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  1. wheelspinner

    M939 Won't build air pressure

    Its not so much that it stops, as much as it has hit the point it can maintain with whatever the leak is. This is still the most likely cause, second option would be the unloader head in the compressor. Also, you can hear the compressor on these engines and can definately tell when they cut out...
  2. wheelspinner

    M939 Won't build air pressure

    The spitter valve probably had crud stuck in it and he cleared it out. If its stuck open you can get up close and feel/hear it.
  3. wheelspinner

    Air Brake Diagram

    Matt they are one of the foldouts at the end of book five I believe of the field maintenance manuals. When I get near a computer I cAn be more specific. Maybe foldout 6 or 7? Check the diagram though there are with and without Abs.
  4. wheelspinner

    Two Stuck Deuces

    I love that Ford!
  5. wheelspinner

    ISU 60 & 90 Storage Container; shelving brackets

    I have a bracket, but I can't do the dWG. The friend that has it concentrates on duct work, so not sure he would have the time/want to learn a CAD program outside of his to learn? I will check next week when I am home again.
  6. wheelspinner

    ISU 60 & 90 Storage Container; shelving brackets

    Howard I have access to a plasma table. If I can get the CAD drawing I could make them for pennies.
  7. wheelspinner

    Fresh Paintjob!

    The key is the execution of YOUR PLAN looks great. Ignore the ignorant.
  8. wheelspinner

    Fresh Paintjob!

    If you don't like it, why comment? Totally unneccesary.
  9. wheelspinner

    My "ACE and a Half"

    WH do you still have these? We should have done this at SSGR 2013, maybe 2014?
  10. wheelspinner

    ISU 60 & 90 Storage Container; shelving brackets

    Yeah pretty easy to fab. With the melt today I may be able to get to one. Def gotta get to that brewery!
  11. wheelspinner

    m923a2 with straight pipe

    That and do the fuel pump turn up. It really gave me some off the line power! Completely eliminates that nagging throttle delay the 8.3s I have driven all seem to have. And yeah it sounds great too!
  12. wheelspinner

    ISU 60 & 90 Storage Container; shelving brackets

    Howard I have some here, none to spare but you can see them for comparison
  13. wheelspinner

    Whale oil

    Have you checked the air pressure in the right rear inside tire? Look out your window, is the sun on the truck? If not you must wait until the chickens have crossed the road.
  14. wheelspinner

    Single axle long bed deuce?

    Would a repurposed front driveshaft give the correct length for this version?
  15. wheelspinner

    winner or loser

    Snoqualmie Pass? Never fun this time of year, glad to hear it went well. Any pics coming through, the view is spectacular up there.
  16. wheelspinner

    M923A2 Won't Stop Building Air

    According to the air schematic (TM 23-5, Foldout page 13) the only thing between the compressor (AK) and the Air Dryer (V) is a 250 psi pressure relief valve (W). The PPV is down stream from the air dryer.
  17. wheelspinner

    M923A2 Won't Stop Building Air

    Its impossible to know whether what you are experiencing is normal or not becasue you are too vague on what pressure you hear the "blowing off" at. If its below 130 indicated, yes its normal. If its above there (most likely the gauges will be pegged) its NOT normal. At that point you need to...
  18. wheelspinner

    M923A2 Won't Stop Building Air

    The signal air for the governor is released from the non-primarysideof the air system. This side is fed air from the PPV. This is why you will have brakes, no accesories, and the compressor will continue to blow off the safety valve. These are all fail-safes to ensure brakes are always...
  19. wheelspinner

    M923A2 Won't Stop Building Air

    But....If the truck sits at a destination for some time, it MAY refreeze until the dryer is properly serviced. Short stops it will be fine, and of course it depends on the ambient temps. Just be prepared for that should it happen.
  20. wheelspinner

    Helicopter down

    I crashed DHs into a wall and then the dog water. Still kept going!
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