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Rustyshackle, if/when you decide to install a cooler, do take a look at the kind that looks like a small radiator (rather than finned tubing). Those are quite a bit more efficient, and generally easier to install since they have flanges at the ends. Unless one considers plastic ties pushed...

If it was plugged, you most certainly pushed something in there. What I find interesting is that the area around the vent is the only place that isn't covered with some sort of fluid residue. Anyway, those vents are simply pressed in, as I recall.

Not if you want to run dually fenders. Then it'll look funky. Otherwise it'll just be stronger than a wider axle, if that matters to you.

Ah, that's good to know. I need to double check that connection on mine. Have used a good set of jumper cables to bypass the switch, but can't say with any certainty that it helped. And the switch does get warm...which could be from the trans. I'll have to give your newest description of the...

I would really like to be able to go slowly with the HMMH. It'd be most helpful when positioning the forklift for picking things up, but also when navigating through the aisle in the barn. It's easy enough to back out, using the mirrors, but going in is tricky when there are things within a...

Based on memory (which isn't my strong point, either) a complete, but maybe not running or well running, GM dually of the era can be bought for less than $1,800. It would contain all the parts needed, and then some, with the possible exception of a driveshaft if the donor is a 2WD or Crew Cab...

Well, realistically it wouldn't have to cost that much to get a dually axle, front spacers, wheels, and the correct brackets and springs for the rear. Fenders are available aftermarket, I believe, or could be salvaged from the same junkyard as the rest of the parts. Or, buy a non-runner and...

That reminded me of some really scary looking spacers made for tractors. Basically two plates with multiple pieces of square tubing welded in between them. And yes, if memory serves me, they came in at least six inch, maybe even 8-inch. But in this case, the inner plate would have to be further...

That's what I thought it was for. Aside from that the tank's shape doesn't lend itself to pressurization, it would require a bladder or something similar to be able to run an enclosed system. And if so, it couldn't be vented like the SEE's tanks are - and all other hydraulic systems I've seen...

Not that I've measured or tried, but it sure looks like it'd merely be a matter of removing the single wheel and bolting the duals on. The only reason that I can see why it wouldn't work is if there isn't enough distance to the spring, which it sure looks like there is. Keep in mind that while a...

One minor detail came to mind. The wheels I have are aluminum. That just wouldn't look right. Guess I could put the aluminum rims on the inside and the black steel inners on the outside. Unless I have another set of wheels...gotta look.

I've been wondering how to cut the plastic off the barbs without leaving cuts and scratches, but leaving the plastic in place solves that issue. Except, if the plastic is loose on the fitting, there could still be an air leak. I think I'll go rubber directly onto metal.

Ah, there's my problem. This one never did get painted after they serviced a bunch of things. Of course, in your case it may not be the CARC paint, or your added coat, but wax residue that seals things nicely. I might have to try that approach. Thankfully I really don't need this one to...

I'm actually proud of myself for not having installed duals yet. Especially since I have a set. Many, many other things that needs to get done, but now you reminded me of something I want to try, despite that it'll make it less practical. Thanks a lot, corelokt.

Yeah, technically the type I used should be better, but the hose did exactly what you said and opened up a bit. Oh well, I might have to drop the tank next and practice some more with the ClampTite. Of course, I still haven't ruled out the O-ring I used for a gasket on the strainer.

Where do you think I got that idea from, peakbagger? You can see the clamp and hose still on the fuel line, to the left. Either the ClampTite works better (even after my very first and crappy application of wire) or I butchered the initial attempt with the hose clamp and hose.

Not that I understand hydraulics, but I always thought that reservoirs are just that. Containers holding fluid. And none of mine have ever acted pressurized, or the sight glasses would've been history. I suppose that one would also have to plug the vents in order to pressurize them. Gearing I'm...

There might be more to the story, including lots of boost, that we don't know about. If noting else, by definition an inter cooler goes between two power adders (such as a turbo, then an inter cooler, then a blower), which is where the "inter" comes from. In a single power adder application...

It should look and smell much like new ATF. If it looks brownish or smells somewhat burnt, it's toast. I had a TH-350 spit ATF out once, and it caught fire. After discharging a fire extinguisher in the engine compartment I learned two things. One, use Halon (or modern substitutes) not powder...