lot of running with very little wear. It will outdo any electric compressor you can lift. Most little air tools will run on it just fine if you crank up the throttle a bit. The problem is with airflow from the reservoir to the gladhand. If...

Nah, they are a bit flummoxed. The M35 (2.5) and M54 (5-ton) are the same, just the pedal holes are different. A lot of rebuild cabs supplied to the gov't had knockouts in both places on the floor. (An easy way to tell your rig has been through at least 1 rebuild!) dg PS...The M123 and M125...

Runflats invariably make it tough to balance your tires. Fine for combat use, but they all jitter like crazy on the freeway. At least on hummers. dg

Well, whilst you are poisioning yourself with the paint, you can clean your hands & such with MEK (methyl-ethyl-keytone). Makes for really nice tumors! dg

Model 465, in reality 478 cubes.