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Don't get me wrong here, alpine. I encourage you to get that SEE home and get it working right (misery loves company). It's the drive I take exception to. I posted about the adapters and ball valves I use a while back, but maybe not with part numbers. PM me if you want, and maybe we can get at...

Exactly. If all three drain valves leak a bit, and maybe you have one or two more small leaks somewhere, that's all it takes not to hear them over a typical running SEE engine, and not build pressure. Not that it sounds as if the seller is overly talented in mechanics, but maybe you could talk...

I have run many thousands of miles with over 25 degrees on the U-joints (good for about 300 rpm according to Spicer) that routinely see over 3,000 rpm. But I also grease them regularly.

Because, as I tried explaining earlier, tire balance doesn't last forever. Tires wear, and there are other factors within the tire that affects balance over time. But it's a moot point in this case. For tire balance discrepancies to be felt at 1-5 mph you'd have to have nearly square tires.

Technically, a correctly done leaf spring lift doesn't matter (to a point, of course). By moving the axle straight down, the front and rear U-joint angles change the same in both ends, and the resulting variation in driveshaft speed created by the U-joints gets canceled out. But with tapered...

"Tires balanced (no wheel weights missing)"??? That's like saying that the engine has oil...it did 8,000 miles ago and hasn't leaked a drop. But either way, the tires shouldn't be an issue at 1-5 mph. Anyway, I would check the U-bolts for correct torque. And if you have lift blocks in the rear...

Which reminds me. Remind me to look up the thread on the often leaky and obnoxious drain valves on the air tanks. Then consider bringing a plug. Or chewing gum.

I've installed several Unity spot lights on these GM A-pillars, but it's been a while. They sit fairly low, as you've noticed, but can't picture how you could get one to interfere with the window going up and down. I may still have a light in the box (with a template), but please try contacting...

I think the simplest way to look at it is with percentage. For example, a 5% increase in tire height (static loaded radius to be more precise) gives 5% lower rpm. Same with gears. 10% taller gears gives 10% less rpm.

If you drain the tank (around the corner from the seller's, if need be) and start "fresh", maybe with some magic diesel elixir of your choice added, you'll probably be fine. Unless the inside of the tank looks like mine did. Check and clean out the strainer, especially in the beginning. If it...

I figured you would - so it's now filled with saltwater and cat urine, waiting for you to pick it up.

There's an easy way to do it, without a crane. I'll tell you when you get here. As my dad used to say when I was a very small child and had fallen: "Come over here and I'll help you get up." As far as the rest of your misfortune goes, it's due to voodoo. There were certain items that you were...

Wait until it gets old?

A 700R4 and 4.10 gears worked really well for me. That was with 35-inch tires and a turbo, though. It's probably best to do the math and decide on the gear ratio based on your usage and preferences. As for a 700R4 holding up, if built correctly and with the right parts they can be built to take...

How do we know that the "fallout" isn't really chicken poop? If he builds a shelter for the chicken, he may need one for himself, too.

You're finally going to stop working on the chicken coop and pay some much needed attention to your poor SEE?!? What has this world come to?

Look at the Astra. They're easily twice as effective as the ones with ball valves.

Funny. My totes are behind a lawnmower, too. I had the battery and solar panel laying around, so why not put them to use?

A couple of more things came to mind as I placed another order for fuel hose and associated parts at Bel-Metric; It couldn't hurt to bring a few feet of that plastic fuel hose, a nut or two, and some ferrules. If you talk to Matt, he can suggest what to bring better than I can. The stuff is dirt...

Perfect. I have one 12 Volt that is okay (it was cheap, but not as cheap as yours) with alligator clips, and two that I did wire with clips but ended up connecting to a battery with a small solar charger. How well the latter will work in the long run remains to be seen. For now it's just like...