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It is not a good idea to mix different types of grease.
It is not a good idea to clean bearings with gasoline.
Use a good cleaning solvent instead, Then let dry completely.
Do not use compressed air and spin a bearing to dry it. This is very dangerous as the bearing can come apart very quickly...
Are you running on biodiesel or #2 ULSD? Bio will clean gunk out of the tank and lines and plug filter. You may have to change filter a few times. I would try pouring some Seafoam into the tank with about five gallons of ULSD and see if that helps first. Sounds like it could have an injector or...
When heavy wet snow falls onto windshield from a tree or whatever you are going to have to remove it manually. Wipers are not designed to remove a large accumulation of compacted snow at once.
Previous owner may have tried to convert it to 12 volt. You said batteries were hooked up in parallel. Check starter to confirm if it is 12 or 24 volt. 12 volt conversion will not start as strong with the same battery cables. 12 volt needs upsized cables to start strong. It still may not start...
Everything will last longer if you run at night in this heat wave! Especially you, the tires, engine and coolant, belts, hoses, alternator, really just about everything! An added bonus is truck will run better on night air and get better fuel mileage!
Good luck from everyone!
@frank8003 was a very special man in a lot of ways. He cared about people and enjoyed living. He had acquired an unending amount of knowledge in his lifetime and was willing to share it.
Like @Mullaney and @juanprado said he would always add extra goodies or a surprise in every flat rate box...
Loctite premium quality copper anti-seize is recommended for spark plugs in aluminum, exhaust manifold bolts, engine bolts, oxygen sensors, knock sensors, thermostat housing bolts, fuel filter fittings, and battery cable connections.
It should not be used on stainless steel. Nickel based is...
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