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If I remember right the amount of threads needed for safe operation, is the same as the diameter of the stud. So if the stud is 1/2" then you need 1/2" depth of engagement on the threads.

That is not bad at all. In fact that happens normally just by sitting. The differentials attract moisture just like any large metal object, and when they are not driven on a normal basis the oil drains off the parts and rust develops. When you start using the truck again the rust is worn off but...

Yes. In fact I will be picking up the plate from the fabrication shop in the morning. I'm also going to take off the bumper assembly and weld on some 1 inch "D" rings I bought. The rain has not stopped for days now and it is such a pain to work outside in it ! So this project is taking longer...

If you are determined to keep these axles, then I would strengthen the axle tubes. You can have gussets welded to them or have new tubes made from stronger thicker steel. You are having new axles made and I assume side gears, but what about the spyder gears ? Also the housing itself needs to be...

Those where some strong MaxiCan springs then ! I bet the LMTV was hauling light or empty. No weight on the axles. Like I said before they can lock up the brakes in special circumstances, but they really are not suppose to lock-up the axles. Do you honestly think the manufacturer designed them...

Interesting, a German transmission in a American deuce. Don't get me wrong ZF makes great transmissions ! I just find it funny is all.

You need to post a "build" thread on how you did this. What parts you used and a wiring schematic for others to see. Good job.

If this transmission is really an overdrive unit and the transfer-case is in the same location as our regular deuces and the engine seems to be in the same location, then this transmission could be a great replacement for our Spicer 3053 ! As everyone knows it is the limited space our deuce has...

Just a word of warning about using those old differentials. They had special bearings that are no longer made. I rebuilt these units and other military differentials for a Seattle company years ago. They specialized in this market as many companies had bought used military surplus and where...

This is the modern exhaust system on a bus. It is computer controlled and interfaces with the engine ECM.

There is a lot of material stating how great disc brakes are. Most of it is from manufactures wanting to sell there product. Sure Europeans have used disc brakes since the 1990s and most all where air over hydraulic or just plain hydraulic systems. Also Europeans have had stricter emission and...

Sure the MaxiCans can lock-up an axle in different types of conditions. Especially if the road is wet. The reality is that MaxiCans can be overridden by the engine. Just like I stated in my last post, there is a "Federal Government" test for checking MaxiCans. Any good running engine "will"...

Depends which style of injectors you have. One takes "shims" to adjust the spring tension. The other has an adjustable screw to put pressure on the spring. Of course everyone loves the adjustable screw one. The shims can be hard to come by. "Ford Mechanic" had some A/C shims that worked OK. You...

I'm still working on my "no voltage" problem. I was finally able to get the old Onan generators engine adapter off the Yanmar engines shaft. It was on tight ! Now I just need to find a modern 3KW generator head that will fit a 7/8" "straight" shaft. I have found plenty of "tapered" shaft...

I was the "Landing Support" Company welder and I used a Lincoln Welder. It was an older AC/DC 400amp unit. I'm sorry I cannot remember the model number though. I do remember the cables where 1" thick ! and a royal pain to drag around.

Actually air-disc brakes on semi-trucks came out in the late 1970's. I worked on them. They did not perform well though and all manufactures went away from them until this present time. Our Breda bus (1990) had front disc brakes but they where a air over hydraulic thing and again where a beast...

Making up your own pitman arm works too, just going to cost a whole lot more. I would go with Brian's suggestion and get a complete front axle out of a modern truck.

By the shift pattern, but I was "assuming" they would use regular deuce parts. What year was this truck made ? The NV4500 transmission came out in 1992 and is only rated to 14,500 GVW. Way to low for the deuce. I suppose they could have used a newer Spicer or Eaton or Fuller or who knows what. I...

Ceramics. They've been around a long time now.