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Even if a '45 406 had better brakes than a FLU, which I doubt, the main difference here would be weight. Not that I know what a stock 406 weighs, but it may be less than half of the weight of a SEE. An alternative to adding more clamping pressure to the pads by going with HydroBoost would be to...

Not sure what the reason is, other than possibly encouragement from the suspension lift companies, but I've been able to run 33-inch tires on wide wheels (9.75") even on 2WD GMs of the era. Put 35s on my M1009 with only very minor cutting of the rear of the front fender lips. Later put very wide...

Well, for example, anything with a Rockwell R170 rear axle would qualify as that axle alone is good for 23,000-lbs., and there's lots of those on the roads.

Got a chance to install "the SAE version" of a tank drain today. Not yet test driven, and adding a 90 between the fitting and valve probably wouldn't hurt if driving in brush or over large rocks as it hangs a bit low. And I also found the most compelling reason not to run regular ladder type...

Thank you! That's what mine seems to do, so one less thing to worry about.

I like it! And you should be able to pop three, maybe four, at a time. Gotta try your method on the next four I need to dismount.

FB, rather than chasing down a Schmidt compatible plow, I think you should consider converting the loader to a common quick attach. That way you could use the bucket, a plow, pallet forks, or any of the many skid steer type attachments available. And if you don't go crazy on buying all kinds of...

Potential air leaks, but not in the fuel system this time. Two of the tires that were dismounted for wheel widening had slow leaks, and now I know why. It wasn't the tires per se, but rather the sad state of the wheels, particularly in the bead area. Wanted to grind down the outer weld since it...

Okay, found some photos that might help explain how I cut this one down. This was about as far forward, and definitely as far to the rear, that was feasible. Here you can see the offset, allowing the drive shaft to stay at the stock angle. And prevent a cartoonish rake in the process...

Rarely gets to 80 here, which obviously plays in. And since the (bionic) heater works very well, I know there's some temp in the coolant. Also, it's easy to tell when the engine really is warm by observing the oil pressure gauge. Speaking of gauges, yesterday I noticed that the Volt meter was...

No, the 31-inch shortening is a little misleading in that it includes both what I removed from the frame at the rear of the cab and behind the rear spring hangers. In other words, the wheelbase isn't a full 31 inches shorter. I'll dig up some photos later today that might help explain what I...

For what it's worth, my SEE's electrical system is also temperature dependent to some degree. No pun intended. What caught me attention was your comment about the grounds being good behind the battery box. I thought that the ground went from the batteries to the disconnect switch, and then to...

One more thing to look into, at some point. My temp gauges show about 160 degrees no matter what. Well, once the engines are up to temperature. How accurate those readings are I haven't checked. They'll get long-life coolant in the spring, and that'll be the opportune moment to look into any...

Thanks, Willem. That's what UV can accomplish over time. The mirrors are off of a friend's old Apollo motor home, with modified lower mounts and homemade upper mounts. Stuff I had laying around in other words.

Built in spares? Interesting. Alright, i dislike the diagnostic system's wiring a bit less now. Until I end up chasing a sending unit issue, and eventually realize that I have been following the wrong wire. And unlike General Hood, who paints, washes, waxes and polishes his SEE's (when he's not...

image 1 of 3 By the way, Bison, this 12" bucket is available not far from me. Might be perfect for trenching in rocky ground. PM me if you're interested in it. I'm picking up a regular 12-incher (closer to you) on Wednesday.

Hey, baby steps, alright. At least it didn't all get completely boogered. No lifetime experiences, by the way. Didn't get into air systems until buying the Pete in '98, and hydraulics only came into play when deciding to find a way to operate the angling of a snow blade on my tractor (without...

You just cost me $21, Bison, as you inspired me to order 96 of those things, just so that I'll never need them. This is why I'd hoped to farm out fixing up my FLUs to a nearby expert. Dump all that work on me, it isn't lack of time or ability or knowledge or gumption, it's just a lack of...

Thanks, Ahab. It's getting better. I even laid down on the horses' TheraPlate a few times to get it vibrated back into shape. As long as it doesn't stay crappy for more than a few months, I can live with it. The first time it lasted some 30 years, the second time only a few weeks. Sure doesn't...

When time permits, my headlight switch will be gone. Three normal switches will take its place. One for headlights (okay, work lights in my case) one for parking lights, and one for the dash lights. And possibly a fourth one for the indicator lights. Maybe. If memory serves me, the amperage is...